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See below message received from Mayo GAA PRO regarding details of a Social Inclusion Trip to Dublin taking place on May 10th. Timetable Depart Mac Hale Park - 7am Breakfast in Feericks - 9am Guinness Tour - 10.45am Lunch in Croke Park - 1.30pm Tour of Croke Park and Museum - 2.30 The cost PP is €55 which includes the above and Transport and a free Pint!!!! It is imperative that we have names and money by the end of the month. Please contact Sean MacEil if you wish to book a spot on the trip 086 1733419. Regards Paul Cunnane Public Relations Officer 087-6610968

Kilmeena hosted Hollymount-Carramore in the third round of the Minor League on a perfect evening for football in St Brendan’s Park. After a sub-standard performance in their previous game against Kiltimagh, the men from Kilmeena returned to winning ways with a much improved performance. Kilmeena dominated possession in the early exchanges but failed to convert their chances. The home side were very patient and slick in their build-up play and opened up the Hollymount-Carramore defence on several occasions in the opening 30 minutes, resulting in both Paul Hoban and Cian Moore being denied by the goal-keeper. A succession of frees from John McGlynn and Sean Moore, respectively, in addition to a fisted effort from Cian Moore, ensured Kilmeena were leading by 6 points to 4 at half-time. The second-half took on a similar pattern to the first, with Kilmeena again dominating possession but failing to add to the scoreboard. Hollymount-Carramore proved dangerous on counter-attacks and were denied on a number of occasions by the excellent defending of Josh Mulchrone and Niall Mullin. Kilmeena continued to work hard and probe the Hollymount-Carramore defence. In the 42nd minute the Kilmeena barren-spell ended when Jack Carney rose to claim the Hollymount-Carramore kickout and following some great build-up play Ronan O’Donnell finished the move to the net. Further points from Jack Carney and John McGlynn extended the home team’s lead. The game was over as a contest in the 53rd minute when Cian Moore rose highest to fist a Jack Carney free to the net. Kilmeena were worthy winners on a score line of 2-10 to 7 points. This was a much improved performance from the Kiltimagh game, with Kilmeena’s overall work-rate and defensive play being of a far higher standard. Match Report by Declan Ryan and Niall Ryan. Kilmeena      2  -  10       0  -  7      Hollymount-Carromore more match images HERE

The U-16 girls had their first game on the season on Wednesday 11th April against a very tough Parke side. Parke started very dominant and had established a substantial lead by half time. Kilmeena re-grouped at half time and came out with a renewed vigour and put in a strong performance with some great play and some good scores. Ultimately the lead that Parke established in the first half was too much for Kilmeena to overturn and Parke ran out comfortable victors. A big thanks to the U-14 girls who stepped in to bolster our numbers. Match report; Peter Mortimer Click HERE for more match images

Kilmeena GAA wishes to express sympathy to the Duggan, Keavney and Gavin families on the passing of Barbara (Babs) Duggan RIP. Barbara Duggan (nee Moran), Derryribbeen, Clogher, Westport, April 10th 2018. Predeceased by her son Martin. Sadly missed by her loving husband Michael, son Tommie, daughters Kathleen (Keavney), Noreen (Gavin), Christina (Gavin), Barbara (Browne), Clair (Mulroy), daughter-in-law Ann-Marie, sons-in-law Willie, Michael, Padraic, Kevin, Micheal, brother Tim (Australia), sisters Kathleen (U.S.A.) Harriet (Dublin), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace Barbara will be reposing in Fahy Community Centre on Thursday, April 12th 2018, from 5pm to 7.30pm. Funeral arriving to The Church of The Holy Family, Fahy on Friday, April 13th 2018, at 11.30am for Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Fahy New Cemetery. "House Private Please". Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Western Alzheimers. As a mark of respect the Kilmeena GAA Lotto is cancelled this Thursday night.

Training for the new season resumes this week for the U6, U8 and U10 girls and boys at Kilmeena pitch. Girls train on Wednesdays from 6pm to 7pm while the boys will train on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm. We look forward to seeing you and please bring gum shields! Anyone who has not yet registered must do so on commencement of training. You can download a registration form here.

Majella O'Malley and Trish Hogan caught up with Lee Keegan at the launch of Westport Darkness into Light which took place in Westport Town Hall. Online registration is now open. The walk takes place on Saturday, 12th May @4:15am. Please support.

