Fixtures
Competitive action returns to the club this weekend coming. Thank you to those who have the grounds looking so well and in compliance with Covid regulations. We are playing St. Brigid’s, Killashee in Monaduff this Saturday, July 25th at 7pm in the first round of the Division 2 league. In the Division 4 League (Patsy Reilly Cup – for players outside the named 15) we are playing Dromard in the first round this Sunday, July 26th at 2pm in Monaduff.
Club Membership
Membership fees are now due. This is necessary for anyone wishing to play Junior or Senior with the club this year. The cost is €30 for adult members and €15 for students. Please make contact with Registrar, Bridie Reilly, to pay this as soon as possible.
Coronavirus (Covid-19)
A reminder that the club has offered to help collect the shopping/groceries/medication for the elderly and vulnerable in our parish. If you need this assistance or know of someone who does, please contact our secretary Lorraine Corrigan on 0864017301. Our team of volunteers are ready to help.
Old Photos
With a lack of action on the playing fields we are trying to collect as many old football related photographs to share them with our supporters. If you have any Gaels related pictures, be they action shots, team photos, trips away, old trophies/medals etc. please scan them and email to pauricgill@gmail.com or direct message to the Gaels Facebook page
Irish Independent
It was great to see 3 clubmen make Martin Breheny’s top 10 Longford players of the last 50 years in the Independent recently. Frank McNamee at no.9, Padraic Davis at no.7 and Jimmy Hannify at no.2. Nice bit of recognition for stellar careers at club and county
New Arrival
Congratulations to senior player Liam Lynch and his wife Breda on the birth of their daughter Faye at the weekend
Sympathy
The club extends sympathy to Marlene McWade and relatives on the passing of Stephen Thornton. We also extend our condolences to the family and friends of Michael Sonny McKeon (Clonaugh) who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.
Coronavirus (Covid-19)
A reminder that the club has offered to help collect the shopping/groceries/medication for the elderly and vulnerable in our parish. If you need this assistance or know of someone who does, please contact our secretary Lorraine Corrigan on 0864017301. Our team of volunteers are ready to help.
Old Photos
With a lack of action on the playing fields we are trying to collect as many old football related photographs to share them with our supporters. If you have any Gaels related pictures, be they action shots, team photos, trips away, old trophies/medals etc. please scan them and email to pauricgill@gmail.com or direct message to the Gaels Facebook page. Likewise if anyone has old videos of matches can they please get in contact. Thank you to Joseph Gill who has been doing a lot of work digitising many of the old games for Youtube recently.
GAA Return to Play
The return to play programme by the GAA was updated this week to allow non contact training for adults from today (Wednesday, June 24th) with underage teams allowed non-contact training from Saturday, June 27th. From June 29th full contact training will be permitted. E-learning and health questionnaires need to be completed by players, coaches and other team personnel.
Old Photos
With a lack of action on the playing fields we are trying to collect as many old football related photographs to share them with our supporters. If you have any Gaels related pictures, be they action shots, team photos, trips away, old trophies/medals etc. please scan them and email to pauricgill@gmail.com or direct message to the Gaels Facebook page. Likewise if anyone has old videos of matches can they please get in contact.
Sympathy
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Johnnie Quinn, Greagh, who passed away last week. Condolences are also extended to the family and friends of Mary Collum (née Lynch, Lettergonnell), who passed away recently. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu
Championship Draw
The draw for the senior championship was made last Sunday and we were drawn in a group with last year’s county finalists Longford Slashers and Carrickedmond. The first round is against Longford Slashers. Venues are to be confirmed
Longford GAA Movie Weekend
Longford GAA are running a Drive-In Family Movie and Bingo Weekend from Friday July 3rd to Sunday July 5th. Tickets cost €30 per car plus €2.50 booking fee and you can book yours by calling Mike Mulleady on 0860397788 or Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on 0433345219.
Sympathy
We extend our sincere sympathy to Mary Mimnagh on the passing of her father Patrick Reilly in Abbeylara last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas air.
New Arrival
Congratulations to our main sponsor Liam Davis and Elaine on the birth of their son William recently
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