Lotto: The draw was held in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, May 29^th. The jackpot was €6,200. The numbers drawn were as follows: 4, 8, 27, 29 There was no winner. €30 winners

1. Michael Mulleady, Drumlish.
2. Anna Rose Donoghue, Aughamore Lower.
3. Margaret Gibson, Newtownforbes Road, Drumlish.
4. Séamus Rodgers c/o Gallagher’s Bar, Drumlish.
5. Gerry Rowley, Killoe.

Sellers’ Prize

1. Jimmy & Eileen Kane.
2. Liam Forde.

The next draw is in Dillon’s Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, June 12th. The jackpot is now €6,400. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Junior Team: Our juniors had a great 1-11 to 1-4 win over St. Mary’s, Granard on Saturday last in Higginstown. The team dominated from start to finish and thoroughly deserved their victory. The score at half time was 1-8 to 0-1, with some super points from Gary Connell, Aiden Gray, Mike Mulleady, Mick Kane and Jonathan Connell. Ruairí Carthy raced up from wing back to score a cracking goal after 15 minutes, which set the team on their way. The team and scorers were as follows: Jason Nertney, James O’Neill, Anthony McKeon, Brean Kane, Declan Donnelly, Stephen Cosgrave, Ruairí Carthy (1-0), Jonathan Connell (0-1), Mike Kiernan, Micheál Kane (0-2), Aiden Gray (0-2), Kevin Whitney, Mike Mulleady (0-2), Derek McKeon, Gary Connell (0-4, (1f)). Substitutions: Gordon Smyth for Jason Nertney, Scott Howe for Kevin Whitney, Barry Downes for Derek McKeon, Gearóid Nertney for Mike Mulleady, Seán Breslin for Gary Connell. Senior Team: On Friday evening last our senior team got their first point of the Division 1 league after a draw away to Granard. The team played exceptionally well and really should have came away with the two points. We were guilty of numerous, squandered missed opportunities to put the game out of sight, however it was still a good performance and there is plenty to build on coming up to championship. The full time score was St. Mary’s, Granard 0-11 Fr. Manning Gaels 1-8. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Mickey Kelly, Cian Brady, Dan Gorman, Mark Duffy, Emmet Noonan, Nigel Kiernan, Anthony Kane, Kevin Whelan (0-1), Pauric Gill (0-1), Diarmuid Cooney, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Martin Cassidy (0-3, (2f)), Petie Collum (1-2, (2f)), Mark Hughes. Substitutions: Mike Kiernan for Anthony Kane, Ciarán Cooney for Dean Cosgrave (Black Card) There is a break of at least 3 weeks for the senior team now. When the next match will be is dependent on how successful Longford are in the Qualifiers. Reserve Championship: The Reserve Senior Championship starts next weekend where we are at home to Colmcille on Sunday afternoon at 2.30pm. Please come out and show your support. State Examinations: Best of luck to all those in the parish sitting Junior & Leaving Certificate examinations this week. Marquee in Drumlish: This week it was announced that Bressie and The Blizzards would be back to play at the Marquee. That is sure to be a night not to be missed. SafeTALK Programme: A SafeTALK programme will be delivered in Mullingar on June 22^nd in the Springfield Centre, HSE, St. Loman’s Campus, Mullingar. SafeTALK is a 3½ hour ‘suicide alertness’ programme that prepares participants to identify and engage with persons who may be having thoughts of suicide.  Participants also learn how to provide practical help by using the steps of TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keepsafe) and gain information on the supports and resources available locally, regionally and nationally.  Please note that the SafeTALK programme can be delivered upon request to groups within Longford/Westmeath. GAA Goalkeeping Workshop: Shane McCormack, a former Kildare goalkeeper, is running a Goalkeeping specific workshop for club coaches. The program is designed to develop goalkeepers on all aspects of their game, not only technically and physically but also mentally. These specifically designed sessions incorporate everything the modern day keeper is required and expected to deliver. From shot stopping to distribution, all aspects are focused on to ensure an all-round player development is achieved. Mentors are then encouraged to take the session content and implement those drills with their goalkeepers for future development. If anyone is interested in further details please contact Lorraine at secretary.frmanninggaels.longford@gaa.ie Sympathy: The club would like to express its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael Heslin (formerly of the ’98 Bar Ballinamuck) and Mary Rose O’Mara (née Farrell, formerly of Drumlish) who all passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.

Noel Cassidy – A Tribute: There was widespread sadness, shock and disbelief when last week we learned of the untimely passing of Noel Cassidy. Noel, as we all know, was a very talented musician and singer, known across Ireland and further afield. Apart from his musical talent, his wit and storytelling ability was legendary. He was also a former player with the club and played for us in attack, defence and the goals. He had been one of our most loyal supporters all his life and played for us at numerous fundraisers, including the Marquee in Drumlish, over the years. He was the proud father of David, Paul, Martin and Cian who have all worn the maroon and gold of St. Vincent’s and Fr. Manning Gaels with distinction. He will be sorely missed by all in Drumlish and Ballinamuck. We would like to thank the many members of the club who formed a dignified guard of honour at the funeral on Sunday and who helped carry our great friend Noel to his final resting place. To Mary, David, Paul, Martin, Cian, Patsy and Joe and the entire Cassidy family and large circle of friends we extend our deepest sympathies. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

Lotto: The draw will be held in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish tonight, Monday May 29^th. The jackpot is €6,200. The results will be available on the club website when available and will be in next week’s notes. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive.

Senior & Junior Teams: The senior and junior matches against Mostrim and Ardagh/Moydow respectively were called off at the weekend as a mark of respect to the late Noel Cassidy. Our seniors are out this Friday in a vital league match away to Granard at 8.15pm. The juniors are also away to Granard this Saturday at 7pm. Please support.

