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The U-13 Boys competed in Division 2B of the league that commenced on August 26th, with games involving Carras, Eastern Gaels, The Neale and Balla. They competed well in all games and management were happy with what they witnessed. It augurs well for the U-14 campaign for 2020. The panel has an excellent skill range, and with some physical development over the winter, management believes that they will be an inspiring team to watch going forward. Management: Michael Gavin, Dave O’Grady, Tomas Gill, John Doherty. Player of the Year: Declan Moore

With a panel of 21 players, we commenced training on the April 5th and played five games in the Spring League against Islandeady, Burishoole, Westport, Ballintubber and Balla. We had mixed fortunes on the field with everything covered - wins, draws, losses and no referees! Some great football was played in the Summer League which comprised of four games against Achill, Louisburgh, Westport and Tourmakeady. The lads took part in the Eoin McGroddy Blitz in Louisbough on June 29th where they won the cup. They also took part in a blitz in Tourmakeady and competed well against the hosts and others. A big “thank you” to “Tile Warehouse”, who sponsored new training t-shirts for the U-12 lads. As always, we value the support from local businesses. A big “thanks” to the parents and guardians for bringing the lads to training and matches and the management team for their time and effort throughout the year: John O’Grady, Mickey Murray, Jim Cannon, Sean Kenning and Carmel Higgins.

The U-8 Boys started back training in early April with a great turnout of players wanting to play for Kilmeena. There were 27 players involved in the U-8 team for 2019. The aim for the year was to introduce the team to the basic skills of football: to focus on their development, while making it entertaining for the team to enjoy playing football, and to encourage them to return and represent the Club. The lads played numerous matches throughout the season against Tourmakeady, Islandeady, Louisburgh and Burrishoole. Great excitement and fun was had by all the players with everyone getting game time in all the matches. It’s just the start for these young lads’ journey playing for Kilmeena, and the future looks bright for the club. To all parents, we would encourage you to help develop the boys’ skills by practising with them when possible over the long winter months. These exercise sessions will help develop their skills further and into quality footballers in time to come. I would also encourage parents to help out more and to get involved in coaching. Having more help will develop the lads into better players. A special thanks to Pat Ryan for all his help throughout the year. Thank you to all the coaches involved: Kevin, James, Eamon, Leonie, Joey and Ollie.

The 2019 training for Kilmeena U-6 Boys commenced on April 4th when we welcomed new members to the group, and the younger boys from 2018 returned for more action. We had lots of fun, and once we mastered some of the basic skills, we enjoyed a few mini-matches only when everyone had their gum shields with them. Many from the group took part in their first Cúl Camp in July and enjoyed it. The coaches were very impressed by th e improvement in the boys’ skills levels and their commitment to training over the season. Our season concluded with a short match followed by some treats and a medal presentation in the Clubhouse. Coaches Maura Hastings, Mel King, Sean Kelly and Pete Lane, would like to thank the boys and their parents for their continued support. We wish the best of luck to the older boys moving on to the U8 team, and we look forward to the return of our younger boys and any new boys who wish to join Kilmeena GAA club in 2020.

Tile Warehouse Westport sponsored a training top for the U-12 boys in 2019. We sincerely thank Tile warehouse for their continued support to Kilmeena GAA Club. Back Row -Willie Keaveney, Sean Kenning, Peter Duffy (Tile Warehouse Westport,Sponsor) John O Grady, Jim Cannon. Front Row - Alex Kenning, Darragh O Grady, Eoghan Cannon, Rory Kilcoyne. Back Row: John O Grady, Dean Staunton, Alex Kenning, Patrick Feehan, Eoghan Cannon,Tiernan Aherne, Odhran Grimley, Rory Kilcoyne, Alan Gannon, Cormac O Malley, Aaron Murray, Mickey Murray, Carmel Higgins. Front Row: Alan Mortimer,Sean Kilcoyne,Shane Durkan, Sean Keane, Alex Coyne, Kyle Mulchrone, Cormac Slattery, Darragh O Grady, Adam Moran. Absent from the photo are Jake Staunton & John Paul Ryan.

The Bord na nÓg presentation event took place on Sunday, 1st December in the Mill Times Hotel. The event was well attended by all teams and parents. Guests for the event were Mayo senior footballer, Robbie Hennelly and Emma Needham, Mayo senior ladies footballer. I want to thank all the executive and team managers who worked so hard to help the event run smoothly on the day. Photos were taken for each of the teams and a presentation of participation awards for the U6 to U10 teams for both girls and boys. County medal presentations were made to the girls U14 team and boys U16 teams along with the following Player of the Year awards: Boys Players of the year: U12 Oran Grimley U13 Declan Moore U14 Connor Kelly U15 Kieran Kilcoyne U16 Ben Lennon Girls Players of the year: U12 Marie Fernandes Walsh U13 Eabha Carney U14 Lisa Hastings U16 Evie Flynn Sponsors on the evening were: Joe Joyce Electrical (who sponsored a set of jerseys for the under 16 boys’ team) Kitty and Ann-Marie Mulloy (Connemara Seafoods - who sponsored all the girls' trophies and medals Pete Feehan and family (who sponsored a photo book of league and championship memories for the U14 girls’ team) A special thanks also to all our other sponsors for their generous support and sponsorship throughout the year. more...

