Johnny Cooney – Tribute 

Our club was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Johnny Cooney last week. Johnny was an exceptionally hard worker for the senior club from the 1970s onwards, where he was a selector with teams of every grade as well as being Assistant Treasurer and on many finance committees raising vital funds over the years. He had a passion for Scór, and he also co-ordinated the club’s cultural efforts for many years.  

However, it is with our underage club St Vincents where Johnny was best known. From the late 60s onwards, Johnny was a constant with underage teams. There was scarcely a role within the club that he did not do at some point. He was Chairman from 1972 until 1979 and again from 1999 until 2002. He was also Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and finally County Board Delegate from 2003 until 2018, when he then became Club President. There are too many teams to mention, of which he was the trainer and selector, for over 40 years. Two of the teams he spoke fondly of being involved with were the Juvenile League winning team in 1971 and the Minor Championship winning amalgamation with Lough Forbes Gaels the following year. He was a true driving force for the underage club over the decades. Many players would not have played at all were it not for Johnny driving around to the houses to collect lads in his car. Entire teams often hopped out of his Morris Minor, as he ensured that that no boy would be left behind. All he ever wanted was to see St Vincents do well and he was very proud to see his three sons represent the maroon and gold, winning many leagues and championships. A well of local knowledge and information, he was also the go-to man whenever clarification was sought on the rules and bye-laws of the GAA.  

Pre-deceased by his loving wife Eileen, and sister Sheila, we extend our deepest sympathy to his sons Ciarán, Seán and Diarmuid, brothers Kevin and Michael, sister Mary, extended family and many friends.  

Solas na bhFlaitheas air. 

U-21 Championship 

The U-21s received the points from Rathcline at the weekend and that concluded the championship for our lads. Thank you to the panel of players for the efforts and the management team of Paddy Collum, Gearoid Nertney and Paddy McKeon. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, November 25th. The Jackpot was €2,200. 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 The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday, December 9th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

 

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. 

Annual General Meeting 

The AGM takes place in Monaduff clubhouse at 8pm this Thursday evening, November 28th. It was postponed last week as a mark of respect for the late Johnny Cooney. 

Oskars 

The date for our ‘Night at the Oskars’ event, kindly sponsored by Maplewood Residential, is fast approaching. Tickets cost €30 and can be purchased from any member of the executive. The fundraising efforts continue this week as Pauric Gill is ‘Buried Alive’ from 9am until 9pm in O’Reilly’s Bar this Saturday and Breda Lynch’s wonderful Christmas hamper is currently being raffled on Clubspot. Pakie and Mark Duffy’s 5km Fun Run was postponed at the weekend as a mark of respect for the late Johnny Cooney and will now take place on December 8th.  

Sympathy 

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of both Anne Ball, Ballinamuck, and John Bohan (USA), who passed away last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu 

U-21 Championship 

Hard luck to the U-21s who were beaten by Grattans on Wednesday evening last, 4-7 to 1-9. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Sean Gibbons, Caelum McGee, Nathan Maher, Sean McKenna, Paul McGee (0-2), Rory McEvoy, Kaelum Gill, Jamie Nertney (0-1, 1f), Sean Hourican, Oisin Kane (0-5, 1f), Chris Crowe (1-0, pen), Orrin Greene, Jim Rogers (0-1), Eoin Curwin. Subs used: Jack Nertney, Mikie O’Neill, Kieran Mulligan, Eoin Murtagh. They played Carrickedmond Legan on Sunday in Michael Moran Park. The final score was 5-16 to 0-3. The team and scorers were as follows: Kieran Mulligan, Seán Gibbons, Caelum McGee, Rory McEvoy, Seán McKenna, Jamie Nertney (0-1, 1f), Paul McGee, Mikie O’Neill, Kaelum Gill, Nathan Maher, Oisín Kane (0-2), Jack Nertney,Orrin Greene, Auley Thomas, Ruairí Mimnagh. Subs used: Chris Crowe, Seán Hourican, Jim Rogers, Aaron Brady. The final match in the group is against Rathcline this Sunday in Monaduff at 2pm 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, November 11th. The Jackpot was €2,000. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

2, 3, 7, 16 

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

The three €50 winners were: 

Gabriel Higgins 

Frank McCann 

Iwona Ksiazczaka 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, November 25th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

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.  

Annual General Meeting 

The AGM takes place in Monaduff clubhouse at 8pm this Friday evening, November 22nd. 

Oskars 

The date for our ‘Night at the Oskars’ event, kindly sponsored by Maplewood Residential, is fast approaching. If your business, organisation or family would like to take out an advertisement in the commemorative booklet, please contact the page here or any member of the executive. 

Annual General Meeting 

The AGM takes place in Monaduff clubhouse at 8pm on Friday evening, November 22nd. 

