Corn Hill Challenge 

The Corn Hill Challenge, kindly sponsored by Longford Precast, is this Sunday May 18th at 9am, with the link for registration still available on all our social media channels. Chipped time, T-shirt, medal and refreshments (kindly sponsored by ABC Childcare) all included. It is €35 to enter the 10-mile race, €25 for the 10k, €10 for the 5k and €5 for all U-16s. 

ACFL Division 4 

Our reserve team continued their winning ways with an excellent 4-10 to 3-12 win over Ardagh Moydow in Keenan Park on Saturday evening last. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Sean McKenna, Cian Brady, Kaelum McGee, Kevin Whitney, Cian Murphy, Clayton Finn, Mark Hughes, Darren Farley, Philip Kane (0-4, 2 two pointers), Ryan Crowe (0-3, 2f) Oisin Kane(0-2), Sean Hourican (1-1), Padraig O’Neill (2-0), Podge Gill. Sub used: Kevin Whelan (1-0). The next match is this Saturday, May 17th at 7pm against Killashee in Monaduff. Best of luck to Graham and the lads. 

 

Darkness Into Light 

There was a wonderful response to our Darkness Into Light walk last Saturday morning in aid of Pieta House. Thank you to everyone who donated so generously and to those who worked hard in getting the clubhouse and refreshments in order.  

Annual Club Mass 

The annual Mass for deceased members of the Fr Manning Gaels, St Vincents and St Helens clubs took place at Sunday Mass in St Mary’s Church, Drumlish. Bringing the symbols to the alter at the start of Mass were: Footballs: Ciara McDermott and James Madine; Scór Plaque: Michelle McNally; Jerseys: Mike Mulleady, Donnacha McKeon, and Imelda Mulvaney; Narrated by Pauric Gill.

First Reading : Sinéad Breslin
Dara Léacht: Ciarán Cooney

Prayers of the Faithful: Oisín Kane, Mark Breslin, Catriona Gallagher, Jamie Nertney, Michelle McNally, and Ciarán Lennon

Offertory Procession: Thomas Cassidy and Bernie Collum

Communion Reflection: Declan Donnelly

Eucharistic Ministers: Pat Corrigan and Mark Duffy 

 

Thank you to Fr Hogan for his help and for facilitating us. Thank you to Von and Lorraine Corrigan for organising. 

 

Lotto 

Our lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, May 5th. The Jackpot was €2,000. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

8, 18, 19, 21 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €2,200! 

The three €50 winners were: 

Stephen McDermott 

Pete McWade 

Paddy O’Neill 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish, on Monday, May 19th. Thank you to Cathal for use of the premises, providing refreshments and facilitating the draw. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

 

Members Draw 

Congratulations to Kevin Davis who was the winner of our Members Only Draw which took place at the lotto draw. Kevin is the lucky winner of a night away and meal for two at Kilronan Castle.  

 

Longford 

Hard luck to Enda McGahern and Paddy Collum on their defeat by Wexford in the Tailteann Cup last Saturday. We wish them the best of luck against Fermanagh in the next round. Well done to Alex Karyntinos who played corner back on Longford minors’ excellent win over Fermanagh. 

 

Sympathy 

The club extends its deepest sympathy to Paddy and Leon McKeon on the passing of Mary. Our condolences are also extended to Rose Corrigan on the passing of her brother Tom Duffy. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.