U-21 Championship 

The U-21 ‘B’ championship starts this Sunday as we play Rathcline in Monaduff at 2pm. Best of luck to the squad and the management team of Paddy McKeon, Paddy Collum and Gearoid Nertney  

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, October 9th. The Jackpot was €14,400. The results were as follows: 

10, 17, 18, 25 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €14,600! The three €50 winners were: 

Breda Murphy, Clonaugh 

Bernadette Corrigan, Lettergullion 

Gill & McGowan, Derawley 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. . The next draw will take place in the ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, October 23rd. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.  

Dinner Dance 

The club is holding a special dinner dance this year to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the three-in-a-row senior championship winning teams of 1996-1998. It will take place on November 11th in Lough Rynn Castle. There will be a three course meal, live music and a special guest. Tickets cost €30 and it’s a night not to be missed 

Scór 

Hard luck to our Scór Sinsir question time team of Gabriel Higgins, Ciaran Cooney, Pauric Gill and Joseph Gill who were narrowly beaten last Thursday. Well done to Legan. 

Club Meeting 

There is a club meeting tonight, Wednesday, in Monaduff at 9pm. All club members are invited to attend 

Monaduff Marathon  

The Monaduff Marathon for Children’s Health Ireland is back for 2023 on Saturday 28th October in Monaduff Park. Donations can be made using the collection buckets at the pitch on the day, through sponsorship cards or through https://www.justgiving.com/ (Pat’s Monaduff Marathon for Children’s Health Foundation). Contact Pat on 086 6061267, email pat.collum@gmail.com. Well done to Pat and best of luck. 

County Final 

The 25th anniversary of our three in a row team were honoured at half time of the county final on Sunday. We would like to thank the County Board for the invitation to commemorate this remarkable group of players. Congratulations to Killoe, Kenagh and Ballymore on their success at the weekend. We wish them all the best of luck as they represent Longford in the Leinster club championship. Commiserations to Clonguish, Sean Connollys and Killoe juniors. 

Patsy Reilly Semi-Final 

The semi-final took place last Friday in Monaduff against Ardagh Moydow. We won on a score-line of 2-11 to 0-7. We led 0-5 to 0-3 at half time with scores coming from Conor Keenan, Pauric Gill (2), Cian Cassidy and Mark Hughes. Sides were soon level on the resumption before two Cian Cassidy frees for fouls on Gill restored the Gaels advantage. The decisive score came when substitute Orrin Greene laid the perfect ball onto Ryan Crowe for a goal and Dean Cosgrave made sure of victory with a well-placed goal soon after. Well done to the team and management on a good performance in difficult circumstances so soon after the disappointment of the previous Sunday. We now await the winners of Rathcline and Kenagh. Speedy recovery to Pauric Gill who got injured in the early stages of the second half. The team was as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Cian Brady, Stephen Cosgrave, Kaelum Gill (0-1), JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave (1-0), Sean Whelan, Mark Breslin, David Collum, Conor Keenan (0-1), Pauric Gill (0-2), Mark Hughes (0-2), Cian Cassidy (0-4, 2f, 1m), Kevin Whelan. Subs used: Kevin Whitney, Orrin Greene for P. Gill (inj) Ryan Crowe (1-1), Cian Murphy. The scorers from the championship semi-final the previous weekend were as follows: Cian Cassidy (0-3, 1f), Kevin Whelan (0-2), Martin Cassidy (0-2, 1f), Conor Keenan (0-1), Dean Cosgrave (0-1). 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, October 9th. The Jackpot was €14,400. 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 the ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, October 23rd. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.  

Dinner Dance 

The club is holding a special dinner dance this year to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the three-in-a-row senior championship winning teams of 1996-1998. It will take place on November 11th in Lough Rynn Castle.  

Congratulations 

Well done to Declan Nerney on his induction into the Irish Country Music Hall of Fame last week. A well-deserved accolade for Declan, who had one of his earliest gigs competing for the Gaels in Scór in 1971! 

Intermediate Semi-Final 

The semi-final took place last Sunday in Pearse Park against Kenagh. It was a bad day at the office as we fell to a heavy 3-14 to 0-9 defeat. The team was as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Cian Brady, Cian Murphy, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave, David Collum, Pauric Gill, Mark Hughes, Cian Cassidy, Conor Keenan, Martin Cassidy, Kevin Whelan. Subs used: Ryan Crowe, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 25th. The Jackpot was €14,200. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

1, 8, 22, 23 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €14,400! The three €50 winners were: 

Michelle McNally, Drumlish Hill 

Stephen Cosgrave, Glasheen 

Marian Friel, Donegal 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Cathal Reilly 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, October 7th. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.  

Monthly Bonanza Draw
The September Bonanza draw took place on Monday last, September 25th in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish. 

