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Click HERE for video A short video clip of the procedures and protocols adopted by the Club in keeping within the GAA guidelines for the safe resumption of games from tomorrow (Monday) onwards until further notice. NOTE: IT APPLIES TO EVERYONE The following information provided by Noel Marley: Link to HSE proper use of hand sanitising: According to Noel... At a practical level for players training - Hand washing is the most crucial part of preventing the spread of Covid-19, as you cant sanitise dirty hands! Handwashing with warm water soap will kill the virus. Hand Sanitiser is to be used on clean hands! Many thanks to Noel and Pauline, for providing the Club with a quantity of Sanitiser at this time.

The GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association have partnered to provide a Covid-19 Club Education Programme and Health Questionnaire to help those involved in Clubs return safely to Gaelic Games activities. The programme aims to protect the health and welfare of all those involved in Gaelic Games and minimise the risk of transmission of Covid-19 in local communities. The Covid-19 Club Education eLearning module and Health questionnaire needs to be completed by anyone entering Club facilities for training sessions/games, especially all Covid Supervisors/Club Officers, Players/Parents or Guardians of Underage Players, and Team Personnel. Covid-19 Club Education eLearning Module https://courses.gaa.ie/Covid19ClubEd Covid-19 Helath Questionnaire https://returntoplay.gaa.ie/ I would like to take this opportunity to thank our club officers, committees, coaches & mentors who are working closely to ensure that we have a safe environment for all members and players to return to. Finally, I would also draw your attention to the resumption of our club lotto which begins again on Thursday night in its new online format. The draw will be live streamed on Facebook at 10:00pm. The jackpot is €13,800. Tickets can be purchased by clicking on the link https://lottoraiser.ie/KilmeenaGAA/ Entries must be in by 7:00pm on Thursday, to be included in that night’s draw. Your continued support of the club lotto is greatly appreciated. Thank you. John McDonald

The parish of Kilmeena and surrounding communities were stunned by the news of the unexpected and untimely death of one of its residents Mick O’Brien on Thursday evening, June 4th. Mick was held in high esteem in the local community and by his many colleagues throughout the country. Both his and Rita’s work colleagues and his son Cian’s teammates from Fahy Rovers AFC along with members of the wider community and family friends formed a guard of honour as his funeral cortege left his home on Monday morning on its journey to St Brendan’s Church, Myna. Fr Charlie McDonnell celebrated the service, which was relayed to members of the local community and close friends who gathered outside in quiet social solidarity while at the same time observing NPHET recommendations. Following the service his remains were laid to rest in Aughagower cemetery. A Dublin native, and boy did he often remind us! Particularly during the many championship battles of late between Mayo and his native county Dublin. We felt that he privately held a wish that Mayo could have taken at least one title so that the friendly banter might continue. Sharp-witted and with a sense of Dublin humour, he was well capable of holding his own in any situation. Mick’s passing is deeply regretted by his wife Rita and son Cian, father Leo, brother Lee, sisters Anna Marie and Joanne , extended family, in-laws, neighbours, work colleagues and many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

A few more images for the records books. Perhaps someone can help us with the names, year and event please? This is interesting - Christy Ferris inspecting the compulsory vaccination pockmark received by him and his team-mates prior to their departure to the USA in June 1970. Can you ID those in the background? We remember Josephine Duffy and her daughter Mary Jo RIP, outside of their home and shop, by the Church in Myna, circa 1968 L-R: Suzette Kelly, Teresa Kelly R.I.P, Eileen O'Malley, Willie Gilger, Joan Cannon, John Duffy (Post Office) Pauline Kelly and Gerry Cannon R.I.P. In front Mary Jo Duffy R.I.P. Circa 1968.

"...I'm a big boy now and I can walk alone" (Neil and Evan O'Donnell) "we remember those who are no longer with us" (L-R: Jim Keane, Michael Staunton R.I.P., Mark Ryan?, and Packie Keane) "forever in our memory" (Seamus O'Malley and Tony Scott, both now passed to their eternal reward) "to be winners - the old and young must stand together" (The one and only Sean Barrett Club PRO with mentor Davey Feehan) "we remember the moments" - but do we recognise them now? (Ann Quinn and Arthur O'Malley enjoying the Kilmeena GAA Dinner Dance in the Clew Bay Hotel in 1968) "a historic occasion recalled by many" (Raymond Grady) "oh those halcyon days of our youth" Just another memory test! (Michael Moran, now living in Clonmel, Tipperary with Club member Willie Kelly circa 1969) "a memory from times long past" (Billy Fahy and Micheál Cannon both deceased, with T. J. McIntyre. Image circa 1969) the return of the "Special One"

For the first time in the history of the Club, the executive were obliged to conduct their meeting in the spectator stand at the pitch last evening, to comply with the social etiquette of maintaining the two-meter personal distance as directed by NEPHT. A sign of the times we live in!

Now! here's a test of your identification skills... Which is which? Help required here? ...and here? No surprise here - Martin making the presentation. ...and the girls continue to play their part - and the boys! Oh! here they are againnnn... go home boys, we're isolating here!

