ACFL Division 2 

We drew with Killoe on Sunday morning last in Clonee, 1-20 to 0-23. It was a disappointing end to the game having been in control until the last ten minutes. Gaels led 0-12 to 0-6 at the break with scores coming from Cian Cassidy (including an excellent two pointer), Pauric Gill, Paddy Collum, Dean Cosgrave and a Jamie Nertney free for a foul on Gill. Gaels started the second half well and held a commanding eight-point lead with twelve minutes to go thanks in large part to a Dean Cosgrave goal after being place by Gill. However, Killoe took over in the final ten minutes, aided by a number of two-pointers, and brought the game back level going into injury time. It looked as if the Gaels had secured the win when Gill and Nertney reestablished the lead but with the last kick of the game Killoe fired over a two pointer from play for a share of the spoils. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (0-1, 1’45), Paul McGee, Cian Murphy, Caelum McGee, JP Farley, Aaron Quinn, Jamie Nertney (0-5, 2f), Mark Breslin, Kaelum Gill, Mark Hughes, Pauric Gill (0-5), Kevin Whelan, Clayton Finn, Dean Cosgrave (1-1), Cian Cassidy (0-6 (1 two-pointer)). Subs: Martin Cassidy (0-2) for Mark Hughes (inj), Sean Gibbons, Leon McKeon, Seán Hourican for Cian Murphy (inj). We wish Mark Hughes and Cian Murphy speedy recoveries from the unfortunate injuries sustained in the game. There was a minute silence held before the match for the late Mary McCormack, RIP. Tommy was the Gaels manager in 2008 and 2009 and the club extends its deepest sympathy to him and the McCormack family at this difficult time. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi. Our final game of the league is this Thursday evening at 8pm in Monaduff against Carrickedmond 

 

ACFL Division 4 

The Division 4 team had a good 4-13 to 4-4 win over Cashel on Wednesday evening last in Monaduff. Mark Hughes, Oisín Kane and Padraig O’Neill x2, got the goals. The team was as follows: Cody Lee, Cian Brady, Leon McKeon, Seán McKenna, Caelum McGee, Seán Gibbons, David Collum, Darren Farley, Mark Hughes, Kevin Whitney, Tom McGee, Oisín Kane, Padraig O’Neill. Subs used: Ryan Crowe, Mark Duffy, Cathal Quinn, Ciarán Cooney, Petie Collum. 

 

Lotto 

Our lotto draw took place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday last, June 16th. The Jackpot was €2,600. 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, June 30th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

 

Sympathy 

Fr Manning Gaels extends its deepest sympathy to the Whelan family on the passing of Anna Whelan last week. A minute silence was held before the Cashel match as a mark of respect. Our condolences are extended to Tommy Carolan, one of our great supporters over the years, and family on the sad passing of Teresa. Our sympathies are also with the family and friends of Margaret Horan (Church View) who passed away last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.