Intermediate Championship 

We played Kenagh in the final round of the group stages in the championship, last Sunday in Killashee. Short a number of regulars for various reasons, we led by five points ten minutes into the second before the concession of a gift goal rallied Kenagh, who went on to win 1-13 to 0-13. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Jamie Nertney, Cian Brady, Cian Murphy, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), David Collum, Mark Hughes (0-2), Ryan Crowe, Cian Cassidy (0-7, 4f), Pauric Gill (0-2), Aiden Gray, Kevin Whelan (0-1) Stephen Cosgrave. There is now a four week gap until the semi-final and we wish the team and management all the best in their preparations for it. 

Junior ‘B’ and ‘C’ Championship 

Our junior ‘B’ team had a great 2-12 to 0-12 win over Rathcline in Monaduff last Wednesday. The highlight of the night was the wonder goal scored by Rokas Stoskus, who carried the ball at pace for 60 yards before rifling his shot to the roof of the net The team and scorers were as follows. Cody Lee, Sean McKenna, Mike Kiernan, Mick Kane, Tom McGee, Declan Donnelly (0-1), Eoin O’Hara, Aaron Crowe (0-2), Kevin Whitney, Rokas Stoskus (1-0), Eoin Keane (0-1, 1f), Petie Collum (0-5, 3f), Padraig O’Neill, James McCann (0-2), Jim Rogers (0-1). Subs used: Nathan Maher, Christopher Crowe (1-0) and David McKenna. The junior ‘C’ team were well beaten by Grattans the following day, 4-12 to 1-5. The team was: Ryan Francis, Colm Jordan, Derek McKeon, Anthony McKeon, Brean Kane, Mike Mulleady, Darren Cawley, Aaron Brady (0-1), Mikie O’Neill, Tyrone Crowe, Eamon Nertney (0-1), Scott Howe (0-1), Cathal Curwin (1-0), Ciaran Mulligan (0-2), Sean Hourican. Subs used: Eoin Curwin, Francis Courtney, David Taylor and Gareth Donnelly. In junior ‘B’ we play Ardagh Moydow this Saturday, September 9th in Ardagh at 6.30pm in the final round of the group stage. Our lads have qualified for the final so well done to the team and management. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, August 28th. The Jackpot was €13,800. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

5, 10, 21, 23 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €14,000! The three €50 winners were: 

Vincent Doyle, Ballinamuck 

Rory Donnelly, Kiltycreevagh 

Martin Maguire, New York 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. Thank you to Cathal Quinn for the use of his premises and for providing refreshments. The next draw takes place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish, on Monday, September 11th. 

August Bonanza Draw 

The August Bonanza draw took place last Monday night week in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish. 

Congratulations to the winners: 

1st prize €500 Amanda & James McDowell, Clonaugh 

2nd prize €200 Mary Lillis, Ballinamuck 

3rd prize €150 John Hyland, Gowna 

4th prize €150 Joseph Gill, Corrick 

Thank you to everyone who has entered our draw.  Thank you to Cathal Quinn for doing the draw and for the use of the premises as well as providing refreshments. 

Marquee Volunteer Appreciation Night 

A great night was had by all who volunteered at the Marquee in Cassidy’s Village Inn last Friday night. Thank you again to everyone who helped out over the course of the weekend and in advance of it. Thank you to Tom for the use of his premises.  

€1,000 Travel Voucher 

Congratulations to Pauric Gill who won the €1,000 Travel Voucher in the draw at the Marquee Volunteer night. Thank you to Tom Cassidy for doing the draw and to everyone who entered. Thank you once more to Larkin Windows and Cunningham Design and Planning for their generous sponsorship. 

Battle of Ballinamuck 225 Commemoration 

The very best of luck to all involved in the 225 year commemoration of the 1798 Battle of Ballinamuck this weekend. The village is looking very well and it is great to see such an important part of our history being remembered. Well done to all involved. 

Intermediate Championship 

We played Killashee in the championship, last Saturday in Cashel. We won on a scoreline of 0-13 to 0-8. We led 0-7 to 0-3 at half time with Aiden Gray proving an effective target man at full forward and the first half scores came from Conor Keenan (2), Pauric Gill (2), Cian Cassidy, Jamie Nertney and an excellent outside of the boot effort from Mark Hughes. The second half started sluggishly and took us ten minutes to register a score when Ryan Crowe fired over a free for a foul on Pauric Gill. Further scores came from Cian Cassidy (2), Gill, Jamie Nertney and Ryan Crowe converted another free for a foul on Cassidy. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Cian Brady, Cian Murphy, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave, David Collum, Mark Hughes (0-1), Cian Cassidy (0-3), Conor Keenan (0-2), Pauric Gill (0-3), Aiden Gray, Ryan Crowe (0-2, 2f) Jamie Nertney (0-2). Subs used: Kevin Whelan, Liam Lynch. This win means we have qualified for the semi-finals with a game to spare. We play Kenagh in the final round, this Sunday in Killashee. Best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the squad.  

Junior ‘B’ and ‘C’ Championship 

Our junior ‘B’ team were beaten by Abbeylara in Monaduff last Wednesday, 2-14 to 1-8. The team and scorers were as follows. Cody Lee, Sean McKenna, Declan Donnelly, James O’Neill, David McKenna, Micheal Kane, Ciaran Cooney, Kevin Whitney, Aaron Crowe, Rokas Stoskus, Eoin Keane (0-1, 1f), Petie Collum (0-4, 3f), Jim Rogers, James McCann (1-3), Padraig O’Neill. Subs used: Tommy McGee, Nathan Maher, Chris Crowe, Eoin Murtagh. The junior ‘C’ team were well beaten by Killoe the following day. The team was: Ryan Francis, Brean Kane, Derek McKeon, Anthony McKeon, Brendan McCann, Aaron Brady, Eoin Curwin, Eoin Mealy, Mikie O’Neill, Tyrone Crowe, Eamon Nertney, Colm Jordan, David Taylor, Ciaran Mulligan, Cathal Curwin. Subs used: Gareth Donnelly and Sean Hourican. In junior ‘B’ we play Rathcline this evening, Wednesday in Monaduff at 8pm and the following day we play Grattans in junior ‘C’ also in Monaduff at 8pm. Best of luck to both of our teams.  

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, August 28th. The Jackpot was €13,800. 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. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. The next draw takes place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish, on Monday, September 11th. 

Win a €1,000 Travel Voucher 

Tickets for the Travel Draw, in conjunction with The Marquee in Drumlish, are currently on sale, where for just €5 you can win a €1,000 travel voucher. You can also buy 5 lines for €20 or 10 lines for €40. Tickets are on sale from any of the players or executive as well as on Clubspot. The prize has once again been kindly sponsored by Cunningham Design & Planning and Larkin Windows. The draw will now take place this Friday, September 1st in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish, having previously been postponed from last week. 

Sympathy 

The club extends its’ sympathy to the family and friends of Bernie McDonnell (The Meadows), and Mary Keogh (formerly Drumlish) who both passed away last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu. 

Monaduff Park 

The club was very excited to learn last week that planning permission was granted for our proposed development at Monaduff Park. A massive thank you to our executive, led by Chairman Mike Mulleady, and Mark Cunningham for all their hard work in making this happen. 

Get Well Soon 

Everyone at the club wishes former underage player Colin Heaney the very best as he fights illness in America. Our thoughts and prayers are with Colin and his family at this time.