Jodie Nertney RIP 

The club was very saddened to learn of the passing of Jodie Nertney in America. Jodie was former secretary of the club, when we were called Éire Óg, and did trojan work at schoolboy level, training teams and bringing players to matches before emigrating to the United States. He retained a keen interest in the fortunes of the Gaels throughout his life. In recent years on trips home to Drumlish, he was an invaluable source of information with regards to the history of our club. We extend our sincere sympathy to his wife Kathleen, children, brother Benny (former club chairman) wider family and many friends. Solas na bhFlaitheas air. 

Intermediate Championship 

We played Sean Connollys on Sunday last in the third round of the intermediate championship. Short a number of regulars, we were well beaten in the end, 4-9 to 1-9. We led by two points midway through the second half and then conceded two gift goals and Connollys never looked back from there. It was level at half time, 1-4 to 0-7, with both sides unlucky not to have another goal each after good saves from the keepers. Our scores came from Conor Keenan (3), Pauric Gill (2), Martin Cassidy and Kevin Whelan. After falling two behind on the resumption, Aiden Gray fisted a lofted ball from Kevin Whelan to the net and Martin Cassidy converted a free for a foul on Pauric Gill but that was as good as it got as Connollys took over after that, as Conor Keenan struck over a late consolation point. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Jamie Nertney, Cian Murphy, Paul McGee, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave, Pauric Gill (0-2), Mark Hughes, Cian Cassidy, Conor Keenan (0-4), Martin Cassidy (0-2,1f), Kevin Whelan (0-1), Aiden Gray (1-0), Ryan Crowe. Subs used: Liam Lynch, Stephen Cosgrave, Orrin Greene. Speedy recovery to Eoin O’Hara who hurt himself in training during the week. We play Grattan Og in the next round this Sunday at 5.15pm in Ballymore. The very best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the lads. 

Junior B Championship 

Our junior team were in championship action on Monday evening last in Monaduff against Granard. Full details next week. The Junior C team play Carrickedmond in Monaduff, this evening Wednesday at 8pm in Monaduff. Best of luck lads. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, July 31st. The Jackpot was €13,400. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

17, 26, 29, 30 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €13,600! The three €50 winners were: 

Laura Murtagh 

Breege McDermott 

Mick Flavin 

Thank you to Tom for the use of his premises and for providing refreshments. The next draw will take place in the ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, August 14th. Thank you to all who support our lotto. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. 

July Bonanza Draw 

The monthly Bonanza draw also took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, July 31st. Congratulations to the July winners:  

1st prize €500 Mark Breslin jnr 

2nd prize €200 Paul McNamee (in memory of Frank McNamee) 

3rd prize €150 Paul McCormack 

4th prize €150 Chloe, Anna & Michael Mulleady jnr 

5th prize Marquee Pass Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others Syndicate 

The draws for the remaining Marquee Passes were also done. The winners were: 

Conor Keenan, Brian Duffy snr, Kevin & Tara Davis, Mark Cunningham, Jimmy Hannify and St. Helens 

Thank you to Tom Cassidy for doing the draw and for use of the premises and for providing refreshments. Thank you to everyone who entered and supported this vital fundraiser 

The Marquee in Drumlish Festival August 18th – 21st 

The Marquee is back this year, starting on Friday August 18th until Monday the 21st. This year there is a Teen Disco for 12-16 year olds on Thursday, the 17th. We have a fantastic line up to ensure another entertaining weekend. On Friday night have the brilliant Live Forever Oasis tribute band followed by DJ Fergal D’Arcy. On Saturday we have Johnny Brady, Ray Lynam and Mike Denver. On Sunday night the line-up is All Folk’d Up, Ruaile Buaile and our own Brocklagh lads Cronin. We round off the festival on Monday night with the main event – The Declan Nerney Night, which promises to finish a terrific festival in style, as always and includes acts such as The Tumbling Paddies, Patrick Feeney, Marty Mone, John Hogan, David James and DJ Steve Cooper and of course the man himself, Declan Nerney. Thank you to our event sponsors Mike and Martin Mulleady of Mulleady Properties who are back on board again this year. We look forward to seeing you all there! 

