Bertie Allen Cup: Competitive action starts next weekend for the senior team in the first round of the Bertie Allen Cup, away to Longford Slashers at 2pm on Sunday. Best of luck to the team and management as they look to get 2017 off to a winning start. Lotto: The lotto draw will take place in Dillon’s Ballinamuck on Monday, March 20^th. The Jackpot is €5,200. Results will be available on the club website when available and will be in next week’s notes. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and also from any member of the club executive. Senior Challenge: The Gaels had another useful challenge match last Thursday evening under lights in Monaduff against Ballinamore. The final score was 1-9 to 0-11 in favour of the Gaels. The team and scorers were as follows: David Collum, Aaron McGee (0-1), Kevin Whelan, Dan Gorman, Mark Duffy, Mark Hughes, Eoin Keane (0-3, (3f)), Liam Lynch, Seán Whelan, Stephen Cosgrave, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), David Cassidy, Martin Cassidy, Pauric Gill (1-4), Diarmuid Cooney. Substitutions: Michael Heslin, Kevin Whitney, Tom McGee. Thank you to Ballinamore for travelling down and we wish them the best of luck for the coming year. Thanks to Lorraine and Von Corrigan for providing both teams with refreshments afterwards.   Longford Seniors: Well done to Paddy Collum and the Longford seniors on their crucial win over Sligo on Sunday last in the National League. We wish the team and management the best of luck next Saturday evening, in another must win game, away to Laois. Longford U21s: Best of luck to Frank McNamee and his Longford U21 charges as they take on Dublin on Wednesday in the Leinster championship semi final in the St. Loman’s Grounds, Mullingar. Throw in is at 7.30 pm. Sleep Out for Simon: The Simon Community has organised a sleep out in Connolly Barracks on Good Friday night, April 14^thstarting at 9pm. The success of this last year was greatly aided by the coordination of GAA clubs throughout the county and it is hoped there will be a similar response this year. For further information and sponsorship cards please contact Noel Greene on 087-9615766 An Introduction To Youth Mental Health: This new workshop on youth mental health is being delivered in collaboration with Jigsaw and HSE Health Promotion & Improvement for people who work or volunteer with young people aged between 12-25 in County Longford.  This training will be held in the EDI Centre, Longford, on Thursday 22nd June 2017.  Registration is essential as there are a maximum number of 18 places. If you are interested in attending please contact Secretary Lorraine Corrigan for the relevant forms.   Longford GAA Race Day: The 15^th Annual Longford GAA Race day in Punchestown will take place this year on Wednesday April 26^th. For details on booking your table please contact either Eamon Reilly (086-2610556) or Martin Skelly (086-8040296).   Club Membership: Money for club registration is due from all players and anyone else who wishes to become a member of Fr. Manning Gaels for 2017. Membership is €30 for adults and €15 for students.  

Club Membership: Money for club registration is due from all players and anyone else who wishes to become a member of Fr. Manning Gaels for 2017. Membership is €30 for adults and €15 for students.

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday March 6th in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €5,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:

03, 08, 19, 20

There was no Jackpot winner.

Five €30 winners:

• Barbara Long, Church View Drive, Drumlish.
• Ciarán Lennon, Sliabh Cairbre, Drumlish.
• Nathan Baxter, Esker Glen, Drumlish.
• James McCann, Cloonaugh Lower, Drumlish.
• Paul Walsh, Kinvara, Co. Galway.

Sellers Prizes:

• Jimmy Courtney
• Patricia Lennon

The next draw will be held in Dillon’s, Ballinamuck on Monday March 20th.

The Jackpot is now €5,200.

Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive

Congratulations: Well done to Cian O’Hara who received the club person of the year award for St. Vincent’s GAA Club in Toronto recently.

Scór Tráth na gCeist: Hard luck to our Quiz Team of Ciarán Cooney, Seán Cooney, Joseph Gill and Pauric Gill who placed 3rd in the Scór Tráth na gCeist on Friday evening. Congratulations and best of luck to the winners Mullinalaghta who go onto the All Ireland Finals in Belfast in May.

Engagement: Congratulations to Ciarán Lennon, son of Seán and Patricia, who got engaged recently.

Senior Challenge: Preparation for the upcoming Bertie Allen Cup and Senior League continued for the seniors last Sunday with a good workout against Ardagh/Moydow in Keenan Park. The final score was 2-11 to 0-15 in favour of the Gaels. The team and scorers were as follows: Aiden Gray, Mickey Kelly, Cian Brady, Dan Gorman, Mark Duffy, Mark Hughes, Eoin Keane (0-4, (3f)), Kevin Whelan, Seán Whelan, Stephen Cosgrave, Nigel Kiernan, Ciarán Cooney, David Cassidy (1-1), Pauric Gill (0-3), Diarmuid Cooney (0-2).

Substitutions: Aaron McGee (1-1), Paddy Collum, Stephen Donnelly, Kevin Whitney, Tom McGee, Darren Smith

Thank you to Ardagh/Moydow for facilitating the sporting game and also to Aiden Dowler for officiating. We wish Nigel Kiernan a speedy recovery from the ankle injury he sustained in the early stages of the match.

