Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, April 1^st in The Olde Village Inn, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €15,400. Results are currently 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. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto. ACFL Division 2: Our match against Legan Sarsfields was called off at the weekend and will be rescheduled at a later date. We play Kenagh, this Sunday, April 7^th in McGann Park at 2pm. Best of luck to the team and management. ACFL Division 3: Our Juniors got their league off to a great start on Saturday evening last when they defeated Shroid Slashers on a scoreline of 5-14 to 2-2. Young Brian O’Connor was very impressive and he finished with 4-3 to his credit. Their next outing is this Saturday, April 6^th away to Dromard. The team and scorers were as follows: Mike Mulleady, Timmy Bouvin, Cian Brady, Micheál Kane, Robbie Rehill, Stephen Cosgrave (0-1), Nigel Kiernan (0-1), Rúairí Carthy (0-1), Ryan Crowe (1-4, 1f), Kevin Whitney, Brian O’Connor (4-3), Scott Howe (0-2), Petie Collum (0-1), Derek McKeon (0-1), Paddy McNally. Subs used: Brean Kane, Gordon Smyth, Robin O’Neill Social Media: Make sure and keep up to date with all that is happening in the club via our various social media channels – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and the club website www.frmanninggaels.ie

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held in The ’98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, February 18^th. The Jackpot was €14,800. The results are currently 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. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.

Club Membership: Club Membership for the forthcoming year is now available. The cost is €30 for adults and €15 for students. Membership is required for all playing members and for use of the gym. Membership entitles you to attend monthly club meetings and if received before March 31^st, entitles you to a vote at next year’s AGM and entry into the draw for All Ireland tickets. To pay please contact Registrar, Bridie Reilly.

Challenge Match: We had our first get together of the year under the new management team of Jack Lynn, Dessie Connell, Niall Mulleady and Graham Lee on Sunday morning last in Monaduff when the lads faced Gowna in a challenge. It was an excellent workout for both sides with our lads emrging the victors 2-14 to 2-10. The team was follows:

Aiden Gray, James O’Neill, Derek McCormack, Aaron McGee, Emmet Noonan (0-1), Mark Hughes, Gary Connell, Seán Whelan (0-1), Anthony Kane (0-4), Ciarán Cooney, Martin Cassidy (0-3), Conor Keenan, Cian Cassidy (2-3), Dean Cosgrave, Brian O’Connor.

Subs used:

Cian Murphy, Ryan Crowe, Stephen Cosgrave, Tommy McGee, Robert Rehill, Michael Heslin, Kevin Whelan (0-1), Robin O’Neill, Scott Howe, Petie Collum (0-1,1f).

We wish a speedy recovery to Robbie Rehill who got injured during the match.

Longford Seniors: Best of luck to Paddy Collum, Pauric Gill, manager Padraic Davis, backroom team members Ian Higgins & Gordon Smyth and the rest of the Longford squad as they face Down in Round 4 of the National League this Sunday in Pearse Park.

Mullinalaghta: Commiserations to Mullinalaghta after their All Ireland Semi-Final loss to Dr. Crokes. It was a gallant effort after a historic season and the whole county is proud of your achievements.

 

Sympathy

 

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of John Mallon (Lettergonnell) who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, November 19^th, in Dillon’s Bar & Bistro, Ballinamuck. The Jackpot was €13,600. Results are 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. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.

Leinster Colleges: Well done to Gaels players Cian Murphy and Cian Cassidy who both played significant roles in St. Mel’s Leinster championship victory over St. Peter’s, Wexford last week. Cian Cassidy was the match-winner with 2-1 and Cian Murphy had a fine game at corner back. We wish the lads the best of luck for the rest of the campaign

National Club Draw: The National Club Draw tickets are back on sale again this year and this great initiative by the GAA has helped contribute vital funds to our club for the past number of years. There is a new prize for participating clubs whereby there is a chance to play a club championship match in Croke Park. Individual prizes include: A brand new Renault Clio 4 Expression; a €2,000 travel voucher; All Ireland Hurling & Football packages; various shopping vouchers and many more. Details of each prize available are on each ticket. Tickets cost €10 and can be bought from any member of the Gaels squad. As always, your support is greatly appreciated.

