Patsy Reilly Semi-Final
The semi-final took place last Friday in Monaduff against Ardagh Moydow. We won on a score-line of 2-11 to 0-7. We led 0-5 to 0-3 at half time with scores coming from Conor Keenan, Pauric Gill (2), Cian Cassidy and Mark Hughes. Sides were soon level on the resumption before two Cian Cassidy frees for fouls on Gill restored the Gaels advantage. The decisive score came when substitute Orrin Greene laid the perfect ball onto Ryan Crowe for a goal and Dean Cosgrave made sure of victory with a well-placed goal soon after. Well done to the team and management on a good performance in difficult circumstances so soon after the disappointment of the previous Sunday. We now await the winners of Rathcline and Kenagh. Speedy recovery to Pauric Gill who got injured in the early stages of the second half. The team was as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Cian Brady, Stephen Cosgrave, Kaelum Gill (0-1), JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave (1-0), Sean Whelan, Mark Breslin, David Collum, Conor Keenan (0-1), Pauric Gill (0-2), Mark Hughes (0-2), Cian Cassidy (0-4, 2f, 1m), Kevin Whelan. Subs used: Kevin Whitney, Orrin Greene for P. Gill (inj) Ryan Crowe (1-1), Cian Murphy. The scorers from the championship semi-final the previous weekend were as follows: Cian Cassidy (0-3, 1f), Kevin Whelan (0-2), Martin Cassidy (0-2, 1f), Conor Keenan (0-1), Dean Cosgrave (0-1).
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, October 9th. The Jackpot was €14,400. Thank you to all who support our lotto. Results are currently on the club website and social media and will be published in next week’s notes. The next draw will take place in the ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, October 23rd. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.
Dinner Dance
The club is holding a special dinner dance this year to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the three-in-a-row senior championship winning teams of 1996-1998. It will take place on November 11th in Lough Rynn Castle.
Congratulations
Well done to Declan Nerney on his induction into the Irish Country Music Hall of Fame last week. A well-deserved accolade for Declan, who had one of his earliest gigs competing for the Gaels in Scór in 1971!
Intermediate Semi-Final
The semi-final took place last Sunday in Pearse Park against Kenagh. It was a bad day at the office as we fell to a heavy 3-14 to 0-9 defeat. The team was as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Cian Brady, Cian Murphy, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave, David Collum, Pauric Gill, Mark Hughes, Cian Cassidy, Conor Keenan, Martin Cassidy, Kevin Whelan. Subs used: Ryan Crowe, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 25th. The Jackpot was €14,200. The numbers drawn were as follows:
1, 8, 22, 23
There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €14,400! The three €50 winners were:
Michelle McNally, Drumlish Hill
Stephen Cosgrave, Glasheen
Marian Friel, Donegal
Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Cathal Reilly for the use of his premises and for providing refreshments. The next draw will take place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday, October 7th. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.
Monthly Bonanza Draw
The September Bonanza draw took place on Monday last, September 25th in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish.
Congratulations to the winners:
1st prize €500 Pat & Breege Donnelly, Kiltycreevagh
2nd prize €200 Lorraine Corrigan, Lettergeeragh
3rd prize €150 Romie Wallace, Church View Drive
4th prize €150 John Tom & Olive Davis, Gaigue
Thank you to everyone who has entered our draw. Thank you to Cathal Reilly for doing the draw and for the use of the premises as well as providing refreshments.
Junior ‘B’ Final
Hard luck to our Junior ‘B’ team who lost the championship final to Abbeylara last Saturday on a score-line of 4-7 to 2-5. We started the brightest when Padraig O’Neill palmed in an early goal, but Abbeylara took over after that to lead 2-4 to 1-3 at half time. The introduction of Darren Farley and Podge Gill rallied the Gaels in the second half and a well-placed Gearoid Nertney goal reduced the deficit to two points midway through the second half. However, Abbeylara soon responded with a third goal to put an end to the comeback and ran out deserving winners. Thank you to manager Graham Lee and selectors Paddy Collum, Stephen Cosgrave, Darren Smith and Paul Dowler and the group of players for their efforts all year. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Sean McKenna, Mike Kiernan, Micheal Kane, Tom McGee, Declan Donnelly, Nathan Maher, Aaron Crowe, Kevin Whitney, Petie Collum (0-2, 2f), Eoin Keane (0-1, 1f), Rokus Stoskus (0-1), Gearoid Nertney (1-0), James McCann, Padraig O’Neill (1-0). Subs used: Darren Farley, Podge Gill (0-1), Eoin Murtagh, Ciaran Cooney, Jim Rogers.
Intermediate Semi-Final
The very best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the team as they face Kenagh in the championship semi-final this Sunday in Pearse Park. Throw-in is at 3pm. Please come out and support the lads.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 25th. The Jackpot was €14,200. Results are currently on the club’s 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 in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday, October 9th. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.
Congratulations
Well done to the U-14 team and management on winning the Championship ‘A’ Shield final against Kenagh last week
Junior ‘B’ Final
The very best of luck to our Junior ‘B’ team and management who play the championship final this Sunday in Pearse Park against Abbeylara. Throw-in is at 5.15pm
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 11th. The Jackpot was €14,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:
1, 14, 18, 19
There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €14,200! The three €50 winners were:
Julie Bagnall
John Clarke
Shane Devaney
Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to The Mill Bar for the use of their premises and for providing refreshments. The next draw will take place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, September 25th. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.
Wedding Bells
Congratulations to our long serving midfielder Sean Whelan and his bride Rachel Murphy who got married last week. We wish the happy couple a lifetime of health and happiness.
Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to Olive Davis and family on the passing of her mother, Mary Ellen last week. Our sincere sympathy too, to the family and friends of Brigid O’Sullivan (nee Harte, formerly Kiltycreevagh) who died in the US recently. We offer our condolences to Marie Collum and family on the passing of her sister Colette Kiernan (nee Gregg) in the US. Colette was a former player and secretary of the St. Helens club when they were known as Éire Óg in the 1980s. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu