The second round of the intermediate championship takes place in Dunbeggan at 7pm on Saturday against Cashel. Best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the team.

Intermediate Championship 

We got the championship off to a winning start when we defeated Ardagh Moydow 2-12 to 1-14 on Sunday evening last in the first round. Gaels started brightly when Paddy Collum planted a penalty after Pauric Gill was brought down and we led 2-4 to 0-6 at the break. We were well on top in the second half when Paddy Collum was adjudged to have stepped over the line after preventing a point. Ardagh Moydow rallied from this, and the lads did well to hold out in the end. Influential substitute Ryan Crowe made a couple of vital interceptions to help secure victory. Thank you to Longford Slashers for having their grounds and facilities in such great condition. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (1-1, 0-1f, goal penalty), Jamie Nertney, Cian Brady, Paul McGee, Kaelum Gill (0-1), JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan, Cian Cassidy (1-3), Conor Keenan (0-2), David Collum, Pauric Gill (0-2), Aiden Gray, Martin Cassidy (0-3, 2f). We play Cashel in the second round this Saturday at 7pm in Dunbeggan. The very best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the lads. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, July 17th. The Jackpot was €13,200. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

4, 6, 19, 20 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €13,400! The three €50 winners were: 

Pete McWade x2, Drumlish 

Jimmy & Frances Courtney, Drumlish 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Cathal for the use of his premises and for providing refreshments. The next draw will take place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday, July 31st. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. 

 

All-Ireland Ticket Draw 

The members ticket draw for the All-Ireland finals also took place. The hurling ticket winners were Martin and Mike Mulleady and the football winners were Mark Hughes and Kathleen Gill. 

Cul Camps 

The club held a very successful Cul Camp the week before last. There was a record number of children in attendance, and this is a testament to the great work going on at St. Vincents and in the schools in recent years. Thank you to everyone who helped out. 

Croke Park Appearance 

Well done to Fionn McCormack Crowe who played at half time in the recent All-Ireland semi-final between Dublin and Derry. Fionn has a very bright future ahead of him. 

The Marquee in Drumlish Launch Night 

The official launch of the Marquee in Drumlish 2023 will take place on Friday night next, July 28th at 10pm in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn Drumlish. There will be music and refreshments on the night. Everyone is welcome. 

Athletics 

Well done to two of our rising stars, Finbar Thomas and Brayden Francis, on winning bronze medals at the Juvenile Track and Field All-Ireland championships last week 

Championship 

The Intermediate championship starts this weekend as we face Ardagh Moydow on Sunday evening at 7pm in Michael Fay Park. The very best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the lads.  

ACFL Division 4 

Hard luck to out reserve team who were beaten in the league semi-final last Tuesday week in Monaduff by Mostrim. The final score was 2-9 to 1-8. The match was 13-a-side. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Mark Duffy, Micheal Kane, Dean Cosgrave (0-2), Ciaran Cooney, Mike Kiernan (1-0), Kaelum Gill, Mark Breslin, Kevin Whitney, Ryan Crowe (0-1), Orrin Greene, Kevin Whelan (0-3), Aiden Gray (0-2). Subs used: Gearoid Nertney, Eoin Murtagh, Eoin O’Hara, Jim Rogers. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, July 17th. The Jackpot was €13,200.  

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Results are currently on the club website and social media and will be published in next week’s notes. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.  

Wedding 

Congratulations to club man Fergal Reilly and bride Kerri on their wedding last week. We wish them both a lifetime of health and happiness.

ACFL Division 2 

We had another busy week in the league last week. On Wednesday evening last we came from three points behind to draw with Ardagh Moydow in Ardagh, 1-11 to 2-8. JP Farley surged forward at the end for the equalising score with the last kick. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (0-2, 2’45), Paul McGee, Cian Brady, Nathan Maher, Dean Cosgrave, JP Farley, Jamie Nertney, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan, Mark Hughes, Cian Cassidy (0-1, 1f), Ryan Crowe, Aiden Gray (0-1), Kevin Whelan, Martin Cassidy (1-5, 3f). Subs used: Ciaran Cooney. On Saturday evening last we beat Ballymahon in Monaduff, 0-11 to 0-7. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (0-2, 2f), Jamie Nertney (0-1), Cian Brady, Paul McGee, Kaelum Gill (0-1), JP Farley, Kevin Whitney, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan, Ryan Crowe (0-1), Martin Cassidy (0-1), Cian Cassidy (0-4, 2f), Aiden Gray (0-1), Kevin Whelan, Orrin Greene. Subs used: Gearoid Nertney, Micheal Kane. 