Monster Bingo 

Monster Bingo, in conjunction with The Marquee In Drumlish, is back this year on Sunday, August 20th at 3pm in the ‘98 Hall, Ballinamuck. There is €2,500 in prize money and there will also be a Monster Raffle. All proceeds are going to St. Vincent de Paul, Longford. 

Win a €1,000 Travel Voucher 

The Travel Draw, in conjunction with The Marquee in Drumlish, is also back this year where for just €5 you can win a €1,000 travel voucher. You can also buy 5 lines for €20 or 10 lines for €40. Tickets are on sale from any of the players or executive as well as on Clubspot. The prize has once again been kindly sponsored by Cunningham Design & Planning and Larkin Windows. The draw will take place on August 26th in Cassidy’s Village Inn, Drumlish. 

Intermediate Championship 

We won our second round match when we defeated Cashel 2-13 to 0-8 on Saturday evening last in Dunbeggan. Cashel led 0-4 to 0-2 in the early stages before Aiden Gray pounced on a Conor Keenan rebound for a vital goal. The points came from Conor Keenan (2), Dean Cosgrave, Aiden Gray, Pauric Gill and two frees from Martin Cassidy for fouls on Gill and himself. It was 1-7 to 0-4 at the break. We were well on top in the second half and victory was secured when Martin Cassidy slotted home the second goal after a good move involving Gray, Gill and Keenan.  The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (0-1, ‘45), Jamie Nertney, Cian Brady, Paul McGee, Kaelum Gill (0-1), JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan, Cian Cassidy (0-1), Conor Keenan (0-3), David Collum, Pauric Gill (0-3), Aiden Gray (1-1, Martin Cassidy (1-2, 2f). Subs used: Mark Hughes, Ryan Crowe, Cian Murphy, Kevin Whelan, Stephen Cosgrave, Orrin Greene. We play Sean Connollys in the next round this Sunday at 1.45pm in Colmcille. Speedy recovery to Sean Whelan who picked up an injury in the early stages. The very best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the lads. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, July 31st. The Jackpot was €13,400. 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 through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. 

The Marquee in Drumlish Festival August 18th – 21st 

The Marquee is back this year, starting on Friday August 18th until Monday the 21st. This year there is a Teen Disco for 12-16 year olds on Thursday, the 17th. We have a fantastic line up to ensure another entertaining weekend. On Friday night have the brilliant Live Forever Oasis tribute band followed by DJ Fergal D’Arcy. On Saturday we have Johnny Brady, Ray Lynam and Mike Denver. On Sunday night the line-up is All Folk’d Up, Ruaile Buaile and our own Brocklagh lads Cronin. We round off the festival on Monday night with the main event – The Declan Nerney Night, which promises to finish a terrific festival in style, as always and includes acts such as The Tumbling Paddies, Patrick Feeney, Marty Mone, John Hogan, David James and DJ Steve Cooper and of course the man himself, Declan Nerney. Thank you to our event sponsors Mike and Martin Mulleady of Mulleady Properties who are back on board again this year. We look forward to seeing you all there! 

Handball 

The Community Centre hosted part of the Clonguish handball competition last weekend. Thank you to Oliver O’Sullivan and Mel Crowe for organising this. If anyone is interested in taking up handball, please contact Oliver. 

The second round of the intermediate championship takes place in Dunbeggan at 7pm on Saturday against Cashel. Best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the team.

