| 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. |
Monday, March 23, 2009
Club Notes 23.03.2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
1962 county champions are finally rewarded
[Source: Irish Independent]
VICTORY has never tasted so sweet for the members of a GAA team who finally received their championship medals after a wait of almost 50 years.
But for Liam McGowan, a midfielder on the 1962 Melvin Gaels team, justice has finally been done.
The Leitrim side became embroiled in the longest-running dispute in the history of the GAA over the 1962 senior county football championship.
Although the Kinlough-based Melvin Gaels beat Aughavas in the final, the competition was declared void following an objection by semi-finalists Ballinamore, who had failed to show up, allowing Melvin Gaels to progress.
Objections
Ballinamore claimed they had not been notified of the semi-final date and venue. Objections and counter-objections finally prompted a frustrated Leitrim County Board to declare the championship void, leaving Melvin Gaels empty-handed.
Last year, the controversy was re-opened when they persuaded the Connacht Council to declare them the valid 1962 champions. And finally, last week Leitrim County Board accepted the ruling and the team was presented with medals at a function in Bundoran, Co Donegal.
"It's really lovely to know that after so long things are put right. We won the title fair and square and the dispute should never have happened," said Mr McGowan, a retired school principal. "I think the players are very pleased that at last justice is done."
But not all of the team of 1962 could attend the presentation. Two have since died and others were unable to travel due to illness or other commitments.
Mr McGowan acknowledged the contribution of Ballinamore to the final resolution by not lodging an objection to the Leitrim County Board.
His medal will now occupy a place of honour in his Kinlough home.
- Anita Guidera
VICTORY has never tasted so sweet for the members of a GAA team who finally received their championship medals after a wait of almost 50 years.
But for Liam McGowan, a midfielder on the 1962 Melvin Gaels team, justice has finally been done.
The Leitrim side became embroiled in the longest-running dispute in the history of the GAA over the 1962 senior county football championship.
Although the Kinlough-based Melvin Gaels beat Aughavas in the final, the competition was declared void following an objection by semi-finalists Ballinamore, who had failed to show up, allowing Melvin Gaels to progress.
Objections
Ballinamore claimed they had not been notified of the semi-final date and venue. Objections and counter-objections finally prompted a frustrated Leitrim County Board to declare the championship void, leaving Melvin Gaels empty-handed.
Last year, the controversy was re-opened when they persuaded the Connacht Council to declare them the valid 1962 champions. And finally, last week Leitrim County Board accepted the ruling and the team was presented with medals at a function in Bundoran, Co Donegal.
"It's really lovely to know that after so long things are put right. We won the title fair and square and the dispute should never have happened," said Mr McGowan, a retired school principal. "I think the players are very pleased that at last justice is done."
But not all of the team of 1962 could attend the presentation. Two have since died and others were unable to travel due to illness or other commitments.
Mr McGowan acknowledged the contribution of Ballinamore to the final resolution by not lodging an objection to the Leitrim County Board.
His medal will now occupy a place of honour in his Kinlough home.
- Anita Guidera
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Club Notes 15.03.2009
Dinner and Presentation Dance
Saturday night was a great night for the Club at the Dinner and Presentation Dance in the Great Northern Hotel.
County Chairman Gerry McGovern presented the Senior League 2008 medals to the present team.
County Secretary, Declan Bohan presented the 1962 Senior Championship medals to the panel of players from that time. This was a great surprise for all those involved.
Club Chairman, Terry Tiffoney, presented Certificates to all involved with the Club on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Clubs first senior championship win in 1959.
Overall it was a fantastic night. Congratulations to Conor Sheridan on winning Player of the Year for 2008.
The Club would like to than Leitrim County Board and Connaght Council for the manner in which they dealt with the issue of the 1962 Championship.
Melvin Gaels would also like to thank Sean O Heslins Club for the manner in which it approached the issue.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw in Gilbrides Rossinver on Sunday night March 8 were- 4,5,8 and 9.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were- 40 Euro, Seamus Mc Gloin, Mullaghamore, 20 each- John Mc Gowan, Laughta House, Kinlough, Patsy Mc Govern, Ardfarna and Vincent Rooney, Ballintrillick.
Next draw in the Wellington Bar, Kinlough on March 22.
Jackpot 3,350 Euro.
Shield Game V Gortlettaragh
On Saturday afternoon the Gaels took on Gortletterragh in the first Shield game of the year.
This was a hard fought game and both sides will feel they should have won but in the end a draw probably was a fair result .
Gortletterragh got off to a great start with a goal in the first minute and led 1-2 to 0-2 at the interval.
Gortletterargh scored one other point in the second half to Melvin Gaels four.
The Gaels will be happy enough with this result considering the number of first team players missing, but the number of wides from both teams will be a concern
Thanks to The Melvin for supplying food after the game.
Membership
Membership is now due for 2009.
The cost of club member remains at 20 Euro, which is considerably less than a lot of clubs around the country.
Club membership and entry to the Club Lotto for the year remains at 50 Euro.
Please pay membership as soon as possible to Antoinette Ryan or Noel Mc Gowan or any other Club Executive member.
Saturday night was a great night for the Club at the Dinner and Presentation Dance in the Great Northern Hotel.
County Chairman Gerry McGovern presented the Senior League 2008 medals to the present team.
County Secretary, Declan Bohan presented the 1962 Senior Championship medals to the panel of players from that time. This was a great surprise for all those involved.
Club Chairman, Terry Tiffoney, presented Certificates to all involved with the Club on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Clubs first senior championship win in 1959.
Overall it was a fantastic night. Congratulations to Conor Sheridan on winning Player of the Year for 2008.
The Club would like to than Leitrim County Board and Connaght Council for the manner in which they dealt with the issue of the 1962 Championship.
Melvin Gaels would also like to thank Sean O Heslins Club for the manner in which it approached the issue.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw in Gilbrides Rossinver on Sunday night March 8 were- 4,5,8 and 9.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were- 40 Euro, Seamus Mc Gloin, Mullaghamore, 20 each- John Mc Gowan, Laughta House, Kinlough, Patsy Mc Govern, Ardfarna and Vincent Rooney, Ballintrillick.
Next draw in the Wellington Bar, Kinlough on March 22.
Jackpot 3,350 Euro.
Shield Game V Gortlettaragh
On Saturday afternoon the Gaels took on Gortletterragh in the first Shield game of the year.
This was a hard fought game and both sides will feel they should have won but in the end a draw probably was a fair result .
Gortletterragh got off to a great start with a goal in the first minute and led 1-2 to 0-2 at the interval.
Gortletterargh scored one other point in the second half to Melvin Gaels four.
The Gaels will be happy enough with this result considering the number of first team players missing, but the number of wides from both teams will be a concern
Thanks to The Melvin for supplying food after the game.
Membership
Membership is now due for 2009.
The cost of club member remains at 20 Euro, which is considerably less than a lot of clubs around the country.
Club membership and entry to the Club Lotto for the year remains at 50 Euro.
Please pay membership as soon as possible to Antoinette Ryan or Noel Mc Gowan or any other Club Executive member.
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