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
The club was saddened to learn of the passing of former player Liam Daly in Dublin last week. Son of the legendary Willie Daly, Liam was a tenacious defender in his own right on the team of the early ‘60s and he was a winner of two Feis Cups back when our club was known as Éire Óg. We extend our deepest sympathy to Liam’s family and friends. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.
Liam Daly RIP
The club was saddened to learn of the passing of former player Liam Daly in Dublin last week. Son of the legendary Willie Daly, Liam was a tenacious defender in his own right on the team of the early ‘60s and he was a winner of two Feis Cups back when our club was known as Éire Óg. We extend our deepest sympathy to Liam’s family and friends. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.
ACFL Division 2
We had a good win over Ballymahon on Friday evening last in Leo Casey Park. The final score was 0-19 to 1-10. Cian Cassidy was the top scorer with a personal tally of 0-10. We play Ballymore tomorrow Thursday at 8pm in Ballymore and the next day we play Dromard in Division 4 at 8pm in Dromard. Best of luck to the team and management.
Schoolboy Final
Hard luck to St. Patrick’s NS, Ballinamuck who were beaten by Killasonna in the Division 4A Championship final last Tuesday week.
Community Games
Well done to the U-13 boys of this parish who won the All-Ireland indoor soccer title at the national community games last weekend. This is a fantastic achievement for all concerned.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday last, May 22nd. The Jackpot was €12,400. The numbers drawn were as follows:
16, 17, 19, 24
There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €12,600! The three €50 winners were:
Pauline Corr, Drumlish
Eoin O’Hara, Ballinamuck
Stephen McDermott, Mill Oaks
Thank you to Margaret Dillon for the use of the premises. The next draw will take place in The ’98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, June 5th. 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.
Monthly Bonanza Draw
The May Bonanza draw took place on Monday last, May 22nd, in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck.
Congratulations to the winners:
1st prize €500; Ronan & Orla O’Hara and family, Glasheen
2nd prize €200; Mark Breslin jnr, Drumlish
3rd prize €150; Laura Gill, Drumlish
4th prize €150; Pauric Gill, Drumlish
5th prize Marquee Pass; Padraig Cryan, Tulsk
Thank you to everyone who has entered our draw. Thank you to Margaret Dillon for doing the draw and for the use of the premises.
Longford
Best of luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team and management in the final Tailteann Cup group game this weekend against Carlow.
Golden Jubilee
Congratulations to former player, Fr. Michael Kiernan, Bandra, who is celebrating 50 years in the priesthood this Sunday in Ballinamuck.
Sympathy
The club extends its’ deepest sympathy to the family and friends of both Rose Reilly (Clonaugh) and Mary Rose Rogers (Murray, formerly of The Mill), who both passed away recently. We were also saddened to learn of the passing of Alex Jones over the weekend. We extend our condolences to Alex’s friends and family and all in Clonguish GAA. Alex was a very popular ticket seller for Clonguish around Drumlish and Ballinamuck over the years and in recent times he became a prolific seller for the Gaels as well. He will be greatly missed by all. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.
ACFL Division 2
We were beaten 1-11 to 0-15 by Ardagh Moydow in the league last Friday evening. We play Ballymahon this weekend. Best of luck to the team and management.
Schoolboy Final
Hard luck to the St. Mary’s NS team who were narrowly beaten by Fermoyle, 1-10 to 0-9 in the Division 1A championship final last Thursday. In an exciting contest, the goal only came at the end. Everyone is very proud of their efforts. Well done to Leah Waters on winning Player of the Match. A special word of thanks to their coach Mike Mulleady who has been working hard in the school now for a number of years. St. Patrick’s NS, Ballinamuck played the championship final yesterday, Tuesday, against Killasonna. Thank you to coach Enda McGahern for the great work he has done there and the boys and girls have done the parish proud. There is a great future for St. Helen’s and St. Vincent’s with the talent in both schools.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday last, May 22nd. The Jackpot was €12,400! 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
Well done to Paddy Collum, Conor Keenan and the Longford team and management on their great win over Wicklow in the Tailteann Cup last Saturday.
ACFL Division 4
The reserve team had a great win over Ardagh Moydow last Sunday, 1-12 to 1-4. The match was played as 13-a-side. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, James O’Neill, Stephen Cosgrave, Tom McGee, Ciaran Cooney, Kaelum Gill (0-2), Mark Duffy (0-1), Kevin Whitney, Aiden Gray (1-5), Nathan Maher (0-1), Orrin Greene (0-1), Kevin Whelan (0-2). Subs used: Padraig O’Neill, Eoin O’Hara, Stephen Donnelly, Rory McEvoy