Lotto: The Lotto draw was held in The ’98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, February 18^th. The Jackpot was €14,800. The numbers drawn were as follows: 1, 4 ,20, 24 There was no winner. €30 Winners

1. Tom O’Toole, Ballinamuck
2. Liam Gill, Ballinamuck
3. Lorraine Kelly, Cornakelly, Moyne
4. Philomena Scott, Ballinamuck
5. Marie Gill, Corrick, Drumlish

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Jimmy Courtney
2. Liam Forde

The next draw is in Dillon’s Bar & Bistro, Ballinamuck on Monday, March 4^th. The Jackpot is now €15,000. 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: Hard luck to Longford seniors who were beaten by Down at the weekend. We wish the lads all the best in their efforts to bounce back next Saturday against Laois, particularly our representatives Paddy Collum and Pauric Gill along with manager Padraic Davis and backroom team members Gordon Smyth and Ian Higgins. Challenge Match: The club’s pre-season preparations continued with another good challenge match last Saturday evening away to our neighbours Cloone. We came out on the right side of a 2-10 to 0-7 scoreline. The team was: Michael Heslin, Cian Murphy, Derek McCormack, Stephen Cosgrave, Emmet Noonan, Mark Hughes (1-0), Aaron McGee, Anthony Kane, David Collum, Ciarán Cooney, Martin Cassidy (0-4, 2f), Darren Farley (0-1), Brian O’Connor (1-1, 1f), Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Cian Cassidy (0-1) Substitutions used: Conor Keenan (0-1), Kevin Whitney, Tom McGee, Kevin Whelan, Scott Howe, Eoin Keane (0-1), Rúairí Carthy Sympathy: The club offers its condolences to the family and friends of Terry Lawrence (Church View Drive) who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.

Mulleady Group Intermediate Championship

We are out in the semi-final of the championship this Sunday, September 8^th, in Pearse Park against Killashee. Throw-in is now at the earlier time than previously scheduled of 4pm. We would like to wish Jack and the team the very best of luck and hope to see a good crowd out to support the lads.

Lotto

The Lotto draw was held last Monday, August 26th, in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €17,400. The numbers drawn were as follows:

1, 18, 21, 29

There was no winner.

€30 winners

1. Lily McWade, Drumlish
2. PJ Murray, Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh
3. Ryan & Eoin McNally, Ballinamuck
4. Conor Keenan, Drumlish
5. Sorcha Higgins, Ballincurry, Co. Longford

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Liam Forde
2. Jimmy Courtney

The next draw is in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, September 9^th. The Jackpot is now €17,600. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. On lotto duty this weekend are Tom McGee and Paul Donnelly. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.

Win a weekend trip to New York

Congratulations to Sarah Dowler, Kenagh who was the lucky winner of a weekend break to New York City in our draw held in Quinn’s Bar on Friday night last. Thank you to Cathal and the staff for facilitating the draw and our Volunteer night for those who worked at the Marquee. Thank you to Cunningham Design  & Planning and Larkin Aluminium for their kind sponsorship of this great prize.

 

Senior

On Tuesday 16th the supporters enjoyed a great evening of football as the team played Grattans in the Club League. St. Helens put in a huge performance in the second half to end up drawing the game at the final whistle.

On Easter Sunday the panel travelled to Mullinalaghta and enjoyed a great win.

Last Sunday 28th the girls played at home to B/F/K. The girls came back very strong in the second half but victory went to the visitors.

Under 16

The girls played two games the week before last on Wednesday 17th at home against Dromard and on Friday 19th away against Colmcille, both disappointing outcomes.  Last Tuesday 23rd the girls played Ballymore away which was a great game.  Despite getting within 3 points victory did not come our way.  The team have no games in the week ahead.

Under 14

Training continues with the Under 16 squad until games begin towards the end of May.  The team joined up with our Under 12 squad for training last Thursday which was enjoyed by all.  Thanks to all the coaches involved.

Under 12

On Thursday 18th Ballymore travelled to Monaduff and proved very strong competition defeating the team in their first home game.  The girls were out again the following Monday and enjoyed their first win of the year against Dromard.  The visitors came back very strong in the second half which was very exciting with St. Helens emerging victorious by a single point. The team have no games this week.

We have also held a bonding evening for our senior girls which took place Good Friday where we were delighted to present awards to 3 of our girls for all their hard work last season. Michelle Hughes won minor player of the year, Chantel Connell won most improved player of the year, and Kerri Donnelly won senior player of the year. It was a great night enjoyed by all.

Scór Sinsear: Hard luck to Shane Hagan who narrowly missed out on victory in the Senior Scór Solo Singing Leinster final after a terrific performance in The Downs on Sunday last. Thank you to Shane for the great effort he put in and we have no doubt he will have Leinster success in the near future.

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, March 5^th  in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €10,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:

4, 6, 17, 24.

There was no winner.

€30 winners

1. Paddy Howe, Ballinamuck.
2. Vinnie Sheridan, Pearse View Drive, Longford
3. Séamus Gallagher, Drumlish.
4. John Caldwell, Clonmacart, Drumlish
5. Catherine Conboy c/o The ’98 Bar, Ballinamuck.

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Thomas Gill
2. Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish.

The next draw is in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday, March 19^th, The Jackpot is now €10,200. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continue to support our lotto.

U20 Championship: We received a walkover from Ballymahon/Forgney Gaels in the first round of the championship on Saturday last. The next round is away to Rathcline/Grattan Óg in Dunbeggan on Bank Holiday Monday, March 19^th at 2pm. Best of luck to the team and management.

Longford Seniors: Well done to Paddy Collum, Pauric Gill and the Longford squad on battling back to earn a draw against Sligo last Sunday. Best of luck to the lads in their home fixture against neighbours Westmeath next Sunday.

Cúl Camps: A reminder to parents that the GAA Cúl Camps are back in Monaduff this year from August 6^th until the 10^th. Cost is €50 for the first child and €40 for each child thereafter. This represents terrific value considering the expert coaching each child receives as well as gear and the opportunity to meet an intercounty star. Booking can be done online.

GAA National Club Draw: The GAA National Club Draw was held on Thursday last in Croke Park. On account of having sold over 200 tickets the club was entered into a Longford specific draw and we were the lucky winners of €1,000. A massive thank you to all who sold tickets who helped make this happen.

Club Membership: Money for club membership is now due from all players and anyone who wish to become a member of Fr Manning Gaels for 2018. Membership is €30 for adults and €15 for students. Players who do not pay their membership fee will not be covered by club insurance should injury arise. Only those who have paid membership will be eligible to represent the club in the upcoming season. Membership entitles entry in draw for All-Ireland football and hurling tickets in August. Those who pay membership by March 31st ’18 will also be eligible to vote at next years AGM.

Membership to be paid to Bridie Reilly, Club Registrar (0863332863) or any member of the executive as soon as possible please.

St. Patrick’s Day: The club would like to wish all Gaels home and abroad a very happy St. Patrick’s Day. Lá Fhéile Pádraig shona dhaoibh go léir

Sympathy: We would like to express our sincere condolences to Maura Tully, Currabawn on the recent death of her brother Michael McDonnell in England. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.