Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, September 24th, in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €12,800. The numbers drawn were as follows:
7, 19, 25, 26
There was no winner.
€30 winners
€20 Sellers’ Prize
The next draw is in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday, October 8th. The Jackpot is now €13,000. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.
Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, September 24th, in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €12,800. The numbers drawn were as follows:
7, 19, 25, 26
There was no winner.
€30 winners
€20 Sellers’ Prize
The next draw is in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday, October 8th. The Jackpot is now €13,000. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.
Redevelopment Work: Work by Prunty Pitches commenced on the upgrading of the training pitch at Monaduff Park during the week. This is an exciting development for the club and when the job is complete we are looking forward to having a second top class floodlit pitch along with a walkway. Thank you to our supporter and neighbour Petie Joe Gill for the use of his field whilst works are ongoing.
Thank you: The club would like to thank the legendary JP McManus for his wonderful gesture during the week whereby he donated €100,000 to each county board for distribution to each club. This money will go a long way in promoting Gaelic Games all across the island of Ireland. Go raibh míle maith agat.
Tidy Towns: Well done to both our Ballinamuck and Drumlish Tidy Towns Committees on the excellent results they achieved last week. It is great to see both our villages looking so well and this hard work is terrific for community spirit and pride in our parish.
New Arrivals: It was a busy week for two of our club stalwarts. Congratulations to long serving player Mark Duffy and his wife Martha on the birth of their daughter Anna. Congratulations also to our selector and even longer serving player Gary Brady and his partner Michelle on the birth of their son Tom. We wish both families continued health and happiness.
Wedding Bells: Congratulations to club player James O’Neill and his wife Zara Sheridan who got married last Friday. Everyone at the club wishes the couple a healthy and happy future together.
Best of luck: We would like to wish our former manager Gary Donohoe the very best of luck in his new role as a selector with the Leitrim senior football team.
Schools Coaching: Vacancies are available for anyone who is willing to assist with football coaching in Drumlish and Ballinamuck national schools. If interested please contact Colin Crowe.
Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, September 24th, in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €12,800. Results are available on the club website and will be published in next week’s notes. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.
Monthly Meeting: The monthly Executive meeting will take place this Thursday evening, September 27th, in Monaduff at 8.30pm. All members of the Executive are requested to attend. The monthly club meeting takes place directly afterwards at 9.30pm and every club member is welcome to attend
U-12 League Final: Hard luck to Mícheál Kane and his U-12 team who lost by a point in the replay of the U12 league final against Clonbroney. The team should be very proud of themselves and there is no doubt that once they stick together and keep practicing a successful future lies ahead.
Well Done: Well done to former St. Helen’s and Longford star Michelle Mulvey (Hannify) who helped Carrickedmond win the senior ladies championship title at the weekend. This is Michelle’s seventh senior championship medal in total which is a remarkable achievement. Interestingly, the last time Carrickedmond were in the senior final it was against St. Helen’s in 1992, where Michelle was pivotal in their defeat.
Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, September 10th, in The Olde Village Inn Drumlish. The Jackpot was €12,600. The numbers drawn were as follows:
20, 22, 23, 27
There was no winner.
€30 winners
€20 Sellers’ Prize
The next draw is in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, September 24th. The Jackpot is now €12,800. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.
All Ireland Masters: Monaduff was the venue for the All Ireland Masters Finals last Saturday. Well done to Dublin who won the title by two points after a cracking game against Tyrone. Roscommon and Mayo finished level after Roscommon scored a goal from a 14 yard free with the last kick of the game to send it to a replay. Thank you to Thomas Gill and his team for having the grounds looking so well and which were the subject of many compliments from the travelling teams and supporters. Thanks to all our stewards who helped out on the day. Well done to James Breslin, who as Treasurer of the Gaelic Masters Association, does so much work in promoting the game for the over 40s.
U-12 League Final: Well done to Mícheál Kane and his U-12 team who done very well to battle back from 2 points down and force extra time and a replay in the league final against Clonbroney. We wish them the best of luck in the replay
Well done: Well done to club legend David Hannify who helped guide his school St. Colmcille’s NS to both 15-a-side Division 1 League and 7-a-side success in Meath recently
Thank You: Gary Donohoe stood down as club manager after three years in charge and everyone at the club would like to sincerely thank Gary for his effort throughout. The club is extremely grateful for the hard work and dedication Gary showed us during his tenure and we wish him all the best for the future. We would also like to thank his selectors for the three years Mike Mulleady and Anthony McKeon and also Gary Brady who came on board for 2018. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.
