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Shane Lawlor RIP

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Fr Manning Gaels was deeply saddened to learn of Shane Lawlor’s passing on February 15th. Shane helped coach with St Vincents and was always on hand to help fundraise for the Gaels. He was a community man through and through and our deepest sympathy is extended to his wife Orla, daughter Niamh, son Cian, parents Pat and Mary, sisters Louise, Nikki and Clodagh, brothers Cathal and Conor, extended family and many friends.
The club met with the Lawlor family during the week to discuss the most regrettable circumstances of Shane’s untimely passing and how we as a club can work to ensure that such a tragic situation will never happen again.
We welcomed the arrival of a new AED for within the grounds of Monaduff Park today and are forming a dedicated committee with the sole objective of maintaining the defibrillator every fortnight with a report to be submitted and discussed at every monthly executive meeting going forward. Thank you to those who have already volunteered to be part of this working group and if anyone else would like to be part of it, please contact any member of the executive.
We urge our fellow GAA clubs and all community groups who have AEDs to ensure this life saving equipment is regularly maintained in order to help prevent any similar tragedy from impacting your area.
We also look forward in time to erecting an appropriate memorial to Shane at Monaduff.
Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar anam Shane.

Club News 02-03-2025

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Lotto 

Our lotto draw took place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, March 3rd. The Jackpot was €3,600. 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 O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on St Patrick’s Day. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

Club Membership 

Club Membership for the forthcoming year is now available. The cost is €50 for adults and €40 for students/OAPs. Membership is required for all playing members. Membership entitles you to attend monthly club meetings and if received before March 31st, entitles you to a vote at next year’s AGM, entry into the draw for All Ireland tickets and the chance to win a night away for 2 in Kilronan Castle. To pay please contact Registrar, Graham Lee or through the Clubspot app. 

 

Sympathy 

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Frances Courtney (Kilnashee), Elizabeth Gray (Cloncowley) and Benny & Brigid Nertney (England) who all sadly passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu. 

Night at the Oskars 

Copies of the Oskar films are available for sale at €20. Please contact any member of the executive if you wish to purchase one. 

Longford 

Well done to Paddy Collum, Enda McGahern and the rest of the Longford team and management on their one-point victory over London last Sunday. 

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. 

Club News 23-02-2025

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Dinner Dance 

The Dinner Dance was held last Saturday in Lough Rynn Castle where the victorious Intermediate Championship, ACFL Division 4 and Ladies Junior B Championship winning teams received their medals and the individual club awards were presented. The special guests were former All Ireland winning captain Graham Geraghty, and wife Amanda and new Longford Chairman Derek Fahy. Sean Whelan received the Eamon Kerrigan Perpetual Trophy from Eileen Kerrigan and Fr Hogan for the Senior Player of the Year. Mary Mealy presented Jamie Nertney with the Jimmy Tully Perpetual Trophy for U-21 Player of the Year. Martin Mulleady presented Aiden Gray with the Fergal Mulleady Perpetual Trophy for Junior Player of the Year and Kathleen Brady presented Pauric Gill with the John Joe Brady Perpetual Trophy for Club Person of the Year. For the St Vincents awards Brona Brady presented the Sean Brady Perpetual Trophy to Caelum McGee for the Minor Player of the Year, Grainne McNamee presented the Frank McNamee Perpetual Trophy to Alex Karyntinos for Juvenile Player of the Year and Ciaran Cooney presented the inaugural Johnny Cooney Perpetual Trophy for U-14 Player of the Year to Darragh Murphy. St Helens made a presentation to Senior Player of the Year Michelle Brady. It was a memorable night for the Collum family as Fr Manning Gaels then made two special presentations. The first was to Paddy Collum in recognition of his 100th League & Championship appearance for Longford and the second was to Marie Collum in recognition of her retirement after over 20 years of work at Monaduff Park. We would like to thank Lough Rynn for the wonderful evening, Pauric Gill for doing MC, Syl Healy for the photography and Nite Fever for having the place rocking into the small hours. 

 

 

Lotto 

Our lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, February 17th. The Jackpot was €3,400. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

5, 6, 7, 26 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €3,600! 

