St. Helen's Club Notes

Posted by Club Secretary on February 9, 2023

Club News 18-12-2022

Jimmy Gorman – Tribute 

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Jimmy Gorman in Galway last week. Jimmy was one of the stars of our club in the 1950s and 60s. He was known throughout the county as a lethal corner forward and in the 1951 final preview it was said that “his speed and swerve spell scores”. His goal in the first half helped set the team up for their win over Mullinalaghta. His great form resulted in him getting called in with the county squad later that year. In 1953, Jimmy again played a pivotal role in securing the senior championship and league double. He again captured two important medals for the club in the 60s when he won two prestigious Feis Cups. Whenever the club was in need of a goal, Jimmy was the go-to man. His passion and commitment for the club was unwavering and he remained a great supporter of ours throughout his life. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Solas na bhFlaitheas air 

 

Lotto 

The lotto draw and Christmas Bonanza draw takes place tonight, Wednesday, December 21st at 9pm in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck. The Jackpot is €10,200. The numbers drawn were as follows:
Please play at the below link selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option 

https://member.clubspot.app/club/fr.manning-gaels-gaa/fundraiser/tickets 

 

 

St. Vincent’s Christmas Quiz 

The Annual Christmas Quiz is back again this year and for the first time since 2019 will be held in person. This time it will be on in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Wednesday, December 28th and will be in aid of St. Vincent’s Minor Club. Table of 4 costs €40 and there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd as well of plenty of great spot prizes! 

 

Club Membership 

Club Membership for the forthcoming year is now available. The cost is €50 for adults and 

€40 for students/OAPs. Membership is required for all playing members. 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 or through the Clubspot app. 

 

Wedding Bells 

Congratulations to our player and PRO Pauric Gill on his marriage to Laura McManus, last week. We wish the happy couple a lifetime of health and happiness. 

 

Happy Christmas 

The club would like to wish all our members, players, mentors and supporters a very peaceful and happy Christmas. Safe journey to all who are travelling near and far over the Christmas 

period. Nollaig faoi shéan agus faoi shonas daoibh. 

Posted by Club Secretary on February 9, 2023

Club News 11-12-2022

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place on Monday last, December 5th in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck. The Jackpot was €10,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:
 

2, 15, 18, 19 

There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €10,200! The three €50 winners were: 

Pete McWade, Drumlish 

Cathy McGee, Bandra 

Seamus McNally, Greagh 

 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in The ’98 Bar, Ballinamuck at the later date of Wednesday, December 21st.  

Please play again at the below link selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option 

https://member.clubspot.app/club/fr.manning-gaels-gaa/fundraiser/tickets 

 

December Bonanza Draw 

The December Bonanza draw took place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday, December 5th.  

Congratulations to the winners: 

1st prize €500 John Paul Farley, Drumlish 

2nd prize €200 Michelle Duggan, Kilmore Lower 

3rd prize €150 Ken Leonard, Drumlish 

4th prize €150 Mary Breslin, Ballinamuck 

 

Thank you to everyone who has entered our draw. The final draw, the Christmas draw, will take place on Wednesday, December 21st in The ’98 Bar, Ballinamuck. Thank you to Peter Dillon for doing the draw and for the use of his premises 

 

Sympathy 

The club extends its deepest sympathy to the Whelan family, Bandra on the tragic passing of Moyra Whelan in England recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi. 

 

St. Vincent’s Christmas Quiz 

The Annual Christmas Quiz is back again this year and for the first time since 2019 will be held in person. This time it will be on in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Wednesday, December 28th and will be in aid of St. Vincent’s Minor Club. Table of 4 costs €40 and there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd as well of plenty of great spot prizes! 

 

Congratulations 

Well done to Longford Slashers Ladies on their excellent win in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Final at the weekend in Croke Park. 

Posted by Club Secretary on February 9, 2023

Club News 04-12-2022

Lotto

The lotto draw took place on Monday last, December 5th in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck. The December Bonanza Draw also took place. The Jackpot was €10,000. Results are currently on the club website and social media and will be published in next week’s notes.

Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw takes place The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck along with the Christmas Bonanza draw at the later than usual date of Wednesday, December 21st. Please play again at the below link selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual sellers/locations.

https://member.clubspot.app/club/fr.manning-gaels-gaa/fundraiser/tickets

Get Well Soon

The club would like to wish full back Cian Brady a speedy recovery following his operation last week and also to club man Gordon Smyth after his recent illness.

Sympathy

The club extends its deepest sympathy to Club President Packie Gorman on the passing of his sister Jane Edgeworth in Ballyhaise. Deepest condolences to Jackie, Gareth, Emma, Leah, Kerri and Ciara on the passing of the great Longford Gael Tom Hayden last week. We tender our sympathy to the family and friends of John Forde (Kilmahon) who passed away last week also. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.