The Marquee in Drumlish: The latest act to be announced for the forthcoming festival is the excellent, young Longford town artist, Seán Rooney. Stay tuned to Facebook and the club website for further announcements.

Lotto: The draw was held in The Porter House, Drumlish on Monday last, May 15^th. The jackpot was €6,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:

3, 10, 27, 29

There was no winner.

€30 winners

1. Geraldine Heslin, Church View Drive, Drumlish.
2. Emmett & Petie Collum, Barraghmore, Drumlish.
3. Malachy & Philomena Scott, Ballinamuck.
4. Seán & Ciara McDermott, Drumlish.
5. Lorraine Corrigan, Lettergeeragh, Ballinamuck.

Sellers Prize:

1. Ken Leonard & Gearóid Nertney.
2. Paddy Howe.

The next draw is in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, May 29th . The jackpot is now €6,200. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive.

Junior Team: Our juniors were defeated by Legan Sarsfields in the Division 3 League on a scoreline of 3-10 to 1-5. The team and scorers were as follows:

Enda Quinn, Darren Cawley, Darren Smith, Cathal Howe, Declan Donnelly, Stephen Cosgrave, Micheál Kane, Mark Breslin, Mark Hughes (0-1), Barry Downes, Gearóid Nertney, Mike Kiernan, Scott Howe, Podge Gill (0-3), James McCann (0-1)

Substitutions: Mike Mulleady (1-0) for Gearóid Nertney, Kevin Whitney for Micheál Kane, Emmett Collum for James McCann, Francis Lennon for Mike Kiernan, Derek McKeon for Barry Downes and Seán Breslin for Mike Mulleady.

The next match is at home to Ardagh/Moydow this Sunday at 2.30pm. Please support.

Senior Team: On account of Longford’s defeat to Laois we are in Division 1 action this weekend in a vital match at home to Mostrim. Throw in has been changed and is now at 8:45pm this Friday evening. Please support.

Longford Seniors: Hard luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team & management on their defeat to Laois in the first round of the Leinster Championship. We wish the squad all the best in their preparations for the Qualifiers.

Hard luck also to the county minors who exited the Leinster championship following their defeat to Dublin at the weekend.

Monthly Meeting: The monthly executive meeting will be held this Thursday evening at 9pm in Monaduff and will be immediately followed by a club meeting. All executive and club members are asked to attend.

Marquee in Drumlish: It is getting close to that time of year again and our committee is working hard to ensure that this festival will be yet another success. Chasing Abbey is the first act to be announced and there will be more to follow over the coming weeks.

Sympathy: The club would like to express its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tom Rogers (Crowdrummin) and Bernie Gorman (Fardromin) who all passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.

Lotto:

The draw was held in The Porter House, Drumlish on Monday last, May 15^th. The jackpot was €6,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:

3, 10, 27, 29

There was no winner.

€30 winners

1. Geraldine Heslin, Church View Drive, Drumlish.
2. Emmett & Petie Collum, Barraghmore, Drumlish.
3. Malachy & Philomena Scott, Ballinamuck.
4. Seán & Ciara McDermott, Drumlish.
5. Lorraine Corrigan, Lettergeeragh, Ballinamuck.

Sellers Prize

1. Ken Leonard & Gearóid Nertney.
2. Paddy Howe.

The next draw is in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, May 29th . The jackpot is now €6,200. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive.

Lotto: The draw was held in The Porter House, Drumlish on Monday last, May 15^th. The jackpot was €6,000. The 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.

Junior Team: There is Division 3 action for our Junior team this week as we are at home to Legan Sarsfields at 8.30pm this Friday.

Senior Team: We had our final Bertie Allen Cup match last Friday evening at home to Mullinalaghta. The match did not mean anything to either side as neither of us could qualify for the semi finals. Nonetheless, we did not perform as well as we could have and Mullinalaghta won out 1-12 to 0-8. The team and scorers were as follows:

Michael Heslin, Emmett Noonan, Cian Brady, Dan Gorman, Mark Hughes, Liam Lynch, Nigel Kiernan, Kevin Whelan (0-1), Seán Whelan, Ciarán Cooney, Diarmuid Cooney, David Collum, Martin Cassidy (0-3(2f)), Pauric Gill (0-1), Petie Collum (0-3(2f).

Substitutions: Dean Cosgrave for Ciarán Cooney, Mark Duffy for David Collum, Mickey Kelly for Nigel Kiernan, Mark Breslin for Pauric Gill and Mike Kiernan for Seán Whelan.

We wish Ciarán Cooney and Pauric Gill speedy recoveries from the injuries sustained during the course of the match.

Longford Seniors: Best of luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team & management in the first round of the Leinster Championship away to Laois this Sunday coming in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise. Throw in is at 3pm.

Brian Collum’s Anniversary Mass: Brian Collum’s 3^rd anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday, May 20^th at 8pm in St. Mary’s Church, Drumlish.

Dublin U-17s: An interesting challenge took place on Saturday last in Monaduff between the U-17 teams of Dublin and Mayo. This match was of particular local interest given that our own Frank McNamee is the manager of Dublin. We wish Frank the best of luck in this role.

Welcome Home:Everyone at the club would like to welcome David Cassidy back home. David came back from Prague last Friday and it is fantastic to see him out and about once again.

Sympathy: The club would like to express its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ellen McQuaide (née Whitney, Gaigue), Agnes Ryan (née Garvey, Cloncowley/London) and Rose Hynes (née Kiernan, Greagh/USA) who all passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.