ACFL Division 4

Hard luck to the Reserve team who were beaten by Grattan Óg on Friday evening last, 6-17 to 5-11. Gaels led 3-8 to 2-7 at half time, having squandered numerous chances and extended this lead to seven points in the second half before Grattans took over and ran out decisive winners. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Leon Mckeon, Caelum McGee,  Sean McKenna, Tom McGee, Cian Murphy,  Sean Gibbons(0-2), Mark Hughes, Darren Farrelly(1-0), Kevin Whitney, Kevin Whelan (0-5), Ryan Crowe (0-2, 2f), Padraig O’Neill (1-0), Podge Gill, Oisín Kane (3-2)

Subs: James McCann, Seán Hourican, Declan Donnelly, Dawid Kallina, Ciarán Cooney. It is senior action next as our Division 2 team is away to Mostrim this Saturday at 7pm. Best of luck to the team and management.

Lotto

Our lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, June 2nd. The Jackpot was €2,400. 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. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.

Longford

Well done to Enda McGahern and Paddy Collum who finished off the Tailteann Cup with a win against Carlow. A particular word of congratulations to our own Paddy Collum who has called time on an outstanding intercounty career which has seen him play 133 times in all competitions (37 Championship, 67 NFL and 29 O’Byrne Cup) and scoring 0-15 between 2012 and 2025. This is in addition to 7 Championship appearances at U-21 level and 9 at Minor (scoring two penalties on the way to winning the Leinster Minor Championship). Paddy has featured for Longford at every grade from U-13 up and all that is left now is the Masters – in a few more years! He retires with a Leinster minor championship, Hastings Cup, three O’Byrne Cups and an NFL Division 3 title. Paddy also represented Leinster in the 2016 Railway Cup. Enjoy the well earned retirement Paddy and we look forward to many more years out in Monaduff. Well done to Alex Karytinos and the Longford minors who won the All-Ireland ‘C’ final last weekend to lift the Séamus Heaney Cup. Alex was excellent all year at corner back

Sympathy

Fr Manning Gaels extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Brother Sebastian (Eamon Davis, Ballinamuck) who passed away recently. Brother Sebastian was a renowned football coach and trained the Sligo minors to provincial succeas and an All Ireland final appearance in 1968. He later served as Chairman of Ballina Stephenites. Solas na bhFlaitheas air

ACFL Division 2 

We had mixed results last week in the league. First on Wednesday evening we defeated Ardagh Moydow 0-14 to 0-6. We raced into a 0-6 to nil lead early on thanks to frees from Martin Cassidy (including a two pointer) for two fouls on Pauric Gill and an infringement on Kevin Whelan. Captain JP Farley surged upfield to also land a great two point effort. Gaels were denied two penalties after Gill and Cian Cassidy were brought down in the square but still led at half-time 0-8 to 0-5 and Cian fired over from play and also a free for a foul on Martin. Gaels controlled the second half with more great scores coming from Jamie Nertney, Pauric Gill and Cian Cassidy while Martin was accurate on frees after fouls on Gill and himself. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Caelum McGee, Sean McKenna, JP Farley (0-2 (TP)), Aaron Quinn, Tom McGee, Mark Breslin, Kaelum Gill, Jamie Nertney (0-2), Pauric Gill (0-1), Kevin Whelan, Clayton Finn, Cian Cassidy (0-3, 1f), Martin Cassidy (0-6, 5f (1 TP free)). Subs: Kevin Whitney for Clayton Finn (inj), Podge Gill for Pauric Gill (inj), Dean Cosgrave, Padraig O’Neill. On Saturday evening last we emerged from Monaduff blessed to share the spoils with Kenagh after a last gasp effort from Martin Cassidy. The match finished 1-18 apiece. After a scrappy first half, it was level at the break 0-7 all. In the second half the Gaels took over, and when Paul McGee stormed upfield to score a goal, with Cian Cassidy firing over afterwards it looked as if victory was assured. We led by eight points with less than ten to go but after this it was all Kenagh. Deep into stoppage time, we led by a point before Kenagh converted a two pointer free. Paddy Collum fired a perfect kickout to Dean Cosgrave who was fouled. This was brought forward to outside the arc. Up stepped Martin Cassidy, facing a strong wind, for a wonderful score, which was unfortunate to clip the crossbar. This meant it only counted as a single point, earning a draw for the Gaels. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee (1-0), Caelum McGee, Sean McKenna, JP Farley, Aaron Quinn, Tom McGee (0-1), Mark Breslin, Kaelum Gill, Jamie Nertney, Pauric Gill (0-3), Kevin Whelan, Kevin Whitney, Cian Cassidy (0-4), Martin Cassidy (0-10, 8f (1 TP free)). Subs: Dean Cosgrave, Cian Murphy, Mark Hughes, Podge Gill. A minute silence was observed before the match as a mark of respect for the late Mostrim player, Alan O’Hara RIP. It is Reserve action next as our Division 4 team is away to Grattans this Friday at 8pm. Best of luck to the team and management. 