Longford Seniors: Hard luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford seniors on their defeat to Tipperary on Sunday last in the National League. We wish the team and management the best of luck next Sunday against Sligo.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig: Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all our players, members and supporters, particularly those who are living abroad. Beannachtaí na féile Pádraig oraibh go léir.

Junior Training: Junior training started up last week under the management team of Seamus Noonan and Ken Leonard. All levels are welcome to attend. For further information regarding training times and matches please contact Seamus/Ken or any member of the executive.

Sympathy: The club expresses its sincere condolences to the Mollaghan family, Cloonaugh on the recent death of Margaret (née Gallagher). Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.

The Lotto draw was held last Monday March 6^th in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €5,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:

03, 08, 19, 20

There was no Jackpot winner.

 

Five €30 winners:

1. Barbara Long, Church View Drive, Drumlish.
2. Ciarán Lennon, Sliabh Cairbre, Drumlish.
3. Nathan Baxter, Esker Glen, Drumlish.
4. James McCann, Cloonaugh Lower, Drumlish.
5. Paul Walsh, Kinvara, Co. Galway.

 

Sellers Prizes:

Jimmy Courtney

Patricia Lennon

 

The next draw will be held in Dillon’s, Ballinamuck on Monday March 20^th.

The Jackpot is now €5,200.

Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive

The late JP Corrigan – A Tribute: It was with great sadness that the news of JP Corrigan’s untimely passing was met on Friday last. JP was a larger than life character in our club and he will be sorely missed by all. The highlight of his playing career came in 1974 when the Gaels captured a unique treble of the Junior Championship, Junior League and Intermediate League and followed this up in 1975 with the Intermediate Championship. A life-changing accident a year later cut JP’s promising football career short, however, this never dampened his spirits and he was one of the club’s most loyal and ardent supporters. A true Gael, JP had been life President of St. Vincent’s minor club for a long number of years. To the Corrigan family and JP’s large circle of friends we extend our deepest sympathies. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Club Membership: Money for club registration is now due from all players and anyone else who wishes to become a member of Fr. Manning Gaels for 2017. 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 the draw for All-Ireland football and hurling tickets in August. Those who pay membership by March 31st will also be eligible to vote at next year’s AGM. Membership to be paid to Bridie Reilly, Club Registrar (0863332863) or any member of the executive as soon as possible.

Lotto: The lotto draw will take place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday March 6th . The Jackpot is€5,000. Results will be on the club website when available and will be in next week’s notes. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and also from any member of the club executive.

Longford U21s: Congratulations to Frank McNamee and his Longford U21 squad on their magnificent 2 point victory over a heavily fancied Kildare side. They now go on to face Dublin in the semi final.

Scór Tráth na gCeist: Best of luck to our Quiz Team of Ciarán Cooney, Seán Cooney, Joseph Gill and Pauric Gill in the Scór Tráth na gCeist in Pearse Park this Friday evening.

Sympathy: The club expresses its sincere condolences to the Kellegher family, Greagh on the recent death of Vera Tierney (née Gunshinan), Dublin (formerly of Drumlish Hill). Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.

Club Membership: Money for club registration is now due from all players and anyone else who wishes to become a member of Fr. Manning Gaels for 2017. 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 the draw for All-Ireland football and hurling tickets in August. Those who pay membership by March 31st ’17 will also be eligible to vote at next year’s AGM.

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

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday February 20thin the Porter House, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €4,800. The numbers drawn were as follows:

03, 08, 13, 30

There was no Jackpot winner.

Five €30 winners:

• Francis O’Hara, Cloonaugh, Drumlish.
• Noel Lynam, Church View Drive, Drumlish.
• Molly Rose Courtney, Mill Oaks, Drumlish.
• Berni Smyth, Moyne, Co. Longford.
• John Kane, Esker North, Drumlish.

 

Sellers Prizes:

• Johnny Cooney
• Ryan McGee

The next draw will be held in Quinns Bar, Drumlish on Monday March 6th.

The Jackpot is now €5,000.

Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive

Longford Seniors: Commiserations to Paddy Collum and the Longford seniors on their narrow defeat to Armagh at the weekend. We wish the team and management the best of luck as they face Tipperary in Semple Stadium at 1pm this Sunday March 5th.

GAA Congress: Hard luck to Cashel man Martin Skelly who missed out on his bid for the presidency of the GAA at the weekend.

Playing Rules Inservice: An inservice night on the Playing Rules will take place in Glennon brothers Pearse Park on Monday, 6th March at 8pm.

This will be facilitated by Inter County Referee David Gough and is for County/Club Officers, Referees and those in charge of teams at both County and Club level (adult and underage).
A similar Inservice was ran last year and all present agreed that it was of huge benefit.

Longford U21s: Best of luck to Frank McNamee and his Longford U21 squad as they face Kildare in the first round of the Leinster championship in Newbridge tonight Wednesday.

Sympathy: The club expresses its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Margaret Flanagan (née Lennon), Castleblayney (late of Kilmahon) and Bridie Connolly (née Quinn), Aughadowry, who both passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.