ACFL Division 1: We had two matches last week in the senior league and unfortunately we came out second best on both occasions. We played Abbeylara on Wednesday night and lost out on a scoreline of 1-14 to 2-6. We almost got off to the perfect start when Pauric Gill fired a goal attempt off the crossbar after thirty seconds. No mistake was made not long after when the same player was hauled down for a penalty and keeper Paddy Collum slammed the ball to the back of the net. Abbeylara, however, took over after this and went in at the break 1-9 to 1-2 ahead, with Martin Cassidy and Gill getting our other scores in the first half. We started the second half brightly with a point straight away from Gill and Cassidy struck over a nice free not long after to give us a glimmer of hope. Abbeylara eventually got a score after our defence had held out well. Pauric Gill found the net to leave only three points in it and a real possibility of pulling off a result. Missed chances, particularly goal chances at this stage, proved to be the difference in the end. Mark Duffy came storming forward and curled over an excellent point and Nigel Kiernan converted a free from a tight angle but unfortunately this wasn’t enough and Abbey held out to win by 5 points.

The team and scorers were as follows:

Paddy Collum (1-0, pen), Dan Gorman, Cian Brady, Stephen Cosgrave, Mark Duffy (0-1), Emmet Noonan, Nigel Kiernan (0-1, (1f)), David Collum, Pauric Gill (1-2), Ciarán Cooney, Diarmuid Cooney, Mike Kiernan, Martin Cassidy (0-2, (2f)), Petie Collum, Mark Hughes.

Substitutions used:

Seán Whelan, Mickey Kelly, Anthony Kane, Dean Cosgrave.

We then had the difficult task of playing Mullinalaghta in The Laurels on Sunday morning last. Tight on numbers, with many lads unavailable, we were well beaten on a scoreline of 2-20 to 1-9, with David Collum getting our goal towards the end of the match – an excellent fisted effort. Effort could not have been faulted as our lads kept going from start to finish, however, our opposition just had too much for us.

The team and scorers were as follows:

Paddy Collum, Dan Gorman, Cian Brady, Stephen Cosgrave, Mark Hughes, Emmet Noonan, Nigel Kiernan, Mark Duffy, Seán Whelan, Pauric Gill (0-3, (1f)), Diarmuid Cooney, Anthony Kane, Mickey Kelly, Petie Collum (0-4, (4f)), Martin Cassidy (0-2, (2f)).

Substitutions used:

David Collum (1-0), Gearóid Nertney, Kevin Whitney

We have one remaining league match which is at home to Mostrim on Wednesday night, June 27^th at 8.30pm. We must win this match to have any chance of remaining in Division 1 for next year.

U-21 Championship: The draw for the U-21 championship was made recently and we were drawn in a group with Mullinalaghta and Granard/Ballymore. The first match is away to Mullinalaghta on Sunday October 1^st at 12pm and the second match is at hom to Granard/Ballymore at 5pm on Saturday, October 7^th.

Lotto: The draw was held in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 11th. The Jackpot was €7,600. Results are currently available on the club website and will be in next week’s notes. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive.

Sympathy: The club would like to extend its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Paddy Rogers (formerly of The Mill) and Patrick Maguire (formerly of Aughadowry) who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.

FR. MANNING GAELS AND

BALLINAMUCK ENTERPRISE GROUP

PRIVATE MEMBERS LOTTO

FOUR IN ANY ORDER WINS JACKPOT

LAST WEEKS NUMBERS

 10,11,21,30

JACKPOT WINNER

NO Winner

Five €30 Winners:

1. Mark Gilloohely, Drumlish.
2. Margaret Gibson,Newtownforbes Rd,Drumlish.
3. Bernie Collum, Drumlish.
4. Frankie & Teresa McGee, Drumlish.
5. Liam Shanley, C/O Malachy Scott.

Next Draw in: Gallagher’s Drumlish – 23.10.2017

 Jackpot:             €8200

Sellers Prizes:     Aaron McGee & Kevin Whitney.

Ciaran Cooney & Mickey Kelly.

Senior Championship: We played St. Mary’s, Granard in the Senior championship Relegation Play-Off on Friday night last in Kenagh and unfortunately we were not at the races and came out second best on a scoreline of 2-18 to 1-10. This disappointing result means we will be playing Intermediate championship in 2018. Hard luck to the team and management who gave it their all and were most unfortunate to find themselves in this situation having finished the championship group on 5 points.

The team and scorers were as follows:

Paddy Collum, Mickey Kelly, Cian Brady, Dan Gorman, Emmet Noonan (1-0), Mark Duffy, Nigel Kiernan (0-1), David Collum, Kevin Whelan, Eoin Keane (0-3, (3f)), Diarmuid Cooney (0-1), Pauric Gill (0-2), Martin Cassidy (0-1, (1f)), Petie Collum (0-2, (1f), Mark Hughes.