Lotto 

Our lotto draw took place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, May 19th. The Jackpot was €2,200. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

2, 7, 8, 16 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €2,400! 

The three €50 winners were: 

Peter Prior, Ballinamore 

Frank Kelly, Sligo 

Sinéad Reilly, c/o Mill Bar 

Thank you to all who support our lotto.  Thank you to the Mill for facilitating the draw and for providing refreshments. The next draw will take place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish, on Monday, June 2nd. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

Congratulations 

Well done to senior player Jack Nertney on winning Student of the Year in St Mel’s College last week. Well done also to the Community Games U-13 Girls who won the All-Ireland Indoor Soccer title at the weekend and to Conor Brennan who won gold as part of the 5km team. Great achievements by all. 

Longford 

Best of luck to Enda McGahern and Paddy Collum in the final round of the Tailteann Cup this weekend against Carlow. Well done to Alex Karyntinos and the Longford minors who qualified for the All-Ireland ‘C’ final at the weekend. 

First Aid 

Thank you to Anne Duffy who provided an excellent First Aid and defibrillator course to members of our executive on Monday evening of last week in Monaduff. 

Sympathy 

Fr Manning Gaels extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends and to all in Mostrim GAA on the very sad passing of their senior player, Alan O’Hara. Solas na bhFlaitheas air. 

Corn Hill Challenge 

Thank you to everyone who came from near and far to participate in glorious but challenging conditions on Sunday morning last in the Corn Hill Challenge. We hope you all enjoyed it. The results were as follows: 

10 Mile (Men): 

1. David Ahern
2. Adrian Wrobel
3. Tom Bermingham

10 Mile (Women): 

1. Nikita Cassidy
2. Michelle Brady
3. Ann Brady

10km (Men): 

1. Paulius Patackas
2. Stephen Cosgrave
3. Joe Shiels

10km (Women): 

1. Clare McDermott
2. Tara Gately
3. Lisa Culbert

5km – Men’s winner: Daniel Higgins 

Women’s winner: Julie Taitt 

Well done to our committee of Mike Mulleady, Lorraine Corrigan, Stephen McDermott, Aiden Gray, Podge Gill and Pauric Gill who ensured the event was a success. A particular word of thanks goes to committee members Pete McWade and Pat Collum who were the driving forces behind this event. Thank you, all our stewards and sweepers, and the Mothers & Others for doing up the food. 

Thank you to Code Blue for their professionalism in ensuring everyone’s medical needs were met. 

Events like this could not happen without sponsorship. Thank you to our main event sponsor Longford Precast and ABC Childcare for sponsoring the food. Councillor Colin Dalton very generously sponsored the badly needed water, and we graciously received sponsorship from Councillor David Cassidy, Mark Cunningham and Brian & Ronan O’Hara. 

Times are now available on 

https://www.championchipireland.com/ 

We look forward to seeing you all again next year!! 

Thank you to Ciarán Lennon for doing the photography for the event. 

ACFL Division 2 

We play Ardagh Moydow this evening, Wednesday, in Keenan Park at 8pm and on Saturday we play Kenagh in Monaduff at 7pm. Best of luck to the team and management. 

Lotto 

Our lotto draw took place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, May 19th. The Jackpot was €2,200. 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. The next draw will take place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish, on Monday, June 2nd. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

Longford 

Hard luck to Enda McGahern and Paddy Collum on their defeat by Fermanagh in the Tailteann Cup last Sunday. Paddy was in great form as always with three outstanding goal-bound saves. 

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. 

A reminder that our Darkness Into Light walk is going ahead at 4.15am tomorrow morning, May 10th. It is not an official Darkness Into Light event, however as always every cent raised will be going towards Pieta House. Thank you to all our volunteers who have made it such a success over the last couple of years and who are working hard to ensure the same again tomorrow. We look forward to welcoming a massive crowd at Monaduff in the morning for what is such a worthy cause.

