Lotto: The draw was held in The Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, February 19^th.. The Jackpot was €9,800. Results are currently available on the club website and will be in next week’s notes. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive.

Annual Social Night: On Saturday night last we held our 45^th Annual Social Night along with St. Vincent’s and St. Helen’s in Dillon’s Bar and Bistro, Ballinamuck. Thank you to everyone who came and helped make it such an enjoyable night. Everyone was well entertained by the music of Colm Cahill and enjoyed a delicious a meal. On the night, the three clubs made their respective award presentations. We would like to thank the representatives from the County Board, Micheál Carrigy and Tommy McLoughlin who helped make the presentations. The St. Vincent’s Minor player of the year was Ryan Crowe and he received the Seán Brady Memorial Trophy; St. Helen’s Young Player of the Year was Casey Robinson; Most Improved Player was Ciara Dillon and Senior Player of the Year was Sarah Murphy. Fr. Manning Gaels U21 Player of the Year receiving the Jimmy Tully Memorial Trophy was Mark Hughes; Senior Player of the Year was Pauric Gill who received the Eamon Kerrigan Memorial Trophy and Club Personality of the Year was Packie Duffy who received the John Joe Brady Memorial Trophy. A special presentation was made to Packie Duffy by Chairman Séamus Gallagher in recognition of Packie’s tremendous service to the club as Chairman for the last 9 years. Congratulations to all the award winners. Thank you to Peter & Margaret Dillon and the staff who had the venue looking so well and for providing such a lovely meal. Thank you to Derek O’Neill who was the photographer on the night and thanks to Betty Creegan and Lorraine Corrigan who organised the whole event.

Scór Sinsir: Best of luck to our Senior Scór participants who are competing in Ardagh Community Centre this Friday, February 23rd at 7:30pm. Best of luck to our figure dancers, Shane Hagan (Solo Singing) and to Cathal Culliney, Shane Hagan and Rúairí Carthy (Instrumental Music).

Longford Seniors: Best of luck to Paddy Collum, Pauric Gill and the Longford squad in the fourth round of the NFL this weekend in Pearse Park against Wexford.

Club Membership: Money for club membership is now due from all players and anyone who wish to become a member of Fr Manning Gaels for 2018. Membership is €30 for adults and €15 for students. Players who do not pay their membership fee will not be covered by club insurance should injury arise. Only those who have paid membership will be eligible to represent the club in the upcoming season. Membership entitles entry in draw for All-Ireland football and hurling tickets in August. Those who pay membership byMarch 31st ’18 will also be eligible to vote at next years AGM.

Membership to be paid to Bridie Reilly, Club Registrar (0863332863) or any member of the executive as soon as possible please.

Referee Recruitment: If anyone within the club is interested in becoming a referee the commencement date for the Foundation Level Courses is Tuesday 13^th March in Pearse Park and continues the following two Tuesday nights in Pearse Park. For further information please contact Lorraine.

Sympathy: We would like to express our sincere condolences to the Maureen McDermott, Gaigue on the recent passing of her sister Margaret Callaghan in Donegal. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.

Club Membership: Club membership is now available for the coming year. The fee is €30 for Adults and €15 for Students. Please contact Registrar Bridie Reilly if you would like to become a member.

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, January 22^nd  in Dillon’s Bar, Ballinamuck. The Jackpot was €9,400. The numbers drawn were as follows:

 6, 9 , 15, 22.

 There was no winner.

€30 winners

1. Paddy Howe, Ballinamuck.
2. Noonan Family, Monaduff.
3. Séamus Sorohan, Creenagh.
4. Jodie Corrigan, Lettergeeragh.
5. Paddy & Tara c/o Dillon’s, Ballinamuck.

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Quinn’s Pub, Drumlish
2. Johnny Cooney.

The next draw is in Gallagher’s Bar , Drumlish on Monday, February 2nd. The Jackpot is now €9,600. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continue to support our lotto.

Annual Social: Our annual social night will take place this year on February 17^th in Dillon’s Ballinamuck. There will be food and music on the night and tickets will soon be on sale for €10. Further details to follow.