The three €50 winners were: 

Ann Carthy 

Tommy Kane 

Maggie Forde 

 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday, March 3rd. 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. 

 

Club Membership 

Club Membership for the forthcoming year is now available. The cost is €50 for adults and €40 for students/OAPs. Membership is required for all playing members. Membership entitles you to attend monthly club meetings and if received before March 31st, entitles you to a vote at next year’s AGM, entry into the draw for All Ireland tickets and the chance to win a night away for 2 in Kilronan Castle. To pay please contact Registrar, Graham Lee or through the Clubspot app. 

 

Sympathy 

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Francie Lennon, Drumbad, who passed away recently. Francie was a great Gaels and Longford supporter, rarely missing a match over the years. He also played underage for the club. Solas na bhFlaitheas air. 

 

Night at the Oskars 

Copies of the Oskar films are available for sale at €20. Please contact any member of the executive if you wish to purchase one. 

Longford 

Best of luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team and management as they travel away to play London in Ruislip this Sunday. Well done on a hard earned win over Waterford.  

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. 

Club Notes 16-02-2025

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Shane Lawlor RIP

The club was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Shane Lawlor last weekend. We offer our deepest condolences at this time to his wife Orla, daughter Niamh and son Cian, who is a star player for our St Vincent’s U-14 team. Shane had been a huge presence within the St Vincent’s Minor Club and had helped coach at numerous age groups and will be greatly missed by everyone in the club. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

 

Lotto

Our lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, February 18th. The Jackpot was €3,400. 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. The next draw will take place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday, March 4th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.

 

Club Membership

Club Membership for the forthcoming year is now available. The cost is €50 for adults and €40 for students/OAPs. Membership is required for all playing members. Membership, if received before March 31st, entitles you to a vote at next year’s AGM, entry into the draw for All Ireland tickets and the chance to win a night away for 2 in Kilronan Castle. To pay please contact Registrar, Graham Lee or through the Clubspot app.

Dinner Dance

We are holding our Dinner Dance this year for our victorious Intermediate Championship and ACFL Division 4 winning teams this Saturday, February 22nd in Lough Rynn Castle. The St Helen’s Junior B Championship winning team will also receive their medals. Dinner is at 8pm with music by Nite Fever. Tickets cost €45. Please contact Lorraine if you wish to attend.

 

Longford

Hard luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team and management on their defeat by Wicklow on Sunday. It was a proud occasion for Paddy, who had his 100th league/championship appearance for the county. This is a feat within the club only matched by the great Frank McNamee. Paddy was honored with the captaincy for the day, the first Gaels man to do so since Padraic Davis in 2002.

Club News 09-02-2025

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Lotto 

Our lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, February 3rd. The Jackpot was €3,200. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

16, 18, 22, 24 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €3,400! 

The three €50 winners were: 

Kay Culliney 

Oisín Tobin 

Gerry Hagan 

 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, February 17th. Thank you Enda & Mary for use of the premises and facilitating the draw. play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

 

Club Membership 

Club Membership for the forthcoming year is now available. The cost is €50 for adults and 

€40 for students/OAPs. Membership is required for all playing members. Membership entitles you to attend monthly club meetings and if received before March 31st, entitles you to a vote at next year’s AGM, entry into the draw for All Ireland tickets and the chance to win a night away for 2 in Kilronan Castle. To pay please contact Registrar, Graham Lee or through the Clubspot app. 

 

Sympathy 

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Margaret Killian, Lettergonnell, who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi. 

 

Ireland Lights Up 

Ireland Lights Up continues this Thursday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm at Monaduff with refreshments served after in the club house. All welcome.  

 

Dinner Dance 

February 22nd is the date for our upcoming Dinner Dance in Lough Rynn where the victorious Intermediate Championship winning team as well as the ACFL Division 4 winning team will be getting their medals. St Helen’s Junior B Championship winning side will also be receiving their medals. Music by Nite Fever in what promises to be a wonderful night. Dinner served at 8pm. Tickets cost €45. Please contact Lorraine or any member of the executive if you wish to get one 

Night at the Oskars 

Copies of the Oskar films are available for sale at €20. Please contact any member of the executive if you wish to purchase one. 