U-21 Championship 

Hard luck to the U-21s who were narrowly beaten by Longford Slashers last Saturday evening, 2-7 to 1-8. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Rory McEvoy, Paul McGee, Caelum McGee, Nathan Maher, Sean McKenna (0-1), Sean Gibbons, Jim Rogers (0-1), Kaelum Gill (VC), Oisin Kane, Jamie Nertney (Captain, 0-5, 3f) Sean Hourican, Orrin Greene, Christopher Crowe (0-1), Auley Thomas (1-0). Subs used: Aaron Brady, Jack Nertney, Rory Mimnagh, Eoin Curwin. The lads are out again tonight Wednesday at 8pm against Grattans in Monaduff. Best of luck to the team and management. 

 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, November 11th. The Jackpot was €2,000. 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 Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, November 25th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

 

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. 

 

Annual General Meeting 

The AGM takes place in Monaduff clubhouse at 8pm on Friday evening, November 22nd. 

 

Sympathy 

The club extends its sincere sympathy to our Coaching Officer Micheal Kane, Oisin and the Kane family and friends on the passing of Kathleen. Sympathies are extended to the Martin and Cassidy families on the passing of Katie (Arva) and to the Breslin and Young families on the passing of Barry Young (Kellegher Court). Condolences are extended to Kathleen Gill and family on the passing of her brother Mick Maguire in Dublin. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu. 

Leinster Intermediate Club Championship 

Hard luck to the team and management who want down gallantly to Crettyard of Laois last Saturday in O’Moore Park on a 1-11 to 0-11 scoreline. The Gaels started the better and should have led at half time when instead it was level, 0-7 apiece. Playing some great football, Gaels created trouble with some excellent fast ball inside. It was level 0-3 each midway through the first half with points from Mark Hughes, Martin Cassidy (an excellent drilled score off the outside of the boot) and then Pauric Gill cut in from the wing for a point off his left. Gaels went 0-5 to 0-3 up on the twenty-minute mark when Mark Hughes launched a wonderful point from fifty yards off the outside of the boot, Martin Cassidy notched the previous score when Paddy Collum played a ‘45 short to him. Crettyard responded with a brace before Cian Cassidy was fouled and Martin struck the resulting free over. The first of two Gaels penalty calls were then denied when Pauric Gill took a late head hit when hitting the ball off the crossbar. Crettyard countered up the pitch to take the lead, but it was all square at half time when Cassidy fired over a free when industrious Mark Hughes was fouled. The critical score of the game came on the resumption, when Alex Whelan first timed a half volley to the net giving Paddy no chance. Cassidy responded with a free for a foul on himself from a tight angle. However, Crettyard extended their lead to four points midway through the second half, 1-9 to 0-8. Gaels kept at it and Martin Cassidy converted a free for a foul on Conor Keenan and then the latter curled over a magnificent effort from play with nine minutes to go. With only two in it and four minutes remaining, Darren Reilly stormed through the middle and slipped it to Cathal Quinn who went for goal, but a penalty was not given when his shot was foot blocked. In the ensuing goal mouth scramble Martin Cassidy was most unfortunate not to toe poke it to the net as his effort was somehow cleared off the line. Crettyard went back into a four-point lead as the game entered injury time. Pauric Gill raced through but was fouled and Martin Cassidy drilled the 14-yard free over the bar. There was one last chance to salvage a draw when Cathal Quinn was fouled, and Cassidy’s low drive was blocked on the line. Team and scorers: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Darren Reilly, Mark Hughes (0-2), Kaelum Gill, Aaron Quinn, JP Farley, Sean Whelan, Mark Breslin, David Collum, Conor Keenan (0-1), Jamie Nertney, Cian Cassidy, Martin Cassidy (0-7, 5f), Pauric Gill (0-1). Subs: Ryan Crowe for Sean Whelan (inj), Cathal Quinn, Kevin Whelan, Cian Brady. The year has now concluded for the team and the club would like to thank the panel of players and management team of Niall Sheridan, Sean Hynes, Graham Lee and Liam Lynch for their efforts all year. Thanks also to the people behind the scenes, Elaine McKeon (physio), James McCann (video), Declan Donnelly (stats), Ryan Francis (S&C), Sean McGovern (goalkeeping), Lorraine and Von for looking after the jerseys and food, and our kitman Gareth Donnelly who done a terrific job all year at all our training sessions and matches. Thanks to Thomas for looking after the pitches and Mike for co-ordinating the entire club effort. Thank you to all who sponsored the team in any way throughout the year, particularly our main sponsors, the Davis Brothers; Liam, John and Peter at Green Pasture Meats. Thank you to Peter Gill for sponsoring food for the team after the county final. We would also like to thank all our supporters and our loyal mascots, future Gaels stars: Paudie Collum, James Madine and Oisin Tobin! 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday last, October 28th. The Jackpot was €2,200. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

4, 9, 10, 11 

We had another jackpot winner. Congratulations to Elizabeth Farrell (Drumbad) whose numbers were drawn! 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, November 11th. The Jackpot is €2,000. Thank you Dillons for doing the draw and for use of the premises. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

 

Sympathy 

The club extends its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Matthew Molloy (Crois Bothar) and Ethna Burbage (in her 104th year) who passed away last week. We also extend our condolences to the family and friends of our former coach PJ Carroll who died last week. PJ coached the team to the unique Leader Cup double in 1987. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu. 

