Senior Championship
The first round of the senior championship for 2021 gets underway this Saturday evening in Newtownforbes at 7pm when we face county champions Killoe. We wish Jack, Niall, Dessie, Graham and the squad the very best of luck. We extend our congratulations to our neighbours Killoe on retaining the county title last week and commiserations to Longford Slashers and our former manager Noel O’Brien.
ACFL Division 1
We played Granard last Saturday in the penultimate round of the senior league. Unfortunately, we were defeated 1-14 to 0-10. A late goal by Granard helped them pull away after we had been competitive throughout. There is one remaining league fixture left, against Mostrim, and this is scheduled for after the championship. The team and scorers were as follows:
Aiden Gray, Cian Murphy, Gary Connell, JP Farley, Aaron McGee, Emmet Noonan (0-1), Conor Keenan (0-1), Liam Lynch, Seán Whelan, Ryan Crowe (0-2), Paddy Collum (0-1, 1f), Mark Hughes, Petie Collum (0-1), Podge Gill (0-1, 1f), James Noonan
Subs used:
Cian Brady, Tom McGee (0-1), Cian Cassidy (0-2, 1f), Dean Cosgrave
ACFL Division 4
We were unlucky to be defeated by Mullinalaghta in the Division 4 semi final last Wednesday evening in The Laurels on a score-line of 1-14 to 1-12. The team and scorers were as follows:
Aiden Gray, Cian Brady, Gary Connell, Mike Kiernan, Aaron McGee (0-1), Stephen Cosgrave, Ciarán Cooney, Aaron Crowe (0-1), David Collum (0-1), Tom McGee, James Noonan (0-1), Podge Gill (0-2), Petie Collum (0-3), Kevin Whelan (0-1), Jim Rogers.
Subs used:
James Breslin (1-1), Declan Donnelly and Philip Kane (0-1)
Lotto
Our lotto draw took place on Monday last, August 30th in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck. The Jackpot was €3,600. Results are currently on the club’s social media and website and will be published in next week’s notes
Thank you to all who continue to support our lotto. Please download for free and play on our Clubspot app or at the below link making sure to select the Fr Manning Gaels lotto. Physical envelopes are available from the usual sellers & locations.
https://member.clubspot.app/club/fr.manning-gaels-gaa/fundraiser/tickets
Playstation 5 Draw
Congratulations to Niall Coppinger (Clonaugh) who was the lucky winner of our PS5 + Assassin’s Creed Valhalla draw. Thank you to all who supported our fundraising effort. Thank you to Thomas & Kathleen Gill for sponsoring the Assassin’s Creed game.
Sympathy
The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of May Ross, New York, late of Corrick, who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi
ACFL Division 1
We play Granard this Saturday at 7pm in Higginstown. Best of luck to the team and management
ACFL Division 4
We play Mullinalaghta this evening in The Laurels at 7.30pm in the semi final of the league. Best of luck to the team and management
Lotto
Our lotto draw took place on Monday last, August 16th in The Mill Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €3,400. Numbers drawn were as follows:
10, 19, 23, 29
There was no Jackpot winner. Jackpot is now €3,600. The three €50 winners were:
John Farley, Clondalkin
Tommie McAvey, Drumlish
Benny Ledwith, Drumlish
Thank you to all who continue to support our lotto. Please download for free and play on our Clubspot app or at the below link making sure to select the Fr Manning Gaels lotto. Physical envelopes are available from the usual sellers & locations.
https://member.clubspot.app/club/fr.manning-gaels-gaa/fundraiser/tickets
Playstation 5 Draw
Our draw for the PS5 + Assassin’s Creed Valhalla takes place this evening at 7pm. You can still get your ticket through Clubspot
https://member.clubspot.app/club/fr.manning-gaels-gaa/fundraiser/tickets
Congratulations
The club would like to congratulate club legend David Hannify and Emer Sheridan on the birth of their baby boy, Dómhnall, last week.
Sympathy
The club extends its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Kathleen Grimes (née Gillen), Drumlish Hill who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.
Our lotto draw was held last Monday night in The Mill Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €3,400. The numbers drawn were as follows:
https://member.clubspot.app/club/fr.manning-gaels-gaa/fundraiser/tickets
ACFL Division 1
Our senior team played Mullinalaghta on Saturday evening last in The Laurels where we were short a number of regulars through injury and other absences and were beaten 0-19 to 1-4. The team and scorers were as follows:
Aiden Gray, Cian Murphy, Gary Connell, JP Farley, Conor Keenan, Nigel Kiernan, Aaron McGee, Liam Lynch, Seán Whelan, Ryan Crowe, Paddy Collum (1-0), Mark Hughes, Petie Collum (0-2, 2f), Kevin Whelan, Podge Gill (0-1, 1f)
Subs used: Cian Cassidy (0-1,1f), Stephen Cosgrave, James Noonan, Cian Brady and Tom McGee
ACFL Division 4
We had a good victory over Dromard on Wednesday evening last in Monaduff on a score-line of 2-5 to 0-10. The team and scorers were as follows:
Aiden Gray, Cian Brady, Declan Donnelly, Tom McGee, Stephen Cosgrave, Mike Kiernan (0-2), Aaron Crowe, James Breslin, Philip Keane (1-2), James Noonan (0-1), Ciarán Cooney, Kevin Whelan (1-0), Jim Rogers.
Subs used: David McKenna, Orrin Greene and Gearóid Nertney
Lotto
Our lotto draw took place on Monday last, August 16th in The Mill Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €3,400. Results are currently available on the club website and social media and will be published in next week’s notes. Thank you to all who continue to support our lotto. Please download for free and play on our Clubspot app or at the below link making sure to select the Fr Manning Gaels lotto. Physical envelopes are available from the usual sellers & locations.
https://member.clubspot.app/club/fr.manning-gaels-gaa/fundraiser/tickets
Playstation 5 Draw
Our draw where you can win a brand new Playstation 5 along with Assassin’s Creed is ongoing. Tickets cost €5, 3 for €10, or 8 for €30. Please play through the Clubspot app or below link. Tickets can also be purchased in the Gala Ballinamuck, Kiernan’s Centra, Mitchell Meats, Keane’s Costcutter, Drumlish Post Office, Seán Whitney’s and Drumlish Barbers. Draw takes place on August 25th. Your support is greatly appreciated
https://member.clubspot.app/club/fr.manning-gaels-gaa/fundraiser/tickets
Congratulations
The club would like to congratulate senior player Stephen Cosgrave who got engaged recently. We wish Stephen and his bride to be, Louise Clarke, a life time of health and happiness.
Slán Go Fóill
The club would like to wish senior player Nigel Kiernan the best of luck and safe travels as he heads to Dubai this week. We look forward to seeing Nigel back on the playing field in Monaduff again next year.