Melvin Gaels

Annaduff's Darren Cox is challenged by Melvin Gaels' Matthew San Pedro and Peter Connolly on Saturday in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada Picture: Willie Donnellan

Silky Cox leads Annaduff past Melvin Gaels into Leitrim IFC Final

Annaduff seal place in IFC Final with victory over Melvin Gaels

Melvin Gaels' Sean Carolan Morris tries to direct the ball towards the Bornacoola goal last Sunday in the Smith Monumentals IFC Quarter Final in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada Picture: Willie Donnellan

Melvin Gaels make a statement as brush aside Bornacoola in IFC QF

Check out our fan gallery from Sunday's Leitrim Club Champs action

Shane Moran makes a catch at midfield that led to Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins' match winning free against St Mary's Kiltoghert Picture: Willie Donnellan

Ballinamore & Mohill into knockouts as huge Leitrim SFC battle looms

Leitrim Gaels' Liam Chandler makes a diving block on the shot of Fenagh St Caillins' Conal McGovern (hidden) in added time on Friday Picture: Willie Donnellan

Champions stay unbeaten as Glencar Manor pick up first Leitrim SFC win

The St Mary's Kiltoghert team who defeated Melvin Gaels to win the North West Tool Hire U15 FC Division 3 Final last Sunday evening in Drumkeerin’s Pairc Naomh Brid Picture: Leitrim GAA

Powerful Mary’s too good for Gaels in Leitrim U15 final

Dromahair recover to beat Melvin Gaels in intermediate championship

Fixtures: Major clashes set for football championships heat up

Leitrim GAA County Board Chairman Declan Bohan apictured with representatives of the clubs taking part in the 2026 Smith Monumentals Leitrim IFC. (From left) Damian Moran (Bornacoola), Evan Ward (Gortletteragh), Nathan Cox (Annaduff), James Clinton (St Patrick's Dromahair), Declan Bohan, Conor Canning (Aughavas), Shane McGloin (Melvin Gaels), Cathal McCauley (Drumkeerin) & Brian O'Rourke (Carrigallen) Picture: Willie Donnellan

Round-up: Plenty of upsets in round one of football championships

Melvin Gaels celebrate victory in Barna Recycling U13 FL Div 2 Final

Melvin Gaels are Eoin Gallagher's choice as Team of the Year after their dramatic victory in the Smith Monumentals IFC title in Pairc Sheain Ui Eslin, Ballinamore in October Picture: Willie Donnellan

THE LAST POINT: Eoin Gallagher looks back over hectic 2024 sporting year

Melvin Gaels keeper Kevin McGloin saves from Eastern Harps' Ciaran Dorrian Picture: Willie Donnellan

Understrength Melvin Gaels brushed aside by efficient Eastern Harps

Allen Gaels manager James Flynn on the sideline in Ballinamore Picture: Willie Donnellan

“I don’t know how Melvin Gaels beat us there to be honest” - Allen Gaels James F...

Keith Keegan celebrates with the Fenagh Cup and his family and friends after Mohill's dramatic penalty shootout victory Picture: Willie Donnellan

THE LAST POINT: What a weekend of drama & glory

Melvin Gaels manager Aidan Murray (left) celebrates with Jamie Moore and selector Joe Tiffoney after Sunday's victory Picture: Willie Donnellan

Murray didn’t see Melvin Gaels’ Houdini act coming

Man of the Match Kevin McGloin pictured with delighted Melvin Gaels supporters and the Frank Reynolds Cup Picture: Willie Donnellan

Man of the Match Kevin McGloin wanted to spark Melvin Gaels into life
Smith Monumentals IFC reaction: Melvin Gaels keeper wins Man of the Match award after dramatic victory over Allen Gaels in Ballinamore
John Connolly

Gary Clancy fists the ball to the Allen Gaels net for Melvin Gaels' injury time winner Picture: Willie Donnellan

Melvin Gaels rise from the dead to sink Allen Gaels in scarcely believable finis...

Melvin Gaels celebrate dramatic Smith Monumentals IFC victory as three late goal...

Adrian Smith of sponsors Smith Monumentals pictured with Leitrim GAA's Declan Bohan & Enda Stenson ahead of Sunday's Smith Monumentals Leitrim IFC Final Picture: Willie Donnellan

What way will the wind blow in Smith Monumentals Leitrim IFC Final battle of the...

Melvin Gaels captain Shane McGloin pictured after their semi-final win over Carrigallen Picture: Willie Donnellan

"We are building something and it is positive” says Melvin Gaels captain Shane M...

Allen Gaelsn captain Adrian Sorohan pictured after his team's semi-final victory over Drumkeerin in Pairc Philly McGuinness Picture: Willie Donnellan

Adrian Sorohan hopes new Allen Gaels generation can carve out their own path

Melvin Gaels Aiden Murray (third from left) pictured with his father Val, captain Shane McGloin, Joe Tiffoney, Kieran Clancy, Owen Cassidy with Lorcan Tiffoney Picture: Willie Donnellan

"I felt like we left it behind us" says Melvin Gaels Aiden Murray of 2023 Smith ...