Congratulations to the winners: 

1st prize €500 Pat & Breege Donnelly, Kiltycreevagh 

2nd prize €200 Lorraine Corrigan, Lettergeeragh 

3rd prize €150 Romie Wallace, Church View Drive 

4th prize €150 John Tom & Olive Davis, Gaigue 

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

Junior ‘B’ Final 

Hard luck to our Junior ‘B’ team who lost the championship final to Abbeylara last Saturday on a score-line of 4-7 to 2-5. We started the brightest when Padraig O’Neill palmed in an early goal, but Abbeylara took over after that to lead 2-4 to 1-3 at half time. The introduction of Darren Farley and Podge Gill rallied the Gaels in the second half and a well-placed Gearoid Nertney goal reduced the deficit to two points midway through the second half. However, Abbeylara soon responded with a third goal to put an end to the comeback and ran out deserving winners. Thank you to manager Graham Lee and selectors Paddy Collum, Stephen Cosgrave, Darren Smith and Paul Dowler and the group of players for their efforts all year. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Sean McKenna, Mike Kiernan, Micheal Kane, Tom McGee, Declan Donnelly, Nathan Maher, Aaron Crowe, Kevin Whitney, Petie Collum (0-2, 2f), Eoin Keane (0-1, 1f), Rokus Stoskus (0-1), Gearoid Nertney (1-0), James McCann, Padraig O’Neill (1-0). Subs used: Darren Farley, Podge Gill (0-1), Eoin Murtagh, Ciaran Cooney, Jim Rogers.  

Intermediate Semi-Final 

The very best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the team as they face Kenagh in the championship semi-final this Sunday in Pearse Park. Throw-in is at 3pm. Please come out and support the lads. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 25th. The Jackpot was €14,200. Results are currently on the club’s 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 Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday, October 9th. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.  

Congratulations 

Well done to the U-14 team and management on winning the Championship ‘A’ Shield final against Kenagh last week 

Junior ‘B’ Final 

The very best of luck to our Junior ‘B’ team and management who play the championship final this Sunday in Pearse Park against Abbeylara. Throw-in is at 5.15pm 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 11th. The Jackpot was €14,000. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

1, 14, 18, 19 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €14,200! The three €50 winners were: 

Julie Bagnall 

John Clarke 

Shane Devaney 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to The Mill Bar for the use of their premises and for providing refreshments. The next draw will take place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, September 25th. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.  

Wedding Bells 

Congratulations to our long serving midfielder Sean Whelan and his bride Rachel Murphy who got married last week. We wish the happy couple a lifetime of health and happiness. 

Sympathy 

We extend our sympathy to Olive Davis and family on the passing of her mother, Mary Ellen last week. Our sincere sympathy too, to the family and friends of Brigid O’Sullivan (nee Harte, formerly Kiltycreevagh) who died in the US recently. We offer our condolences to Marie Collum and family on the passing of her sister Colette Kiernan (nee Gregg) in the US. Colette was a former player and secretary of the St. Helens club when they were known as Éire Óg in the 1980s. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu 

Junior ‘B’ and ‘C’ Championship 

Our junior ‘B’ received the points from Ardagh Moydow last Saturday evening. The junior ‘C’ team is playing Sean Connollys this Friday evening in Monaduff at 8.15pm. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 11th. The Jackpot was €14,000. 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. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.  

1798 Commemoration 

Congratulations to all involved in the wonderful 225 Commemoration of the Battle of Ballinamuck last weekend. Well done to the Ballinamuck Kickers who repeated their success of 25 years ago! 

Intermediate Championship 

We played Kenagh in the final round of the group stages in the championship, last Sunday in Killashee. Short a number of regulars for various reasons, we led by five points ten minutes into the second before the concession of a gift goal rallied Kenagh, who went on to win 1-13 to 0-13. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Jamie Nertney, Cian Brady, Cian Murphy, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), David Collum, Mark Hughes (0-2), Ryan Crowe, Cian Cassidy (0-7, 4f), Pauric Gill (0-2), Aiden Gray, Kevin Whelan (0-1) Stephen Cosgrave. There is now a four week gap until the semi-final and we wish the team and management all the best in their preparations for it. 

Junior ‘B’ and ‘C’ Championship 

Our junior ‘B’ team had a great 2-12 to 0-12 win over Rathcline in Monaduff last Wednesday. The highlight of the night was the wonder goal scored by Rokas Stoskus, who carried the ball at pace for 60 yards before rifling his shot to the roof of the net The team and scorers were as follows. Cody Lee, Sean McKenna, Mike Kiernan, Mick Kane, Tom McGee, Declan Donnelly (0-1), Eoin O’Hara, Aaron Crowe (0-2), Kevin Whitney, Rokas Stoskus (1-0), Eoin Keane (0-1, 1f), Petie Collum (0-5, 3f), Padraig O’Neill, James McCann (0-2), Jim Rogers (0-1). Subs used: Nathan Maher, Christopher Crowe (1-0) and David McKenna. The junior ‘C’ team were well beaten by Grattans the following day, 4-12 to 1-5. The team was: Ryan Francis, Colm Jordan, Derek McKeon, Anthony McKeon, Brean Kane, Mike Mulleady, Darren Cawley, Aaron Brady (0-1), Mikie O’Neill, Tyrone Crowe, Eamon Nertney (0-1), Scott Howe (0-1), Cathal Curwin (1-0), Ciaran Mulligan (0-2), Sean Hourican. Subs used: Eoin Curwin, Francis Courtney, David Taylor and Gareth Donnelly. In junior ‘B’ we play Ardagh Moydow this Saturday, September 9th in Ardagh at 6.30pm in the final round of the group stage. Our lads have qualified for the final so well done to the team and management. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, August 28th. The Jackpot was €13,800. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

5, 10, 21, 23 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €14,000! The three €50 winners were: 

Vincent Doyle, Ballinamuck 

Rory Donnelly, Kiltycreevagh 

Martin Maguire, New York 

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. Thank you to Cathal Quinn for the use of his premises and for providing refreshments. The next draw takes place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish, on Monday, September 11th. 

