Annual General Meeting
Our annual general meeting was held on Sunday, December 8th in Monaduff. The meeting was very well attended. Secretary Lorraine Corrigan gave a comprehensive report on the events of the previous year in advance of the meeting, as did Treasurer Stephen McDermott in his Income & Expenditure for 2024. Chairman Mike Mulleady then expressed his gratitude to the outgoing committee and all those who supported the club in any way during the year. He spoke on events on and off the pitch and thanked the team and management for their efforts during the year. He congratulated the club on winning the Intermediate Championship and the ACFL Division 4 title. He also congratulated St Vincents and St Helens on their successes during the year and remarked on how it was a historic year for the club with the publication of our 135 year history, which saw the President of the GAA, Jarlath Burns, in attendance for its launch. He expressed sympathy with all in the parish and connected to the club who had bereavements during the year and in particular mentioned two greats of the club, Jimmy Breslin and Johnny Cooney, who had passed away recently. The club voted to have an U-14 Player of the Year award in memory of Johnny Cooney. A fitting tribute to a man who dedicated a lifetime to underage football in the parish. A minute’s silence was held and the meeting concluded with a prayer for the deceased members of the club and the Chairman wished everyone a happy Christmas and new year. The officers elected for 2025 were as follows:
Chairman: Mike Mulleady.
Vice-Chairman: Seamus Gallagher.
Secretary: Lorraine Corrigan.
Assistant Secretary: Pauline Corr.
Treasurer: Stephen McDermott.
Assistant Treasurer: Betty Creegan.
PRO: Pauric Gill.
Registrar: Graham Lee.
County Board Delegate: Derek McKeon
Development Officer: Thomas Gill
Irish Officer: Michael Lennon.
Children’s Welfare Officer: Dessie Connell
Players’ Representative: Podge Gill
Additional Executive Members: Kathleen Brady, Von Corrigan, David Cassidy, Paddy O’Neill, Seamus Noonan, Aiden Gray, JP Murphy, Brian Duffy.
The club would like to wish the new committee all the best for the coming year and thank last year’s committee for all their hard work.
The following awards were decided on the night:
Senior Player of the Year: Sean Whelan
U-21 Player of the Year: Jamie Nertney
Club Personality of Year: Pauric Gill
Congratulations to all concerned on their well-deserved accolades.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, December 9th. The Jackpot was €2,400. Results are on the club website and social media and will be published in next week’s notes. The next draw will take place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, December 23rd. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story
The Gaels history book can be purchased in Seamus Kane’s, Whitney’s, Kiernan’s, Drumlish Post Office and the shop in Ballinamuck or by contacting Pauric directly, particularly if you want it posted. The book costs €50. There are also a limited number of special hardback copies of the book available. Please contact Pauric directly if you would like one. These books cost €60.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM takes place in Monaduff clubhouse at 5pm this Sunday, December 8th. It was postponed last week as a mark of respect for the late Jimmy Breslin.
Oskars
The date for our ‘Night at the Oskars’ event, kindly sponsored by Maplewood Residential, is fast approaching. Tickets cost €30 and can be purchased from any member of the executive.
St Stephen’s Day
The club is hosting a charity walk on St Stephen’s Day in aid of Mary’s Meals. The walk will take place from Monaduff towards Gaigue Cross on the new walkway. More details to come closer to the date.