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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.

The following are the club membership packages for 2021. Registration must be completed on www.foireann.ie

Kilmeena GAA/LGFA Club are organising a clothes collection to raise funds for the ongoing development of underage Gaelic football in the club. This is an ideal opportunity to clear any unwanted clothing that might be clogging up your wardrobes over lockdown. The collection will run until the end of May, so get tidying. Clothes should be put into black sacks and can be dropped at the clubhouse during any training sessions from 26th April. Note: You do not have to be a member of the club or living in the parish to donate clothes. Items Accepted All women's, men’s & children’s clothing, Shoes, Handbags, Belts, Bed Linen, Curtains, Towels, Cushion Covers, soft toys. Items not Accepted Mats, Carpets, Cushions, Pillows, Duvets.

Kilmeena ‘Hit the Hill’, our inaugural Virtual 5km ‘Walk/Run/Family Fun Run’ fundraiser is now live on MyRunResults, click here to register to take part now: https://www.myrunresults.com/events/hit_the_hill_virtual_5km_run_walk_fun_run/4099/details We can also now reveal our fantastic commemorative t-shirt and medal which are available to purchase as optional extras. Standard entry is €10 for individuals and €25 for families. Kilmeena GAA Club would like to sincerely thank Midwest Furniture, who have been incredibly supportive of our club over the years, for sponsoring the event. Register now to take part and join us on the 2nd-5th July 2021!! Download a PDF of the poster .

Renewal of club registration for the 2021 season In preparation for a return to training and play, it is time to begin our registration process and renew membership for the 2021 season. The GAA have moved its registration into one streamlined system called Foireann. This brings all the GAA associations, GAA, LGFA, Camogie and Handball under one umbrella. Foireann can be accessed through www.foireann.ie or www.returntoplay.gaa.ie and entering your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, you can click on the links at the bottom of the login screen and follow the instructions. The steps are set out below. Step 1, Update your profile - https://youtu.be/1WIlCFy771s Step 2, Complete membership - - As an individual (Adult) or - As a Family Note: Use a laptop or computer with a larger screen instead of a phone if possible when completing the initial registration steps. Register as an Adult: Individual membership (18 years and over) Click on Membership, then Membership Options. Click on the ’Single Playing Member (Mens & Ladies)’ membership option. Click on Register in blue at the bottom of the selected membership option. Fill in the required details selecting your preferences & consent to the Code of Conduct. Click the Blue button ‘Pay Later’ to make the payment later at the club. Register as a Family: Parents/Guardians of juveniles (17 years and under). Note: Adult children must be registered as individual members. The following steps are very important, so please take time to complete all information correctly. Click on Family, create your family and add each member using “Invite Parent/Guardian” or “Add Child” & complete each member’s details, Date of Birth/Preferences/Consent. When inviting a Parent/Guardian, they will receive an email which they must acknowledge within 24 hours. Guide to setting up your family on Foireann Once the Family is setup and any additional parents/Guardians have accepted the invite to join, click on Membership, select the Membership option which suits your family. Click on Register in blue at the bottom of your selected option. YOU MUST now select each family member from the drop-down menu, enter details for each family member. After you have entered the 1st members details you need to scroll back up the page to complete the next members details, before moving on to payment, otherwise only the head of the family or those selected will be registered. Proceed to payment to complete the registration process. Click the Blue button ‘Pay Later’ to make the payment later at the club. Note: The ability to make online payments is not available this year. All payments can be made at the club on return to play. Note: Once payment is received by the club, the registrar will complete the registration process and you will receive a receipt of payment to the email address you provided in your profile. All non-playing females should tick GAA when completing their registration. Foireann - finding your way around https://youtu.be/kflusQDfV9E For any questions about membership please contact the Treasurer, Padraic Moore 087 2861190, Secretary, Mary Slattery 087 2069772 or the Chairperson, John McDonald 087 2475733 Thank you for your continued support of the club and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to our games.

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