Intermediate Championship
The championship got off to a disappointing start on Friday evening last when we were defeated by Killashee 2-10 to 1-11. The team raced into a 0-6 to 0-1 lead after 15 minutes but it was all Killashee after that, and they kicked 1-7 without reply to lead 1-8 to 0-6 at the break. The second half was a different game and Gaels immediately responded with a Pauric Gill goal after a neat one-two with Conor Keenan. With Sean Whelan in great form in midfield Gaels eventually went two points clear, before conceding a sloppy goal with ten to go. Gaels kept trying for the equaliser and one last effort dropped short from which Killashee countered for the insurance point. The next outing is Sunday week against Ballymore. Team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Cian Brady, JP Farley, Paul McGee, Dean Cosgrave, Darren Reilly, Kaelum Gill, Sean Whelan, Mark Breslin, Jamie Nertney (0-2), Fergal Reilly, Conor Keenan (0-2), Martin Cassidy (0-3, 1f), Pauric Gill (1-2), Cian Cassidy (0-2). Subs: Mark Hughes, Aaron Quinn, Cathal Quinn. The Division 5 team received the points from Mostrim on Wednesday evening last.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish, on Monday last, July 22nd. The Jackpot was €18,400. 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. The next draw will take place Monday August 5th in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck. On lotto duty next weekend are Pauric Gill and Aaron Brady. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
The Marquee in Drumlish Festival August 9th – 12th
The Marquee is back this year, starting on Friday August 9th until Monday the 12th. We have a fantastic line up to ensure another entertaining weekend. On Friday night have Allie Sherlock, The Highstool Prophets and Ruaile Buaile. On Saturday we have Jimmy Buckley and Derek Ryan. On Sunday night the line-up is Qween, Chasing Abbey and 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 Nathan Carter and many others. 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!
All Ireland Final Tickets
The members only draw for All-Ireland tickets took place on Friday evening last. Darren Reilly was the winner of the additional hurling final ticket. The football final winners were:
- Sean Lennon (Subs Gillian O’Reilly and Imelda Mulvany)
- James McCann (Subs Noreen Mulleady and Podge Gill)
- Paddy McKeon (Subs Zara O’Neill and Mark Breslin snr)