Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Club Notes 21.07.2009

Game v Gortletterragh

The Seniors had another good win on Saturday evening when they took on Gortletteragh in Melvin park.

The Gaels were in control of this game from the start and led at halftime with three points from Conor Sheridan, two from frees, and points from Paul Brennan and Daniel Branley. The score at the break was Melvin Gaels 0-5, Gortletterragh 0-2.

In the second half the Gaels continued with two good points from Gareth Phelan and Colin Regan and three good points from frees from Conor Sheridan

The final score was Melvin Gaels 0-10, Gortletterragh 0-5.


Championship Begins

The Senior championship starts for the Gaels on Saturday evening when the Gaels take Allen Gaels in the first game in Pairc Sean at 7.30pm.

Good Luck to all the lads and mentors Val Barbour and Joe.


Good Luck Dessie

The club wishes Good Luck and Best wishes to Dessie Sheridan who has retired from An Garda Siochana.

Dessie is a hard worker for the Gaels and hopefully will continue with this .

There will be a function to mark Dessie’s retirement in the Allingham Arms, Bundoran on Friday night.


Melvin Gaels 1959 Golden Jubilee Celebrations

On Sunday August 2nd the Gaels will celebrate the First Championship win of 1959.

Everyone, young and old, in the area is asked to come out and celebrate with the Club, by dressing up ‘Fifties Style’ and taking part in the celebrations.

The events for the day are as follows

5.00pm Special Celebration Mass
5.50pm Unveiling of Plaque to the Late Gerald Gilmartin by Padraig White (son of Melvin Gaels chairman at the time)
6.00pm Exhibition match re-inacting the 1959 final
7.00pm Tea and home baking in Community Centre
7.30pm Traditional music by local children
8.00pm Sketch of Melvin Gaels first Club meeting
8.30pm Traditional music with local Ceoltas Group + Ceilí Mór.

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