ACFL Division 2
The Division 2 team had a disappointing 1-8 to 0-8 defeat at the hands of Ardagh Moydow last Sunday afternoon. The team was on the backfoot early on after the concession of a goal in the opening stages followed by the dismissal of Martin Cassidy for a second yellow. Next outing is Saturday week against Ballymahon. Team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, JP Farley, Cian Brady, Pauric Gill (0-1, 1m), Dean Cosgrave, Kaelum Gill, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan, Kevin Whelan, Conor Keenan (0-3), Jamie Nertney, Martin Cassidy (0-1, 1f), Cathal Quinn (0-1), Cian Cassidy (0-2). Subs: Tom McGee, David Collum, Sean McKenna, Kaelum McGee. The Division 4 team play Young Grattans this evening Wednesday, at 7.30pm in Moydow. Best of luck to all involved
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday night last, June 10th. The Jackpot was €17,800. Results are currently on the club website and social media and will be published in next week’s notes.
Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday, June 24th. On lotto duty next weekend are Stephen Cosgrave and Orrin Greene. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Longford
Hard luck to Oisin Kane, Sean Gibbons and manager Enda McGahern in their All Ireland minor quarter-final defeat against Armagh last Saturday.
Golden Jubilee
Congratulations to parish priest Fr Ber Hogan on celebrating his Golden Jubilee at the weekend. Club Chairman Mike Mulleady made a presentation on Sunday afternoon on behalf of the club in recognition for all Fr Ber has done for the parish since coming here.
John Joe Sorohan RIP
The club was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Joe Sorohan in Limerick recently. John Joe was the steadfast goalkeeper on our 1953 senior championship and senior league winning team. His performances earned him a call up to the senior county panel later in the year. We extend our deepest sympathies to John Joe’s family and friends. Solas na bhFlaitheas air
ACFL Division 5
The Division 5 team had a great 1-9 to 1-4 win over Granard on Wednesday evening last. New recruit Cathal Quinn was the difference between the two teams with 5 excellent points. Orrin Greene reacted quickest to a dropped shot to slap in the important goal midway through the second half The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, James O’Neill, Mick Kane, Caelum McGee, Ciaran Cooney, Eoin Murtagh, Kevin Whitney, Aaron Crowe, Mark Duffy, Sean Hourican (0-1), Petie Collum (0-2, 2f), Christopher Crowe, Orrin Greene (1-1) Cathal Quinn (0-5, 2f), Padraig O’Neill. Subs: Aaron Quinn, Jack King, David McKenna. Division 2 is this Sunday at 2pm against Ardagh Moydow in Keenan Park. Best of luck to the team and management.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday night last, May 27th. The Jackpot was €17,600. The numbers drawn were as follows:
10, 19, 20, 21
There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €17,800
The three €50 winners were:
Trisha Orohoe
Michael Campbell
John Forde
Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, June 10th. On lotto duty next weekend are Declan Donnelly and Aaron Crowe. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Longford
Best of luck to Oisin Kane, Sean Gibbons and manager Enda McGahern All Ireland minor quarter-final against Armagh this weekend. Hard luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team on their defeat by Waterford last Saturday. Well done to Paddy who was acknowledged at county training during the week by Longford GAA for having over 100 appearances for Longford seniors. This is a great achievement, and he is only the fourth clubman to reach this significant milestone, following in the footsteps of such legends as Jimmy Hannify, Frank McNamee and Padraic Davis. Since his debut in 2012, Paddy has now played 126 competitive games for Longford and represented Leinster in the 2016 Railway Cup.
ACFL Division 2
There was mixed fortunes for the team on the playing fields last week. We lost to Colmcille, 0-13 to 0-6, last Tuesday evening week in very difficult wet conditions in Fr McGee Park. The team and scorers were as follows: Aiden Gray, Cian Brady, JP Farley, Paul McGee, Dean Cosgrave, Kaelum Gill, Tom McGee, Mark Breslin, David Collum, Kevin Whelan, Conor Keenan (0-1), Pauric Gill (0-1), Jamie Nertney, Martin Cassidy (0-4, 4f), Cian Cassidy. Subs: Sean Whelan, Ryan Crowe, Sean McKenna, Caelum McGee, Eoin Murtagh. Last Sunday in Monaduff we defeated Kenagh 3-8 to 0-7. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Cian Brady, JP Farley, Paul McGee, Pauric Gill, Dean Cosgrave, Kaelum Gill, Mark Breslin (0-1), Sean Whelan, Kevin Whelan (0-1), Conor Keenan (2-2), David Collum, Jamie Nertney, Martin Cassidy (0-2), Cian Cassidy (1-2). Subs: Mark Hughes for P Gill (inj), Cathal Quinn, Ryan Crowe, Darren Reilly, Kevin Whitney. Fr Manning Gaels would like to welcome Cathal Quinn to the club. Cathal is a well-established businessman in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish for many years now and has generously given sponsorship to the club at various times over the years and it’s great to see him out in Monaduff.