 

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. 

 

Annual General Meeting 

The AGM takes place in Monaduff clubhouse at 8pm on Friday evening, November 22nd.  

Congratulations 

Congratulations to former player Richard Hannify and his wife on the birth of their son, Finn and to Darren Farley on his engagement to Sarah. Congratulations to player Dean Cosgrave and wife Maria on the birth of their daughter Cara. We wish health and happiness to all. 

Juvenile Final 

Hard luck to our juveniles who just came up short against Killoe in the ‘B’ Championship final on Sunday last, after a gallant comeback effort in the second half. Great credit to the team and management especially on the manner in which they never gave up despite trailing by seven points at one stage. We wish a speedy recovery to Brayden Francis, who had a terrific game, who suffered a nasty arm injury in the closing stages. 

U-21 Championship 

Best of luck to the U-21 team and management who start the ‘B’ Championship this Sunday, November 10th, at 2pm against Longford Slashers in Michael Fay Park. 

Intermediate Championship

Well done to the team and management on winning the Intermediate championship last Saturday, beating Seán Connollys 1-6 to 0-6. We got off to a great start and led 0-3 to nil with some terrific points from Cian Cassidy (after a great ball from Seán Whelan), JP Farley and Dean Cosgrave. Defensively the Gaels were on top with some brilliant tackling and disposessions from the entire back line, with Aaron Quinn in particular to the fore. We led 0-4 to 0-3 at the break after Pauric Gill lofted a high ball on top of Seán Whelan who placed Martin Cassidy for a neat point. On the resumption we extended the lead to two with a similar play, Gill launched a sideline on Whelan who again played it out to the alert Cassidy. Connollys kicked over a free before our final point when Cassidy slotted a free after Gill was brought down. It was a tense finish as Connollys brought it back level 0-6 apiece when in the 63rd minute Mark Hughes floated in the perfect ball to the outstanding Seán Whelan who superbly flicked it to the net for the all-important match winning score. Team: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Darren Reilly, Aaron Quinn, Mark Hughes, JP Farley (0-1), Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan (1-0), David Collum, Conor Keenan, Jamie Nertney, Cian Cassidy(0-1), Martin Cassidy(0-3, 1f), Pauric Gill

Subs: Kaelum Gill, Cian Brady, Cathal Quinn, Kevin Whelan. Well done to Martin Cassidy who won the Man of the Match award. Captain JP Farley gave a great speech afterwards and it was interesting to note that two brothers have now captained the Gaels to intermediate championship success as Darren skippered the last team to win in 2019. We play Crettyard of Laois in the Leinster championship this Saturday in Portlaoise. Well done to Darren Reilly who played a terrific match on Saturday and then ran the Dublin marathon in 3.27 on Sunday!

Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story

There was a great night in the 98 Hall in Ballinamuck for the launch of the club’s history book on Thursday night last. Thank you to Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns for being our special guest on the night and to Longford Chairman Albert Cooney for also being with us. Thank you to the Hall committee for the use of the venue and having it looking so well. Thanks to Thomas, Lorraine, Von, Betty, Pauline, Kathleen and Mary for helping with the refreshments, decorations and book sales and to Mike Mulleady for coordinating everything. Thank you to Peter Gill for sponsoring food for the evening. Thanks to Syl Healy and Rachael Murphy for doing the photography and James McCann for recording the event. The book costs €50 and is on sale in the local shops or by contacting Pauric.

Lotto

The lotto draw took place in Dillons of Ballinamuck on Monday last, October 28th. The Jackpot was €2,200. 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 The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, November 11th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.

 

Sympathy

The club extends its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Josie Farrell, Derawley, who passed away last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.

Intermediate Championship Final 

Our county final fell victim to Storm Ashley last Sunday and it has been re-fixed for this Saturday coming at 1pm in Pearse Park. Fr Manning Gaels would like to wish Niall, Sean, Graham, Liam and the lads the very best of luck. Thank you to Niall Mulleady whose name was omitted last week, for his generous sponsorship towards the team and to Cathal Quinn who provided food at the weekend for the lads. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, October 14th. The Jackpot was €2,000. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

2, 8, 10, 17 

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

The three €50 winners were: 

Stephanie Curran 

Denise Farrell 

Conor & Lauren O’Hara 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday, October 28th. Thank you to Tom for doing the draw, 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. 