 

Longford 

Best of luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team and management as they travel away to play Wicklow in Aughrim this Sunday. 

 

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. 

 

Club News 02-02-2025

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Lotto

Our lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, February 3rd. The Jackpot was €3,200. 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 Monday, February 17th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.

 

Club Membership

Club Membership for the forthcoming year is now available. The cost is €50 for adults and €40 for students/OAPs. Membership is required for all playing members. Membership, if received before March 31st, entitles you to a vote at next year’s AGM, entry into the draw for All Ireland tickets and the chance to win a night away for 2 in Kilronan Castle. To pay please contact Registrar, Graham Lee or through the Clubspot app.

 

Sympathy

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mary Lynch, New York (formerly Crowdrumman). Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.

 

Ireland Lights Up

Ireland Lights Up continues this Thursday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm at Monaduff with refreshments served after in the club house. All welcome.

 

Dinner Dance

We are holding our Dinner Dance this year for our victorious Intermediate Championship and ACFL Division 4 winning teams on February 22nd in Lough Rynn Castle. The St Helen’s Junior B Championship winning team will also receive their medals. More details to follow.

 

Night at the Oskars

A re-showing of our wonderful Oskar movies will take place in The Mill Bar on February 8th. All welcome to attend. There is no admission.

 

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.

 

Longford

Hard luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team and management on their injury time defeat at the hands of Tipperary in Clonmel last week.

Congratulations

Massive congratulations to our own club great Paraic Brady on his election to Seanad Éireann on the Agricultural Panel. This is a remarkable achievement for Paraic, his family and parish and the club is very proud. Paraic brought his tremendous work ethic on the football field to Longford County Council for many years and will do the same in the Upper House. Paraic is only the second man from the parish to be elected as a Senator, after Eddie Bohan served between 1987 and 2007, while Junior Championship winner in 1919 with the Ballinamuck ‘98s, James O’Toole, was elected a TD for Bray in 1957

Club Membership

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Club Membership for the forthcoming year is now available. The cost is €50 for adults and €40 for students/OAPs. Membership is required for all playing members. Membership entitles you to attend monthly club meetings and if received before March 31st, entitles you to a vote at next year’s AGM, entry into the draw for All Ireland tickets and the chance to win a night away for 2 in Kilronan Castle. To pay please contact Registrar, Graham Lee or through the Clubspot app.

Club News 26-01-2025

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Lotto

Our lotto draw took place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday last, January 20th. The Jackpot was €3,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:

6, 12, 14, 16

Noelle O’Reilly

Elizabeth Farrell

Olive & Niall Donnelly

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Peter for use of the premises, doing the draw and for providing refreshments. The next draw will take place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, February 3rd. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.

 

Club Membership

Club Membership for the forthcoming year is now available. The cost is €50 for adults and €40 for students/OAPs. Membership is required for all playing members. Membership entitles you to attend monthly club meetings and if received before March 31st, entitles you to a vote at next year’s AGM, entry into the draw for All Ireland tickets and the chance to win a night away for 2 in Kilronan Castle. To pay please contact Registrar, Graham Lee or through the Clubspot app.

 

Sympathy

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of John Sorohan, Newtownforbes, formerly Ballinamuck. John was a former player for the club in the late 50s and early 60s and was always on hand to bring players, underage or senior to matches in his van at a time when modes of transport were not plentiful. The club lost one of its great supporters and the parish one of its great characters last week with the passing of Jimmy Connor. Jimmy was a former underage player with the club, playing corner forward on the first juvenile league winning team in 1971. He was a regular at all Gaels matches up until recent years. Our deepest condolences to Jimmy’s family and friends. The Gaels extends its deepest sympathy to the family of young Finbar O’Reilly, Ballinamuck, who sadly passed away last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.

 

Ireland Lights Up

Ireland Lights Up continues this Thursday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm at Monaduff with refreshments served after in the club house. All welcome.