Two pieces of club history occurred last Saturday. Gearoid and Jamie Nertney became the first father and son to play together in a senior match for the Gaels and Micheal Kane became the youngest player to play senior for the Gaels! Division 2 has now concluded and we finished in second place. The Division 4 semi-final took place yesterday, Tuesday against Mostrim in Monaduff.  

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, July 3rd. The Jackpot was €13,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:
 

6, 10, 14, 17 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €13,200! The three €50 winners were: 

Deirdre McEvoy, Ballinamuck 

Diane Tighe, Rooskey 

Padraig O’Brien, Ballyduffy 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Brenda for doing the draw and to the Mill Bar for providing refreshments. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. 

Fr Manning Cup 

Congratulations to captain Oisin Kane, Sean Gibbons and manager Enda McGahern on reaching the Fr Manning Cup final when they beat Wexford last Saturday. 

ACFL Division 2 

We had two good wins in the league last week. On Wednesday evening last we defeated Kenagh in Kenagh, 2-9 to 0-7. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (0-1), Stephen Cosgrave, Cian Brady, Nathan Maher, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), JP Farley, Kaelum Gill, Mark Breslin (1-0), Sean Whelan, David Collum (0-1), Mark Hughes (0-2), Jamie Nertney, Kevin Whelan (0-1, 1m), Podge Gill (1-1), Martin Cassidy (0-1). Subs used: Cody Lee, Paul McGee, Orrin Greene, Jim Rogers, Eoin O’Hara. On Saturday evening last we beat Ballymore in Monaduff, 2-7 to 1-7. Orrin Greene’s late goal proved decisive. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (0-1, 1f), Stephen Cosgrave, Mark Duffy, Paul McGee, Jamie Nertney, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Pauric Gill, Sean Whelan, Ciaran Cooney, Mark Hughes (0-1), Cian Cassidy (1-3, 2f), Martin Cassidy (0-1), Podge Gill, Aiden Gray. Subs used: Orrin Greene (1-0). 

We play Ardagh Moydow, this evening Wednesday, at 8pm in Ardagh and on Saturday we play Ballymahon at 7pm in Monaduff in the final two rounds of the league. Best of luck lads. We wish Podge Gill a speedy recovery from the bad knee injury he sustained in the early stages of the Ballymore match. It was great to see Paddy O’Neill back out at our games after his recent procedure. 

ACFL Division 2 

We had a good 1-12 to 1-7 win over Cashel on Saturday evening last in Monaduff. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Mark Duffy, Stephen Cosgrave, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Pauric Gill (0-3), Mark Breslin, David Collum, Mark Hughes, Cian Cassidy (0-6, 3f), Podge Gill, Martin Cassidy (1-2), Sean Whelan. Subs used: Kevin Whelan, Cian Brady, Jamie Nertney. 

We play Kenagh, this evening Wednesday, at 8pm in McGann Park and on Saturday we play Ballymore at 7pm in Monaduff. Best of luck lads. 

 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, June 19th. The Jackpot was €12,800. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

7, 15, 26, 28 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €13,000! The three €50 winners were: 

Declan Donnelly, Ballinamuck 

Cyril Corr, Drumlish 

Patrick Higgins, Cloone 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Cathal Quinn for doing the draw and for the use of his premises as well as providing refreshments. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers The next draw will take place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday, July 3rd 

 

June Bonanza Draw 

The June Bonanza draw also took place tonight in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish, on Monday last, June 19th. Congratulations to the winners: 

 

1st prize €500 Martin Mulleady, Drumlish 

2nd prize €200 Frank Noonan, Louth 

3rd prize €150 Kevin Whelan, Bandra 

4th prize €150 Sean Whelan, Bandra 

5th prize Marquee Pass Liam O’Donoghue 

 

Thank you to everyone who has entered our draw.  Thank you to Cathal Quinn for doing the draw and for the use of the premises, as well as providing refreshments. 