August Bonanza Draw 

The August Bonanza draw took place last Monday night week in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish. 

Congratulations to the winners: 

1st prize €500 Amanda & James McDowell, Clonaugh 

2nd prize €200 Mary Lillis, Ballinamuck 

3rd prize €150 John Hyland, Gowna 

4th prize €150 Joseph Gill, Corrick 

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. 

Marquee Volunteer Appreciation Night 

A great night was had by all who volunteered at the Marquee in Cassidy’s Village Inn last Friday night. Thank you again to everyone who helped out over the course of the weekend and in advance of it. Thank you to Tom for the use of his premises.  

€1,000 Travel Voucher 

Congratulations to Pauric Gill who won the €1,000 Travel Voucher in the draw at the Marquee Volunteer night. Thank you to Tom Cassidy for doing the draw and to everyone who entered. Thank you once more to Larkin Windows and Cunningham Design and Planning for their generous sponsorship. 

Battle of Ballinamuck 225 Commemoration 

The very best of luck to all involved in the 225 year commemoration of the 1798 Battle of Ballinamuck this weekend. The village is looking very well and it is great to see such an important part of our history being remembered. Well done to all involved. 

Intermediate Championship 

We played Killashee in the championship, last Saturday in Cashel. We won on a scoreline of 0-13 to 0-8. We led 0-7 to 0-3 at half time with Aiden Gray proving an effective target man at full forward and the first half scores came from Conor Keenan (2), Pauric Gill (2), Cian Cassidy, Jamie Nertney and an excellent outside of the boot effort from Mark Hughes. The second half started sluggishly and took us ten minutes to register a score when Ryan Crowe fired over a free for a foul on Pauric Gill. Further scores came from Cian Cassidy (2), Gill, Jamie Nertney and Ryan Crowe converted another free for a foul on Cassidy. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Cian Brady, Cian Murphy, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave, David Collum, Mark Hughes (0-1), Cian Cassidy (0-3), Conor Keenan (0-2), Pauric Gill (0-3), Aiden Gray, Ryan Crowe (0-2, 2f) Jamie Nertney (0-2). Subs used: Kevin Whelan, Liam Lynch. This win means we have qualified for the semi-finals with a game to spare. We play Kenagh in the final round, this Sunday in Killashee. Best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the squad.  

Junior ‘B’ and ‘C’ Championship 

Our junior ‘B’ team were beaten by Abbeylara in Monaduff last Wednesday, 2-14 to 1-8. The team and scorers were as follows. Cody Lee, Sean McKenna, Declan Donnelly, James O’Neill, David McKenna, Micheal Kane, Ciaran Cooney, Kevin Whitney, Aaron Crowe, Rokas Stoskus, Eoin Keane (0-1, 1f), Petie Collum (0-4, 3f), Jim Rogers, James McCann (1-3), Padraig O’Neill. Subs used: Tommy McGee, Nathan Maher, Chris Crowe, Eoin Murtagh. The junior ‘C’ team were well beaten by Killoe the following day. The team was: Ryan Francis, Brean Kane, Derek McKeon, Anthony McKeon, Brendan McCann, Aaron Brady, Eoin Curwin, Eoin Mealy, Mikie O’Neill, Tyrone Crowe, Eamon Nertney, Colm Jordan, David Taylor, Ciaran Mulligan, Cathal Curwin. Subs used: Gareth Donnelly and Sean Hourican. In junior ‘B’ we play Rathcline this evening, Wednesday in Monaduff at 8pm and the following day we play Grattans in junior ‘C’ also in Monaduff at 8pm. Best of luck to both of our teams.  

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, August 28th. The Jackpot was €13,800. 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 next draw takes place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish, on Monday, September 11th. 

Win a €1,000 Travel Voucher 

Tickets for the Travel Draw, in conjunction with The Marquee in Drumlish, are currently on sale, 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 now take place this Friday, September 1st in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish, having previously been postponed from last week. 

Sympathy 

The club extends its’ sympathy to the family and friends of Bernie McDonnell (The Meadows), and Mary Keogh (formerly Drumlish) who both passed away last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu. 

Monaduff Park 

The club was very excited to learn last week that planning permission was granted for our proposed development at Monaduff Park. A massive thank you to our executive, led by Chairman Mike Mulleady, and Mark Cunningham for all their hard work in making this happen. 

Get Well Soon 

Everyone at the club wishes former underage player Colin Heaney the very best as he fights illness in America. Our thoughts and prayers are with Colin and his family at this time.