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. 

Intermediate Championship 

We play Killashee in the next round of the championship, this Saturday in Cashel at 7pm. Best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the squad. 

Junior ‘B’ and ‘C’ Championship 

Our junior ‘B’ team play Abbeylara in Monaduff, this evening Wednesday at 8pm and our junior ‘C’ team play Killoe in Killoe at 8pm tomorrow Thursday. Best of luck to both of our teams. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in the ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, August 14th. The Jackpot was €13,600. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

1, 6, 24, 29 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €13,800! The three €50 winners were: 

Phyllis Grimes, Drumlish 

Philomena Scott, Ballinamuck 

Andrew Marsh, Treanmore 

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 Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish, on Monday, August 28th. 

The Marquee in Drumlish Festival August 18th – 21st 

Our 12th Marquee in Drumlish Festival was held last weekend and we would like to thank everyone involved for helping make it such a tremendous success. Thank you to the artists who provided such wonderful entertainment on each of the four nights. Thank you to the Gray family for the use of the Old School site. Thank you to the many volunteers who worked in the preparation of the site and over the course of the weekend. There were many early starts and late finishes, but your hard work paid off and is greatly appreciated. Thanks to all those who helped run the Monster Bingo in Ballinamuck on Sunday and to those who ran the youth event in the Marquee on Saturday afternoon, as well as the Teen Disco on the Thursday night. Thanks to An Garda Síochána and the emergency services for their tireless work also. 

Thank you to Tom Cassidy of the Olde Village Inn, Drumlish who was our licencing partner this year. Thank you to Mike and Martin Mulleady at Mulleady Properties who sponsored the festival once again this year. Finally, a massive thank you to all those who came from near and far to attend the Festival. We are sure you all had an enjoyable weekend, and we are looking forward to seeing you all back in Drumlish next year. We are extremely grateful to the people of our parish for their continued support in running the Marquee. Without this kind of support from the people of the community it would be impossible for us to stage such an event. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir. 

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 take place on August 26th in Cassidy’s Village Inn, Drumlish. 

Sympathy 

The club extends its’ sympathy to Peter Gill and the Gill family, Gaigue, on the passing of Peter’s brother Tommy. We also extend our sympathy to player Nathan Maher on the passing of his grandmother. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.