ACFL Division 2 

We had a good 2-10 to 0-10 win over Ratchline on Sunday afternoon last in sun-soaked Cashel. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee (1-0), Mark Duffy, Stephen Cosgrave, Kaelum Gill, JP Farley, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Pauric Gill (1-2), Mark Breslin, David Collum, Mark Hughes, Cian Cassidy (0-4), Aiden Gray, Martin Cassidy (0-2), Ryan Crowe. Subs used: Podge Gill (0-1), Kevin Whitney, Nathan Maher. 

We play Cashel this Saturday at 7pm in Monaduff. The Division 4 semi-final is Sunday against Mostrim at 2pm in Monaduff. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, June 19th. Results are currently on the club website and social media and will be published in next week’s notes. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. Thank you to all who support our lotto. 

Sympathy 

The club extends its’ sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Aidan O’Hara who passed away recently. Aidan had a strong connection to the area and published many historical articles about Drumlish. Solas na bhFlaitheas air. 

ACFL Division 4 

We had a good 5-5 to 1-12 win over Mostrim in the league last Sunday afternoon in Edgeworthstown. The result means we have qualified for the semi-final stages so well done to Graham, Darren and the lads. The match was played as 13-a-side and the team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, James O’Neill, Stephen Cosgrave, Nathan Maher, Ciaran Cooney, Kevin Whitney, Mark Breslin (0-1), Mark Duffy, Dean Cosgrave (1-2), Aiden Gray (1-1), Podge Gill (0-1), Kevin Whelan (2-0), Eoin Murtagh. Subs used: Mike Kiernan, Gearoid Nertney (1-0), Padraig O’Neill 

Division 2 resumes this Sunday at 3pm as we play Rathcline in Clonbonny. Best of luck to Fintan, Mick and the lads. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, June 5th. The Jackpot was €12,600. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

5, 14, 17, 30 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €12,800! The three €50 winners were: 

Ciara Donnelly, Drumlish 

Alan Gill, Monaduff 

Caroline Maher, Drumlish  

The next draw will take place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, June 19th. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. Thank you to all who support our lotto.  

Longford 

Hard luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team and management on their defeat by Down at the weekend. Paddy was in terrific form and his wonderful penalty save ensured Longford were in the lead at half time but unfortunately Down took over in the second half.  

New Arrivals 

Congratulations to player Padraig O’Neill and wife Ciara on the birth of their son Fionn last week.  

ACFL Division 2 

We were well beaten by Ballymore last Thursday, 2-14 to 0-11. The Division 4 team had a good 1-11 to 1-9 win over Dromard on Saturday. The team and scorers were as follows: Cody Lee, Sean McKenna, Stephen Cosgrave, James O’Neill, Nathan Maher, Ciaran Cooney, Tom McGee, Ryan Crowe (0-5), Mark Breslin (0-1), James McCann, Aiden Gray, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Orrin Greene, Kevin Whelan (1-4), Padraig O’Neill. Subs used: Eoin Murtagh for James McCann (inj), Gearoid Nertney, Jim Rogers. We wish James McCann a speedy recovery from the nasty shoulder injury he sustained in the early stages of the match. They are out this weekend against Mostrim on Sunday at 2pm in Edgeworthstown. Division 2 takes a break until the end of Longford’s interest in the Tailteann Cup.  

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday last, June 5th. The Jackpot was €12,600. Results are currently on the club website and social media and will be published in next week’s notes. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. Thank you to all who support our lotto. 

Longford 

Hard luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team and management on their defeat by Carlow at the weekend. We wish them the best of luck in the preliminary quarter final this weekend.  

Golden Jubilee 

Congratulations to former club great, Fr. Pat Lennon, who is celebrating 50 years in the priesthood this Sunday. Fr. Pat was a terrific defender not just for the Gaels, but also for Leitrim, who he represented when in Carrick, where he won a county title with Sheemore Gaels.  

Handball 

A foundation level One Wall handball coaching course takes place this Saturday in Drumlish Community Centre from 10am until 2.30pm. All participants must be over 16. The cost is €20. To book a place please contact Oliver O’Sullivan at Secretary.drumlish.longford.handball@gaa.ie 

The club was saddened to learn of the passing of former player Liam Daly in Dublin last week. Son of the legendary Willie Daly, Liam was a tenacious defender in his own right on the team of the early ‘60s and he was a winner of two Feis Cups back when our club was known as Éire Óg. We extend our deepest sympathy to Liam’s family and friends. Solas na bhFlaitheas air. 

Liam Daly RIP 

The club was saddened to learn of the passing of former player Liam Daly in Dublin last week. Son of the legendary Willie Daly, Liam was a tenacious defender in his own right on the team of the early ‘60s and he was a winner of two Feis Cups back when our club was known as Éire Óg. We extend our deepest sympathy to Liam’s family and friends. Solas na bhFlaitheas air. 

ACFL Division 2 

We had a good win over Ballymahon on Friday evening last in Leo Casey Park. The final score was 0-19 to 1-10. Cian Cassidy was the top scorer with a personal tally of 0-10. We play Ballymore tomorrow Thursday at 8pm in Ballymore and the next day we play Dromard in Division 4 at 8pm in Dromard. Best of luck to the team and management. 

Schoolboy Final 

Hard luck to St. Patrick’s NS, Ballinamuck who were beaten by Killasonna in the Division 4A Championship final last Tuesday week.  

Community Games 

Well done to the U-13 boys of this parish who won the All-Ireland indoor soccer title at the national community games last weekend. This is a fantastic achievement for all concerned. 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday last, May 22nd. The Jackpot was €12,400. The numbers drawn were as follows:
 

16, 17, 19, 24 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €12,600! The three €50 winners were: 

Pauline Corr, Drumlish 

Eoin O’Hara, Ballinamuck 

Stephen McDermott, Mill Oaks 

Thank you to Margaret Dillon for the use of the premises. The next draw will take place in The ’98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, June 5th. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. Thank you to all who support our lotto. 

Monthly Bonanza Draw 

The May Bonanza draw took place on Monday last, May 22nd, in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck. 

Congratulations to the winners: 

1st prize €500; Ronan & Orla O’Hara and family, Glasheen 

2nd prize €200; Mark Breslin jnr, Drumlish 

3rd prize €150; Laura Gill, Drumlish 

4th prize €150; Pauric Gill, Drumlish 

5th prize Marquee Pass; Padraig Cryan, Tulsk
 

Thank you to everyone who has entered our draw.  Thank you to Margaret Dillon for doing the draw and for the use of the premises. 

Longford 

Best of luck to Paddy Collum and the Longford team and management in the final Tailteann Cup group game this weekend against Carlow.  

Golden Jubilee 

Congratulations to former player, Fr. Michael Kiernan, Bandra, who is celebrating 50 years in the priesthood this Sunday in Ballinamuck. 

Sympathy 

The club extends its’ deepest sympathy to the family and friends of both Rose Reilly (Clonaugh) and Mary Rose Rogers (Murray, formerly of The Mill), who both passed away recently. We were also saddened to learn of the passing of Alex Jones over the weekend. We extend our condolences to Alex’s friends and family and all in Clonguish GAA. Alex was a very popular ticket seller for Clonguish around Drumlish and Ballinamuck over the years and in recent times he became a prolific seller for the Gaels as well. He will be greatly missed by all. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.