Kilmeena 2-7 : Castlebar Mitchels 2-7

A draw was probably the fairest result of this first round Intermediate championship game played in Kilmeena last Sunday.  Although playing with the aid of a strong breeze, Mitchels were unable to put a dominating score on the board and only led by 4 points at half. A number of fine individual efforts could have gone into the net but points were taken.   A further goal after only three minutes of the second half seemed to be the tonic but it was Kilmeena who showed the greater hunger and slowly clawed back the lead.  In a nail biting finish Kilmeena drew level with five mins to go and on a number of occasion could have had that vital score.  Mitchels may have got out of jail on this occasion but if they are to be serious contenders for further advancement a huge improvement will be required.  The next and vital championship outing will be a home game against Tourmakeady

Junior Championship

Castlebar Mitchels 1-6 ; Eastern Gaels 1-10

What does this team have to do to get a win.  Hitting the upright on four occasions, scoring only a point from two penalties in the last five mins, having the penalty that ended in the back of the net to be retaken, missing scores from in front of the goal, the heartbreak goes on.  A great feature however was the number of players who turned up and with even a little effort who knows what this team can yet achieve.

Mayo v Galway

Preparations are now underway and members who would like to help out are very welcome to McHale Park any evening and take part in some useful exercise in weeding, sanding, scraping etc.  Bring along a few tools and spread the word as well as the work