Intermediate Championship
Well done to the team and management on winning the Intermediate championship last Saturday, beating Seán Connollys 1-6 to 0-6. We got off to a great start and led 0-3 to nil with some terrific points from Cian Cassidy (after a great ball from Seán Whelan), JP Farley and Dean Cosgrave. Defensively the Gaels were on top with some brilliant tackling and disposessions from the entire back line, with Aaron Quinn in particular to the fore. We led 0-4 to 0-3 at the break after Pauric Gill lofted a high ball on top of Seán Whelan who placed Martin Cassidy for a neat point. On the resumption we extended the lead to two with a similar play, Gill launched a sideline on Whelan who again played it out to the alert Cassidy. Connollys kicked over a free before our final point when Cassidy slotted a free after Gill was brought down. It was a tense finish as Connollys brought it back level 0-6 apiece when in the 63rd minute Mark Hughes floated in the perfect ball to the outstanding Seán Whelan who superbly flicked it to the net for the all-important match winning score. Team: Paddy Collum, Paul McGee, Darren Reilly, Aaron Quinn, Mark Hughes, JP Farley (0-1), Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan (1-0), David Collum, Conor Keenan, Jamie Nertney, Cian Cassidy(0-1), Martin Cassidy(0-3, 1f), Pauric Gill
Subs: Kaelum Gill, Cian Brady, Cathal Quinn, Kevin Whelan. Well done to Martin Cassidy who won the Man of the Match award. Captain JP Farley gave a great speech afterwards and it was interesting to note that two brothers have now captained the Gaels to intermediate championship success as Darren skippered the last team to win in 2019. We play Crettyard of Laois in the Leinster championship this Saturday in Portlaoise. Well done to Darren Reilly who played a terrific match on Saturday and then ran the Dublin marathon in 3.27 on Sunday!
Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story
There was a great night in the 98 Hall in Ballinamuck for the launch of the club’s history book on Thursday night last. Thank you to Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns for being our special guest on the night and to Longford Chairman Albert Cooney for also being with us. Thank you to the Hall committee for the use of the venue and having it looking so well. Thanks to Thomas, Lorraine, Von, Betty, Pauline, Kathleen and Mary for helping with the refreshments, decorations and book sales and to Mike Mulleady for coordinating everything. Thank you to Peter Gill for sponsoring food for the evening. Thanks to Syl Healy and Rachael Murphy for doing the photography and James McCann for recording the event. The book costs €50 and is on sale in the local shops or by contacting Pauric.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Dillons of Ballinamuck on Monday last, October 28th. The Jackpot was €2,200. 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 will take place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, November 11th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Sympathy
The club extends its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Josie Farrell, Derawley, who passed away last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.
Intermediate Championship Final
Our county final fell victim to Storm Ashley last Sunday and it has been re-fixed for this Saturday coming at 1pm in Pearse Park. Fr Manning Gaels would like to wish Niall, Sean, Graham, Liam and the lads the very best of luck. Thank you to Niall Mulleady whose name was omitted last week, for his generous sponsorship towards the team and to Cathal Quinn who provided food at the weekend for the lads.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, October 14th. The Jackpot was €2,000. The numbers drawn were as follows:
2, 8, 10, 17
There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €2,200!
The three €50 winners were:
Stephanie Curran
Denise Farrell
Conor & Lauren O’Hara
Thank you to all who support our lotto. The next draw will take place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday, October 28th. Thank you to Tom for doing the draw, use of the premises and for providing refreshments. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Sympathy
The club extends its sincere sympathy to former player Ray Lyons on the sad passing of his brother John, who was a former Wicklow intercounty player for many years. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.
Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story
On Thursday evening October 24th at 7pm in The ‘98 Memorial Hall, Ballinamuck, Fr Manning Gaels is launching a history of the club. Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns is the special guest for the release of “Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story – A 135 Year History of Gaelic Games in Drumlish & Ballinamuck”. Written by Pauric Gill, the book is 700 pages and contains hundreds of photographs and chronicles the club’s journey from 1889 until 2023. It also looks at St Vincents, St Helens, Scór, and our players and officials on the intercounty stage. We look forward to seeing all our supporters there for what promises to be a great evening. The book costs €50. Please note the change of venue from Monaduff.
