The second round of the intermediate championship takes place in Dunbeggan at 7pm on Saturday against Cashel. Best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the team.

Intermediate Championship 

We got the championship off to a winning start when we defeated Ardagh Moydow 2-12 to 1-14 on Sunday evening last in the first round. Gaels started brightly when Paddy Collum planted a penalty after Pauric Gill was brought down and we led 2-4 to 0-6 at the break. We were well on top in the second half when Paddy Collum was adjudged to have stepped over the line after preventing a point. Ardagh Moydow rallied from this, and the lads did well to hold out in the end. Influential substitute Ryan Crowe made a couple of vital interceptions to help secure victory. Thank you to Longford Slashers for having their grounds and facilities in such great condition. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (1-1, 0-1f, goal penalty), Jamie Nertney, Cian Brady, Paul McGee, Kaelum Gill (0-1), JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan, Cian Cassidy (1-3), Conor Keenan (0-2), David Collum, Pauric Gill (0-2), Aiden Gray, Martin Cassidy (0-3, 2f). We play Cashel in the second round this Saturday at 7pm in Dunbeggan. The very best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the lads. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, July 17th. The Jackpot was €13,200. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

4, 6, 19, 20 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €13,400! The three €50 winners were: 

Pete McWade x2, Drumlish 

Jimmy & Frances Courtney, Drumlish 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Cathal 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, July 31st. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. 

All-Ireland Ticket Draw 

The members ticket draw for the All-Ireland finals also took place. The hurling ticket winners were Martin and Mike Mulleady and the football winners were Mark Hughes and Kathleen Gill. 

Cul Camps 

The club held a very successful Cul Camp the week before last. There was a record number of children in attendance, and this is a testament to the great work going on at St. Vincents and in the schools in recent years. Thank you to everyone who helped out. 

Croke Park Appearance 

Well done to Fionn McCormack Crowe who played at half time in the recent All-Ireland semi-final between Dublin and Derry. Fionn has a very bright future ahead of him. 

The Marquee in Drumlish Launch Night 

The official launch of the Marquee in Drumlish 2023 will take place on Friday night next, July 28th at 10pm in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn Drumlish. There will be music and refreshments on the night. Everyone is welcome. 

Athletics 

Well done to two of our rising stars, Finbar Thomas and Brayden Francis, on winning bronze medals at the Juvenile Track and Field All-Ireland championships last week 

Championship 

The Intermediate championship starts this weekend as we face Ardagh Moydow on Sunday evening at 7pm in Michael Fay Park. The very best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the lads.  

ACFL Division 4 

Hard luck to out reserve team who were beaten in the league semi-final last Tuesday week in Monaduff by Mostrim. The final score was 2-9 to 1-8. The match was 13-a-side. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Mark Duffy, Micheal Kane, Dean Cosgrave (0-2), Ciaran Cooney, Mike Kiernan (1-0), Kaelum Gill, Mark Breslin, Kevin Whitney, Ryan Crowe (0-1), Orrin Greene, Kevin Whelan (0-3), Aiden Gray (0-2). Subs used: Gearoid Nertney, Eoin Murtagh, Eoin O’Hara, Jim Rogers. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, July 17th. The Jackpot was €13,200.  

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. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.  

Wedding 

Congratulations to club man Fergal Reilly and bride Kerri on their wedding last week. We wish them both a lifetime of health and happiness.

ACFL Division 2 

We had another busy week in the league last week. On Wednesday evening last we came from three points behind to draw with Ardagh Moydow in Ardagh, 1-11 to 2-8. JP Farley surged forward at the end for the equalising score with the last kick. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (0-2, 2’45), Paul McGee, Cian Brady, Nathan Maher, Dean Cosgrave, JP Farley, Jamie Nertney, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan, Mark Hughes, Cian Cassidy (0-1, 1f), Ryan Crowe, Aiden Gray (0-1), Kevin Whelan, Martin Cassidy (1-5, 3f). Subs used: Ciaran Cooney. On Saturday evening last we beat Ballymahon in Monaduff, 0-11 to 0-7. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum (0-2, 2f), Jamie Nertney (0-1), Cian Brady, Paul McGee, Kaelum Gill (0-1), JP Farley, Kevin Whitney, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan, Ryan Crowe (0-1), Martin Cassidy (0-1), Cian Cassidy (0-4, 2f), Aiden Gray (0-1), Kevin Whelan, Orrin Greene. Subs used: Gearoid Nertney, Micheal Kane. 

Two pieces of club history occurred last Saturday. Gearoid and Jamie Nertney became the first father and son to play together in a senior match for the Gaels and Micheal Kane became the youngest player to play senior for the Gaels! Division 2 has now concluded and we finished in second place. The Division 4 semi-final took place yesterday, Tuesday against Mostrim in Monaduff.  

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, July 3rd. The Jackpot was €13,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:
 

6, 10, 14, 17 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €13,200! The three €50 winners were: 

Deirdre McEvoy, Ballinamuck 

Diane Tighe, Rooskey 

Padraig O’Brien, Ballyduffy 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Brenda for doing the draw and to the Mill Bar for providing refreshments. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. 

Fr Manning Cup 

Congratulations to captain Oisin Kane, Sean Gibbons and manager Enda McGahern on reaching the Fr Manning Cup final when they beat Wexford last Saturday.