AGM

Our annual general meeting was held last Saturday, January 14^th in Monaduff. There was a large crowd in attendance which was great to see. Secretary Lorraine Corrigan gave a comprehensive report on the events of the previous year and Treasurer Stephen McDermott outlined the Income & Expenditure for 2016 in his report. Chairman Packie Duffy then expressed his gratitude to the outgoing committee and all those who supported the club in any way during the year. Packie congratulated the senior team and management on winning promotion back to Division 1 and also the Divison 2 and Patsy Reilly Cups. The officers elected for 2017 were as follows:

• Presidents: Fr. Bernard Hogan, Jimmy Breslin, Frank McNamee, Jimmy Courtney, Mary Gilhooley and Jimmy Mimnagh.
• Chairperson: Packie Duffy.
• Vice Chairperson: Seamus Gallagher.
• Secretary: Lorraine Corrigan.
• Assistant Secretary: Pauline Corr.
• Treasurer: Stephen McDermott.
• Assistant Treasurer: Betty Creegan & Kathleen Brady.
• Finance Sub Committee: Betty Creegan, Kathleen Brady, Pauric Gill, Ciaran Cooney & Stephen McDermott.
• PRO: Pauric Gill.
• Assistant PRO: Paul Dowler.
• Registrar: Bridie Reilly.
• County Board Delegates: Pat Corrigan, Paddy O’Neill, Pat Donnelly.
• Sub-Delegate: Paraic Brady.
• Insurance Officer: Frankie McGowan.
• Development Officer: Thomas Gill.
• Assistant Development Officer: Brian Duffy.
• Irish Officer: Michael Lennon.
• Club Health & Well Being Officer: Brendan Corrigan.
• Children’s Welfare Officer: Ken Leonard.
• Events Controller & Health & Safety Officer: Pat Donnelly, Martin Mulleady, Pete McWade & Padraic Davis.

The club would like to welcome all the new members on board and also express a big thank you to all the committee members who stepped down after their years of hard work and service, in particular Johnny Cooney (Vice Chairperson) and Seán Lennon (PRO). The club would also like to wish the new committee all the best for the coming year.

The following awards were decided on the night:

• Senior Player of the Year: David Collum
• U/21 Player of the Year: Dean Cosgrave
• Club Personality of Year : Lorraine Corrigan

Congratulations to all concerned on their well deserved accolades.

Club Membership

Club membership is now available for the coming year. The fee is €30 for Adults and €15 for Students. Please contact Registrar Bridie Reilly if you would like to become a member.

Annual Club Social

The Fr Manning Gaels and St Helen’s Annual Social is on February 4th in the Olde Village Inn Drumlish. Tickets are €10 each and these can be purchased from committee members. Food will be served on the night and music is by Frank Feery. A number of presentations will be made including those of the Division 2 and Patsy Reilly Cup medals to our senior team.

National Club Draw

The club is participating in this year’s National GAA Club Draw. Tickets cost €10 and are available from any member of the senior team or executive. There are some fantastic prizes on offer such as the top prize, a brand new Opel Corsa. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

St. Vincent’s AGM

The minor club’s AGM is being held on Sunday January 22^nd at 2pm in Monaduff. We would like to see as many people as possible turning out and supporting the great work that is going on at underage level in the parish.

Club Players Association

The Cub Players Association (CPA) was launched this month with the aim of addressing the number of issues which are adversely affecting clubs across the country. This association is not just for players alone, but also coaches, club officers and supporters. Registration is free and easy. Please do so by going to www.gaaclubplayers.com.

Lotto

The next lotto draw will be held in the Olde Village Inn on Monday January 23^rd. The jackpot is €4,400. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and members of the executive.

Contact

If anyone has any information they would like included in the club notes please contact PRO Pauric Gill on 086 413 2313.

Senior team:  Congratulations to our senior team and management on defeating Ballymore to win   the Patsy Reilly cup on Saturday evening last.  The team were also presented with the Michael  Moran cup as winners of division 2 league. Team : Paddy Collum Derek McCormack Cian Brady Michael Kelly Mark Duffy Leon McKeon Aaron Quinn Dylan Quinn Pauric Gill Ciaran Cooney Dean Crosgrove Eoin Keane Petie Collum David Collum and Martin Cassidy. Subs used : Emmet Noonan Darren Farrelly and David Cassidy.

Church gate collection: The annual church gate collection for the club will take place next weekend so your contribution would be much appreciated.

Congratulations: Congrats to Mark and Martha Duffy on the birth of baby son John.

Sympathy: The club extends it’s sympathy to Anthony and Nora Mulleady on the death of Nora’s brother Paddy recently.

There was no jackpot winner in the club lotto draw on Monday 12th Sept. The numbers drawn were 5, 10, 13 and 29. The following won prizes of  €30.00 each: Seamus Noonan Monaduff, Brian Griffin Clooncumber, Ray Noonan Edgeworthstown, Brian Courtney Cloonmacart and Kevin Cooney Breanrisk. Sellers prizes Jimmy Courtney and Liam Forde. Next draw in the ’98 Bar on Mon. 26th. Sept. Jackpot €2,800.00. Thanks for your support.

All Ireland Final: Congratulations and well done to Longford ladies football team and management on winning the All Ireland final on Sunday last. It was a brilliant performance given that they were trailing by nine points at one stage in the first half. A special word of congratulations to all from the parish connected with the team: players Orla Noonan, Sinead Hughes, Laura  Burke and Sinead Corrigan selector Dara Gill McGann and team Sponsor Declan Nerney.

Wedding: Congratulations and best wishes to Linda McKeon  and  Shay Furlong, Wexford who were married recently.

Lotto draw:  Results of  Monday’s lotto draw in next weeks issue or check club website. Thanks for your support.

Senior Team: Good luck to our senior team who play Ballymore in the final of the Patsy Reilly cup on Saturday evening next 10th September at 7.00pm. Your support would be much appreciated.

Church Gate Collection: The annual church gate collection will take place at both churchs in the parish on the weekend of the 16th. And 17th. of September. Please support thank you.

Hurling Tickets: Well done to Kevin Davis and Noel Mimnagh on winning the hurling tickets in the club members draw. Hope you enjoyed the game lads.

Longford Ladies: Well done to the Longford Ladies junior team who defeated Derry in the championship semi final on Sunday last. The now meet Antrim in the final (check fixtures)