Michael Moran Division 2 League: On Sunday afternoon last we played Rathcline in the league in Clonbonny. After showing tremendous courage we battled back from six points down and lead by three going into the closing stages of the match. However, a couple of strange decisions went against us and we unfortunately came out the wrong side of a 2-10 to 3-6 scoreline. The team and scorers were as follows:
Paddy Collum (0-1, 45), Aaron McGee, Cian Brady, Dan Gorman, Gary Connell, Liam Lynch, Emmet Noonan, David Collum, Dylan Quinn, Ciarán Cooney, Diarmuid Cooney, Mark Hughes (0-1), Martin Cassidy (0-1), Dean Cosgrave (3-0), Ryan Crowe
Substitutions used:
Mickey Kelly, Eoin Keane (0-3, 2f),
Best wishes to Derek McCormack who injured his hamstring in the first few minutes of the game.
Junior Championship: Well done to our Junior team who qualified for the semi final of the championship courtesy of a 1-12 to 2-8 victory over Mostrim. Aiden Gray powered through for the vital goal in the first half and won the free at the end after receiving an excellent ball from Mike Mulleady, which Stephen Donnelly converted to win the match. The team and scorers were as follows:
Jason Nertney, Micheál Kane, James O’Neill, Brian O’Connor, Kevin Whitney, Stephen Cosgrave, Declan Donnelly, Conor Keenan (0-1), Rúairí Carthy, Scott Howe, Aiden Gray (1-2), Tom McGee (0-1), Seán Breslin, Derek McKeon, Stephen Donnelly (0-6, 5f)
Substitutions used:
Mark Breslin, Gearóid Nertney (0-2), Mike Mulleady
Upcoming Fixtures: On Sunday next we have our second last match of the Division 2 league away to Carrickedmond at 1pm. Best of luck to our team and management.
Michael Moran Division 2 League: On Sunday afternoon last we played Carrickedmond in the league in Michael Moran Park. With nothing left to play for in the league, we were well defeated on a scoreline of 3-15 to 0-7. The team and scorers were as follows:
Paddy Collum (0-2, 2f), Aaron McGee, Cian Brady, Emmet Noonan, Nigel Kiernan, Mark Duffy, Gary Connell, Liam Lynch, Seán Whelan (0-1), Ryan Crowe, Diarmuid Cooney, Mickey Kelly, Martin Cassidy (0-2, 2f), Anthony Kane, Dean Cosgrave (0-1)
Substitutions used:
Dan Gorman, Eoin Keane, Cian Cassidy (0-1), Aiden Gray, Stephen Cosgrave, Gearóid Nertney.
Monthly Meeting: This month’s Executive meeting will be held this Thursday evening, August 30th, at 8.30pm in Monaduff. All members of the Executive are requested to attend. This will be followed by a club meeting at 9.30pm where all club members are welcome to attend.
Upcoming Fixtures: On Wednesday evening next at 8.30pm we have our last match of the Division 2 league at home to Seán Connolly’s. Best of luck to our team and management. The draw was made for the semi final of the championship at the weekend and we will face Rathcline on the weekend of the 9th of September.
Lotto: The lotto draw was held in Gallagher’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, August 27th. The Jackpot was €12,400. Results are available on the club website and will be in next week’s notes. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.
The Marquee In Drumlish – Workers’ Night: We are holding an appreciation night for all those who helped out at the Marquee this Friday, August 31st, at 10pm in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish. There will be finger food on the night. The Festival could not take place without the hard work put in by so many people in the community and we are very grateful for this support.
New York Senior Championship: Well done to Darren Farley and the Longford team in New york who qualified for the senior championship final as a result of their 1-15 to 0-10 win over Donegal on Sunday last in Gaelic Park. Best of luck to Darren and the squad in the final
Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, August 6th, in Dillon’s Bar & Bistro, Ballinamuck. The Jackpot was €12,200. The numbers drawn were as follows:
15, 20, 22, 25.
There was no winner.
€30 winners
€20 Sellers’ Prize
The next draw is in Gallagher’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, August 27th. Please note the draw is a week later than usual on account of the Marquee in Drumlish festival. The Jackpot is now €12,400. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.
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