ACFL Division 2 

We played Ballymahon on Saturday evening last and held on for a 2-5 to 0-11 draw at the finish. We started brightly with a couple of points from Pauric Gill and a Martin Cassidy free for a foul on Gill, before Cassidy pounced on a breaking ball to first time an excellent strike into the net. Ballymahon came back after this and we led 1-2 to 0-4 at half time. The second half started well when Cassidy converted a penalty after Gill was taken down and we held a five point lead with ten minutes to go, after points from Cian Cassidy and a Martin free for a foul on Gill. Ballymahon brought it back level before another Cassidy free for a foul on Paul McGee nudged us back in front but Ballymahon came back upfield for the equaliser. There was one last chance for a winner but Cian Cassidy’s effort just trailed narrowly wide. The team and scorers were as follows: Podge Gill, Sean McKenna, Cian Murphy, Caelum McGee, Paul McGee, Aaron Quinn, Tom McGee, Mark Breslin, Kaelum Gill, Jamie Nertney, Pauric Gill (0-1), Kevin Whitney, Cian Cassidy (0-1), Kevin Whelan, Martin Cassidy (2-3, 1-0 pen, 3f). Sub: Cian Brady.  Short a number of players for various reasons it was great to have Podge Gill and Cian Brady back out and performing so well. The next match is Division 4 this Saturday against Ardagh Moydow. Best of luck to the team and management. 

Corn Hill Challenge 

The Corn Hill Challenge is back this year after a hiatus of a number of years, this time in conjunction with Fr Manning Gaels, and kindly sponsored by Longford Precast. May 18th at 9am is the date and time for the big event, with the link for registration now 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. 

Darkness Into Light 

Fr Manning Gaels and St Helens are again running Darkness Into Light this year at 4.15am on May 10th at Monaduff. There is no registration needed. Donations on the day and there will be light refreshments in the clubhouse after. 

Lotto 

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

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

Sympathy 

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mary Kate Lennon (Derryheelan),  Anna Mai Fitzsimons (nee Reilly, formerly Townagh), and Cissie Larkin (Aughadowry) who all passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu 

ACFL Division 2 

We play Ballymahon in the next round of the league this Saturday in Monaduff at 7pm. We were awarded the points for the Killashee match which was due to take place last Sunday. Best of luck to the team and management. We wish Stephen Cosgrave a speedy recovery from the severe injury he sustained in the last Division 4 match against Ballymahon 

Corn Hill Challenge 

The Corn Hill Challenge is back this year after a hiatus of a number of years, this time in conjunction with Fr Manning Gaels, and kindly sponsored by Longford Precast. May 18th is the date for the big event, with the link for registration coming soon. 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. 

Darkness Into Light 

Fr Manning Gaels and St Helens are again running Darkness Into Light this year at 4.15am on May 10th at Monaduff. There is no registration needed. Donations on the day and there will be light refreshments in the clubhouse after. 

Lotto 

Our lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, April 21st. The Jackpot was €4,200. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

7, 15, 19, 22 

Congratulations to Samantha Tully, Lamagh, Newtownforbes who was our jackpot winner. 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to the ‘98 for the use of the premises and facilitating the draw. The next draw will take place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5th. The Jackpot is now €4,200. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

Scór Sinsir 

Hard luck to our Question Time team of Pauric Gill, Joseph Gill, Ciaran Cooney and Gabriel Higgins who were in the All-Ireland final last Saturday in Castlebar and missed out on qualifying to the stage event. 

Sympathy 

The club extends its deepest sympathy to our senior manager Trevor Clendenning and family on the passing of Trevor’s grandmother, Edith. May she rest in peace. 

New Arrivals 

Congratulations to Sean Whelan and Rachel on the birth of their son, Tadhg. Congratulations to Padraig O’Neill and Ciara on the birth of their son, Cillian. We wish all a life of health and happiness. 

ACFL Division 4 

Well done to the reserve team and management who got the defence of their ACFL Division 4 league title off to a winning start after a 6-13 to 0-7 win over Ballymahon last Saturday. The teams were evenly matched early on but a goal on the stroke of half time from the impressive Aiden Gray, after an excellent Mark Hughes pass set the Gaels up for a comprehensive victory. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Cian Murphy, Cian Brady, Tom McGee (1-0), Stephen Cosgrave, Caelum McGee (1-0), Kevin Whitney, Kevin Whelan (0-3), Petie Collum (1-0), Mark Hughes (0-2, 2f), Oisin Kane (1-0), Aiden Gray (1-3), Padraig O’Neill. Subs used: Sean Gibbons (0-1) for Petie Collum (inj), Declan Donnelly, Ryan Cowe (1-4), Nathan Maher, Cathal Quinn. We wish both Aiden Gray and Petie Collum speedy recoveries from the injuries they sustained in the match. 

