Melvin Gaels GFC
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Melvin Gaels GFC is a Gaelic football Club in Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland.
The club was formed on the 19th November 1953. Situated in North Leitrim it is bordering by Co. Donegal, Fermanagh and Sligo. The club is named after Lough Melvin, the world famous fresh-water lake.
The club is based in the village of Kinlough and draws its members from the parish of Kinlough/Glenade and part of the parish of Ballaghmeehan. Contained within the four areas are Tullaghan, Askill, Rossinver, Glenaniff and Ballintrillick. Although Ballintrillick is in County Sligo, it is half the parish of Glenade and over the years it has provided many members for Melvin Gaels.
The club colours are blue and white on the request of the late Rev. J. Dolan P.P one of the founding members of the Club and native of County Cavan. During its history, like many clubs in the rest of Ireland, emigration and unemployment has had a huge impact on Melvin Gaels. From its beginning in 1954 right up until the present day, Melvin Gaels had to endure and try to survive in the process.
[edit] Club Facts
- Founded/Bunaithe: 1954
- Colours/Dathanna: Blue Jersey, White Shorts, Blue Socks with white stripe
- Ground/Páirc: Melvin Park
[edit] Honours
As of October 17, 2006.
| Competition | Quantity | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Championship | 5 | 1959, 1960, 1961, 1965, 1998 |
| Intermediate Championship | 2 | 1971, 1992 |
| Junior Championship | 2 | 1955, 2004 |
| North Leitrim Championship | 2 | 1955, 1960 |
| Under 21 B Championship | 3 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| minor championship | 1 | 2005 |
| Under 16 Championship (Rural) | 1 | 1989 |
| Under 14 Championship (Rural) | 1 | 1984 |
| Under 12 Championship (Rural) | 3 | 1984, 1985, 1998 |
| Senior League | 6 | 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966 |
| Senior Shield | 1 | 2007 |
| Senior League Div 2 | 1 | 1992 |
| Junior League | 4 | 1979, 1988, 1999, 2003 |
| North Leitrim League (Lundon Cup) | 1 | 1936 |
| Minor League (Rural) | 2 | 1990, 1991 |
| Under 16 League Div 2 | 2 | 1992, 2005 |
| Under 12 League Div 2 | 1 | 1999 |
| Under 12 League Div 3 | 1 | 1996 |
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