ACFL Division 2
We had a good 1-12 to 1-7 win over Cashel on Saturday evening last in Monaduff. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Mark Duffy, Stephen Cosgrave, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Pauric Gill (0-3), Mark Breslin, David Collum, Mark Hughes, Cian Cassidy (0-6, 3f), Podge Gill, Martin Cassidy (1-2), Sean Whelan. Subs used: Kevin Whelan, Cian Brady, Jamie Nertney.
We play Kenagh, this evening Wednesday, at 8pm in McGann Park and on Saturday we play Ballymore at 7pm in Monaduff. Best of luck lads.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, June 19th. The Jackpot was €12,800. The numbers drawn were as follows:
7, 15, 26, 28
There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €13,000! The three €50 winners were:
Declan Donnelly, Ballinamuck
Cyril Corr, Drumlish
Patrick Higgins, Cloone
Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Cathal Quinn for doing the draw and for the use of his premises as well as providing refreshments. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers The next draw will take place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday, July 3rd
June Bonanza Draw
The June Bonanza draw also took place tonight in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish, on Monday last, June 19th. Congratulations to the winners:
1st prize €500 Martin Mulleady, Drumlish
2nd prize €200 Frank Noonan, Louth
3rd prize €150 Kevin Whelan, Bandra
4th prize €150 Sean Whelan, Bandra
5th prize Marquee Pass Liam O’Donoghue
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.
ACFL Division 2
We had a good 2-10 to 0-10 win over Ratchline on Sunday afternoon last in sun-soaked Cashel. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee (1-0), Mark Duffy, Stephen Cosgrave, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Pauric Gill (1-2), Mark Breslin, David Collum, Mark Hughes, Cian Cassidy (0-4), Aiden Gray, Martin Cassidy (0-2), Ryan Crowe. Subs used: Podge Gill (0-1), Kevin Whitney, Nathan Maher.
We play Cashel this Saturday at 7pm in Monaduff. The Division 4 semi-final is Sunday against Mostrim at 2pm in Monaduff.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, June 19th. 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. Thank you to all who support our lotto.
Sympathy
The club extends its’ sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Aidan O’Hara who passed away recently. Aidan had a strong connection to the area and published many historical articles about Drumlish. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.
ACFL Division 4
We had a good 5-5 to 1-12 win over Mostrim in the league last Sunday afternoon in Edgeworthstown. The result means we have qualified for the semi-final stages so well done to Graham, Darren and the lads. The match was played as 13-a-side and the team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, James O’Neill, Stephen Cosgrave, Nathan Maher, Ciaran Cooney, Kevin Whitney, Mark Breslin (0-1), Mark Duffy, Dean Cosgrave (1-2), Aiden Gray (1-1), Podge Gill (0-1), Kevin Whelan (2-0), Eoin Murtagh. Subs used: Mike Kiernan, Gearoid Nertney (1-0), Padraig O’Neill
Division 2 resumes this Sunday at 3pm as we play Rathcline in Clonbonny. Best of luck to Fintan, Mick and the lads.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, June 5th. The Jackpot was €12,600. The numbers drawn were as follows:
5, 14, 17, 30
There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €12,800! The three €50 winners were:
Ciara Donnelly, Drumlish
Alan Gill, Monaduff
Caroline Maher, Drumlish
The next draw will take place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, June 19th. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. Thank you to all who support our lotto.
Longford
Hard luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team and management on their defeat by Down at the weekend. Paddy was in terrific form and his wonderful penalty save ensured Longford were in the lead at half time but unfortunately Down took over in the second half.
New Arrivals
Congratulations to player Padraig O’Neill and wife Ciara on the birth of their son Fionn last week.
ACFL Division 2
We were well beaten by Ballymore last Thursday, 2-14 to 0-11. The Division 4 team had a good 1-11 to 1-9 win over Dromard on Saturday. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Sean McKenna, Stephen Cosgrave, James O’Neill, Nathan Maher, Ciaran Cooney, Tom McGee, Ryan Crowe (0-5), Mark Breslin (0-1), James McCann, Aiden Gray, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Orrin Greene, Kevin Whelan (1-4), Padraig O’Neill. Subs used: Eoin Murtagh for James McCann (inj), Gearoid Nertney, Jim Rogers. We wish James McCann a speedy recovery from the nasty shoulder injury he sustained in the early stages of the match. They are out this weekend against Mostrim on Sunday at 2pm in Edgeworthstown. Division 2 takes a break until the end of Longford’s interest in the Tailteann Cup.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, June 5th. The Jackpot was €12,600. 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. Thank you to all who support our lotto.
Longford
Hard luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team and management on their defeat by Carlow at the weekend. We wish them the best of luck in the preliminary quarter final this weekend.
Golden Jubilee
Congratulations to former club great, Fr. Pat Lennon, who is celebrating 50 years in the priesthood this Sunday. Fr. Pat was a terrific defender not just for the Gaels, but also for Leitrim, who he represented when in Carrick, where he won a county title with Sheemore Gaels.
Handball
A foundation level One Wall handball coaching course takes place this Saturday in Drumlish Community Centre from 10am until 2.30pm. All participants must be over 16. The cost is €20. To book a place please contact Oliver O’Sullivan at Secretary.drumlish.longford.handball@gaa.ie