On Thursday evening October 24th at 7pm in Monaduff clubrooms Fr Manning Gaels is launching a history of the club. Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns is the special guest for the release of “Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story – A 135 Year History of Gaelic Games in Drumlish & Ballinamuck”. Written by Pauric Gill, the book is 700 pages and contains hundreds of photographs and chronicles the club’s journey from 1889 until 2023. It also looks at St Vincents, St Helens, Scór, and our players and officials on the intercounty stage. We look forward to seeing all our supporters there for what promises to be a great evening. The book costs €50.
Intermediate Championship
Well done to Niall, Sean, Graham, Liam and the lads on a hard-fought 0-17 to 2-6 win over Ballymore in the championship semi-final on Sunday last. Trailing 2-2 to 0-4 early on, the lads done well to battle back and emerge victorious. We now face Sean Connollys in the final in a fortnight’s time. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum; Kaelum Gill, Aaron Quinn, Paul McGee; Dean Cosgrave, JP Farley, Mark Hughes, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan; David Collum (0-1), Conor Keenan (0-6), Jamie Nertney (0-2); Cian Cassidy (0-2), Pauric Gill (0-4), Martin Cassidy (0-2, 1f). Subs: Darren Reilly, Ryan Crowe, Kevin Whelan
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 30th. The Jackpot was €19,400. The numbers drawn were as follows:
5, 9, 22, 25
The Jackpot winner was Sharon Kane, Esker. Congratulations Sharon!
Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Cathal for the use of the premises, doing the draw and for providing refreshments. The next draw will take place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday, October 14th. The Jackpot is now €2,000. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Sympathy
The club extends its sincere sympathy to players Petie Collum and Mark Breslin and the Collum and Breslin families on the passing of their grandfather Timmy Costello at the weekend. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.
Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story
On Thursday evening October 24th at 7pm in Monaduff clubrooms Fr Manning Gaels is launching a history of the club. Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns is the special guest for the release of “Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story – A 135 Year History of Gaelic Games in Drumlish & Ballinamuck”. Written by Pauric Gill, the book is 700 pages and contains hundreds of photographs and chronicles the club’s journey from 1889 until 2023. It also looks at St Vincents, St Helens, Scór, and our players and officials on the intercounty stage. We look forward to seeing all our supporters there for what promises to be a great evening. The book costs €50.
Intermediate Championship
The very best of luck to Niall, Sean, Graham, Liam and the lads as they face Ballymore in the championship semi-final on Sunday at 3pm in Pearse Park. Please come out and support
St Helens
Well done to St Helens and their management team James McCann, Adnan Moran and Paul Dowler on winning the Junior B Championship on Sunday. They defeated Rathcline on a 6-10 to 2-7 scoreline.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 30th. The Jackpot was €19,400. Results are currently on the club’s website 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 14th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Oskars Launch Night
Thank you to everyone who came to the Oskars Launch Night in The Mill Bar last Friday. It was a great success as everyone found out which part they will be playing. Thank you to Owen and Caroline for hosting the event, providing refreshments and having the place looking like Hollywood!
New arrival
Congratulations to our player and Insurance Officer Aiden Gray and wife Fiona on the birth of their daughter, Laoise.
The Launch Night for the Oskars will take place on Friday night, September 27th in The Mill Bar from 7pm. Music by Graham Feeney and a great night is ensured!