Intermediate Semi-Final 

The semi-final took place last Sunday in Pearse Park against Kenagh. It was a bad day at the office as we fell to a heavy 3-14 to 0-9 defeat. The team was as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Cian Brady, Cian Murphy, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave, David Collum, Pauric Gill, Mark Hughes, Cian Cassidy, Conor Keenan, Martin Cassidy, Kevin Whelan. Subs used: Ryan Crowe, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 25th. The Jackpot was €14,200. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

1, 8, 22, 23 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €14,400! The three €50 winners were: 

Michelle McNally, Drumlish Hill 

Stephen Cosgrave, Glasheen 

Marian Friel, Donegal 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Cathal Reilly 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, October 7th. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.  

Monthly Bonanza Draw
The September Bonanza draw took place on Monday last, September 25th in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish. 

Congratulations to the winners: 

1st prize €500 Pat & Breege Donnelly, Kiltycreevagh 

2nd prize €200 Lorraine Corrigan, Lettergeeragh 

3rd prize €150 Romie Wallace, Church View Drive 

4th prize €150 John Tom & Olive Davis, Gaigue 

Thank you to everyone who has entered our draw.  Thank you to Cathal Reilly for doing the draw and for the use of the premises as well as providing refreshments. 

Junior ‘B’ Final 

Hard luck to our Junior ‘B’ team who lost the championship final to Abbeylara last Saturday on a score-line of 4-7 to 2-5. We started the brightest when Padraig O’Neill palmed in an early goal, but Abbeylara took over after that to lead 2-4 to 1-3 at half time. The introduction of Darren Farley and Podge Gill rallied the Gaels in the second half and a well-placed Gearoid Nertney goal reduced the deficit to two points midway through the second half. However, Abbeylara soon responded with a third goal to put an end to the comeback and ran out deserving winners. Thank you to manager Graham Lee and selectors Paddy Collum, Stephen Cosgrave, Darren Smith and Paul Dowler and the group of players for their efforts all year. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Sean McKenna, Mike Kiernan, Micheal Kane, Tom McGee, Declan Donnelly, Nathan Maher, Aaron Crowe, Kevin Whitney, Petie Collum (0-2, 2f), Eoin Keane (0-1, 1f), Rokus Stoskus (0-1), Gearoid Nertney (1-0), James McCann, Padraig O’Neill (1-0). Subs used: Darren Farley, Podge Gill (0-1), Eoin Murtagh, Ciaran Cooney, Jim Rogers.  

Intermediate Semi-Final 

The very best of luck to Fintan, Mick, Graham and the team as they face Kenagh in the championship semi-final this Sunday in Pearse Park. Throw-in is at 3pm. Please come out and support the lads. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 25th. The Jackpot was €14,200. Results are currently on the club’s website and social media and will be published in next week’s notes. Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday, October 9th. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.  

Congratulations 

Well done to the U-14 team and management on winning the Championship ‘A’ Shield final against Kenagh last week 

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!