ACFL Division 2 

We followed up our win over Ballymore last week with a good 4-10 to 1-10 win over Sean Connollys in Ballinalee last Saturday. The sides were level coming up to half time, with the Gaels squandering a number of goal chances, but two majors from Pauric Gill and Jamie Nertney gave our side a commanding lead at the break. On the resumption Nertney ran through for another goal, and this was a lead the Gaels maintained until the finish. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Paul McGee, JP Farley, Sean McKenna, Caelum McGee, Aaron Quinn, Tom McGee, Mark Breslin (0-1), Kaelum Gill (0-1), Oisin Kane, Pauric Gill (1-1), Jamie Nertney (2-0), Cian Cassidy (1-2), Kevin Whelan (0-1), Martin Cassidy (0-4, 1f). Subs: Sean Gibbons, Leon McKeon, Mark Hughes, Sean Hourican, Padraig O’Neill. Best of luck to the team and management as the play Cashel in Monaduff, this Saturday at 7pm. The club would like to wish a speedy recovery to Orrin Greene who sustained a bad injury recently 

Scór Sinsir 

Well done to our Quiz Team of Joseph Gill, Ciaran Cooney, Pauric Gill and Gabriel Higgins who came third in the Leinster final last Sunday in The Downs and now go forward as Longford’s sole representatives at the All-Ireland finals in Castlebar on April 26th. Hard luck to our Figure Dancers and Novelty Act who bth narrowly missed out 

 

St Vincents Annual Monster Bingo 

The Annual monster Bingo takes place on Sunday, April 13th in the ‘98 Hall in Ballinamuck at 3pm. There is €2,500 in prize money to be won as well as a monster raffle. Please support 

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 is the date for the big event, with the link for registration coming soon. 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. 

Lotto 

Our lotto draw took place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday last, April 7th. The Jackpot was €4,000. 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. Thank you to Cathal for use of the premises, providing refreshments and facilitating the draw. The next draw will take place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Bank Holiday Easter Monday, April 21st. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers. 

Longford 

Hard luck to Paddy Collum, Enda McGahern and the rest of the Longford team and management last Sunday on their extra-time defeat by Wicklow. Paddy had a terrific match with a number of goal-line clearances and excellent kick-outs. Best of luck to the squad as the now prepare for the Tailteann Cup.  

Sympathy 

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Agnes McNamara (nee Collum), who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.