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Noreen Johnston was conferred with the ‘2020 Club Person of the Year' award last Thursday evening at a surprise presentation at the Clubhouse. Noreen was acknowledged for her commitment and selfless work as the "Kilmeena GAA Healthy Club Officer", providing the leadership and energy required to meet the challenges needed to attain "Healthy Club" status for Kilmeena GAA Club. Also highly commended for assisting the GAA Covid-19 community response team, which focused on supporting the most vulnerable and those living or cocooning alone without family support or the regular social networks. Thank you, Noreen, from all in our Club. The Club would wish to express a particular word of gratitude to Midwest Furniture and the Smyth family for their generous and continued sponsorship of the "Club Person of the year" award. It is very much appreciated. Thanks to Rory Smyth for presenting the award. Noreen, receiving her "Club Person of the Year" award from Rory Smyth, representing Mid West Furniture, sponsors of the commendation. Daughter Katie, husband James and son Rory were in attendance at the presentation.

The Healthy Club Committee, comprising Noreen Johnston, Julie Moore, Noleen Coughlan, and Mark Ryan, worked together over the last 15 months to organise and support various Club events to successfully achieve "Healthy Club" status for Kilmeena G.A.A. Club. Pictured from Left: Padraic Moore, Club Treasurer: Noleen Coughlan, Julie Moore, Body Balance Physical Therapy: Mark Ryan, Noreen Johnston, Healthy Club Officer: Club Secretary, Mary Slattery. And then into our midst, a form pertaining to Biblical status, the image of a well known Clubman appeared as if by magic!

Decisive win for Kiltane in the Frank Kelly memorial Junior ladies League against Kilmeena earlier today (Sunday) in Bangor. Kilmeena 0 - 04 4 - 14 Kiltane more...

Kilmeena U13s travelled to Aghamore last Thursday evening, June 10th, for their opening league game of the season. It turned out to be a one-sided affair with Aghamore dominating play from the start and establishing an insurmountable lead. It took the final quarter for our boys to eventually settle down, outpointing the opposition to regain some pride. While, on the face of it, it was a good beating, there were plenty of positives to be taken from the encounter with some good skills and teamwork displayed. We’ll take the lessons learnt from this game and be ready for our next outing against Shrule/Glencorrib in Kilmeena next Thursday. Photos of the match can be viewed here.

Kilmeena overcame Achill in the first round of the Kelly Cup fixture played in Davitt Park, Achill Sound, Yesterday evening. Despite the damp, misty evening, both teams served up a feast of entertaining football for the well-attended fixture. Kilmeena 1 - 11 0 - 09 Achill more...

Kilmeena got off to a flying start in their clash with Kilmaine in the U16 Girls Div 3A League played in St Brendan's Park Kilmeena yesterday evening (Saturday 12th). Kilmeena 6 - 15 4 - 05 Kilmaine more...

Kilmeena and Breaffy U17 Boys had the privilege of being the first teams to play on the newly resurfaced pitch in St Brendan's Park yesterday evening. And they weren't the only mortals to enjoy the outing! The large crowd that turned out for the opening round of the U17 Boys A championship appreciated the new pristine surface marked to perfection by Club groundsman Paul Feehan. The game lived up to expectations providing those present with a superb display of footballing skills and some excellent score taking by both sides. However, Breaffy, having led the home team throughout the match, finally succumbed to the sustained pressure exerted by the Kilmeena boys in the final few minutes of the game, taking the honours with the help of a goal in the dying moments. Kilmeena 1 - 14 0 - 12 Breaffy Aoife Gannon and Éabha Carney acknowledging the extraordinary efforts by the "Frontline Workers" across all disciplines, ensuring our safety during the pandemic. more...

Erris St Pats recorded a comprehensive win over Kilmeena in this U15 Boys challenge game played in Kilmeena yesterday evening. Both sides demonstrated a spirited display of football skills to shed the Covid cobwebs of the past year. The game provided both sides with the opportunity to give all their players a run-out and loosen the limbs following the long Covid layoff. We all look forward to more of this level of entertainment for the coming months! more...

The bright evening sunshine and sharp northerly wind yesterday evening, Wednesday, welcomed the return of the Junior Ladies, coupled with the minor girls, to St Brendan's Park for their opening training session of 2021. In keeping with previous team returns, despite the lockdown, it was evident that the girls hadn't lost any of their enthusiasm for the game as the management team put them through their paces. Hopefully, this level of interest will prevail for the season as we cautiously and confidently approach the first of the competitive matches in "June." Junior Ladies Team Management 2021 From left: Peter Mortimer, Maureen Joyce, Lisa Browne and Davey Feehan. Absent from the photo, Ollie Mulchrone and Majella O'Malley.

