ACFL Division 2 

We played Ballymahon on Saturday evening last and held on for a 2-5 to 0-11 draw at the finish. We started brightly with a couple of points from Pauric Gill and a Martin Cassidy free for a foul on Gill, before Cassidy pounced on a breaking ball to first time an excellent strike into the net. Ballymahon came back after this and we led 1-2 to 0-4 at half time. The second half started well when Cassidy converted a penalty after Gill was taken down and we held a five point lead with ten minutes to go, after points from Cian Cassidy and a Martin free for a foul on Gill. Ballymahon brought it back level before another Cassidy free for a foul on Paul McGee nudged us back in front but Ballymahon came back upfield for the equaliser. There was one last chance for a winner but Cian Cassidy’s effort just trailed narrowly wide. The team and scorers were as follows: Podge Gill, Sean McKenna, Cian Murphy, Caelum McGee, Paul McGee, Aaron Quinn, Tom McGee, Mark Breslin, Kaelum Gill, Jamie Nertney, Pauric Gill (0-1), Kevin Whitney, Cian Cassidy (0-1), Kevin Whelan, Martin Cassidy (2-3, 1-0 pen, 3f). Sub: Cian Brady.  Short a number of players for various reasons it was great to have Podge Gill and Cian Brady back out and performing so well. The next match is Division 4 this Saturday against Ardagh Moydow. Best of luck to the team and management. 

 

 

Corn Hill Challenge 

The Corn Hill Challenge is back this year after a hiatus of a number of years, this time in conjunction with Fr Manning Gaels, and kindly sponsored by Longford Precast. May 18th at 9am is the date and time for the big event, with the link for registration now on all our social media channels. Chipped time, T-shirt, medal and refreshments (kindly sponsored by ABC Childcare) all included. It is €35 to enter the 10-mile race, €25 for the 10k, €10 for the 5k and €5 for all U-16s. 

 

Darkness Into Light 

Fr Manning Gaels and St Helens are again running Darkness Into Light this year at 4.15am on May 10th at Monaduff. There is no registration needed. Donations on the day and there will be light refreshments in the clubhouse after. 

 

Lotto 

Our lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, May 5th. The Jackpot was €2,000 

Thank you to all who support our lotto.  The next draw will take place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday, May 19th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

 

Sympathy 

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mary Kate Lennon (Derryheelan),  Anna Mai Fitzsimons (nee Reilly, formerly Townagh), and Cissie Larkin (Aughadowry) who all passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu