Club Notes 23.03.2009

Junior League v Aughawillan The Juniors had their first league win of 2009 against Aughawillan on Sunday in Melvin Park. They were in control of this game all the way through. The Gaels played their best football in the first half and went into the break leading 2-5 to 0-4. Two goals in quick succession from Fergal Gallagher put the Gaels in control. The second half was a much closer affair with both sides scoring four points each. The final score was Melvin Gaels 2-9 Aughawillan 0-8. The Melvin Gaels team and scorers was- Paul Rooney, Sean Kilkenny, Stephen Clancy, Colm Mc Gowan, Shane Ryan, Joe Mc Gowan, Anthony Tiffoney, Peter Mc Gloin,Daniel Branley, Damien Sheridan, James Bredin (0-4), Gareth Foley, Fergal Gallagher (2-0),Patrick Hill (0-2) and Padraig Mc Gloin. Subs- Patrick McGowan, David Gillespie (0-2), Simon Foley, Peter O Reilly (0-1) and Peter McGowan. Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw held in the Wellington Bar on Sunday night were- 7,12, 13 and 20. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were, 40 Euro William Kerr, Kinlough, 20 Euro each, Frank Mc Sharry, Glenade, Bridie Tiffoney, Glenade and Laura Mc Gee, Drumkeerin. The next draw will be on Sunday April 5 Jackpot 3,400 Euro. Leitrim Under 21 v Sligo Hard Luck to the Leitrim Under 21 team on Saturday when they were defeated by Sligo. Well done to Melvin Gaels players, Conor Sheridan, Paul Brennan, Paul Og Ferguson and Jesse Mc Guinness who were on the panel. Hard luck also to the Leitrim Senior team who were defeated by Waterford on Sunday. Good to see Emyln back again. 1962 Champions The story of the Melvin Gaels team of 1962 getting their Senior Championship medals has made nearly all the national papers last week. Michael McGowan and Brendan Mc Gowan had their photos in all the papers, hopefully all the publicity will not go to their heads! After forty seven years it was a great honour for all the ex players and others involved with the club. Congratulations to all concerned.