Lotto

Our lotto draw took place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday last, January 20th. The Jackpot was €3,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:

6, 12, 14, 16

Noelle O’Reilly

Elizabeth Farrell

Olive & Niall Donnelly

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Peter for use of the premises, doing the draw and for providing refreshments. The next draw will take place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, February 3rd. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.

 

Club Membership

Club Membership for the forthcoming year is now available. The cost is €50 for adults and €40 for students/OAPs. Membership is required for all playing members. Membership entitles you to attend monthly club meetings and if received before March 31st, entitles you to a vote at next year’s AGM, entry into the draw for All Ireland tickets and the chance to win a night away for 2 in Kilronan Castle. To pay please contact Registrar, Graham Lee or through the Clubspot app.

 

Sympathy

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of John Sorohan, Newtownforbes, formerly Ballinamuck. John was a former player for the club in the late 50s and early 60s and was always on hand to bring players, underage or senior to matches in his van at a time when modes of transport were not plentiful. The club lost one of its great supporters and the parish one of its great characters last week with the passing of Jimmy Connor. Jimmy was a former underage player with the club, playing corner forward on the first juvenile league winning team in 1971. He was a regular at all Gaels matches up until recent years. Our deepest condolences to Jimmy’s family and friends. The Gaels extends its deepest sympathy to the family of young Finbar O’Reilly, Ballinamuck, who sadly passed away last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.

 

Ireland Lights Up

Ireland Lights Up continues this Thursday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm at Monaduff with refreshments served after in the club house. All welcome.

 

Dinner Dance

We are holding our Dinner Dance this year for our victorious Intermediate Championship and ACFL Division 4 winning teams on February 22nd in Lough Rynn Castle. The St Helen’s Junior B Championship winning team will also receive their medals. More details to follow.

 

Night at the Oskars

A re-showing of our wonderful Oskar movies will take place in The Mill Bar on February 8th. All welcome to attend. There is no admission.

 

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.