ACFL Division 2 Our senior team had a very good win over Kenagh on Saturday evening last in McGann Park. The full-time score was 3-19 to 1-12 in our favour. The team and scorers were as follows: Aiden Gray, Mark Hughes (0-1), Cian Brady, Derek McCormack, Emmet Noonan, Darren Farley, Conor Keenan (0-2), Paddy Collum, Seán Whelan, Cian Cassidy (0-4), Pauric Gill (0-3), Ryan Crowe (0-1), Eoin Keane (0-2, 1f), Podge Gill (2-1), Petie Collum (0-3, 2f) Subs used: Kevin Whelan (1-1), Mark Breslin and Philip Kane (0-1, 1f). We await the result of the Kenagh Seán Connolly’s match next weekend to see if we progress further in the competition Slán The club wishes clubman and senior selector Graham Lee a safe trip as he heads off with Óglaigh na hÉireann for 6 months to Syria. We look forward to seeing Graham back on the sideline in 2021.

ACFL Division 2

Our senior team had a very good win over Cashel on Saturday evening last in Monaduff. The full-time score was 1-17 to 1-6 in our favour. The team and scorers were as follows:

Aiden Gray, Cian Murphy, Cian Brady, Derek McCormack (0-1), Mark Hughes (0-1), Liam Lynch, Emmet Noonan (0-3), Paddy Collum, Seán Whelan, Cian Cassidy (0-5), Pauric Gill (1-3), Conor Keenan, Ryan Crowe, Eoin Keane (0-2), Podge Gill (0-1)

Subs used:

Stephen Cosgrave, Nigel Kiernan (0-1, 1f), Mark Duffy, Kevin Whitney, Philip Kane.

Thank you to Joseph Gill for live streaming the match for our supporters.

Our next game in the league is this Saturday, September 19^th against Kenagh in McGann Park at 6pm.

The club wishes Martin Cassidy a speedy recovery from the injury sustained in the championship against Slashers

 

ACFL Division 4

Our Reserve team played Carrickedmond on Sunday afternoon last in Michael Moran Park. We won on a scoreline of 3-10 to 1-11. The match was played as 13 a-side. The team and scorers were as follows: Aiden Gray, Cian Murphy, Cian Brady, Micheál Kane, Stephen Cosgrave, Nigel Kiernan (1-1), Mark Breslin (1-0), Mark Duffy, Kevin Whitney, David Cassidy (0-2), Ciarán Cooney (0-1), Petie Collum (0-5, 3f), Podge Gill (1-1, goal from penalty)

Subs used:

Mike Kiernan, Jonathan Connell, Gearóid Nertney, Mark Prunty, Shane Hagan

 

The Reserves have their next match this Sunday, September 20^th, at 2pm in Monaduff against Ardagh/Moydow

 

Danny McGee Tribute

In memory of Danny McGee, money raised from last year’s SingForMe Festival in Cavan was for The Kevin Bell Trust. A portion of the money raised was put towards a plaque to remember Danny, not just for the night of the festival but for years to come. The quote on the plaque is some of Danny’s words from his SmileForMe post. The club was deeply honoured to be presented with the plaque on Saturday last and it is now proudly on the wall in Monaduff. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Sympathy

The club extends sympathy to the family and friends of Mary McKiernan (née Martin, formerly Ballinamuck) who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.

Senior Championship

We suffered a bad defeat on Saturday last to Longford Slashers in the first round of the championship on a scoreline of 2-16 to 0-8. It was always going to be difficult against last year’s county finalists but our cause was not helped with injuries to Dean Cosgrave, Pauric Gill and Darren Farley the week before the match. We wish the lads a speedy recovery along with Derek McCormack and Nigel Kiernan who had to retire injured during the game. The team and scorers were as follows:

Aiden Gray, John Paul Farley, Emmet Noonan, Derek McCormack, Mark Hughes, Eoin Keane (0-1), Nigel Kiernan, Liam Lynch, Paddy Collum (0-1, ’45) Cian Cassidy (0-2), Seán Whelan, Anthony Kane (0-2), Martin Cassidy (0-2, 2f), Podge Gill, Conor Keenan.

Subs used:

Mark Duffy, Cian Brady, James Noonan, Ryan Crowe, Stephen Cosgrave

The next fixture is this Friday, August 14^th at 8pm against Carrickedmond in McGann Park, Kenagh in the second round of the Senior Championship. There will be a limited number of tickets available so please keep an eye on social media regarding their distribution

Congratulations

Congratulations to long serving clubman Ciarán Cooney and his bride Caoimhe who got married at the weekend. Everyone at the club wishes the happy couple a lifetime of health and happiness.

Club Membership

Thank you to everyone who has paid their membership to date, there has been a great response the last few weeks. If anyone else wishes to become a member, please contact Registrar, Bridie Reilly. This is necessary for anyone wishing to play Junior or Senior with the club this year. Please note that club members will be given priority for tickets for matches this year. The cost is €30 for adult members and €15 for students.

Senior Championship

On Sunday afternoon last we played Longford Slashers in the senior championship quarter final. We were defeated on a score-line of 1-9 to 1-7. Having been defeated by Slashers by 14 points in the first round, the team performed admirably. We were unlucky not to emerge victorious after Pauric Gill was fouled for a penalty and Martin Cassidy converted in the closing stages but the team as a whole gave it everything and the club is very proud of all involved. Thank you once again to Mike and Martin Mulleady for sponsoring lovely jackets for the team and management. This is greatly appreciated by all

Junior Championship

 

Our Junior team bowed out of the championship last week as a result of Longford Slashers’ victory over Granard. Thank you to Darren Smith and Graham Lee and the team for their effort throughout the year

Sympathy

The club extends sympathy to the family and friends of Mary Kenny (née McLoughlin, formerly Shanmullagh) who passed away in the USA recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.

 

Lotto

The lotto draw was held in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, February 10^th. The Jackpot was €2,600. 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. On lotto duty this weekend are Micheál Kane and Brean Kane. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.

Gaeltacht Grant

Grant application forms for students wishing to attend the Gaeltacht this summer are now available. If interested, please contact Lorraine Corrigan

Longford

Well done to player Paddy Collum, manager Padraic Davis and the rest of the Longford team and management on an excellent win over neighbours Leitrim on Sunday last.

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

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. Individual prizes include: A brand new Renault Clio; 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.