Intermediate Championship 

We play Killashee in the next round of the championship, this Saturday in Cashel at 7pm. Best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the squad. 

Junior ‘B’ and ‘C’ Championship 

Our junior ‘B’ team play Abbeylara in Monaduff, this evening Wednesday at 8pm and our junior ‘C’ team play Killoe in Killoe at 8pm tomorrow Thursday. Best of luck to both of our teams. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in the ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, August 14th. The Jackpot was €13,600. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

1, 6, 24, 29 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €13,800! The three €50 winners were: 

Phyllis Grimes, Drumlish 

Philomena Scott, Ballinamuck 

Andrew Marsh, Treanmore 

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 Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish, on Monday, August 28th. 

The Marquee in Drumlish Festival August 18th – 21st 

Our 12th Marquee in Drumlish Festival was held last weekend and we would like to thank everyone involved for helping make it such a tremendous success. Thank you to the artists who provided such wonderful entertainment on each of the four nights. Thank you to the Gray family for the use of the Old School site. Thank you to the many volunteers who worked in the preparation of the site and over the course of the weekend. There were many early starts and late finishes, but your hard work paid off and is greatly appreciated. Thanks to all those who helped run the Monster Bingo in Ballinamuck on Sunday and to those who ran the youth event in the Marquee on Saturday afternoon, as well as the Teen Disco on the Thursday night. Thanks to An Garda Síochána and the emergency services for their tireless work also. 

Thank you to Tom Cassidy of the Olde Village Inn, Drumlish who was our licencing partner this year. Thank you to Mike and Martin Mulleady at Mulleady Properties who sponsored the festival once again this year. Finally, a massive thank you to all those who came from near and far to attend the Festival. We are sure you all had an enjoyable weekend, and we are looking forward to seeing you all back in Drumlish next year. We are extremely grateful to the people of our parish for their continued support in running the Marquee. Without this kind of support from the people of the community it would be impossible for us to stage such an event. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir. 

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 take place on August 26th in Cassidy’s Village Inn, Drumlish. 

Sympathy 

The club extends its’ sympathy to Peter Gill and the Gill family, Gaigue, on the passing of Peter’s brother Tommy. We also extend our sympathy to player Nathan Maher on the passing of his grandmother. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu. 

Intermediate Championship 

We played Grattan Óg on Sunday last in the fourth round of the intermediate championship, in Ballymore and won, 3-8 to 1-9. We trailed by three points with ten minutes left of the first half when Pauric Gill burst through for a goal then immediately after the same player delivered a long ball to Martin Cassidy who planted his shot into the corner of the net. The half time score was 2-4 to 0-6 with the other points coming from a Martin Cassidy free for a foul on Gill, Cian Cassidy, Pauric Gill and David Collum. David Collum made sure of victory in the closing stages with an excellent eft footed lob of the keeper. The other points came from a Paddy Collum free, Cian Cassidy, a Martin Cassidy free for a foul on Paul McGee and Conor Keenan who finished the scoring. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (0-1, 1f), Jamie Nertney, Cian Murphy, Paul McGee, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave, Mark Breslin, David Collum (1-1), Pauric Gill (1-1), Conor Keenan (0-1), Cian Cassidy (0-2), Martin Cassidy (1-2, 2f), Aiden Gray, Mark Hughes. Subs used: The championship takes a break next weekend. Thank you to The Mill Bar for providing refreshments after. 

Junior ‘B’ and ‘C’ Championship 

Our junior ‘B’ team were in championship action on Monday evening of last week in Monaduff against Granard. They won 3-7 to 0-9. Team and scorers: Cody Lee, Sean McKenna (0-1), Mike Kiernan, David McKenna, Nathan Maher (1-1), Micheal Kane, Ciaran Cooney, Aaron Crowe (0-1), Nigel Kiernan (0-1), Rokas Stoskus, Kevin Whitney, Chris Crowe, Jim Rogers (1-2), Eoin Murtagh (0-1), Padraig O’Neill (1-0). The Junior ‘C’ team played Carrickedmond in Monaduff, last Wednesday. They were beaten 2-14 to 0-7. Team and scorers: Ryan Francis, James O’Neill, Derek McKeon, Anthony McKeon, Darren Quinn, Gearoid Nertney, Declan Donnelly (0-1), Mikie O’Neill, James Breslin, Sean Diffley, Scott Howe (0-1), Tyrone Crowe (0-1), David Taylor, Ciaran Mulligan (0-1), Mike Mulleady (0-1). Subs used: Eamon Nertney (0-2), Gareth Donnelly. It was great to see Darren Quinn back out in action so soon after his wedding. We congratulate him and his bride Christina and wish them many years of health and happiness. The junior ‘B’ team received the points from Mullinalaghta. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in the ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, August 14th. The Jackpot was €13,600. Results are currently on the club website 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 this 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.  

Fr. Manning Cup 

Congratulations to captain Oisin Kane, Sean Gibbons and manager Enda McGahern on winning the Fr. Manning Cup last Saturday after beating Leitrim by a point in Pearse Park. It was great to see Oisin and Sean out with the cup in Monaduff afterwards. It was interesting to note that the Leitrim side contained our manager Fintan McBrien’s son Joey, and he starred at full forward with five points. 

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.