Best Best wishes to all the Rice College Football Team and Management and particularly to the Kilmeena Club men Keith Joyce, Jack Carney, John McGlynn and Robbie Harper in the All Ireland Colleges “A” Hogan Cup Final next Saturday the 7th April in Croke Park. St. Ronans College Lurgan provide the opposition and throw in time is at 4 pm. Please support and help these lads make history on Saturday.

Kilmeena G.A.A. welcomed neighbours Burrishoole to St Brendan’s ground today at 6pm. It was a wonderful evening for a game and a good crowd turned out to see the game on show. It was good to see Jason Doherty back from county duty. The first half started with Burrishoole playing with the aid of a slight breeze and kicked some good scores. Kilmeena responded and edged slightly ahead. Burrishoole were more clinical and took their goal opportunity well and went in at half time up 1 - 07 to Kilmeena 0  - 04 The second half started with both teams attacking hard and fast. Kilmeena were unable to contain the attacking power of their visitors and conceded 3 second half goals. Although Kilmeena got one of their own and tagged on a few points it always looked to be a Burrishoole’s day. Match report; Darren Madden Final score: Kilmeena       1  -  09       4  - 10       Burrishoole more match images HERE

Our U14 B Team had their first game of the new season at home in Division 5C on Thursday 29th of March. Our opposition showed up late due to a mix up in kickoff time. The game started in nice sunshine but we were under pressure from the start from a strong Parke team. In the second half conditions took a turn for the worse with driving hail and rain with distant (luckily !) rumbles of thunder. Despite a spirited second half performance we still went down by 2-1 to 4-4 Great credit due to the lads for sticking with it in the terrible conditions and a special thanks to the u12 lads who will be assisting us in the league through the season.

Kilmeena vs Ballaghaderreen In their second away match on the trot, Kilmeena made the significant journey to Ballaghaderreen for this 3rd round game. On a dry and cool evening conditions were good for football – the match threw in on schedule at 7pm and was played as a 13 a-side contest, as Ballaghaderreen was unable to field a team of 15 players. Having suffered an away loss to Knockmore three evenings earlier, Kilmeena needed a result here and a good start was essential to delivering that. And so, the Kilmeena lads hit the ground running and set the tone and pace for this contest. A combination of deep running from Ronan O’Donnell (Centre Back), ball winning & good distribution from mid field (Mikey Hastings & Chris McGlynn) and the efficient use of the ball by the forwards, including the tireless work by Mark Hastings, Kilmeena notched up the first 4 points of the contest. Approaching the quarter hour mark, Cillian O’Grady popped a neat pass to the in-running Mark Hastings; who finished the move with the ball in the back of the Ballaghaderreen net. At 1 – 4 to no score, Kilmeena were cruising along nicely........that was until somewhat against the run of play, Ballaghaderreen beat the Kilmeena defence and net minder to earn their first score (a goal). Buoyed by their 3-pointer, the home side pressed the Kilmeena kick outs and their efforts yielded two further points (one free and one from play), in what was a better spell of play for the home team. However, approaching the small whistle, Kilmeena wrestled back control of the contest and notched up a further 3 points, to put a bit of daylight between the sides at half time. The half time score; 1 – 7 to 1 – 2, in favor of the visitors. Kilmeena made one change at half time, switching Cillian O’Grady to wing back to replace the injured Oisin Grimley, with Jack Walsh coming on at wing forward. On the resumption of the second half, Kilmeena upped the intensity. Two goals from Chris McNally and another major scored from the boot of Chris McGlynn, all in the 3rd quarter, effectively put the game beyond the reach of Ballaghaderreen. During this spell of domination, Kilmeena also picked off some nice points from play. Ballaghaderreen did salvage a goal and 2 points during the second half and but for the shot-stopping efforts of Cathal Cawley and the solid display of Adam Sheridan in defence, may have had another couple of goals. However, devoid of any subs to bring in, the home sides resistance faded as the contest drew to a close. And the final major and Kilmeena’s 5th of the evening arrived courtesy of the hard working Mark Hastings. In the last ten minutes of the contest, Kilmeena ran their subs bench, introducing Daniel O’Malley, Harry Sheridan, Liam Moore and Darragh Slattery. A good away win for the Kilmeena lads then and positive response to the previous away loss to Knockmore. Next up – Bohola Moy Davitts...........at home. The panel present this evening comprised of the following: Cathal Cawley, Ben Lennon (late withdrawal due to niggle/injury) Adam Sheridan, Tom Smythe, Oisin Grimley, Ronan O’Donnell, Robbie Staunton, Chris McGlynn, Mikey Hastings, Mark Hastings, Jason McGlynn, Ian Murphy, Chris McNally, Cillian O’Grady, Daniel O’Malley, Jack Walsh, Liam Moore, Harry Sheridan, Darragh Slattery. Final Score: Kilmeena; 5 - 12, Ballaghaderreen; 2 – 4