Since this time last year, the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the Government and other authorities precluded the annual Club awards from being presented within the expected timeframe to worthy recipients for 2020. Typically, senior presentations are conferred with the fanfare, excitement and intrigue at the Club's annual Dinner Dance. Bord na nÓg beneficiaries would have expected the same exhilaration at their yearly gatherings, with contemporary sporting personalities on hand to make the awards. While the circumstances of the presentations may not have occurred as in previous years' salubrious surroundings, nevertheless, it did not detract from the importance of the occasion as each recipient received their accolade at the Clubhouse with the approval and admiration of their colleagues. "Men's Senior Player of the Year" (2020) Patrick Keane receiving the "Managers Player of the Year Shield" from senior manager John Reilly. Patrick, pictured with his family from left: His mother Mary, sister Laura, father Patrick and grandad Paddy. "Players' Player of the Year" (2020) Niall Feehan's colleagues regarded him as being the worthy winner of the award. Tomás Gill presented him with his trophy on behalf of his teammates. "Young Player of the Year" (2020) John Keane received the "Barrett Memorial Young Player of the Year" award from Sean Barrett on behalf of the Barrett family. "Most Improved Player of the Year" (2020) Club Chairman, John McDonald, presented Liam Óg McNamara with his award. U18 Boys "Player of the Year" (2020) Cillian O'Grady was judged to be the deserving winner of the U18 player of the year award. Padraic Moore, Club Treasurer, was on hand to make the presentation. Proudly acknowledging his son's achievement, his dad Micheal, was present to witness the occasion. LGFA U16 Girls "Player of the Year" (2020) Managers Pete Mortimer, Sarah Hogan and Róisín Carney, presents Holly Barrett with her award as U16 girls player of the year for 2020. Side by side, proud parents Colm and Fiona Barrett share their daughter's achievements for 2020 U16 Boys "Player of the year" (2020) Team manager Neil O'Donnell presented Ciaran Kilcoyne with his U16 player of the year memento. Proudly endorsing Ciaran's success is his mum Carmel. U15 Boys "Player of the Year" (2020) "Whatever you can do, I can do better" seems to be the motto in the Kilcoyne household as younger brother Rian is presented with the U15 boys player of the year trophy. Making the presentation is from left Club Chairman, John McDonald, brother Ciaran, Neil O'Donnell, recipient Rian, mum Carmel and Club Treasurer Padraic Moore. With immense pride, Carmel approves her son Rian's accomplishment in accepting his trophy for his consistent performance during last year's U15 championship. U14 Boys "Player of the Year" (2020) Emerging talent must continually be recognised and encouraged! And so it is with Luke Durkan as he receives his trophy from presenters: Club Pro, Sean Barrett: Padraig Walsh, Michael Gavin, with parents Mairead and Michael Durkan. Proud parents standing four square with player of the year, son Luke. LGFA U14 Girls "Player of the Year" (2020) Katie Moran gratefully accepts her trophy as U14 girls player of the year from team manager Davina Carney. Appreciating their daughter's achievement is dad Paul and her mum Ann. LGFA U13 Girls "Player of the Year" for 2020 (2020) Team manager Maura Hastings presents worthy winner Laura O'Grady with her trophy. Parents Michael and Mary quietly acknowledging Laura's consistent performances throughout LGFA U14 competitions in 2020. U13 Boys "Player of the Year" (2020) Sean Barrett, Padraig Walsh, Michael Gavin and his father, Conor O'Malley, presents Cormac with his statuette as U13 player of the year for 2020. Father and son, Cormac and his dad Conor, showing off his achievement as U13 boys player of the year. U12 Boys "Player of the Year" (2020) Like father like son! Nothing fishy going on here as Jim Cannon, manager of the U12 Boys, presents his son Eoghan with the U12 boys player of the year award for 2020. Pictured L-R: U12 managers, Mike Slattery, Barry Murphy, mother Cathy, and Mairead Durkan. The smiles say it all! Jim and Cathy delighted with Eoghan's accomplishment at U12 level.

Starting Monday 17th May 2021 Would you like to jog or run your first 5km, or build up towards completing a 5km distance? The ‘Hit the Hill’ Kilmeena Virtual 5km event, in conjunction with GAA Healthy Clubs, is running a 6-week virtual programme commencing Monday 17th May, including: A bespoke program updated weekly on a handy app for your phone Support via a virtual Chat Group during the 6-week programme Plenty of support and encouragement to get you around your 5km route between the 2nd-5th July Places are limited to 20 people. There is no cost for the programme. The only prerequisite is that you have signed up for the ‘Hit the Hill’ Kilmeena event in order to take part. Further information on the 5km event is available on https://www.myrunresults.com/events/kilmeena_gaa_hit_the_hill_virtual_5km_run_walk_fun_run/4099/details Contact us at HitTheHillKilmeena@Gmail.Com to find out more or to book your place:

The senior panel finally returned from under the umbrella of the Covid constraints this evening, and boy did they relish the freedom and the camaraderie! They pranced and bounced around on the pristine surface under the stewardship of the new management of John Reilly, Owen Sweeney (Ballycroy native), John Doherty and Peter Carney. If the enthusiasm and energy displayed this evening is indicative of things to come, we look forward to the championship with great expectations. The management team from left: Owen Sweeney, Peter Carney, John Reilly and John Doherty

It is hoped that our redeveloped main pitch, under which nearly 13km of drains have been laid, will be available for matches and training by the end of June. The pitch will be one of the finest playing surfaces in the county and we should be proud of the magnificent facilities available to all our members.

The U12 Girls lead the "Return to Play" this evening, shaking down the cobwebs acquired during the imposed restrictions over the past number of months. They approached their session with the same enthusiasm and playfulness as the lambs in the adjacent field that revelled in the brilliant evening sunshine. The minor and U16 girls accompanied them in their respective pod groups as directed by the GAA Covid protocol.

National easing of Covid restrictions allowed for the reopening and "Return to Play" for all underage players in the Club last week. Appointed Club Covid officers ensured the protocol obligations were adhered to as advised by the G.A.A. The satisfaction associated with the reopening was evident as the different underage grades fulfilled their timetable slots throughout the week, keeping to their respective pods as they performed their skills under the charge of the various coaches.