U-21 Championship
Hard luck to the U-21s who were narrowly beaten by Longford Slashers last Saturday evening, 2-7 to 1-8. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Rory McEvoy, Paul McGee, Caelum McGee, Nathan Maher, Sean McKenna (0-1), Sean Gibbons, Jim Rogers (0-1), Kaelum Gill (VC), Oisin Kane, Jamie Nertney (Captain, 0-5, 3f) Sean Hourican, Orrin Greene, Christopher Crowe (0-1), Auley Thomas (1-0). Subs used: Aaron Brady, Jack Nertney, Rory Mimnagh, Eoin Curwin. The lads are out again tonight Wednesday at 8pm against Grattans in Monaduff. Best of luck to the team and management.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, November 11th. The Jackpot was €2,000. 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 will take place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, November 25th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story
The Gaels history book can be purchased in Seamus Kane’s, Whitney’s, Kiernan’s, Drumlish Post Office and the shop in Ballinamuck or by contacting Pauric directly, particularly if you want it posted. The book costs €50. There are also a limited number of special hardback copies of the book available. Please contact Pauric directly if you would like one. These books cost €60.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM takes place in Monaduff clubhouse at 8pm on Friday evening, November 22nd.
Sympathy
The club extends its sincere sympathy to our Coaching Officer Micheal Kane, Oisin and the Kane family and friends on the passing of Kathleen. Sympathies are extended to the Martin and Cassidy families on the passing of Katie (Arva) and to the Breslin and Young families on the passing of Barry Young (Kellegher Court). Condolences are extended to Kathleen Gill and family on the passing of her brother Mick Maguire in Dublin. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.
Leinster Intermediate Club Championship
Hard luck to the team and management who want down gallantly to Crettyard of Laois last Saturday in O’Moore Park on a 1-11 to 0-11 scoreline. The Gaels started the better and should have led at half time when instead it was level, 0-7 apiece. Playing some great football, Gaels created trouble with some excellent fast ball inside. It was level 0-3 each midway through the first half with points from Mark Hughes, Martin Cassidy (an excellent drilled score off the outside of the boot) and then Pauric Gill cut in from the wing for a point off his left. Gaels went 0-5 to 0-3 up on the twenty-minute mark when Mark Hughes launched a wonderful point from fifty yards off the outside of the boot, Martin Cassidy notched the previous score when Paddy Collum played a ‘45 short to him. Crettyard responded with a brace before Cian Cassidy was fouled and Martin struck the resulting free over. The first of two Gaels penalty calls were then denied when Pauric Gill took a late head hit when hitting the ball off the crossbar. Crettyard countered up the pitch to take the lead, but it was all square at half time when Cassidy fired over a free when industrious Mark Hughes was fouled. The critical score of the game came on the resumption, when Alex Whelan first timed a half volley to the net giving Paddy no chance. Cassidy responded with a free for a foul on himself from a tight angle. However, Crettyard extended their lead to four points midway through the second half, 1-9 to 0-8. Gaels kept at it and Martin Cassidy converted a free for a foul on Conor Keenan and then the latter curled over a magnificent effort from play with nine minutes to go. With only two in it and four minutes remaining, Darren Reilly stormed through the middle and slipped it to Cathal Quinn who went for goal, but a penalty was not given when his shot was foot blocked. In the ensuing goal mouth scramble Martin Cassidy was most unfortunate not to toe poke it to the net as his effort was somehow cleared off the line. Crettyard went back into a four-point lead as the game entered injury time. Pauric Gill raced through but was fouled and Martin Cassidy drilled the 14-yard free over the bar. There was one last chance to salvage a draw when Cathal Quinn was fouled, and Cassidy’s low drive was blocked on the line. Team and scorers: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Darren Reilly, Mark Hughes (0-2), Kaelum Gill, Aaron Quinn, JP Farley, Sean Whelan, Mark Breslin, David Collum, Conor Keenan (0-1), Jamie Nertney, Cian Cassidy, Martin Cassidy (0-7, 5f), Pauric Gill (0-1). Subs: Ryan Crowe for Sean Whelan (inj), Cathal Quinn, Kevin Whelan, Cian Brady. The year has now concluded for the team and the club would like to thank the panel of players and management team of Niall Sheridan, Sean Hynes, Graham Lee and Liam Lynch for their efforts all year. Thanks also to the people behind the scenes, Elaine McKeon (physio), James McCann (video), Declan Donnelly (stats), Ryan Francis (S&C), Sean McGovern (goalkeeping), Lorraine and Von for looking after the jerseys and food, and our kitman Gareth Donnelly who done a terrific job all year at all our training sessions and matches. Thanks to Thomas for looking after the pitches and Mike for co-ordinating the entire club effort. Thank you to all who sponsored the team in any way throughout the year, particularly our main sponsors, the Davis Brothers; Liam, John and Peter at Green Pasture Meats. Thank you to Peter Gill for sponsoring food for the team after the county final. We would also like to thank all our supporters and our loyal mascots, future Gaels stars: Paudie Collum, James Madine and Oisin Tobin!
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday last, October 28th. The Jackpot was €2,200. The numbers drawn were as follows:
4, 9, 10, 11
We had another jackpot winner. Congratulations to Elizabeth Farrell (Drumbad) whose numbers were drawn!
Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, November 11th. The Jackpot is €2,000. Thank you Dillons for doing the draw and for use of the premises. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Sympathy
The club extends its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Matthew Molloy (Crois Bothar) and Ethna Burbage (in her 104th year) who passed away last week. We also extend our condolences to the family and friends of our former coach PJ Carroll who died last week. PJ coached the team to the unique Leader Cup double in 1987. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.
Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story
The Gaels history book can be purchased in Seamus Kane’s, Whitney’s, Kiernan’s, Drumlish Post Office and the shop in Ballinamuck or by contacting Pauric directly particularly if you want it posted. The book costs €50.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM takes place in Monaduff clubhouse at 8pm on Friday evening, November 22nd.
Congratulations
Congratulations to former player Richard Hannify and his wife on the birth of their son, Finn and to Darren Farley on his engagement to Sarah. Congratulations to player Dean Cosgrave and wife Maria on the birth of their daughter Cara. We wish health and happiness to all.
Juvenile Final
Hard luck to our juveniles who just came up short against Killoe in the ‘B’ Championship final on Sunday last, after a gallant comeback effort in the second half. Great credit to the team and management especially on the manner in which they never gave up despite trailing by seven points at one stage. We wish a speedy recovery to Brayden Francis, who had a terrific game, who suffered a nasty arm injury in the closing stages.
U-21 Championship
Best of luck to the U-21 team and management who start the ‘B’ Championship this Sunday, November 10th, at 2pm against Longford Slashers in Michael Fay Park.
Intermediate Championship
Well done to the team and management on winning the Intermediate championship last Saturday, beating Seán Connollys 1-6 to 0-6. We got off to a great start and led 0-3 to nil with some terrific points from Cian Cassidy (after a great ball from Seán Whelan), JP Farley and Dean Cosgrave. Defensively the Gaels were on top with some brilliant tackling and disposessions from the entire back line, with Aaron Quinn in particular to the fore. We led 0-4 to 0-3 at the break after Pauric Gill lofted a high ball on top of Seán Whelan who placed Martin Cassidy for a neat point. On the resumption we extended the lead to two with a similar play, Gill launched a sideline on Whelan who again played it out to the alert Cassidy. Connollys kicked over a free before our final point when Cassidy slotted a free after Gill was brought down. It was a tense finish as Connollys brought it back level 0-6 apiece when in the 63rd minute Mark Hughes floated in the perfect ball to the outstanding Seán Whelan who superbly flicked it to the net for the all-important match winning score. Team: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Darren Reilly, Aaron Quinn, Mark Hughes, JP Farley (0-1), Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan (1-0), David Collum, Conor Keenan, Jamie Nertney, Cian Cassidy(0-1), Martin Cassidy(0-3, 1f), Pauric Gill
Subs: Kaelum Gill, Cian Brady, Cathal Quinn, Kevin Whelan. Well done to Martin Cassidy who won the Man of the Match award. Captain JP Farley gave a great speech afterwards and it was interesting to note that two brothers have now captained the Gaels to intermediate championship success as Darren skippered the last team to win in 2019. We play Crettyard of Laois in the Leinster championship this Saturday in Portlaoise. Well done to Darren Reilly who played a terrific match on Saturday and then ran the Dublin marathon in 3.27 on Sunday!
Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story
There was a great night in the 98 Hall in Ballinamuck for the launch of the club’s history book on Thursday night last. Thank you to Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns for being our special guest on the night and to Longford Chairman Albert Cooney for also being with us. Thank you to the Hall committee for the use of the venue and having it looking so well. Thanks to Thomas, Lorraine, Von, Betty, Pauline, Kathleen and Mary for helping with the refreshments, decorations and book sales and to Mike Mulleady for coordinating everything. Thank you to Peter Gill for sponsoring food for the evening. Thanks to Syl Healy and Rachael Murphy for doing the photography and James McCann for recording the event. The book costs €50 and is on sale in the local shops or by contacting Pauric.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Dillons of Ballinamuck on Monday last, October 28th. The Jackpot was €2,200. 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 will take place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, November 11th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Sympathy
The club extends its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Josie Farrell, Derawley, who passed away last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.
Intermediate Championship Final
Our county final fell victim to Storm Ashley last Sunday and it has been re-fixed for this Saturday coming at 1pm in Pearse Park. Fr Manning Gaels would like to wish Niall, Sean, Graham, Liam and the lads the very best of luck. Thank you to Niall Mulleady whose name was omitted last week, for his generous sponsorship towards the team and to Cathal Quinn who provided food at the weekend for the lads.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, October 14th. The Jackpot was €2,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:
2, 8, 10, 17
There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €2,200!
The three €50 winners were:
Stephanie Curran
Denise Farrell
Conor & Lauren O’Hara
Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday, October 28th. Thank you to Tom for doing the draw, use of the premises and for providing refreshments. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Sympathy
The club extends its sincere sympathy to former player Ray Lyons on the sad passing of his brother John, who was a former Wicklow intercounty player for many years. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.
Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story
On Thursday evening October 24th at 7pm in The ‘98 Memorial Hall, Ballinamuck, Fr Manning Gaels is launching a history of the club. Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns is the special guest for the release of “Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story – A 135 Year History of Gaelic Games in Drumlish & Ballinamuck”. Written by Pauric Gill, the book is 700 pages and contains hundreds of photographs and chronicles the club’s journey from 1889 until 2023. It also looks at St Vincents, St Helens, Scór, and our players and officials on the intercounty stage. We look forward to seeing all our supporters there for what promises to be a great evening. The book costs €50. Please note the change of venue from Monaduff.