St. Vincent’s Christmas Quiz

The Annual Christmas Quiz is back again this year and for the first time since 2019 will be held in person. This time it will be on in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Wednesday, December 28th and will be in aid of St. Vincent’s Minor Club. Table of 4 costs €40 and there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd as well of plenty of great spot prizes!

Posted by Club Secretary on December 2, 2022

AGM

Our annual general meeting was held last night in Monaduff. The meeting was well attended especially considering it was a Wednesday evening. Secretary Lorraine Corrigan gave a comprehensive report on the events of the previous year and Treasurer Stephen McDermott outlined the Income & Expenditure for 2022 in his report. Chairman Mike Mulleady then expressed his gratitude to the outgoing committee and all those who supported the club in any way during the year. He spoke on events on and off the pitch and thanked the team and management for their efforts during the year and wished them the best of luck for next year. He expressed sympathy with all in the parish and connected to the club who had bereavements during the year. The officers elected for 2023 were as follows:

 

Presidents: Fr. Bernard Hogan, Jimmy Breslin, Jimmy Courtney, Mary Gillooley, Packie Gorman and Arnold Meagher.
Chairperson: Mike Mulleady.
Vice Chairperson: Seamus Gallagher.
Secretary: Lorraine Corrigan.
Assistant Secretary: Podge Gill & Pauline Corr.
Treasurer: Stephen McDermott.
Assistant Treasurer: Betty Creegan, Von Corrigan & Kathleen Brady.
PRO: Pauric Gill.
Registrar: Bridie Reilly.
County Board Delegates: Seamus Noonan, Paul Dowler, Pat Donnelly & Pakie Duffy
Sub-Delegate: JP Murphy
Insurance Officer: Paul Dowler
Development Officers: Thomas Gill, Brian Duffy, Dessie Connell, JP Murphy & Pat Corrigan
Irish Officer: Michael Lennon.
Club Health & Well Being Officer: Darren Smith
Children’s Welfare Officer: Dessie Connell
Events Controller & Health & Safety Officer: Paddy O’Neill
Scór Co-Ordinator: Von & Lorraine Corrigan
Handball Co-Ordinator: Oliver O’Sullivan
Our management team of Fintan McBrien, Mick Fitzpatrick and Graham Lee were ratified for 2023
The club would like to wish the new committee all the best for the coming year and thank last year’s committee for all their hard work.
It was decided that the club would register as a handball club. Thank you to our new handball co-ordinator Oliver O’Sullivan for all his work in getting this up and running, likewise Mel Crowe for all his support at Drumlish Sports Hub where the walls are currently being erected
The following awards were decided on the night:
Senior Player of the Year: Pauric Gill
Young Player of the Year: Paul McGee
Club Personality of Year : Mike Mulleady
Congratulations to all concerned on their well deserved accolades.
The Chairman wished everyone a happy new year and peaceful Christmas. The meeting then concluded with a prayer for deceased members of the club
Posted by Club Secretary on December 2, 2022

Club News 27-11-2022

Emmett Lenehan RIP 

It was with great sadness that the club learned of the passing of one of our greats from our team of the ‘50s, Emmett Lenehan, last weekend in England. Emmett was another classy player, from the famed Lenehan football family of Gaigue, who could play in any position. He started his career with the county minors in 1950 at corner back and also played at wing forward and midfield where he displayed his “great catch and powerful kick”. He won a senior championship in 1951 where he was at corner back and throughout the year he displayed his “good hands and long clearance”. In the 4-3 to 1-8 final win over Mullinalaghta he was “in the thick of things right through”. He added another senior championship and senior league in 1953 and in the championship final himself and brother Frank contributed greatly to the victory over Colmcille. During this time, prior to the era of an U-21 grade, he also distinguished himself with the county juniors. The club added another title in 1955 with brothers Seán and Frank very much to the fore, while emigration had deprived Emmett of another medal. His skilful presence was sorely missed on the pitch in the following lean years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Emmett’s family and friends at this time. Solas na bhFlaitheas air 

 

AGM 

The club’s AGM takes place this evening Wednesday, November 30th at 7.45pm in Monaduff 

 

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place on Monday last, November 21st in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €9,800. The numbers drawn were as follows: 

20, 21, 23, 29 

There was no Jackpot winner. The Jackpot is now €10,000! The 3 x €50 winners were as follows: 

Colm McCormack, Gaigue 

JP Murphy, Clonaugh 

Deirdre Monahan, Clonbalt 

Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw takes place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday, December 5th. Please play again at the below link selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual sellers/locations.  

https://member.clubspot.app/club/fr.manning-gaels-gaa/fundraiser/tickets 

 

November Bonanza
The November Bonanza also took place last Monday night week in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish.  

Congratulations to the winners: 

1st prize €500 Martin Mulleady 

2nd prize €200 Susan Delaney 

3rd prize €150 Peter Collum 

4th prize €150 Peter Collum 

Thank you to everyone who has entered our draw. The final two draws will take place at the Lotto draws in December. Thank you to Tom Cassidy for doing the draw and for the use of his premises as well as providing refreshments