Our annual general meeting was held last night in Monaduff. The meeting was well attended especially considering it was a Wednesday evening. Secretary Lorraine Corrigan gave a comprehensive report on the events of the previous year and Treasurer Stephen McDermott outlined the Income & Expenditure for 2022 in his report. Chairman Mike Mulleady then expressed his gratitude to the outgoing committee and all those who supported the club in any way during the year. He spoke on events on and off the pitch and thanked the team and management for their efforts during the year and wished them the best of luck for next year. He expressed sympathy with all in the parish and connected to the club who had bereavements during the year. The officers elected for 2023 were as follows:

Emmett Lenehan RIP 

It was with great sadness that the club learned of the passing of one of our greats from our team of the ‘50s, Emmett Lenehan, last weekend in England. Emmett was another classy player, from the famed Lenehan football family of Gaigue, who could play in any position. He started his career with the county minors in 1950 at corner back and also played at wing forward and midfield where he displayed his “great catch and powerful kick”. He won a senior championship in 1951 where he was at corner back and throughout the year he displayed his “good hands and long clearance”. In the 4-3 to 1-8 final win over Mullinalaghta he was “in the thick of things right through”. He added another senior championship and senior league in 1953 and in the championship final himself and brother Frank contributed greatly to the victory over Colmcille. During this time, prior to the era of an U-21 grade, he also distinguished himself with the county juniors. The club added another title in 1955 with brothers Seán and Frank very much to the fore, while emigration had deprived Emmett of another medal. His skilful presence was sorely missed on the pitch in the following lean years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Emmett’s family and friends at this time. Solas na bhFlaitheas air 

AGM 

The club’s AGM takes place this evening Wednesday, November 30th at 7.45pm in Monaduff 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place on Monday last, November 21st in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €9,800. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

20, 21, 23, 29 

There was no Jackpot winner. The Jackpot is now €10,000! The 3 x €50 winners were as follows: 

Colm McCormack, Gaigue 

JP Murphy, Clonaugh 

Deirdre Monahan, Clonbalt 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw takes place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday, December 5th. Please play again at the below link selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual sellers/locations.  

https://member.clubspot.app/club/fr.manning-gaels-gaa/fundraiser/tickets 

November Bonanza
The November Bonanza also took place last Monday night week in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish.  

Congratulations to the winners: 

1st prize €500 Martin Mulleady 

2nd prize €200 Susan Delaney 

3rd prize €150 Peter Collum 

4th prize €150 Peter Collum 

Thank you to everyone who has entered our draw. The final two draws will take place at the Lotto draws in December. Thank you to Tom Cassidy for doing the draw and for the use of his premises as well as providing refreshments

AGM 

The club’s AGM will now take place on Wednesday evening, November 30th at 7.45pm in Monaduff 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place on Monday last, November 21st in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €9,800. The November Bonanza draw also took place. Results are currently on the club website and social media and will be published in next week’s notes 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw takes place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday, December 5th. Please play again at the below link selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual sellers/locations.  

https://member.clubspot.app/club/fr.manning-gaels-gaa/fundraiser/tickets 

Sympathy 

The club extends its deepest sympathy to clubman Gareth Donnelly, and the Donnelly family on the passing of his grandmother Annie Hayden last week. The club also extends its sympathy to the family and friends of Packie Evers, Clonaugh who also passed away last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu. 

St Vincent’s Minor Club AGM 

Our minor club AGM takes place on Wednesday, November 23rd at 8pm in Monaduff. We encourage more parents to attend this year particularly as we have a number of positions to fill.