Intermediate Championship 

We got the championship off to a winning start when we defeated Ardagh Moydow 2-12 to 1-14 on Sunday evening last in the first round. Gaels started brightly when Paddy Collum planted a penalty after Pauric Gill was brought down and we led 2-4 to 0-6 at the break. We were well on top in the second half when Paddy Collum was adjudged to have stepped over the line after preventing a point. Ardagh Moydow rallied from this, and the lads did well to hold out in the end. Influential substitute Ryan Crowe made a couple of vital interceptions to help secure victory. Thank you to Longford Slashers for having their grounds and facilities in such great condition. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (1-1, 0-1f, goal penalty), Jamie Nertney, Cian Brady, Paul McGee, Kaelum Gill (0-1), JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan, Cian Cassidy (1-3), Conor Keenan (0-2), David Collum, Pauric Gill (0-2), Aiden Gray, Martin Cassidy (0-3, 2f). We play Cashel in the second round this Saturday at 7pm in Dunbeggan. The very best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the lads. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, July 17th. The Jackpot was €13,200. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

4, 6, 19, 20 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €13,400! The three €50 winners were: 

Pete McWade x2, Drumlish 

Jimmy & Frances Courtney, Drumlish 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Cathal for the use of his premises and for providing refreshments. The next draw will take place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday, July 31st. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. 

All-Ireland Ticket Draw 

The members ticket draw for the All-Ireland finals also took place. The hurling ticket winners were Martin and Mike Mulleady and the football winners were Mark Hughes and Kathleen Gill. 

Cul Camps 

The club held a very successful Cul Camp the week before last. There was a record number of children in attendance, and this is a testament to the great work going on at St. Vincents and in the schools in recent years. Thank you to everyone who helped out. 

Croke Park Appearance 

Well done to Fionn McCormack Crowe who played at half time in the recent All-Ireland semi-final between Dublin and Derry. Fionn has a very bright future ahead of him. 

The Marquee in Drumlish Launch Night 

The official launch of the Marquee in Drumlish 2023 will take place on Friday night next, July 28th at 10pm in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn Drumlish. There will be music and refreshments on the night. Everyone is welcome. 

Athletics 

Well done to two of our rising stars, Finbar Thomas and Brayden Francis, on winning bronze medals at the Juvenile Track and Field All-Ireland championships last week 

Championship 

The Intermediate championship starts this weekend as we face Ardagh Moydow on Sunday evening at 7pm in Michael Fay Park. The very best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the lads.  

ACFL Division 4 

Hard luck to out reserve team who were beaten in the league semi-final last Tuesday week in Monaduff by Mostrim. The final score was 2-9 to 1-8. The match was 13-a-side. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Mark Duffy, Micheal Kane, Dean Cosgrave (0-2), Ciaran Cooney, Mike Kiernan (1-0), Kaelum Gill, Mark Breslin, Kevin Whitney, Ryan Crowe (0-1), Orrin Greene, Kevin Whelan (0-3), Aiden Gray (0-2). Subs used: Gearoid Nertney, Eoin Murtagh, Eoin O’Hara, Jim Rogers. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, July 17th. The Jackpot was €13,200.  

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. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.  

Wedding 

Congratulations to club man Fergal Reilly and bride Kerri on their wedding last week. We wish them both a lifetime of health and happiness.

ACFL Division 2 

We had another busy week in the league last week. On Wednesday evening last we came from three points behind to draw with Ardagh Moydow in Ardagh, 1-11 to 2-8. JP Farley surged forward at the end for the equalising score with the last kick. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (0-2, 2’45), Paul McGee, Cian Brady, Nathan Maher, Dean Cosgrave, JP Farley, Jamie Nertney, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan, Mark Hughes, Cian Cassidy (0-1, 1f), Ryan Crowe, Aiden Gray (0-1), Kevin Whelan, Martin Cassidy (1-5, 3f). Subs used: Ciaran Cooney. On Saturday evening last we beat Ballymahon in Monaduff, 0-11 to 0-7. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (0-2, 2f), Jamie Nertney (0-1), Cian Brady, Paul McGee, Kaelum Gill (0-1), JP Farley, Kevin Whitney, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan, Ryan Crowe (0-1), Martin Cassidy (0-1), Cian Cassidy (0-4, 2f), Aiden Gray (0-1), Kevin Whelan, Orrin Greene. Subs used: Gearoid Nertney, Micheal Kane. 