 

Sympathy 

The club extends its sincere sympathy to former player Ray Lyons on the sad passing of his brother John, who was a former Wicklow intercounty player for many years. Solas na bhFlaitheas air. 

 

Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story 

On Thursday evening October 24th at 7pm in The ‘98 Memorial Hall, Ballinamuck, Fr Manning Gaels is launching a history of the club. Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns is the special guest for the release of “Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story – A 135 Year History of Gaelic Games in Drumlish & Ballinamuck”. Written by Pauric Gill, the book is 700 pages and contains hundreds of photographs and chronicles the club’s journey from 1889 until 2023. It also looks at St Vincents, St Helens, Scór, and our players and officials on the intercounty stage. We look forward to seeing all our supporters there for what promises to be a great evening. The book costs €50. Please note the change of venue from Monaduff. 

Intermediate Championship Final 

Fr Manning Gaels would like to wish Niall, Sean, Graham, Liam and the lads the very best of luck this Sunday in the Intermediate Championship final against Sean Connollys. Throw-in is at 1.45pm in Pearse Park and we hope to see a large, colourful crowd in there to cheer on the maroon and gold. Thank you to Cian Brady, David Cassidy and Anthony McKeon for their recent generous sponsorship towards the team. Well done to Paul Cassidy and the Arva team who won the Cavan Intermediate championship last Sunday. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, October 14th. The Jackpot was €2,000. 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 Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday, October 28th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

 

Sympathy 

The club extends its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of John Conlon, Breanrisk, who passed away last week. We also extend our condolences to Mostrim GAA, and the family and friends of the late Tom McLoughlin, who was a great worker for Longford GAA. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu. 

 

Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story 

On Thursday evening October 24th at 7pm in Monaduff clubrooms Fr Manning Gaels is launching a history of the club. Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns is the special guest for the release of “Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story – A 135 Year History of Gaelic Games in Drumlish & Ballinamuck”. Written by Pauric Gill, the book is 700 pages and contains hundreds of photographs and chronicles the club’s journey from 1889 until 2023. It also looks at St Vincents, St Helens, Scór, and our players and officials on the intercounty stage. We look forward to seeing all our supporters there for what promises to be a great evening. The book costs €50. 

 

Oskars 

The Oskars fundraising is ongoing at the moment with our actors and actresses putting in a massive effort. Well done in particular to James Cawley and his team of pushers who made it down to Lough Rynn last Sunday. An incredible effort from James and all involved. Thank you 

On Thursday evening October 24th at 7pm in Monaduff clubrooms Fr Manning Gaels is launching a history of the club. Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns is the special guest for the release of “Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story – A 135 Year History of Gaelic Games in Drumlish & Ballinamuck”. Written by Pauric Gill, the book is 700 pages and contains hundreds of photographs and chronicles the club’s journey from 1889 until 2023. It also looks at St Vincents, St Helens, Scór, and our players and officials on the intercounty stage. We look forward to seeing all our supporters there for what promises to be a great evening. The book costs €50. 

 

Intermediate Championship 

Well done to Niall, Sean, Graham, Liam and the lads on a hard-fought 0-17 to 2-6 win over Ballymore in the championship semi-final on Sunday last. Trailing 2-2 to 0-4 early on, the lads done well to battle back and emerge victorious. We now face Sean Connollys in the final in a fortnight’s time. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum; Kaelum Gill, Aaron Quinn, Paul McGee; Dean Cosgrave, JP Farley, Mark Hughes, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan; David Collum (0-1), Conor Keenan (0-6), Jamie Nertney (0-2); Cian Cassidy (0-2), Pauric Gill (0-4), Martin Cassidy (0-2, 1f). Subs: Darren Reilly, Ryan Crowe, Kevin Whelan 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 30th. The Jackpot was €19,400. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

5, 9, 22, 25 

 

The Jackpot winner was Sharon Kane, Esker. Congratulations Sharon! 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Cathal for the use of the premises, doing the draw and for providing refreshments. The next draw will take place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday, October 14th. The Jackpot is now €2,000. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

Sympathy 

The club extends its sincere sympathy to players Petie Collum and Mark Breslin and the Collum and Breslin families on the passing of their grandfather Timmy Costello at the weekend. Solas na bhFlaitheas air. 

Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story 

On Thursday evening October 24th at 7pm in Monaduff clubrooms Fr Manning Gaels is launching a history of the club. Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns is the special guest for the release of “Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story – A 135 Year History of Gaelic Games in Drumlish & Ballinamuck”. Written by Pauric Gill, the book is 700 pages and contains hundreds of photographs and chronicles the club’s journey from 1889 until 2023. It also looks at St Vincents, St Helens, Scór, and our players and officials on the intercounty stage. We look forward to seeing all our supporters there for what promises to be a great evening. The book costs €50.