Familiar venue - different time... Identification required? ...and they grow up so sooo quickly! "and you ask me why I feel so sad...?" U-16 County Final team V Kiltane in 19?? Some familiar face on a well "disciplined" sideline in 1986 West Mayo final against Breaffy. Well! At least the goalpost are new... Some are daddies now!

As per the instruction from GAA headquarters, Kilmeena GAA and LGFA club would like to remind everyone that the club grounds remain closed and out of bounds to all until further notice. We would ask that you continue to cooperate and adhere to the signage displayed and not enter the grounds. Thank you. John McDonald Chairman

It is with great sadness that Kilmeena GAA & the community have learned of the passing of Jackie Smyth, Roscahill. Jackie was a wonderful & well thought of member of our community and will be missed by all. Deepest sympathies to all of his family. Ar dheis de go raibh a ainm.

One of Kilmeena's sporting legends ... ... in all disciplines, won't mention the year! A younger generation developing a sporting interest for life... Photo taken in the old Community centre, I suspect in the '80s. Hopefully someone can provide the exact year? L-R: Willie Judge, Bill Burke (Postman for the Island communities) Tommy Joe O'Grady, Mary O'Grady nee Kennedy, former Principal in Fahy N.S., and Mrs Willie Judge. Nostalgia...in every respect. "Poor consideration given to social distancing in this image..." In more heady times - Eileen Kearney nee Kelly from Rosduane, dancing partner - unknown? Winners alright...

Following a glittering footballing career, rumour has it that a Club stalwart has reached a milestone in his eventful life! We cast our minds back to that historic day in 1986 when he captained the Kilmeena team to a West Mayo Junior Championship, defeating Breaffy in the final, and capturing the County Junior title for the Club later that year, beating Glencorrib in the County final. These are but a couple of his many achievements as a player with Kilmeena G.A.A. Club. He will also remember at this time his great friend and buddy Mick Burke, who sadly passed away last year. Mick was team manager in 1986. Later, he was a key member of the 2002 /03 Junior Management of the team beaten in the All Ireland Junior final against Nobber of Meath. Phelim, the Club should wish to send you heartiest birthday greetings as you reflect on your illustrious past as a great Clubman and true Gael. Looking none the worst for wear - Phelim, seen here celebrating the Club's 125th-anniversary celebrations in the Castlecourt Hotel with Club colleagues Michael Moore and Michael Ryan. Phelim, as Captain of Kilmeena, receiving the West Mayo Cusack Cup from the then West Mayo Board Chairman, Fr. Brendan Forde in 1986. Also in the picture is Mel Kenny, now an eminent G.A.A. referee. Phelim, enjoying the fruits of his team's success with Kilmeena supporter ???????

Considering the present pandemic crisis sweeping the world presently, and likely to continue for some time, and with all GAA activities at a standstill, I thought it might be worthwhile to remind ourselves of the more halcyon days experienced by the Club. I will be posting some "nostalgic" images from time to time for the foreseeable future. Also, if you can identify the people in the photos, or anything of interest relating to the event, please get back to me, and I will include it in the publication. In the meantime, keep safe, be patient, be positive, for this too will pass! To keep you busy - can anyone provide the names, the occasion and the year please? Furthermore, if anyone out there has old photos, it doesn't have to be totally GAA related, anything to do with the parish historically, take a picture with your phone, and we will publish them on the Club website. For example, this is a photo of the old community centre taken in the early 60s. Image courtesy of Nora Mandell, daughter of Derek and Margaret Mandell (Walsh) photographers, both now deceased, they lived for a period in Roscahill. Note: no MidWest Furniture in sight! "Will the owner of car number, FIZ 155, please return to your vehicle immediately as it is causing a major obstruction."

In the time that we are experiencing, this is probably the most opportune time to remind present players and parishioners, of the team that captured the coveted McDonnell Cup for the first time in the history of the Club, beating Carramore in the County Junior Final on a gloomy Sunday in McHale Park Castlebar. A good number of the U-14 team that brought the first county title to the Club in 1970 also featured on the team. Also headlining are the U-16 B winners of 1978. It would be helpful, as you scroll through the images to identify the people therein so that we can record their names for prosperity accurately. We should be appreciative to Frank Dolan for giving his kind permission to publish the images. Back Row L-R: Michael Ryan, Gerry Ryan, Jim Duffy, Padraig Gavin, Frank Fitzgerald, Liam Gibbons, Joe Duffy and Billy Fahy R.I.P. Front Row L-R: Tommy Staunton, Michael Duffy, Richie Gill, Padraic Barrett, Michael Gavin Capt, Vincent Ryan and George Golden. Carrowmore Junior Finalists 1977 More...

Kilmeena GAA Millennium Team Back Row L-R: Michael Duffy, Billy Fahy RIP, Austin Gibbons, Joe Ryan, Vincent Ryan, George Golden, Michael Mulchrone, Michael Moore and Padraic Walsh. Seated L-R: Richie Gill, Michael Gavin, Vincent Rielly, Martin McIntyre, T.J. McIntyre and Kevin McIntyre. By kind permission of Conor McKeown