Two pieces of club history occurred last Saturday. Gearoid and Jamie Nertney became the first father and son to play together in a senior match for the Gaels and Micheal Kane became the youngest player to play senior for the Gaels! Division 2 has now concluded and we finished in second place. The Division 4 semi-final took place yesterday, Tuesday against Mostrim in Monaduff.  

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, July 3rd. The Jackpot was €13,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:
 

6, 10, 14, 17 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €13,200! The three €50 winners were: 

Deirdre McEvoy, Ballinamuck 

Diane Tighe, Rooskey 

Padraig O’Brien, Ballyduffy 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Brenda for doing the draw and to the Mill Bar for providing refreshments. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. 

Fr Manning Cup 

Congratulations to captain Oisin Kane, Sean Gibbons and manager Enda McGahern on reaching the Fr Manning Cup final when they beat Wexford last Saturday. 

ACFL Division 2 

We had two good wins in the league last week. On Wednesday evening last we defeated Kenagh in Kenagh, 2-9 to 0-7. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (0-1), Stephen Cosgrave, Cian Brady, Nathan Maher, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), JP Farley, Kaelum Gill, Mark Breslin (1-0), Sean Whelan, David Collum (0-1), Mark Hughes (0-2), Jamie Nertney, Kevin Whelan (0-1, 1m), Podge Gill (1-1), Martin Cassidy (0-1). Subs used: Cody Lee, Paul McGee, Orrin Greene, Jim Rogers, Eoin O’Hara. On Saturday evening last we beat Ballymore in Monaduff, 2-7 to 1-7. Orrin Greene’s late goal proved decisive. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (0-1, 1f), Stephen Cosgrave, Mark Duffy, Paul McGee, Jamie Nertney, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Pauric Gill, Sean Whelan, Ciaran Cooney, Mark Hughes (0-1), Cian Cassidy (1-3, 2f), Martin Cassidy (0-1), Podge Gill, Aiden Gray. Subs used: Orrin Greene (1-0). 

We play Ardagh Moydow, this evening Wednesday, at 8pm in Ardagh and on Saturday we play Ballymahon at 7pm in Monaduff in the final two rounds of the league. Best of luck lads. We wish Podge Gill a speedy recovery from the bad knee injury he sustained in the early stages of the Ballymore match. It was great to see Paddy O’Neill back out at our games after his recent procedure. 

ACFL Division 2 

We had a good 1-12 to 1-7 win over Cashel on Saturday evening last in Monaduff. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Mark Duffy, Stephen Cosgrave, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Pauric Gill (0-3), Mark Breslin, David Collum, Mark Hughes, Cian Cassidy (0-6, 3f), Podge Gill, Martin Cassidy (1-2), Sean Whelan. Subs used: Kevin Whelan, Cian Brady, Jamie Nertney. 

We play Kenagh, this evening Wednesday, at 8pm in McGann Park and on Saturday we play Ballymore at 7pm in Monaduff. Best of luck lads. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, June 19th. The Jackpot was €12,800. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

7, 15, 26, 28 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €13,000! The three €50 winners were: 

Declan Donnelly, Ballinamuck 

Cyril Corr, Drumlish 

Patrick Higgins, Cloone 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Cathal Quinn for doing the draw and for the use of his premises as well as providing refreshments. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers The next draw will take place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday, July 3rd 

June Bonanza Draw 

The June Bonanza draw also took place tonight in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish, on Monday last, June 19th. Congratulations to the winners: 

1st prize €500 Martin Mulleady, Drumlish 

2nd prize €200 Frank Noonan, Louth 

3rd prize €150 Kevin Whelan, Bandra 

4th prize €150 Sean Whelan, Bandra 

5th prize Marquee Pass Liam O’Donoghue 

Thank you to everyone who has entered our draw.  Thank you to Cathal Quinn for doing the draw and for the use of the premises, as well as providing refreshments.