Ardagh/Moydow 0-13

Fr. Manning Gaels 1-14

Fr. Manning Gaels have gone one step closer to promotion by virtue of a hard fought 1-14 to 0-13 victory over Ardagh/Moydow in Keenan Park on Saturday evening. The Gaels were 6 points up at one stage yet Ardagh managed to claw it back to the slenderest of margins with only 5 minutes of time remaining. Backs were against the wall at this stage but the Gaels showed great character in the end to come out the victors by 4 points. It has to be taken into consideration that this was the team’s third game in six days and there were many tired legs on the field, however, the lads dug deep when it mattered and now face Cashel in 2 weeks time.

Senior matches : Our Senior team had two last week. On Wednesday last we played Kilashee in the division 2  league and had a comfortable win on a scoreline of  4-13 to 0-7.
Team: Paddy Collum, Derek McCormack, Aaron Quinn, JP Farley, Mark Duffy, Dylan Quinn, Mickey Kelly, David Collum 0-1, Pauric Gill 0-2, Darren Farley 0-2, David Cassidy 0-2 ,Cairan Cooney, Eoin Keane, Sean Whelan  0-1, Martin Cassidy 2-4 1F  Subs: Dean Cosgrove, Emmet Noonan 0-1, Petie Collum, Anthony Kane 2-0, Stephan Cosgrove, Nigel Kiernan
Then on Saturday we were in action again this time away to Ardagh/Moydow in what was a very tight game. We ran out 1-14 to 0-13 winners and thus ensured promotion to division 1 for next season with one game to play (check fixtures) so well done to the panel and management.
Team: Paddy Collum 0-2, Derek McCormack, Aaron Quinn, JP Farley, Mark Duffy, Dylan Quinn, Mickey Kelly, David Collum, Pauric Gill 0-6, Darren Farley 0-1, David Cassidy, Emmet Noonan, Petie Collum 0-3 (2F), Sean Whelan, Martin Cassidy 1-2 (2F) Subs: Eoin Keane, Ciaran Cooney, Nigel Kiernan, Kevin Whelan.

Sympathy: The club extends it’s sympathy to senior player Mickey Kelly and his family on the recent death of his uncle in Dublin RIP.

St. Brigid’s Killashee 0-06

Fr. Manning Gaels 4-14

The Gaels followed up their lethargic display last Sunday against Seán Connolly’s with an emphatic 4-14 to 0-6 victory over St. Brigid’s on Wednesday evening last. Played in glorious conditions in Killashee, the Gaels were full value for their 20 point victory with a brace of goals in each half courtesy of Martin Cassidy and super sub Anthony Kane. This match was the re-fixed Round 2 game which was initially called off due to a waterlogged pitch in Killashee. Right from the throw-in the visitors asserted their authority; 2 long range points from Pauric Gill was almost immediately followed by a cracking goal courtesy of Martin Cassidy. Gill played a long ball into Eoin Keane who cleverly palmed the ball down into the path of the oncoming Cassidy who unleashed an unstoppable shot past the St. Brigid’s keeper. The 2 points were never in doubt after this and some excellent points followed thanks to the Cassidy brothers and the hard working Darren Farley. Martin Cassidy slotted his second goal of the match before half time after being smartly played in by David Cassidy. The goal came about as a result of an excellent team move the length of the field which started with another pinpoint kickout from Paddy Collum. Half Time score: St. Brigid’s, Killashee 0-3 Fr. Manning Gaels 2-5.

The Gaels started the second half with the same vigour as they finished the first. The composed Dylan Quinn played an accurate 50 yard ball into full forward Seán Whelan (who caused havoc every time the ball went in) and he layed the ball out to the watchful Martin Cassidy who clipped over another point. Not long after, Whelan himself scored the point of the match when from close to the endline he managed to hook over a tremendous score off the outside of his right boot. The Gaels introduced new blood during the second half and Anthony Kane made his presence felt when palming to the net on two occasions. Killashee never looked like threatening the Gaels’ defence at any stage and when any sign of danger did come about, Aaron Quinn, JP Farley and Dylan Quinn, in particular, were there to snuff it out. This result has left the maroon & gold with 5 wins from 5 and they are now away to Ardagh/Moydow (who sit just behind them on the table) in a crucial Round 6 match, this Saturday at 7pm.

Team & Scorers:

Paddy Collum, Derek McCormack, Aaron Quinn, JP Farley, Mark Duffy, Dylan Quinn, Mickey Kelly, David Collum (0-1), Pauric Gill (0-2), Darren Farley (0-2), David Cassidy (0-2),Ciarán Cooney, Eoin Keane, Sean Whelan (0-1), Martin Cassidy (2-4 (1f)).

Substitutes: Dean Cosgrove, Emmet Noonan (0-1), Petie Collum (0-1), Anthony Kane (2-0), Stephen Cosgrove, Nigel Kiernan.

There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 8, 15, 16 and 25. The following won €30 each: Lorrane Corrigan Lettergeeragh, Michael Cooney Breanrisk Drumlish, Alan Gill Monaduff, Paul Cassidy Ballinamuck and Danny O’Toole Moyne, Sellers prizes: Mark Duffy x 2. Next draw in the 98 Bar Ballinamuck on Monday 13th June. Jackpot €8200. Thanks for your support.

Senior League. Our Seniors made it 4 wins out of 4 in div. 2 league with victory over Sean Connolly’s on a scoreline of 0-7 to 0-2 at the weekend.
Team : Paddy Collum, Derek McCormack, Aaron Quinn, JP Farley, Nigel Kiernan, Dylan Quinn, Mark Duffy, David Collum, Pauric Gill 0-2, Emmett Noonan, David Cassidy, Darren Farley 0-1, Petie Collum 0-1 F, Martin Cassidy 0-2 1F, Sean Whelan, Mickey Kelly,Eoin Keane 0-1 and Cairán Cooney                                                                                        

Annual Mass:  The club would like to thank everyone who attended the Annual Mass for deceased  family members, and friends of Fr. Manning Gaels, St. Vincent’s Minor Club and St. Helens Ladies Club on Sunday May 8th. It was great to see such a large attendance. Thanks especially to Fr. Bernard Hogan and Fr. Jim Sorohan who celebrated the Mass, also to those people who took an active part, including the choir.

Meetings: The club will hold an executive meeting on Thursday night at 8.30 followed by a general meeting at 9.30 in the club rooms. All please attend.

Club Lotto: Check website later this week for results of Monday night’s lotto draw. Results in next weeks notes and also check fixture list for details of up-coming matches.