Substitutions used:

Seán Whelan, Liam Lynch, Dean Cosgrave, Aiden Gray, Ciarán Cooney.

We have 3 games left in the Division 1 league, all of which are vital if we are stay remain in the top flight. We were due to play Mullinalaghta this Sunday, however, this is postponed until a later date on account of their quarter final replay with Killoe this weekend.

ACFL Division 3: Our junior match with Abbeylara did not go ahead on Sunday last. The league is now over and we would like to thank all the players who put in a great effort throughout the year. Thanks also to the management team of Séamus Noonan and Ken Leonard.

Lotto: The draw was held in The Porter House , Drumlish on Monday last, August 28th. The Jackpot was €7,400. Results are currently available on the club website and will be in next week’s notes. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive.

All-Ireland Hurling & Football Final Tickets: The club members draw will be made on Monday (28th August) in The Porter House, Drumlish for the All-Ireland Hurling & Football final tickets. The winners’ names will be on the website when available and will be in next week’s notes.

Executive Meeting: There will be a meeting of the executive this Thursday, the 31^st, in Monaduff at 8.30pm. All members of the executive are requested to attend.

Engagements: Congratulations to senior player Aiden Gray who got engaged to Fiona Toher recently. Congratulations also to senior selector Mike Mulleady who got engaged to Vanessa Hayden at the weekend. The club would like to wish both couples health and happiness for the future.

Sympathy: The club would like to extend its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Helen (Lea) Conlon (née Kiernan, formerly of Drumlish) who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.

Senior Championship: This Friday is a massive day for the club as we face St. Mary’s Granard at 8:30pm in the senior championship relegation play off in Kenagh. Please come out and support the team. The venue has yet to be confirmed but will be communicated in due course.

ACFL Division 3: Our Junior team have a league match this Sunday, August 27^th at 1pm in Monaduff against Abbeylara. Please support

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, August 14^th in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €7,200. The numbers drawn were as follows:

7, 17, 25, 27.

There was no winner.

€30 winners

1. Kevin Heany, Drumgowna.
2. Colin & Maria Duffy, Lettergullion, Ballinamuck.
3. Marie Matthews, Teffia Park, Longford.
4. Dessie Brady, Drumlish.
5. Rebecca Mitchell, Mohill, Co. Leitrim.

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Liam Lynch.
2. Thomas Gill.

The next draw is in The Porter House, Drumlish on Monday, August 28th. The Jackpot is now €7,400. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive.

Marquee in Drumlish – August 18^th to 21st Our 8^th Annual Marquee in Drumlish Festival was held last weekend and we would like to thank everyone involved for helping make it such a tremendous success. Thank you to the artists who provided such wonderful entertainment on each of the 4 nights. On Friday we had Seán Rooney, State Lights, Chasing Abbey and DJ Fergal D’Arcy. On Saturday night we had Robert Mizzell and Derek Ryan. On Sunday we had Small Time Thieves (aka Top Shelf), The Blizzards and The Aftermath/Cronin and on Monday it was the Declan Nerney night with many special guests including Big Tom, Una Healy, Jimmy Buckley, Mick Flavin, Dominic/Barry Kirwan, John McNicholl, Philomena Begley, Séamus Moore and Trudi Lawlor.  Thank you to the Gray family for the use of the Old School site. Thank you to the many volunteers who worked in the preparation of the site and over the course of the weekend. There were many early starts and late finishes but your hard work paid off and is greatly appreciated. Thanks to all those who helped run the Monster Bingo in Ballinamuck on Sunday and to those who ran the youth event in the Marquee on Saturday afternoon. Thanks to the Order of Malta, Civil Defence and An Garda Síochána for their tireless work also.

A word of thanks goes to Mark Cunningham at Cunningham Design and Planning Chartered Engineers for his work in helping us secure our licence for this year’s festival. Thank you also to O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish who were our licencing partner. Thank you to Mike and Martin Mulleady at Mulleady Properties who sponsored the festival this year.

Finally, a massive thank you to all those who came from near and far to attend the Festival. We are sure you all had an enjoyable weekend and we are looking forward to seeing you all back in Drumlish next year. We are extremely grateful to the people of Drumlish/Ballinamuck for their continued support in running the festival. Without this kind of support from the people of the community it would be impossible for us to stage such an event. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir.

All Ireland Ticket Draw: The draw for the football and hurling All Ireland final tickets will be held at the lotto draw on Monday, August 28^th in The Porter House, Drumlish.

Sympathy: We at Fr. Manning Gaels would like to express our sympathy to the family and friends of Marcella Hurson (formerly of Gaigue) who passed away recently. We also extend our condolences to the Reynolds family (Longford Road) on the passing of Bernard Reynolds (Carrigallen). Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.