Allen Gaels manager James Flynn pictured with his management team of James Deane, Paddy Beirne and Stephen Tiernan ahead of next Sunday's Smith Monumentals IFC Final Picture: Willie Donnellan

Allen Gaels are not where they want to be yet says manager James Flynn

Shane Foley chats with the Leitrim Observer after Kiltubrid's defeat last Sunday Picture: Willie Donnellan

Shane Foley hangs up his boots after Kiltubrid loss to Melvin Gaels

Gary Clancy scores Melvin Gaels' first goal in extra-time Picture: Willie Donnellan

Melvin Gaels flirt with disaster against Kiltubrid before extra-time success

Melvin Gaels' Kieran Clancy chats after the victory over Kiltubrid Picture: Willie Donnellan

We're outsiders but belief courses through Melvin Gaels says Kieran Clancy

Melvin Gaels and Kiltubrid battle for the ball in Mohill Picture: Willie Donnellan

Kiltubrid battle from four points down to force draw with Melvin Gaels in Smith ...
Smith Monumentals IFC Quarter-Final: Melvin Gaels 2-4 Kiltubrid 1-7
John Connolly

Leitrim County Board officials Enda Stenson, Seamus McManus and Declan Bohan conduct the draw for the IFC & JFC semi-finals Picture: Willie Donnellan

Drama as Melvin Gaels and Kiltubrid draw while Annaduff and Glencar Manorhamilto...

Fenagh St Caillins celebrate winning last year's Division 1 title Picture: Willie Donnellan

League success a prelude to or a curse for championship ambitions?

Kieran Clancy, third from right, pictured with his Leitrim teammates Picture: Willie Donnellan

Melvin Gaels' Kieran Clancy thrilled to make his first Leitrim start

Melvin Gaels never got out of the traps says manager Aidan Murray

Annaduff manager Joe Cox with his wife Lisa, children Clodagh and Erin and the Frank Reynolds Cup after last Sunday's Smith Monumentals IFC Final Picture: Willie Donnellan

The only way to beat Melvin Gaels was to outwork them says Annaduff manager Joe ...

Thumbs up from Ray Cox after Annaduff's victory Picture: Willie Donnellan

Different generations but Darren & Ray Cox driven by same goal for Annaduff

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Annaduff wildly celebrate long awaited Smith Monumentals IFC Final victory - GAL...

Man of the match Darren Cox pictured with Conor Reynolds and Captain Hugh Moylan Picture: Willie Donnellan

Annaduff end Smith Monumentals IFC finals torment as Darren Cox shines in battle...

Annaduff manager Joe Cox Picture: Willie Donnellan

You end up where you should be believes Annaduff manager Joe Cox

Annaduff manager Joe Cox with Conor Reynolds and captain Hugh Moylan after last Saturday's Semi Final victory over Allen Gaels Picture: Willie Donnellan

Stubbornness sees Annaduff coming back year after year believes Conor

Action from the group stages meeting between Annaduff and Melvin Gaels Picture: Willie Donnellan

Attack versus defence clash of styles in fascinating Smith Monumentals IFC Final

Patrick looks for Melvin Gaels hunger to see them to Intermediate crown

Melvin Gaels manager Aidan Murray Picture: Willie Donnellan

We have to work to our strengths stresses Melvin Gaels boss Aidan Murray

Melvin Gaels players sweep forward in attack late on against Kiltubrid Picture: Willie Donnellan

Late goal seals Melvin Gaels place in Final

Melvin Gaels book place in decider as they best Kiltubrid in rain - GALLERY

Melvin Gaels' Joseph McGloin fires the ball to the Annaduff net after his first half penalty had been saved by Annaduff keeper Caolan Quigley Picture: Willie Donnellan

Melvin Gaels lay down a big marker

Melvin Gaels players are helpless to prevent Matthew Murphy's strike from entering the net for St Manchans fourth goal in the Cox's Steakhouse U20 Division 2 Final Picture: Willie Donnellan

St Manchan's leave it very, very late to break Melvin Gaels hearts

Mohill celebrate dramatic victory over Melvin Gaels to claim U20 Division 2 crow...

Melvin Gaels pay tribute after passing of their title winning manager Sean Boyle

The late Sean Boyle

Sadness at death of former Melvin Gaels manager, Sean Boyle

Melvin Gaels manager Thomas Lipsett and Captain Paul McGowan accepting the Cup from Leitrim GAA County Board Assistant Treasurer Noeleen Mc Loughlin Picture: Terry Williams

Melvin Gaels edge past Aughavas

St Mary's cruise to win over Melvin Gaels in Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC - GALLERY

Gortletteragh hold on as Melvin Gaels rue late indiscipline

Melvin Gaels secures spot on Gaelic4teens LGFA programme

Melvin Gaels invite applications for new Senior team manager

We’ll wait until after we meet again in the county final!

Family ties as Glencar-Manorhamilton and Melvin Gaels square off

Cillian McGloin palms the ball past Glencar/Manor keeper Colin Gilligan Picture: James Molloy

Deadly Rooney inspires Melvin Gaels victory over defending champions Glencar Man...

High field action from Leitrim Gaels Community Field Picture: Willie Donnellan

Leitrim Gaels make big splash in first senior champs victory

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