ACFL Division 2 

We had a good 2-10 to 0-10 win over Ratchline on Sunday afternoon last in sun-soaked Cashel. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee (1-0), Mark Duffy, Stephen Cosgrave, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Pauric Gill (1-2), Mark Breslin, David Collum, Mark Hughes, Cian Cassidy (0-4), Aiden Gray, Martin Cassidy (0-2), Ryan Crowe. Subs used: Podge Gill (0-1), Kevin Whitney, Nathan Maher. 

We play Cashel this Saturday at 7pm in Monaduff. The Division 4 semi-final is Sunday against Mostrim at 2pm in Monaduff. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, June 19th. Results are currently on the club website and social media and will be published in next week’s notes. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. Thank you to all who support our lotto. 

Sympathy 

The club extends its’ sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Aidan O’Hara who passed away recently. Aidan had a strong connection to the area and published many historical articles about Drumlish. Solas na bhFlaitheas air. 

ACFL Division 4 

We had a good 5-5 to 1-12 win over Mostrim in the league last Sunday afternoon in Edgeworthstown. The result means we have qualified for the semi-final stages so well done to Graham, Darren and the lads. The match was played as 13-a-side and the team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, James O’Neill, Stephen Cosgrave, Nathan Maher, Ciaran Cooney, Kevin Whitney, Mark Breslin (0-1), Mark Duffy, Dean Cosgrave (1-2), Aiden Gray (1-1), Podge Gill (0-1), Kevin Whelan (2-0), Eoin Murtagh. Subs used: Mike Kiernan, Gearoid Nertney (1-0), Padraig O’Neill 

Division 2 resumes this Sunday at 3pm as we play Rathcline in Clonbonny. Best of luck to Fintan, Mick and the lads. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, June 5th. The Jackpot was €12,600. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

5, 14, 17, 30 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €12,800! The three €50 winners were: 

Ciara Donnelly, Drumlish 

Alan Gill, Monaduff 

Caroline Maher, Drumlish  

The next draw will take place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, June 19th. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. Thank you to all who support our lotto.  

Longford 

Hard luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team and management on their defeat by Down at the weekend. Paddy was in terrific form and his wonderful penalty save ensured Longford were in the lead at half time but unfortunately Down took over in the second half.  

New Arrivals 

Congratulations to player Padraig O’Neill and wife Ciara on the birth of their son Fionn last week.  

ACFL Division 2 

We were well beaten by Ballymore last Thursday, 2-14 to 0-11. The Division 4 team had a good 1-11 to 1-9 win over Dromard on Saturday. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Sean McKenna, Stephen Cosgrave, James O’Neill, Nathan Maher, Ciaran Cooney, Tom McGee, Ryan Crowe (0-5), Mark Breslin (0-1), James McCann, Aiden Gray, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Orrin Greene, Kevin Whelan (1-4), Padraig O’Neill. Subs used: Eoin Murtagh for James McCann (inj), Gearoid Nertney, Jim Rogers. We wish James McCann a speedy recovery from the nasty shoulder injury he sustained in the early stages of the match. They are out this weekend against Mostrim on Sunday at 2pm in Edgeworthstown. Division 2 takes a break until the end of Longford’s interest in the Tailteann Cup.  

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, June 5th. The Jackpot was €12,600. Results are currently on the club website and social media and will be published in next week’s notes. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. Thank you to all who support our lotto. 

Longford 

Hard luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team and management on their defeat by Carlow at the weekend. We wish them the best of luck in the preliminary quarter final this weekend.  

Golden Jubilee 

Congratulations to former club great, Fr. Pat Lennon, who is celebrating 50 years in the priesthood this Sunday. Fr. Pat was a terrific defender not just for the Gaels, but also for Leitrim, who he represented when in Carrick, where he won a county title with Sheemore Gaels.  

Handball 

A foundation level One Wall handball coaching course takes place this Saturday in Drumlish Community Centre from 10am until 2.30pm. All participants must be over 16. The cost is €20. To book a place please contact Oliver O’Sullivan at Secretary.drumlish.longford.handball@gaa.ie