Scór: Senior Scór takes place in Ardagh Community Centre on Friday 9th February at 7:30pm. Competitions in Scór include: Rince Foirne – Figure Dancing; Amhránaíocht Aonair – Solo Singing; Aithriseoireacht / Scéaltaíocht – Recitation; Bailéad Ghrúpa – Ballad Group; Léiriú Stáitse – Sketch; Ceol Uirlise – Instrumental Music; Rince Seit – Set Dancing; Rince Sean Nós – Sean Nós Dancing. If anyone is interested in competing or knows of anyone who would be interested in competing this year please contact Lorraine Corrigan as soon as possible. The club has a proud history in this competition and it would be great if we could get back competing in as many sections as possible.

Longford Seniors: Well done to Paddy Collum, Pauric Gill and the Longford squad on their excellent win over Offaly at the weekend. We wish the lads the best of luck in the next round of the NFL this Sunday in Pearse Park against Derry.

2018 Gaeltacht Grant Application: Please contact Lorraine Corrigan if you are 13 years or older on January 1^st 2018 and are interested in applying for the GAA Gaeltacht Grant. The form must be completed by Friday March 23^rd, by emailing Éamonn Ó Braonáin at irishculturalofficer.longford@gaa.ie or by handing it into the office at Pearse Park.

Foundation Coaching Course: To register for the Foundation Coaching Course and Code of Ethics please contact 043-3345219 Monday to Friday between 10am and 5.30pm. Details of the courses can be found on the Longford GAA website

National Club Draw 2018: Tickets for the National Club Draw are currently available to purchase. If anyone would like to buy a ticket, please contact any member of the senior squad. Tickets cost €10. There are many great prizes to be won such as a new Renault Dynamique, a travel voucher worth €2,000 and All Ireland Hurling & Football final packages.

Gym Notice: From February 5^th the gym will be operating on an opening and closing hours basis for members only. Monday to Friday will be 6pm to 10pm. Weekends will be 1pm to 5pm. The gym will remain closed outside of these hours. Teams training from the club have priority in the gym and can train at any time once it is part of an organised training session. If you have not paid your membership you are not permitted to use the gym and no one under 16 years of age is allowed into the gym.

FR. MANNING GAELS AND

BALLINAMUCK ENTERPRISE GROUP

PRIVATE MEMBERS LOTTO

FOUR IN ANY ORDER WINS JACKPOT

06,09,15,22

JACKPOT WINNER

NO Winner

Five €30 Winners:                                      

1. Paddy Howe, Ballinamuck.  
2. Noonan Family, Monaduff.   
3. Seamus Sorohan, Creenagh. 
4. Jodie Corrigan, Lettergeeragh.
5. Paddy & Tara c/o Dillon’s Ballinamuck.

Next Draw in: Gallagher’s Bar Drumlish – 05.02.2018

 Jackpot:             €9600

Sellers Prizes:     Quinn’s Pub Drumlish, Johnny Cooney.

Annual General Meeting: The following managerial appointments were made at our recent AGM.

Senior Team manager: Gary Donohoe;  U20 Team manager: Cian Brady.

We wish them all the best of luck for the coming year.

Club Membership: Club membership is now available for the coming year. The fee is €30 for Adults and €15 for Students. Please contact Registrar Bridie Reilly if you would like to become a member.

Lotto: The draw was held in Dillon’s Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, January 22^nd. The Jackpot was €9,400. Results are currently available on the club website and will be in next week’s notes. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive.

Scór Sinsir: Please note that the Senior Scór date has changed. It now takes place in Ardagh Community Centre on Friday, February 23rd at 7:30pm. Competitions in Scór include: Rince Foirne – Figure Dancing; Amhránaíocht Aonair – Solo Singing; Aithriseoireacht / Scéaltaíocht – Recitation; Bailéad Ghrúpa – Ballad Group; Léiriú Stáitse – Sketch; Ceol Uirlise – Instrumental Music; Rince Seit – Set Dancing; Rince Sean Nós – Sean Nós Dancing. If anyone is interested in competing in the Figure Dancing please contact Mairéad O’Reilly at 0872606494. Please contact Lorraine Corrigan at 0864017301 if you are interested in competing in any of the other events. The club has a proud history in this competition and it would be great if we could get back competing in as many sections as possible.

