ACFL Division 2
We had a hard earned 2-16 to 2-11 victory over Kenagh last Saturday in Monaduff. Cian Cassidy proved to be the matchwinner with an impressive haul of 1-10. Conor Keenan got the other goal.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, May 8th. The Jackpot was €12,200! 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.
Darkness Into Light
Our Darkness Into Light 5km walk in aid of Pieta House on Saturday morning last was a great success. Thank you to everyone who took part and donated generously. Thank you to St. Helen’s for their help in organising it and also to Von, Lorraine and Bridie for the refreshments in the clubhouse.
ACFL Division 4
We had a good win in the reserve league last Friday against Mullinalaghta. The final score was 2-10 to 2-7. Ryan Crowe and Aiden Gray got the two goals inside the first ten minutes to set our side on their way. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Tom McGee, Mark Duffy, Seán McKenna, Ciarán Cooney, Stephen Cosgrave, Kaelum Gill, Mark Breslin (0-1), David Collum, Dean Cosgrave (0-2), Ryan Crowe (1-2 ,2f), Podge Gill (0-1), Aiden Gray (1-2), Kevin Whelan (0-1), Orrin Greene. Subs used: Kevin Whitney, James McCann, Declan Donnelly, Petie Collum (0-1, 1f). We are playing Kenagh this Saturday in Monaduff in Division 2. Throw-in is at 6.30pm.
Lotto
The lotto draws took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Thursday night last, April 27th. The draw was postponed as a mark of respect for the late Patricia Cooney. Michael Cooney was a founding member of the lotto committee. The Jackpot was €12,000! The numbers drawn were as follows:
7, 25, 26, 29
There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €12,200! The three €50 winners were:
Michaela Devaney, Drumlish
Mia Lillie Quinn, c/o Quinn’s Bar
Conor & Lauren O’Hara, Glasheen
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, May 8th. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.
April Bonanza Draw
The April Bonanza draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Thursday night last, April 27th. Congratulations to the winners:
1st prize €500 Stephen Cosgrave, Glasheen
2nd prize €200 Noel Mimnagh, Clonaugh
3rd prize €150 Gearóid Nertney, Clonmacart
4th prize €150 Bernadette Corrigan, Ballinamuck
5th prize Marquee Pass Martin Maguire, New York
Thank you to Cathal Reilly for use of his premises, for doing the draw and providing refreshments. Thank you to everyone who entered and supported this vital fundraiser.
Darkness Into Light
St. Helen’s and Fr Manning Gaels are organising a Darkness into Light walk on the 6th of May, leaving from Monaduff at 4.30am. There is no need to pre-register for the event. Donations will be taken that morning and all proceeds will go to Pieta House. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the clubhouse. We hope you will be able to join us.
Handball
Handball continues in the Community Centre every Monday from 8pm to 10pm. For any queries, please contact Oliver O’Sullivan. Congratulations to Abbeylara handballers on their recent success in the All-Ireland Féile.
Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to Michael Cooney and family, Greagh on the sad passing of Patricia last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.
The lotto draw which was due to take place on Monday is postponed until Thursday as a mark of respect for the late Patricia Cooney. RIP
ACFL Division 2
We picked up our first points of the league last Saturday when we had a good 2-12 to 0-6 win over Cashel. Aiden Gray’s excellent finish after 5 minutes set the team on its way and Mark Breslin added a second before half time with a lovely flick. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Sean McKenna, Cian Murphy, Paul McGee, Jamie Nertney, JP Farley, Kaelum Gill, Liam Lynch, Sean Whelan, Mark Hughes (0-1), Conor Keenan (0-1), Cian Cassidy (0-3), Mark Breslin (1-0), Aiden Gray (1-0), Martin Cassidy (0-7, 6f). Subs: Ryan Crowe, David Collum, Kevin Whelan, Stephen Cosgrave, Orrin Greene. The next match is in Division 4 this Friday in Monaduff against Mullinalaghta. Throw-in is at 8pm.
Lotto
The lotto and April Bonanza draws took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday night last, April 24th. The Jackpot was €12,000! 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. 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 Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday, May 8th.
Schoolboys
Congratulations to St. Mary’s NS, Drumlish and their coach Mike Mulleady who won the Schools’ ‘A’ Sevens competition last week. They beat Melview in the final
Darkness Into Light
St. Helen’s and Fr Manning Gaels are organising a Darkness into Light walk on the 6th of May, leaving from Monaduff at 4.30am. There is no need to pre-register for the event. Donations will be taken that morning and all proceeds will go to Pieta House. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the clubhouse. We hope you will be able to join us.
Handball
Handball continues in the Community Centre every Monday from 8pm to 10pm. For any queries, please contact Oliver O’Sullivan.
Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Sr Assunta (Ellen) Prunty (formerly Breanrisk), who passed away in the USA recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.