Kilmeena vs Knockmore Kilmeena travelled to Knockmore for this 2nd round game of the 2018 Spring League. It was a cold evening with an ever present threat of showers and a light breeze. For Kilmeena, this was the proverbial ‘game of two halves’.... . The first half could best be summarised as a ‘no show’ by the Kilmeena lads; which facilitated the home side in racking up a score of 1 – 8 to a solitary point by the visitors. Half time couldn’t come soon enough and when it did, there was some soul-searching and there were words.... . And, as can be their hallmark, this bunch of young men delivered a positive response in the form of a second half fightback. In a low scoring 30 minutes of football that was scarce on quality but abundant in heart, Kilmeena outscored the home side by 2 – 1 to 1 – 2, with goals from Sean Prenty and Adam Sheridan. A solid and defiant second half by Kilmeena - not good enough to overturn a half time deficit of 10 points - but with positives to be taken from the contest. We bank the good parts, learn from the mistakes and move on to the next challenge away to Ballaghaderreen. The panel present this evening comprised of the following: Darragh Slattery, Ben Lennon, Adam Sheridan, Tom Smythe, Ronan O’Donnell, Robbie Staunton, Chris McGlynn, Mikey Hastings, Kian Moore, Mark Hastings, Jason McGlynn, Ian Murphy, Sean Prenty, Chris McNally, Cillian O’Grady, Daniel O’Malley, Liam Moore. Final Score: Kilmeena; 2 - 2, Knockmore; 2 – 10

Junior Girls under new management of David O'Malley and Tòmas Gill. Assisted by Michael Moore and Pat Mulchrone and mentors Majella O'malley and Trish Hogan. This group of girls currently train on Wednesday evenings from 7pm-9pm at Kilmeena pitch.

Kilmeena; 4 - 8, The Neale; 1 – 4 Kilmeena were at home to The Neale for this the opening round of the 2018 Spring League.On a dry if somewhat chilly evening, conditions were ideal for football. Kilmeena began brightly and effectively dominated the first half. Through a combination of good support play and a tightly marshalled defence, Kilmeena notched up two majors and five points, whilst restricting the visitors to a solitary point. Half time score; 2 – 5 to 0 – 1, in favour of the home team. The Neale regrouped at half time and went toe to toe with the Kilmeena lads during the third quarter of this contest; marginally outscoring the home team by 1-2 to 1-1. However, that was as good as it got for the visitors and as the daylight rapidly faded, so too did any hopes of a comeback by The Neale. In the final ten minutes or so, Kilmeena added another major and a brace of points, to run out convincing winners. All in all, this represented a satisfactory start to the league. However, tougher challenges lie ahead...............Kilmeena are away to Knockmore on Tuesday 27th March. The panel present this evening comprised of the following: Cathal Cawley, Ben Lennon, Adam Sheridan, Tom Smythe, Oisin Grimley, Ronan O’Donnell, Robbie Staunton, Chris McGlynn, Kian Moore, Mark Hastings, Jason McGlynn, Ian Murphy, Sean Prenty, Chris McNally, Cillian O’Grady, Daniel O’Malley, Jack Walsh, Sean Sammon, Liam Moore, Connor Sammon. Final Score: Kilmeena; 4 - 8, The Neale; 1 – 4

Kiltimagh take the honours today in St Brendan's Park in the Minor league clash with Kilmeena Kilmeena 3 - 12 4 - 16 Kiltimagh Match report to follow: Match Images Here

Kilmeena come up short against Lahardane in their league encounter in Lahardane: Kilmeena 1 - 10 2 - 15 Lahardane Match report pending: Match Images Here