Longford Seniors: Best of luck to Paddy Collum, Pauric Gill and the Longford squad in the first round of the National League this Sunday in Tullamore against Offaly.

National Club Draw 2018: Tickets for the National Club Draw are currently available to purchase. If anyone would like to buy a ticket, please contact any member of the senior squad. Tickets cost €10. There are many great prizes to be won such as a new Renault Dynamique, a travel voucher worth €2,000 and All Ireland Hurling & Football final packages.

Ballinamuck/Drumlish First Responders: Ballinamuck/Drumlish First Responders will be delivering CFR and AED training on Thursday 1st Feb @7.15pm in the ‘98 Hall Ballinamuck – this training is certified by Irish Heart Foundation and Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council. We welcome all members involved in the club especially trainers, selectors etc to do this valuable course and anyone who is due for renewal to come along. Please give your name beforehand to Bridie Reilly, Yvonne Leslie or Paddy Howe

Sympathy: We would like to express our sincere condolences to the Lennon family on the recent passing of their mother Bridget. The Lennon family is steeped in our club with Pauline our assistant secretary, Kathleen our assistant treasurer and Seán is a former player, PRO and Chairman. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this time. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.

Annual General Meeting: Our AGM was held last Saturday, January 13^th in Monaduff. There was a large crowd in attendance which was great to see. Secretary Lorraine Corrigan gave a comprehensive report on the events of the previous year and Treasurer Stephen McDermott outlined the Income & Expenditure for 2017 in his report. Chairman Packie Duffy then expressed his gratitude to the outgoing committee and all those who supported the club in any way during the year. The officers elected for 2018 were as follows:

Presidents: Fr. Bernard Hogan, Jimmy Breslin, Frank McNamee, Jimmy Courtney, Mary Gilhooley and Jimmy Mimnagh.
Chairperson: Séamus Gallagher.
Vice Chairperson: Mike Mulleady.
Secretary: Lorraine Corrigan.
Assistant Secretary: Pauline Corr.
Treasurer: Stephen McDermott.
Assistant Treasurer: Betty Creegan & Kathleen Brady.
Finance Sub Committee: Betty Creegan, Kathleen Brady, Pauric Gill, Ciaran Cooney, Mark Duffy, David Cassidy & Stephen McDermott.
PRO: Pauric Gill.
Assistant PRO: Micheál Kane.
Registrar: Bridie Reilly.
County Board Delegates: Pat Corrigan, Paddy O’Neill, Pat Donnelly.

Sub-Delegate: Paraic Brady.
Insurance Officer: Frankie McGowan.
Development Officer: Thomas Gill.
Assistant Development Officer: Brian Duffy.
Irish Officer: Michael Lennon.
Club Health & Well Being Officer: Brendan Corrigan.
Children’s Welfare Officer: Dessie Connell.

Scór Co-Ordinator: Lorraine Corrigan
Events Controller & Health & Safety Officer: Pat Donnelly, Martin Mulleady, Pete McWade & Padraic Davis.

The club would like to welcome all the new members on board and also express a big thank you to all the committee members who stepped down after their years of hard work and service. The club would also like to wish the new committee all the best for the coming year.

The following awards were decided on the night:

Senior Player of the Year: Pauric Gill
U/21 Player of the Year: Mark Hughes
Club Personality of Year : Packie Duffy

Congratulations to all concerned on their well deserved accolades. Well done also to those who were nominated. The Senior nominees also included Emmett Noonan, Cian Brady and Petie Collum. The U21 nominess also included Timothy Bouvin and Tom McGee.

Packie Duffy – Thank you: At the AGM Packie Duffy announced that after 9 years as chairman he was stepping down. The club would like to sincerely thank Packie for all the tremendous work he has done for Fr. Manning Gaels over the years. Indeed, it must be noted that before Packie took the top seat for the Gaels, he was the St. Vincent’s chairman for the previous 6 years. Packie has done gaelic games in our parish some service and we are all greatly appreciative of this. Go raibh míle maith agat.

Club Membership: Club membership is now available for the coming year. The fee is €30 for Adults and €15 for Students. Please contact Registrar Bridie Reilly if you would like to become a member.

