ST VINCENT’S MINOR CLUB

The 9^th annual Monster Bingo was held on Sunday April 14^th in the ’98 hall Ballinamuck in aid of St Vincent’s Minor Club. The club would like to thank everyone who sponsored prizes for the raffle, gave donations and bought bingo books.

Thanks also to the ‘98 Hall Committee for the use of the hall, FAS who prepared the hall and having it looking so well on the day, Ballinamuck Bingo Committee for their help and all the other people who helped on the day selling raffle tickets etc. Also Johnny and Tommy for co-ordinating the traffic.

On behalf of all the members and players of St Vincent’s Minor Club we acknowledge and thank you most sincerely. The event was a huge success and enjoyed by everyone.

The Club appreciates your generosity and continued support of our Club and once again thank you for your kindness.

Lotto

The Lotto draw was held last Monday, April 15th, in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €15,600. The numbers drawn were as follows:

9, 15, 16, 24

There was no winner.

€30 winners

1. Dessie Brady, Drumlish
2. Ann Carthy, Drumbad, Ballinamuck
3. Mary O’Toole, Gaigue, Ballinamuck
4. Kevin Hannify, Drumlish Hill
5. Seán Lennon, Mill Race Park, Drumlish

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Michael Lennon
2. Brean Kane and Johnny Kane

The next draw is in The Mill Bar, Drumlish on Monday, April 29^th. The Jackpot is now €15,800. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.

Reserve League Division 3:

The Gaels got the 13 a-side Junior Reserve League off to a good start with a win at home against Mullinalaghta last Friday. The final score was 1-13 to 2-7 in our favour. Darren Reilly’s cracking goal into the top corner after 5 minutes proved to be the difference between the teams. The team and scorers were as follows:

Michael Heslin, Declan Donnelly (0-1), Brean Kane, Darren Reilly (1-0), Micheál Kane, Tom McGee, Rúairí Carthy (0-3 ,1f), Kevin Whitney, Stephen Donnelly (0-5, 2f), Mike Mulleady, Derek McKeon (0-1), Robin O’Neill

Substitutions used:

Mickey Kelly, Gearóid Nertney, David Cassidy (0-1), Cathal Howe, Paul Donnelly (0-1), James McCann (0-1)

Upcoming Fixtures

We play Clonguish in the second round of the Bertie Allen Cup, this evening Wednesday, at 8.30pm in Monaduff. On Sunday, April 28^th at 2pm we face Ardagh/Moydow in Keenan Park in the third round of the ACFL Division 2

Sympathy

The club extends its sympathy to player Michael Heslin and his family on the recent passing of his uncle Séamus. The club also expresses its sympathy to the Hannify family (Drumlish Hill) on the death of Christy in Wales. Solas na bhFlaitheas oraibh

Lotto

The Lotto draw was held last Monday, April 29^th in The Mill Bar, Drumlish. The Jackpot was €15,800. Results are currently on the club website and will be published in next week’s notes. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our lotto.

ACFL Division 2

We played Ardagh/Moydow in the third round of the league last Sunday afternoon in Keenan Park. In a game with no shortage of talking points we came out the right side of a 2-8 to 2-7 scoreline. Despite numerous strange decisions going against us our lads fought until the end when Martin Cassidy proved the match winner with an excellent flicked goal in injury time after an excellent cross field pass from Kevin Whelan. Our first goal came just before half time when Pauric Gill made amends for missing an earlier shot off the crossbar after receiving a terrific long ball from Darren Farley. We were struck a massive blow when we lost influential defender Emmet Noonan to an unjust red card right on the stroke of half time. Half time score was 1-4 apiece. A terrific penalty save from Paddy Collum looked to have sealed victory for us but Ardagh managed a goal not long after. The up stepped Martin Cassidy to secure the much needed two points. The team and scorers were as follows:

Paddy Collum (0-1, 1f,), Aaron McGee, Derek McCormack, Darren Reilly, Emmet Noonan, Mark Hughes, Darren Farley, Seán Whelan, David Collum, Conor Keenan, Pauric Gill (1-1), Martin Cassidy (1-5, 5f), Cian Cassidy (0-1), Dean Cosgrave, Kevin Whelan

Substitutions used:

Cian Brady, Cian Murphy, Brian O’Connor

Bertie Allen Cup

We had an excellent win over Clonguish last Wednesday evening in Monaduff in the Reserve League 1 (without county players) competition. Despite having the majority of the possession we went into injury time a goal down. A long ball was played into Kevin Whelan who won it and laid it out to the oncoming Martin Cassidy who fired the ball to the net. Two minutes later Emmet Noonan struck over a fabulous sideline kick off the outside of his boot to seal a 2-8 to 2-7 victory. The team and scorers were as follows:

Aiden Gray, Cian Brady, Derek McCormack, Darren Reilly, Emmet Noonan (0-2, 1sl), Mark Hughes, Darren Farley (0-1), David Collum, Liam Lynch (1-0, goal from ’45), Eoin Keane (0-1), Martin Cassidy (1-2, 2f), Conor Keenan, Brian O’Connor, Dean Cosgrave (0-1), Kevin Whelan.

Substitutions used:

Seán Whelan (0-1), Cian Cassidy, Petie Collum, Rúairí Carthy

Upcoming Fixtures

We have our final ACFL Division 2 match until the county season is over, this Friday evening, May 3^rd, in Monaduff at 8.30 pm against St. Brigid’s, Killashee. Our junior team are out in Division 3 action on Saturday, May 4^th, against Grattan Óg in Monaduff at 7pm. Best of luck to our respective teams and management.

Slán Go Fóill

Everyone at the club would like to wish our popular player and coach Graham Lee, a safe trip and all the best as he heads off to the Lebanon on his eight tour of duty with the Defence Forces. We look forward to having Graham back with us in 6 months’ time. Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat.

Longford Race Day

Thank you to Tom Cassidy who this year again organised the selling of tickets for the annual Longford GAA race day at Punchestown. The club will again be well represented and we wish it every success today.

Drumlish Ballinamuck Heritage & History Society

Best of luck to the History and Heritage society who are launching  a history book of the parish this Thursday evening in the Community Centre at 7.30pm. The book features plenty of interesting information about the parish and the history of our club.

MONSTER BINGO: St Vincents Minor Club are holding our Annual Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday 14th April 2019 @ 3pm,  in the ’98 Memorial Hall, Ballinamuck.  €2,500 to be won in prize money and Easter Eggs to be won on every page.  There will also be a monster raffle on the day.  The Minor Club caters for Nursery Children up to age 17/18 years of age and support from our players Parents, Families & Friends is appreciated.