ACFL Division 5
The Division 5 team were well beaten last Wednesday in Colmcille by the home side, 5-8 to 1-1. The team and scorers were as follows: Ryan Francis, James O’Neill, Mick Kane, Caelum McGee, Aaron Brady, Ciaran Cooney, Sean Hourican, Mark Duffy, Orrin Greene, Petie Collum, Eoin Murtagh (0-1), Christopher Crowe, Jack King, Cody Lee, Padraig O’Neill. Subs: Brean Kane, Kieran Mulligan (1-0), David Taylor, Derek McKeon, Gareth Donnelly. the team is out again tonight, Wednesday, at 7.30pm in Monaduff against Granard. Best of luck.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday night last, May 27th. The Jackpot was €17,600. Results are currently on the club’s social media and website and will be published in next week’s notes.
Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, June 10th. On lotto duty next weekend are Lorraine and Von Corrigan. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Sympathy
The club extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Peter Oliver Bohan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bohan family at this difficult time. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.
Longford
Congratulations to Oisin Kane, Sean Gibbons and manager Enda McGahern on their terrific victory defeating Dublin to win the Leinster minor championship. This is a brilliant achievement, and we wish them the best of luck as they prepare for an All Ireland quarter-final. Best of luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team in the Tailteann Cup match against Waterford this weekend.
ACFL Division 2
Division 2 continued yesterday evening Tuesday against Colmcille. The lads are out in action again this Sunday in Monaduff against Kenagh at 2pm. Best of luck
ACFL Division 4
The Reserve team received the points from Cashel last Friday evening. Division 5 starts this evening, Wednesday, against Colmcille in Fr McGee Park at 8pm.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday night last, May 13th. The Jackpot was €17,400. The numbers drawn were as follows:
5, 10, 19, 24
There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €17,600! The three €50 winners were:
Frank McCann, Bohey
Mark Breslin, Drumlish
Kieran Gill, London
Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Tom for doing the draw and for providing refreshments as well as the use of the premises. The next draw will take place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, May 27th. On lotto duty next weekend are Dean Cosgrave and Mark Hughes. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Sympathy
The club extends its sympathy to the family and friends of Pascal Etienne, Sliabh Cairbre, who passed away last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.
Longford
Hard luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team on their defeat by Leitrim at the weekend in the Tailteann Cup.
Brian Collum
This week we especially remember Brian Collum whose 10th anniversary was on Monday. Brian was an immensely talented footballer, for club and county, as well as an exceptional musician. Most importantly he was a young gentleman who was respected and admired by all who had the privilege to know him. Brian’s anniversary Mass is next Friday at 8pm in St Mary’s Church, Drumlish. Remembered always by your teammates at Fr Manning Gaels. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige.
Annual Mass
The Annual Mass for deceased members of the Fr Manning Gaels, St Vincents and St Helens clubs took place last Sunday. Thank you to all who participated. Carrying up the footballs were Oisin Tobin and Suzie Lynch. Jerseys were presented by Mike Mulleady, Derek McKeon and Imelda Mulvaney. First reading was read by Podge Gill. Dara Léacht was read by Jamie Nertney. The Prayers of the Faithful were read by Avril Murtagh, Nathan Maher, Jack Nertney, Anna Mulleady, Emeline Crowe and Sarah Mollaghan. The Offertory Procession was Kathleen Creegan and Olive Donnelly; and the Communion Reflection was read by Seán Crowe. Thank you to Fr Ber for celebrating the Mass, the altar servers: MJ Dunne, Ben Hilton, Cillian Davis and Lauren McCormack and also the choir for their beautiful singing.
Peter Oliver Bohan
We keep Peter Oliver Bohan in our thoughts and prayers this week as the search for him continues. Please assist An Garda Siochana and the Civil Defence who are leading the search