...and FINALLY! Kilmeena land the silverware, by the skin of their of teeth, in the U21 County D Final, against Ardmoy in Knockmore yesterday. Kilmeena 0 - 11 1 - 7 Ardmoy more...

Kilmeena laid a solid first half foundation in their win over Erris St. Pats in the U21 County Seni-Final yesterday in Ballyheane. They now play Ardmoys MacHales in the County D Final next Sunday December 1st in Knockmore at 12 noon. Kilmeena 5 - 10 1 - 06 Erris St Pats more...

We are saddened to record the untimely death of Eamonn Geraghty formerly of Rosduane. Brother of John (Rosduane) and Mary (Islandeady). Eamonn was a regular member of the Kilmeena Junior team in the '60s and early '70s winning a West Mayo medal with the Club in 1968. His funeral mass takes place tomorrow in St.Brendan's Church at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Myna cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Team photo taken in the grounds of Gaelic Park New York, June 1970, following the victory over a New York Mayo selection. Eamonn pictured center front row. Question is; can you name the rest of the team? Front row L-R: Back row L-R:

Kilmeena will rue their missed goal chance as Kilcommon lift the Michael Cup following an entertaining game, with penalties deciding the eventual outcome. Half-time score: Kilmeena 0 - 6 0 - 4 Kilcommon Full-time score: Kilmeena 0 - 11 0 - 11 Kilcommon Final score extra-time Kilmeena 0 - 13 0 - 13 Kilcommon Penalties Kilmeena 2 4 Kilcommon more...

In the most demanding of weather conditions, Kilmeena nudged past Bohola Moy Davitts in a keenly contested U21 Championship quarter-final in Kilmeena yesterday. Kilmeena 1 - 10 0 - 11 Bohola Moy Davitts more...

Parke/Keelogues Crimlin advance to the final of the West Mayo Minor B Championship at the expense of Kilmeena played in Parke yesterday. Kilmeena 2 - 10 3 - 10 Parke/Keelogues Crimlin more...

Kilmeena book their place in the final of the Michael Walsh Cup in Bekan, following their victory over Ardagh yesterday evening. Kilmeena 0 - 15 0 - 10 Ardagh more...

MORE SILVERWARE FOR THE 2019 KILMEENA U14 GIRLS TEAM Kilmeena Girls U14 team took on Kilmoremoy B in the Division 4 league final in a windy Ballina on Sunday, October 20th 2019 at 2pm. Having tasted success in the championship final just two weeks previously this group of girls were determined to put up a good fight for a chance of winning some more silverware. This game was lining up to be a tight contest as this was the third time these teams had come up against each other over the season, victory in the first clash went to Kilmeena, the second time around it ended a draw, so the large crowd of supporters for both sides were guaranteed a tight competitive game. Kilmeena had the wind advantage in the first half, but it took almost 8 minutes before a score was registered, a point from Lisa Hastings. The girls settled into their usual rhythm and free-flowing teamwork and contested every ball. Katie Moran got a point, Grace Gibbons scored 0-3, and Lisa Hastings and Aisling Hoban got a goal each bringing us to half time Kilmeena 2-5 to Kilmoremoy 0-2. The second half was going to be tough on our girls playing into a strong wind, and Kilmoremoy got 1-3 in the first 10 minutes. Our girls dug deep and worked the ball up to full forward Grace Gibbons who hit the net. Aimee Ingham scored a fine goal, and Grace Gibbons notched up another 1-1 bringing us into the closing stages of the game. Kilmeena held their lead but when Kilmoremoy were awarded a penalty with less than 3 minutes to go there was a sigh of relief from all of Kilmeena when the ball went wide. Our girls played defensively for the last few minutes to maintain their lead and they were worthy winners on the day. Well done to all involved. KILMEENA TEAM: Ellen O'Toole, Roisin Moran, Aoife Gannon - Captain, Ellen Lonergan, Abbie Quinn, Eabha Carney, Ava Prenty, Chloe McGlynn ,Katie Moran, Aimee Ingham, Lisa Hastings, Hattie Cox, Katie Jordan , Grace Gibbons, Aisling Hoban, Roisin Feehan, Aoife Walshe, Muireann Duffy, Niamh McNamara, Amy Carney, Ruby Lane, Laura O'Grady, Áine Gallagher Management: Maura Hastings, Davina Carney, David Ingham Player of the Match award: Eabha Carney Match report Maura Hastings: Kilmeena 5 - 6 2 - 8 Kilmoremoy more...

We thought we had played our last game at this level on Saturday 5th October, when at the hands of Achill we were well beaten. On the following Monday we got notification that we had one more game to play at home on Saturday 12th, against Burrishoole ! Burrish showed up with a big panel of over twenty players but we had the bare minimum of thirteen required. From the off our boys played brilliantly , with some determined defence, good passing play and nice score taking. Final Score 5:15 to 2:5 Really looking forward to working with these boys again next year. Keep practicing at home !!