Minor AGM: St. Vincent’s Minor AGM takes place this Sunday, November 25^th at 5pm in Monaduff. All are welcome and encouraged to attend

Annual General Meeting: Our AGM was held last Sunday, December 16^th in Monaduff. Secretary Lorraine Corrigan gave a comprehensive report on the events of the previous year and Treasurer Stephen McDermott outlined the Income & Expenditure for 2018 in his report. Chairman Séamus Gallagher then expressed his gratitude to the outgoing committee and all those who supported the club in any way during the year. The officers elected for 2019 were as follows:

Presidents: Fr. Bernard Hogan, Jimmy Breslin, Frank McNamee, Jimmy Courtney, and Mary Gilhooley.
Chairperson: Séamus Gallagher.
Vice Chairperson: Mike Mulleady.
Secretary: Lorraine Corrigan.
Assistant Secretaries: Pauline Corr & JP Murphy.
Treasurer: Stephen McDermott.
Assistant Treasurer: Betty Creegan & Kathleen Brady.
Finance Sub Committee: Betty Creegan, Kathleen Brady, Pauric Gill, Ciaran Cooney, Mark Duffy, and Stephen McDermott.
PRO: Pauric Gill.
Registrar: Bridie Reilly.
County Board Delegates: Pat Corrigan, Paddy O’Neill, Pat Donnelly.

Sub-Delegate: Séamus Noonan.
Insurance Officer: Frankie McGowan.
(Joint) Development Officers: Thomas Gill & Brian Duffy.
Irish Officer: Michael Lennon.
Club Health & Well Being Officer: Darren Smith.
Children’s Welfare Officer: Dessie Connell

Scór Co-Ordinator: Lorraine Corrigan & Michael Lennon
Intermediate Team Manager: Jack Lynn. Selector: Dessie Connell

Junior Team Manager: Anthony McKeon. Selector: Séamus Gallagher

U20 Team Manager: Paddy Collum. Selectors: David Collum & Ciarán Cooney
The club would like to welcome all the new members on board and also express a big thank you to all the committee members who stepped down after their years of hard work and service. The club would also like to wish the new committee all the best for the coming year.

The following awards were decided on the night:

Player of the Year: Dean Cosgrave
U-20 Player of the Year: Aaron McGee
Club Personality of Year : Bridie Reilly

Congratulations to all concerned on their well-deserved accolades. Well done also to those who were nominated. The Senior nominees also included David Collum and Paddy Collum. The U20 nominees also included Ryan Crowe, Michael McKenna and Mark Hughes.

 

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, December 17^th, in The Olde Village, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €14,000. Results are 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. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.

Annual Christmas Quiz: Our annual Christmas table quiz will be held in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Friday, December 28^th at 9pm. A great night’s entertainment is assured and there will be prizes for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place as well as a raffle on the night. A table of 4 costs €40. The Player of the Year and Clubperson of the Year awards will also be presented on the night

National Club Draw: The National Club Draw tickets are back on sale again this year and this great initiative by the GAA has helped contribute vital funds to our club for the past number of years. There is a new prize for participating clubs whereby there is a chance to play a club championship match in Croke Park. Individual prizes include: A brand new Renault Clio 4 Expression; a €2,000 travel voucher; All Ireland Hurling & Football packages; various shopping vouchers and many more. Details of each prize available are on each ticket. Tickets cost €10 and can be bought from any member of the Gaels squad. As always, your support is greatly appreciated.

Longford: Well done to Paddy Collum, Pauric Gill, Padraic Davis, Ian Higgins and Gordon Smyth on Longford’s win over Meath in the second round of the O’Byrne Cup on Saturday last.

Sympathy: The club would like to express its sympathy to the family and friends of Jimmy Reilly (formerly of St. Mary’s Street, Drumlish) and also to the family and friends of Lizzie Scott (née McQu:aide, formerly of Lettergullion) who both passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu