Latest News -12-01-2020

Lotto

The Lotto draw was held in Gallagher’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, January 13th. The Jackpot was €2,200. 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. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.

 

Dinner Dance

The Dinner Dance takes place in Lough Rynn Hotel this Saturday January 18th, with presentation of medals to the Intermediate Team and presentations to St Vincent’s and St Helen’s Players. There is also a special presentation to honour the 45th anniversary of the 1975 Intermediate championship winning team. A very special guest will be in attendance to make the presentations. A great night is in store. Tickets cost €35 and are now on sale until today, Wednesday 15th of January and can be purchased from Betty Creegan, Seamus Gallagher, or Lorraine Corrigan. Dinner will be served at 8pm followed with music by Nite Fever. No tickets will be sold on the night

 

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.

 

Longford

Best of luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team and management in the O’Byrne Cup final against Offaly this weekend. Well done on their great win over Dublin on Saturday.

 

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

 

Longford GAA Awards

Well done to Pauric Gill who won the Intermediate Player of the Year award for 2019 at the Longford GAA awards in the Longford Arms at the weekend. Well done to Martin Cassidy who was also nominated for the award. This is a great achievement and the club is very proud of both players.

 

Sympathy

The club expresses its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Patrick Conlon (formerly of Drumlish) who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.