U21: Training continues as normal this week for the U21 panel. The date of the next match has finally been fixed. We are out against Mullinalaghta on Sunday, November 12th in The Laurels. Lotto: The draw was held in Gallagher’s Bar on Monday last, October 23rd. The Jackpot was €8,200. The numbers drawn were as follows: 1, 6, 21, 28 There was no winner €30 Winners:

1. Claire Heaney, Barraghmore, Drumlish.
2. Sarah Rehill, Ballinamuck.
3. Seamus Rodgers, c/o Gallagher’s Bar.
4. James Campbell, Gortletteragh
5. Johnny Canning, Currabawn, Drumlish.

€20 Sellers’ Prize:

1. Tess Murphy
2. Jodie Corrigan

The next draw will take place in The Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday, November 6th. The Jackpot is now €8,400. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to all who continue to support our lotto. Monthly Meeting: Apologies for the error in last week’s notes, the monthly Executive meeting will take place this Thursday, November 2nd at 8.30pm in Monaduff. All members of the Executive are requested to attend. GAA Season Ticket: The season ticket for 2018 is now available for renewal/purchase. The adult ticket is €99, juvenile ticket is €20 and the Adult Club+ ticket is €200. The club+ ticket allows entry for all grades of adult championship matches within Longford. For further details please see www.gaa.ie October Mudfest: Thank you to those of you who represented the club at last weekend’s Mudfest in Ballinalee. Well done to Rúairí Carthy who placed 5th overall. Well done to the Seán Connolly’s club on another well organised and entertaining event. Upcoming Workshops: Longford Sports Partnership are running the following courses in November which can be booked atwww.eventbrite.ie: First Aid/Sports Injuries in the EDI Centre, Mastertech Business Park, Athlone Rd, Longford on Saturday November 11th from 9am until 5pm. Fee is €50. Safeguarding 2 (Club Children’s Officer) Workshop. This takes place on Thursday evening, November 9th from 7pm until 10pm in the Longford County Council offices. You must have completed Safeguarding 1 before doing this course. Sympathy: We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joe Brady (Aughadowry) who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.

U21: Training continues as normal this week for the U21 panel. The date of the next match is still unknown but will be relayed to all concerned as soon as details have been made available to us by the county board.

Lotto: The draw was held in Gallagher’s Bar on Monday last, October 23rd. The Jackpot was €8,200. Results are currently available on the club website and will be in next week’s notes. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to all who continue to support our lotto.

Monthly Meeting: The club’s October Executive meeting will take place this Thursday, October 26th at 8.30pm in Monaduff. All members of the Executive are requested to attend.

GAA Injury Benefit Fund: The GAA have entered into Preferred Medical Provider Agreements with a network of hospitals and clinics countrywide with effect from October 1st 2017. The key aims of this are to reduce medical costs and to deliver high quality healthcare to our registered members through the GAA Injury Benefit Fund. For further information please contact Lorraine or Pauric.

Congratulations: Well done to Padraic Davis, Pete McWade and Ian Higgins and their Mohill side who completed the Leitrim double last weekend when they clinched the league title courtesy of victory over Melvin Gaels.

U21: U21 training continues as normal this week. Details of the next match will be relayed as soon as they are confirmed by the county board.

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, October 9^th in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck. The Jackpot was €8,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:

 10, 11, 21, 30.

 There was no winner.

 €30 winners

1. Mark Gilhooley, Drumlish
2. Margaret Gibson, Newtownforbes Rd, Drumlish.
3. Bernie Collum, Barraghmore, Drumlish.
4. Frankie & Teresa McGee, Drumlish.
5. Liam Shanley c/o Malachy Scott.

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Aaron McGee & Kevin Whitney.
2. Ciarán Cooney & Mickey Kelly.

The next draw is in Gallagher’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, October 23rd. The Jackpot is now €8,200. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continue to support our lotto.

New York Champions: Congratulations to the Longford team in New York who won the Intermediate championship title on Sunday last courtesy of a 1-12 to 1-9 victory over Sligo in Gaelic Park. Well done in particular to our club man Darren Farley who played a starring role at centre half forward.

Annual Convention: Please note that the Annual Convention of CLG Coiste Chontae Longfort (Longford GAA County Committee) will take place on Thursday, 14th December 2017 at 7.30 pm. This years Convention will be hosted by CLG Baile Uí Mhatháin in Cooney’s Hotel, Ballymahon. Nomination and Motion Papers will be forwarded later in the month. The closing date for return of same shall be before 6pm on Monday, 13th November.

Consultation Process for “Connecting for Life” – SuIcide Prevention Action Plan: The HSE, in partnership with the community, voluntary and statutory organisations, is developing a Suicide Prevention Action Plan for the counties of Longford/Westmeath, Laois/Offaly, Louth/Meath. It will be based on the national Connecting for Life Strategy *National Strategy as outlined below. This process commenced in April 2017 and will be completed and launched in early 2018.

Given the complexity and the cross-cutting nature of suicide and self-harm, consultation will play a key role in the development of the Plan. This provides an opportunity for individuals, service providers, community organisations and those at increased risk of self-harm and suicide to give their views, contribute their knowledge and expertise and have their say regarding what should be included in the Plan. This will help to ensure that the national goals are translated into local actions that are consistent, efficient and effective.

You are invited to take part in this consultation by completing a short online survey which can be found at the following website: www.connectingforlifemidlandslouthmeath.ie The website contains surveys aimed at both service providers and members of the public.

If you have any queries or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Eddie Ward by email: eddie.ward@hse.ie or by phone: (043) 335-0169 Mob: (086) 380-1152