Latest News – 13-01-2019

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, January 7th, in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €14,200. The numbers drawn were as follows:

4, 10, 14, 26

There was no winner.

€30 Winners

  1. Seán Beirne, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
  2. John Davis, Ballinamuck
  3. Pat Faughnan, Kilnashee, Drumlish
  4. Lucy Powell, c/o Dillon’s, Ballinamuck
  5. Muriel Jones, Newtownforbes

€20 Sellers’ Prize

  1. Cian Brady and Aiden Gray
  2. Quinn’s Pub, Drumlish

The next draw is in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday, January 21st. The Jackpot is now €14,400. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.

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. There is a new prize for participating clubs whereby there is a chance to play a club championship match in Croke Park. Individual prizes include: A brand new Renault Clio 4 Expression; 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Seniors

 

Hard luck to Longford who were beaten by Westmeath in the O’Byrne Cup semi-final on Saturday last. Best of luck to the squad as they now prepare for the National League.

 

Drug, Alcohol and Cyber Security Awareness: 

 

Fr. Manning Gaels and St Vincent’s are hosting an information evening on Drug, Alcohol and Cyber Security Awareness on Friday, January 18th  in Monaduff from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. This promises to be a very informative evening given by professionals. Every parent and child should know about the disease of addiction. Substances have a physical and behavioural impact on individuals and families. You will also learn about the basic cyber security tips to protect you and your family. It is open to the wider Community, parents and children of secondary school age and up. All welcome so please come and join us. This is a free event, there will be a question and answer session and also light refreshments.

 

 

Congratulations

 

Well done to Raymond Gallagher who won the clubperson of the year award for the Longford GAA club in New York. Ray is club treasurer and has done trojan work in helping Longford secure a historic first senior championship title.