Mulleady Group Intermediate Championship Final All roads lead to Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, this Sunday, September 29^th where we play Ballymahon in the Intermediate Championship final. The Fr. Manning Gaels committee would like to wish all players and the management team of Jack Lynn, Dessie Connell and Niall Mulleady the very best of luck. We hope to see a large crowd on Sunday wearing the maroon and gold to support the lads who have worked so hard all year. Throw in is at 3.45pm. Up For the Match On Friday night next the 27th of September Fr Manning Gaels will be hosting an ”Up for the Match” night in Gallagher’s Bar, Drumlish at 9.30pm. This promises to be a great night’s entertainment for all with interviews from past and present players plus special guests. Music and refreshments on the night. Admission is free Sponsorship Fr Manning Gaels are in the Intermediate County Final on Sunday next the 29th of September. This is a great achievement for the players and management. If anyone would like to give a donation to the Club to help cover costs it would be greatly appreciated. All sponsors will be recognized publicly. Any donations can be given to a committee member. All donations would be greatly appreciated. Lotto The Lotto draw was held in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday last, September 23rd. The Jackpot was €17,800. Results are currently available on the club website and will be published in next week’s notes. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. On lotto duty this weekend are Conor Keenan and Cian Cassidy. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto. Get Well Soon The club would like to wish Petie Collum a speedy recovery from his recent operation U20 Championship The draw for U20 Championship was made recently and we were drawn in a group with Ardagh/Moydow and Abbeylara/Mullinalaghta in the 13 a-side B Competition. First round is fixed for Saturday, 5^th of October against Ardagh/Moydow. All Ireland Masters Well done to the Longford/Leitrim Masters who won the All Ireland Shield at the weekend where they came back from behind to defeat Laois. The club was well represented by Mike Mulleady, Micheál Kane, Anthony McKeon, Derek McKeon, Frank Noonan and Enda McGahern, as well as manager James Breslin. Donation A special presentation was  made on Friday night by the Crowe Family to the club. The medals won by the late, great Pat Crowe are now on display in the clubrooms. Pat was one of the stars of the teams of the 50s and 60s and worked tirelessly for the club throughout his life so it is a great honour to have his medals in Monaduff. Thank you to the Crowe family for this lovely gesture. Congratulations Well done and best of luck to Club President Mary Gilhooley on her well-deserved nomination for Longford Person of the Year

Mulleady Group Intermediate Championship Final

Pride of place this week goes to our team who won the Intermediate championship and secured senior status for the club by virtue of an excellent 2-14 to 0-11 victory over Ballymahon. The Fr. Manning Gaels committee would like to thank all players and the management team of Jack Lynn, Dessie Connell and Niall Mulleady who worked so hard all year. We also sincerely thank the backroom team of Graham Lee (who could not be there as he is serving our country in the Lebanon), Gerry Whelan (Dublin Trainer), Bridie Reilly, Lorraine Corrigan and Gareth Donnelly. Thank you to all our supporters, the backing from the parish was terrific and it was great to see so many flags and posters from houses and businesses across the parish and the support on the day in Pearse Park was like a 16^th man. A massive thank you to our various sponsors, in particular our main sponsors the Davis Brothers (Peter, Liam and John) who once again sponsored the players after the match. Thank you to Peter Dillon and staff at Dillon’s of Ballinamuck for sponsoring a lovely meal for the team and management after the match. Massive congratulations to young Conor Keenan on his well deserved Man of the Match award. Hard luck to Ballymahon, we thank them for a very sporting game and wish them all the best for the future. The team and scorers were as follows:

Paddy Collum (0-1, 1f), Darren Reilly, Cian Brady, Derek McCormack, Mark Hughes, Gary Connell, Emmett Noonan (0-1), Aaron Quinn, Liam Lynch (0-1), Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Darren Farley, Conor Keenan (1-2), Pauric Gill (1-3), Martin Cassidy (0-3, 1f), Cian Cassidy

Substitutions used:

Cian Murphy, Anthony Kane (0-2), Ryan Crowe, Seán Whelan, David Collum, Eoin Keane

There is still lots of football to be played with a league promotion match against Longford Slashers, the U20 championship, the Patsy Reilly Cup and the Leinster Intermediate club Championship away to the Carlow champions. Keep an eye on the fixtures for when they will be played

Sympathy

The club expresses its’ sincere sympathy to the Murphy and Cawley families on the very sad, untimely passing of Nicola Murphy (née Cawley). We also extend our condolences to the family and friends of Pauline Taite (Fardromin) who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.

Lotto

The Lotto draw was held last Monday, September 23rd, in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck. The Jackpot was €17,800. The numbers drawn were as follows:

5, 21, 23, 29

There was no winner.

€30 winners

1. Alesha McNally, Crott, Moyne
2. Fergal & Bridie Reilly, Ballinamuck
3. Wifi Sing & twins, Co. Louth
4. Patsy McNally, Greagh, Drumlish
5. Margaret Gibson, Newtownforbess Road, Drumlish

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Ann Carthy
2. O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish

The next draw is in Gallagher’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, October 7th The Jackpot is now €18,000. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. On lotto duty this weekend are Séamus Gallagher and JP Murphy. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto

U20 Championship

First round is fixed for Saturday, 5^th of October at 7pm against Ardagh/Moydow in Monaduff. Best of luck to manager Paddy collum and the team

Up For the Game

Our “Up for the Game” night last Friday in Gallagher’s, was a great success. Thank you to Seamus Gallagher and Paraic Brady for doing MC and all who got up on stage for interview. Thanks to Seamus Gallagher and the staff at Gallagher’s Bar for the use of the premises and the refreshments. A great night’s craic was had by all.

Patsy Reilly Cup Final

The final is scheduled for this Friday evening, October 18^th against Granard. Check the fixtures for throw-in time and venue.

Lotto

The Lotto draw was held last Monday, October 7^th, in Gallagher’s Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €18,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:

4, 8, 10, 19

There was no winner.

€30 winners

1. Anthony Gearty, Drumlish
2. Gavin Mitchell, Drumlish
3. Maureen Forde, Ballinamuck
4. Ciarán Donohoe, Killoe
5. Gerry White & Debbie, c/o Olde Village Inn, Drumlish

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Lorraine & Von Corrigan
2. Dillon’s of Ballinamuck

The next draw is in The Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday, October 21^st The Jackpot is now €18,200. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. On lotto duty this weekend are Martin Cassidy and Petie Collum. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto

U20 championship

Our U20s were beaten by Northern Gaels last Sunday. Thank you to the management team  of Paddy Collum, David Collum and Ciarán Cooney. Thanks to the players Eoin Garvey, Shane Hagan, Cian Murphy, David McKenna, Brian O’Connor, Conor Keenan, Aaron Crowe, Philip Kane, Michael Courtney, Ryan Crowe, Rúairí Gallagher, Cian Cassidy and Brendan McCann

Hurling

Well done to Clonguish and our own Paddy Collum who won the county senior hurling championship at the weekend

Club Meeting

The monthly club meeting is this Thursday, October 17th, at 9pm in Monaduff. All club members are invited to attend

Parish League

Saturday July 6th, starting at 12 noon.

Cul Camps

Are back in Monaduff again this year: 5th – 9th Aug. Booking can be done online. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Parish League

Saturday July 6th, starting at 12 noon.

Cul Camps

Are back in Monaduff again this year: 5th – 9th Aug. Booking can be done online. Book early to avoid disappointment.