Latest News – 21-12-2018

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, December 17th, in The Olde Village, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €14,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:

4, 9, 22, 27

There was no winner. There were additional prizes for Christmas.

€30 Winners

  1. Samantha Tully, Newtownforbes
  2. Cormac McGann, Kenagh
  3. Brendan Dillon, Drumlish
  4. Dara McGann, Kenagh
  5. David Cox, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon

Turkey Winners

  1. Michael McAvey, Drumlish
  2. Stephen Cosgrave, Drumlish
  3. Kathleen Gill, Corrick, Drumlish

Bottle of Whiskey Winners

  1. Mary Buckley, Gala, Ballinamuck
  2. John Collum, Lettergullion
  3. Michael Cox, Drumlish

Tin of Biscuits Winners

  1. Mary O’Toole, Ballinamuck
  2. Paddy Howe, Ballinamuck
  3. Brian Duffy, Drumlish

€20 Sellers’ Prize

  1. Rúairí Carthy
  2. Paddy O’Neill

The next draw is in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, January 7th. The Jackpot is now €14,200. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.

Annual Christmas Quiz: Our annual Christmas table quiz will be held in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Friday, December 28th at 9pm. A great night’s entertainment is assured and there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place as well as a raffle on the night. A table of 4 costs €40. The Player of the Year and Clubperson of the Year awards will also be presented on the night. Please come out and support

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.

Happy New Year: We would like to wish all our members, players, supporters, coaches and sponsors a very happy 2019 and with hard work hopefully we can make next year a more successful one. Thank you to everyone who helped us in anyway way during the last 12 months. Athbhliain faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh.

Thank You: Thank you to Padraig O’Brien and all the sports team at the Longford Leader for their publication of our club notes during the year and their continued, excellent coverage and promotion of our games. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.