Corn Hill Challenge 

The Corn Hill Challenge is back this year after a hiatus of a number of years, this time in conjunction with Fr Manning Gaels, and kindly sponsored by Longford Precast. May 18th is the date for the big event, with the link for registration coming soon. 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. 

Darkness Into Light 

Fr Manning Gaels and St Helens are again running Darkness Into Light this year at 4.15am on May 10th at Monaduff. There is no registration needed. Donations on the day and there will be light refreshments in the clubhouse after. 

Lotto 

Our lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, April 21st. The Jackpot was €4,200. 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 Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

Scór Sinsir 

Best of luck to our Question Time team of Pauric Gill, Joseph Gill, Ciaran Cooney and Gabriel Higgins who are in the All-Ireland final this Saturday in Castlebar 

Packie Gorman RIP 

Fr Manning Gaels was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Club President Packie Gorman last week. Packie was a nippy, skilful corner forward who was a vital asset in our club’s 1953 Senior Championship and Senior League double success. He initially began his footballing career in the blue and gold of the Ballinamuck ‘98s, however, when that club dissolved in 1949, he quickly became a key man for the then-named Drumlish Young Irelands (Éire Óg). He was proudly responsible for the decisive goal which saw Young Irelands advance to the 1953 county final. Packie’s excellent performances for our club saw him rewarded with a call up for the county junior selection the following year. Unfortunately, as was all too common at the time, he joined the ranks of the emigrants and moved to England for a number of years. Upon his return he joined the newly-established Ballinamuck GFC and later played a crucial role in reuniting Éire Óg as Fr Manning Gaels, and remained an ardent supporter of his beloved maroon and gold throughout his life. Packie’s vivid memories of matches, club meetings, people and places were invaluable when publishing the recent history of the club. He was truly a well of knowledge and above all else, a thorough gentleman. To his family, neighbours and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Solas na bhFlaitheas air. 

ACFL Division 2 

We fell to a disappointing 3-16 to 3-9 defeat at the hands of Cashel on Saturday evening last in Monaduff.  Gaels started brightly and led 1-3 to nil after 15 minutes with the points coming from Martin Cassidy frees for fouls on himself and Kaelum Gill, and the goal came from Pauric Gill. Misfortune then struck three times in as many minutes as we lost the influential pairing of JP Farley and Mark Breslin to injury and then Jamie Nertney was somehow sent to the line for an apparent second bookable offence. The sides were level 1-4 apiece at the break and on the resumption Pauric Gill put us one clear before a Martin Cassidy black card saw the Gaels temporarily reduced to 13. Cashel struck for two more goals during this period and led by seven, but Gaels battled back and came back to within one point with five minutes remaining. The scores in this period were thanks to Pauric Gill, Martin Cassidy frees for fouls on Gill, and two goals from powerful bursts upfield from Aaron Quinn, one of which went directly in and Kevin Whelan got a terrific flick to the other. However after this Cashel retained their composure and struck a couple of two-pointers and ran out comfortable winners in the finish. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, JP Farley, Sean McKenna, Caelum McGee, Aaron Quinn (1-0), Mark Hughes, Mark Breslin, Kaelum Gill, Oisin Kane, Pauric Gill (1-2), Jamie Nertney, Cian Cassidy (0-1), Kevin Whelan (1-0), Martin Cassidy (0-6, 6f). Subs: Leon McKeon, Kevin Whitney, Nathan Maher. Best of luck to the ACFL Division 4 team and management who start the league against Ballymahon this Saturday at 7pm in Monaduff.  

Corn Hill Challenge 

The Corn Hill Challenge is back this year after a hiatus of a number of years, this time in conjunction with Fr Manning Gaels, and kindly sponsored by Longford Precast. May 18th is the date for the big event, with the link for registration coming soon. 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. 

Darkness Into Light 

Fr Manning Gaels and St Helens are again running Darkness Into Light this year at 4.15am on May 10th at Monaduff. There is no registration needed. Donations on the day and there will be light refreshments in the clubhouse after. 

Lotto 

Our lotto draw took place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday last, April 7th. The Jackpot was €4,000. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

6, 14, 26, 30 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €4,200! 

The three €50 winners were: 

Colin Hannify 

Karen Townsend 

James McQuade  

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Dillon’s for use of the premises, providing refreshments and facilitating the draw. The next draw will take place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Bank Holiday Easter Monday, April 21st. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.