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, January 8^th in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck. The Jackpot was €9,200. The numbers drawn were as follows:

12, 15 ,29, 30.

There was no winner.

€30 winners

1. Ann Griffin, Gortletteragh.
2. Michael Conboy, New Jersey.
3. Mark Breslin, Drumlish.
4. Mark Gillooley, Drumlish.
5. Mickey Quinn, Drumlish.

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Jodie Corrigan
2. Sales Team B.

The next draw is in Dillon’s Bar , Ballinamuck on Monday, January 22nd. The Jackpot is now €9,400. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continue to support our lotto.

Scór: Senior Scór takes place in Ardagh Community Centre on Friday 9th February at 7:30pm. Competitions in Scór include: Rince Foirne – Figure Dancing; Amhránaíocht Aonair – Solo Singing; Aithriseoireacht / Scéaltaíocht – Recitation; Bailéad Ghrúpa – Ballad Group; Léiriú Stáitse – Sketch; Ceol Uirlise – Instrumental Music; Rince Seit – Set Dancing; Rince Sean Nós – Sean Nós Dancing. If anyone is interested in competing or knows of anyone who would be interested in competing this year please contact Lorraine Corrigan as soon as possible. The club has a proud history in this competition and it would be great if we could get back competing in as many sections as possible.

Longford Seniors: Hard luck to Paddy Collum, Pauric Gill and the Longford squad on their defeat to Meath after a free kick shootout in the O’Byrne Cup semi final on Sunday last.

National Club Draw 2018: Tickets for the National Club Draw are currently available to purchase. If anyone would like to buy a ticket, please contact any member of the senior squad. Tickets cost €10. There are many great prizes to be won such as a new Renault Dynamique, a travel voucher worth €2,000 and All Ireland Hurling & Football final packages.

Sympathy: We would like to express our sincere condolences to the Dillon Family, Ballinamuck on the recent passing of Declan in New York. We would also like to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of Peter Hagan, Pilltown, Kilkenny (formerly of Kilnashee), Michael Courtney, Cashel (formerly of Cloonaugh) and Brigid Eddiford (née Kennedy, formerly of Currabawn) who all passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, December 18^th in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €9,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:

3, 17 ,24, 29.

There was no winner.

€30 winners

1. Michael McGovern, Gortletteragh.
2. John Caldwell, Drumlish.
3. Brendan Larkin, Ballinamuck.
4. Seán Lennon, Drumlish.
5. O’Toole Family, Ballinamuck.

Turkey Winners

1. Philomena Scott, Ballinamuck
2. Mark & Martha Duffy.
3. The Ferry Family

Bottle of Whiskey Winners

1. Mick Gibson, Drumlish
2. John & Mia Quinn C/O Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish
3. Séamus Sorohan

Tin of Biscuit Winners

1. James Devaney
2. Eileen Quinn, Drumlish.
3. The Joyce’s, Drumlish

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Liam Forde
2. Jimmy Courtney.

The next draw is in The ’98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, January 8^th. The Jackpot is now €9,200. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continue to support our lotto.

Annual Table Quiz: Our annual table quiz will take place on Friday, December 29^th in Gallagher’s Bar, Drumlish at 9pm. Tables cost €40 for a table of four. There will be also be a raffle with many fantastic prizes to be won. A great night’s entertainment is guaranteed as always. Please come out and support.

Longford Seniors: Best of luck to Paddy Collum, Pauric Gill and the Longford squad as they face Louth in the first round of the O’Byrne Cup this Saturday in Drogheda

National Club Draw 2018: Tickets for the National Club Draw are currently available to purchase. If anyone would like to buy a ticket, please contact any member of the senior squad. Tickets cost €10.

Thank You: Thank you to Padraig O’Brien and the Longford Leader for the publication of our club notes and the excellent coverage of gaelic games in general throughout the year. Such coverage is vital in the promotion of our games. Go raibh míle maith agaibh

Happy New Year: Happy New Year to all our players, supporters, members and mentors. We hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas and we now look forward to 2018. We would like to thank everyone who supported the club in any way throughout 2017 and we look forward to your continued support next year. Bliain Nua faoi mhaise dhaoibh.