 

Dinner Dance

We are holding our Dinner Dance this year for our victorious Intermediate Championship and ACFL Division 4 winning teams on February 22nd in Lough Rynn Castle. The St Helen’s Junior B Championship winning team will also receive their medals. More details to follow.

 

Night at the Oskars

A re-showing of our wonderful Oskar movies will take place in The Mill Bar on February 8th. All welcome to attend. There is no admission.

 

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.

 

Longford

Well done to our stalwart Paddy Collum and the Longford team and management on their hard earned draw against Limerick last Sunday. We wish them the best of luck next week as they travel to play Tipperary.

Club News 19-01-2025

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Lotto 

Our lotto draw took place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday last, January 20th. The Jackpot was €3,000. 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 The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, February 3rd. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

 

Club Membership 

Club Membership for the forthcoming year is now available. The cost is €50 for adults and 

€40 for students/OAPs. Membership is required for all playing members. Membership entitles you to attend monthly club meetings and if received before March 31st, entitles you to a vote at next year’s AGM, entry into the draw for All Ireland tickets and the chance to win a night away for 2 in Kilronan Castle. To pay please contact Registrar, Graham Lee or through the Clubspot app. 

 

Sympathy 

The club extends its deepest sympathy to Benny Ledwith and family on the passing of Michael Shedwell recently. Our condolences too to Jimmy Kane and family on the passing of Jimmy’s sister Mary McEvilly in the USA. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu. 

 

Ireland Lights Up 

Ireland Lights Up continues this Thursday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm at Monaduff with refreshments served after in the club house. All welcome.  

Dinner Dance 

We are holding our Dinner Dance this year for our victorious Intermediate Championship and ACFL Division 4 winning teams on February 22nd in Lough Rynn Castle. The St Helen’s Junior B Championship winning team will also receive their medals. More details to follow. 

Night at the Oskars 

A re-showing of our wonderful Oskar movies will take place in The Mill Bar on February 8th. All welcome to attend. There is no admission. 

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. 

Club News 12-01-2025

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Lotto 

Our lotto draw took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, January 6th. The Jackpot was €2,800. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

 

4, 5, 20, 26 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €3,000! 

The three €50 winners were: 

Fiona Woods 

Tony Clarke 

Thomas McVeigh 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday, January 20th. Thank you to Tom for doing the draw, for the 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. 

 

Club Membership 

Club Membership for the forthcoming year is now available. The cost is €50 for adults and 

€40 for students/OAPs. Membership is required for all playing members. Membership entitles you to attend monthly club meetings and if received before March 31st, entitles you to a vote at next year’s AGM and entry into the draw for All Ireland tickets. To pay please contact 

Registrar, Graham Lee or through the Clubspot app. 

 

Sympathy 

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Michael Brady, Aughadowry. Michael was an incredible source of local history and he was a founding member of the Kilmahon Rovers minor club in the late 1940s which helped rejuvenate football in the parish. Solas na bhFlaitheas air 

 

Ireland Lights Up 

Ireland Lights Up starts this Thursday havng been postponed last week due to the weather. As part of our first health and wellbeing initiative for 2025 Fr Manning Gaels, GAA is taking part in the Ireland Lights Up & Every Step Counts Challenge. This initiative encourages people across the country to get active while supporting their physical and mental well-being. The Ireland Lights Up & Every Step Counts Challenge is open to all members and non-members of the Club. The Clubs Walking Track at Monaduff will light up on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm to 8.30pm commencing this Thursday  and running every Thursday evening till February 13th, 2025. This also aims to make exercise more enjoyable and safer for everyone. Refreshments will be served in the Clubhouse afterwards. It is combined with the Every Step Counts Challenge, so get tracking your steps to help Fr Manning Gaels reach a combined target of 4000km and be in with a chance of winning a prize for the club Here’s how to join the Every Step Counts Challenge 1. Download the MyLife App (Irish Life) 2. Select Leinster GAA – choose Fr Manning Gaels GAA 3. Start tracking your steps and help us reach the target. The challenge is open to everyone, so let’s join together and encourage each other to get fit and active throughout January and February. Spread the word to all your friends, family, and neighbours, and let’s make every step count.  

 

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.