Championship Draw
The draw for the senior championship was made last Sunday and we were drawn in a group with last year’s county finalists Longford Slashers and Carrickedmond. The first round is against Longford Slashers. Venues are to be confirmed
Longford GAA Movie Weekend
Longford GAA are running a Drive-In Family Movie and Bingo Weekend from Friday July 3rd to Sunday July 5th. Tickets cost €30 per car plus €2.50 booking fee and you can book yours by calling Mike Mulleady on 0860397788 or Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on 0433345219.
Sympathy
We extend our sincere sympathy to Mary Mimnagh on the passing of her father Patrick Reilly in Abbeylara last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.
New Arrival
Congratulations to our main sponsor Liam Davis and Elaine on the birth of their son William recently
Fixtures
We are playing St. Brigid’s, Killashee in Monaduff on Saturday, July 25th at 7pm in the first round of the Division 2 league. We are then away to Seán Connolly’s on Sunday, August 2nd at 2pm. In the Division 4 League (Patsy Reilly Cup – for players outside the named 15) we are playing Dromard in the first round on Sunday, July 26th at 2pm in Monaduff. Then we are away to Granard on Saturday, August 1st at 7pm. The first round of the Junior championship is Wednesday, August 19th at 7.15pm against Granard in Higginstown. The second round is at home to Longford Slashers on Wednesday, August 26th at 7pm.
Senior Challenge
Our seniors had another good workout on Sunday last in Monaduff against Roscommon side, Kilbride. Thank you to Kilbride for the sporting game and we wish them the best of luck in their upcoming championship. Thank you once again to referee Jimmy McCormack for coming down to ref the game.
Junior Team
Our juniors had their first game of the year on Saturday evening last when they travelled to Kilteevan for a challenge against the home side St. Joseph’s. We lost on a scoreline of 2-12 to 0-10. The team and scorers were as follows:
Aiden Gray, James McCann, Gabriel Higgins, James O’Neill, Mike Kiernan, Stephen Cosgrave (0-1), John Paul Farley, Mark Duffy, Mark Breslin, Tom McGee (0-1), Ciarán Cooney (0-1), Kevin Whitney, Shane Hagan (0-2), Derek McKeon, Robin O’Neill (0-1)
Subs used:
David Cassidy (0-4), Paul Donnelly, Michael Courtney and Enda Quinn
Sympathy
We extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Peggy McGlynn (née Sheeran, formerly Lettergeeragh) who passed away last week. We also extend our sympathy to Mary McCormack (Gaigue) and family on the passing of her sister Margaret Kearney in Edgeworthstown. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.
Coronavirus (Covid-19)
A reminder that the club has offered to help collect the shopping/groceries/medication for the elderly and vulnerable in our parish. If you need this assistance or know of someone who does, please contact our secretary Lorraine Corrigan on 0864017301. Our team of volunteers are ready to help.
Old Photos
With a lack of action on the playing fields we are trying to collect as many old football related photographs to share them with our supporters. If you have any Gaels related pictures, be they action shots, team photos, trips away, old trophies/medals etc. please scan them and email to pauricgill@gmail.com or direct message to the Gaels Facebook pag.
Sympathy
The club extends its sincere sympathy to Benny McEvoy, Ballinamuck and the McEvoy family on the passing of Ned in Ballinalee recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.
Coronavirus (Covid-19)
A reminder that the club has offered to help collect the shopping/groceries/medication for the elderly and vulnerable in our parish. If you need this assistance or know of someone who does, please contact our secretary Lorraine Corrigan on 0864017301. Our team of volunteers are ready to help.
Old Photos
With a lack of action on the playing fields we are trying to collect as many old football related photographs to share them with our supporters. If you have any Gaels related pictures, be they action shots, team photos, trips away, old trophies/medals etc. please scan them and email to pauricgill@gmail.com or direct message to the Gaels Facebook page
Longford Team 2000-2020
Congratulations to Colin Hannify (Right Wing Back). David Hannify (Midfield) and Padraic Davis (Left Corner Forward) on their selection on the best Longford team of the past 20 years. Well done also to our other nominees Paddy Collum (Goalkeeper), Paul McCormack (Right Corner Back), Martin Mulleady (Right Wing Back) and Frank McNamee (Centre Half Back) who all came second place in their respective positions. The club is very proud of all seven men. The selection of brothers Colin and David Hannify is particularly noteworthy as it means three generations of the Hannify family are represented on the All-Time great Longford teams after Jim Senior and Jimmy Junior were selected on the Longford Team of the Millenium. An incredible feat.
Sympathy
Everyone at the club was very saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Mickey Phillips. Mickey always supported the club since coming to Drumlish, particularly with helping us out when it came to fundraisers and umpiring in Monaduff. He will be sadly missed by all. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends. The club also extends sympathy to the family and friends of Kathleen Toole (Derawley) and Pat Kane (formerly Esker North) who both passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.