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 Sympathy The club extends its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Kathleen Cissie Ward (née McLoughlin, Cattan, formerly Ballinamuck), who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi. Longford Team 2000-2020 Please make sure and get your vote in for the Gaels players for the best Longford team of the last 20 years

Lotto

The Lotto draw was held last Monday, January 27^th in The Olde Village Inn, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €2,400. The numbers drawn were as follows:

11, 26, 28, 29

There was no winner.

€30 winners

1. Nicole O’Brien, Shankill, Co. Dublin
2. Pauric McGee, Kilnashee, Drumlish
3. Barney Reilly, c/o Village Inn, Drumlish
4. Ryan Whitney, Lanesboro, Co. Longford
5. Gallagher Family, Drumlish

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Malachy Scott
2. Thomas Gill

The next draw is in The O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, February 10^th. The Jackpot is now €2,600. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. On lotto duty this weekend are Paddy Collum and Darren Farley. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.

Longford

Well done to player Paddy Collum, manager Padraic Davis and the rest of the Longford team and management on a hard fought draw with Offaly at the weekend. Best of luck in the next round of the National League this weekend against Leitrim.

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.

Sympathy

The club expresses its sincere sympathy to the Collum family (Lettergullion) on the very sad, untimely passing of Martin Collum in New York. We also extend condolences to the family and friends of Margaret McKenna (née Caldwell), formerly of Clonmacart, who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu

Lotto

The lotto draw was held in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, February 24^th. The Jackpot was €2,800.

The numbers drawn were as follows:

4, 7, 9, 14

There was no winner.

€30 winners

1. Catriona Gallagher, Drumlish
2. Anna Mae & Frank McNamee, Drumlish
3. Betty Creegan, Ballinamuck
4. Myles Creegan, Drumlish
5. James Connor, Ballinamuck

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Jodie Corrigan x2

The next draw is in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, March 9^th. The Jackpot is now €3,000. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. On lotto duty this weekend are James McCann and Micheál McCann. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.

Longford

Well done to Paddy Collum, manager Padraic Davis and the rest of the Longford team and management on their win over Tipperary at the weekend.

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 31st, 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

Scór Sinsir

Hard luck to our quiz team of Ciarán Cooney, Pauric Gill, Joseph Gill and Gabriel Higgins who came second in the Tráth na gCeist last week. Well done and best of luck to Mullinalaghta who advance to the Leinster final.

 

County Board

Well done to our Vice-Chairman Mike Mulleady on his election as Development Officer for Longford County Board. Well done also to Ken Leonard on being appointed the Referee Co-Ordinator for Longford GAA for the coming year. Best of luck to both men in their respective roles.

 

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held in Dillon’s Bar & Bistro, Ballinamuck on Monday last, March 4^th. The Jackpot was €15,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:

1, 4, 6, 15

There was no winner.

€30 Winners

1. Seán Lennon, Old School Road, Drumlish
2. Marion Thomas, Kilnashee, Drumlish
3. Anne McGee, Bandra, Ballinamuck
4. Finola McNally, c/o Michael McNally, Drumlish
5. Peter Mitchell, Cattan, Mohill, co. Leitrim

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Jodie Corrigan
2. The Mill Bar

Please note that the next draw is in Gallagher’s Bar, Drumlish on Wednesday, March 20^th on account of St. Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday and the fundraiser in memory of Danny McGee. The Jackpot is now €15,200. 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.

Longford Seniors: Best of luck to Longford in the penultimate round of the National League next Saturday at home to Sligo particularly our representatives Paddy Collum and Pauric Gill along with manager Padraic Davis and backroom team members Gordon Smyth and Ian Higgins. Well done to the Longford hurlers on winning the Division 3B league at the weekend.

Wedding Bells: Congratulations to club stalwart Aiden Gray who got married to Fiona Toher at the weekend. We wish the couple many long years of health and happiness together on the Hill of Drumlish.

St. Patrick’s Day: Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all our Gaels at home and abroad. Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh go léir.

Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust & St. Christopher’s Fundraiser: This Monday, March 18^th in the Longford Arms Hotel, a fundraiser is being in held in memory of our dear friend Danny McGee in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and St:. Christopher’s, Longford. Acts on the night include Declan Nerney, Mick Flavin, Brave Giant, Busy Fingers, Top Shelf, Nite Fever and Cronin. There will also be a raffle with many excellent prizes. Music starts at 8pm and tickets cost €10. A great night is ensured so make sure and come out and support these very worthy causes.

Sympathy: Fr. Manning Gaels extends its deepest sympathy to our Treasurer, Stephen McDermott and the McDermott family on the passing of Stephen’s mother Anna Rita (née Molloy) at the weekend. Stephen has done and continues to do trojan work for the club and our thoughts and prayers are with him and the family at this difficult time. Our monthly club meeting was called off last Monday as a mark of respect and will be rescheduled at a later date. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.