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 

Junior ‘B’ and ‘C’ Championship 

Our junior ‘B’ received the points from Ardagh Moydow last Saturday evening. The junior ‘C’ team is playing Sean Connollys this Friday evening in Monaduff at 8.15pm. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 11th. The Jackpot was €14,000. 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.  

1798 Commemoration 

Congratulations to all involved in the wonderful 225 Commemoration of the Battle of Ballinamuck last weekend. Well done to the Ballinamuck Kickers who repeated their success of 25 years ago! 

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.