Intermediate Championship Final
Fr Manning Gaels would like to wish Niall, Sean, Graham, Liam and the lads the very best of luck this Sunday in the Intermediate Championship final against Sean Connollys. Throw-in is at 1.45pm in Pearse Park and we hope to see a large, colourful crowd in there to cheer on the maroon and gold. Thank you to Cian Brady, David Cassidy and Anthony McKeon for their recent generous sponsorship towards the team. Well done to Paul Cassidy and the Arva team who won the Cavan Intermediate championship last Sunday.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, October 14th. The Jackpot was €2,000. 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 will take place in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck on Monday, October 28th. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Sympathy
The club extends its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of John Conlon, Breanrisk, who passed away last week. We also extend our condolences to Mostrim GAA, and the family and friends of the late Tom McLoughlin, who was a great worker for Longford GAA. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.
Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story
On Thursday evening October 24th at 7pm in Monaduff clubrooms Fr Manning Gaels is launching a history of the club. Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns is the special guest for the release of “Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story – A 135 Year History of Gaelic Games in Drumlish & Ballinamuck”. Written by Pauric Gill, the book is 700 pages and contains hundreds of photographs and chronicles the club’s journey from 1889 until 2023. It also looks at St Vincents, St Helens, Scór, and our players and officials on the intercounty stage. We look forward to seeing all our supporters there for what promises to be a great evening. The book costs €50.
Oskars
The Oskars fundraising is ongoing at the moment with our actors and actresses putting in a massive effort. Well done in particular to James Cawley and his team of pushers who made it down to Lough Rynn last Sunday. An incredible effort from James and all involved. Thank you
On Thursday evening October 24th at 7pm in Monaduff clubrooms Fr Manning Gaels is launching a history of the club. Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns is the special guest for the release of “Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story – A 135 Year History of Gaelic Games in Drumlish & Ballinamuck”. Written by Pauric Gill, the book is 700 pages and contains hundreds of photographs and chronicles the club’s journey from 1889 until 2023. It also looks at St Vincents, St Helens, Scór, and our players and officials on the intercounty stage. We look forward to seeing all our supporters there for what promises to be a great evening. The book costs €50.
Intermediate Championship
Well done to Niall, Sean, Graham, Liam and the lads on a hard-fought 0-17 to 2-6 win over Ballymore in the championship semi-final on Sunday last. Trailing 2-2 to 0-4 early on, the lads done well to battle back and emerge victorious. We now face Sean Connollys in the final in a fortnight’s time. The team and scorers were as follows: Paddy Collum; Kaelum Gill, Aaron Quinn, Paul McGee; Dean Cosgrave, JP Farley, Mark Hughes, Mark Breslin, Sean Whelan; David Collum (0-1), Conor Keenan (0-6), Jamie Nertney (0-2); Cian Cassidy (0-2), Pauric Gill (0-4), Martin Cassidy (0-2, 1f). Subs: Darren Reilly, Ryan Crowe, Kevin Whelan
Lotto
The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, September 30th. The Jackpot was €19,400. The numbers drawn were as follows:
5, 9, 22, 25
The Jackpot winner was Sharon Kane, Esker. Congratulations Sharon!
Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Cathal for the use of the premises, doing the draw and for providing refreshments. The next draw will take place in Cassidy’s Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday, October 14th. The Jackpot is now €2,000. Please play again on Clubspot by selecting the Fr Manning Gaels option or from the usual ticket sellers.
Sympathy
The club extends its sincere sympathy to players Petie Collum and Mark Breslin and the Collum and Breslin families on the passing of their grandfather Timmy Costello at the weekend. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.
Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story
On Thursday evening October 24th at 7pm in Monaduff clubrooms Fr Manning Gaels is launching a history of the club. Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns is the special guest for the release of “Our Club: The Fr Manning Gaels Story – A 135 Year History of Gaelic Games in Drumlish & Ballinamuck”. Written by Pauric Gill, the book is 700 pages and contains hundreds of photographs and chronicles the club’s journey from 1889 until 2023. It also looks at St Vincents, St Helens, Scór, and our players and officials on the intercounty stage. We look forward to seeing all our supporters there for what promises to be a great evening. The book costs €50.
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