Lotto: The draw was held in The Olde Village Inn, Drumlish on Monday last, February 19^th.. The Jackpot was €9,800. Results are currently available on the club website and will be in next week’s notes. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive.

Annual Social Night: On Saturday night last we held our 45^th Annual Social Night along with St. Vincent’s and St. Helen’s in Dillon’s Bar and Bistro, Ballinamuck. Thank you to everyone who came and helped make it such an enjoyable night. Everyone was well entertained by the music of Colm Cahill and enjoyed a delicious a meal. On the night, the three clubs made their respective award presentations. We would like to thank the representatives from the County Board, Micheál Carrigy and Tommy McLoughlin who helped make the presentations. The St. Vincent’s Minor player of the year was Ryan Crowe and he received the Seán Brady Memorial Trophy; St. Helen’s Young Player of the Year was Casey Robinson; Most Improved Player was Ciara Dillon and Senior Player of the Year was Sarah Murphy. Fr. Manning Gaels U21 Player of the Year receiving the Jimmy Tully Memorial Trophy was Mark Hughes; Senior Player of the Year was Pauric Gill who received the Eamon Kerrigan Memorial Trophy and Club Personality of the Year was Packie Duffy who received the John Joe Brady Memorial Trophy. A special presentation was made to Packie Duffy by Chairman Séamus Gallagher in recognition of Packie’s tremendous service to the club as Chairman for the last 9 years. Congratulations to all the award winners. Thank you to Peter & Margaret Dillon and the staff who had the venue looking so well and for providing such a lovely meal. Thank you to Derek O’Neill who was the photographer on the night and thanks to Betty Creegan and Lorraine Corrigan who organised the whole event.

Scór Sinsir: Best of luck to our Senior Scór participants who are competing in Ardagh Community Centre this Friday, February 23rd at 7:30pm. Best of luck to our figure dancers, Shane Hagan (Solo Singing) and to Cathal Culliney, Shane Hagan and Rúairí Carthy (Instrumental Music).

Longford Seniors: Best of luck to Paddy Collum, Pauric Gill and the Longford squad in the fourth round of the NFL this weekend in Pearse Park against Wexford.

Club Membership: Money for club membership is now due from all players and anyone who wish to become a member of Fr Manning Gaels for 2018. Membership is €30 for adults and €15 for students. Players who do not pay their membership fee will not be covered by club insurance should injury arise. Only those who have paid membership will be eligible to represent the club in the upcoming season. Membership entitles entry in draw for All-Ireland football and hurling tickets in August. Those who pay membership byMarch 31st ’18 will also be eligible to vote at next years AGM.

Membership to be paid to Bridie Reilly, Club Registrar (0863332863) or any member of the executive as soon as possible please.

Referee Recruitment: If anyone within the club is interested in becoming a referee the commencement date for the Foundation Level Courses is Tuesday 13^th March in Pearse Park and continues the following two Tuesday nights in Pearse Park. For further information please contact Lorraine.

Sympathy: We would like to express our sincere condolences to the Maureen McDermott, Gaigue on the recent passing of her sister Margaret Callaghan in Donegal. Solas na bhFlaitheas uirthi.

Club Membership: Club membership is now available for the coming year. The fee is €30 for Adults and €15 for Students. Please contact Registrar Bridie Reilly if you would like to become a member.

Lotto: The Lotto draw was held last Monday, January 22^nd  in Dillon’s Bar, Ballinamuck. The Jackpot was €9,400. The numbers drawn were as follows:

 6, 9 , 15, 22.

 There was no winner.

€30 winners

1. Paddy Howe, Ballinamuck.
2. Noonan Family, Monaduff.
3. Séamus Sorohan, Creenagh.
4. Jodie Corrigan, Lettergeeragh.
5. Paddy & Tara c/o Dillon’s, Ballinamuck.

€20 Sellers’ Prize

1. Quinn’s Pub, Drumlish
2. Johnny Cooney.

The next draw is in Gallagher’s Bar , Drumlish on Monday, February 2nd. The Jackpot is now €9,600. Tickets are available from the usual outlets and from any member of the executive. Thank you to everyone who continue to support our lotto.

Annual Social: Our annual social night will take place this year on February 17^th in Dillon’s Ballinamuck. There will be food and music on the night and tickets will soon be on sale for €10. Further details to follow.

Scór: Senior Scór takes place in Ardagh Community Centre on Friday 9th February at 7:30pm. Competitions in Scór include: Rince Foirne – Figure Dancing; Amhránaíocht Aonair – Solo Singing; Aithriseoireacht / Scéaltaíocht – Recitation; Bailéad Ghrúpa – Ballad Group; Léiriú Stáitse – Sketch; Ceol Uirlise – Instrumental Music; Rince Seit – Set Dancing; Rince Sean Nós – Sean Nós Dancing. If anyone is interested in competing or knows of anyone who would be interested in competing this year please contact Lorraine Corrigan as soon as possible. The club has a proud history in this competition and it would be great if we could get back competing in as many sections as possible.

Longford Seniors: Well done to Paddy Collum, Pauric Gill and the Longford squad on their excellent win over Offaly at the weekend. We wish the lads the best of luck in the next round of the NFL this Sunday in Pearse Park against Derry.

2018 Gaeltacht Grant Application: Please contact Lorraine Corrigan if you are 13 years or older on January 1^st 2018 and are interested in applying for the GAA Gaeltacht Grant. The form must be completed by Friday March 23^rd, by emailing Éamonn Ó Braonáin at irishculturalofficer.longford@gaa.ie or by handing it into the office at Pearse Park.

Foundation Coaching Course: To register for the Foundation Coaching Course and Code of Ethics please contact 043-3345219 Monday to Friday between 10am and 5.30pm. Details of the courses can be found on the Longford GAA website

National Club Draw 2018: Tickets for the National Club Draw are currently available to purchase. If anyone would like to buy a ticket, please contact any member of the senior squad. Tickets cost €10. There are many great prizes to be won such as a new Renault Dynamique, a travel voucher worth €2,000 and All Ireland Hurling & Football final packages.

Gym Notice: From February 5^th the gym will be operating on an opening and closing hours basis for members only. Monday to Friday will be 6pm to 10pm. Weekends will be 1pm to 5pm. The gym will remain closed outside of these hours. Teams training from the club have priority in the gym and can train at any time once it is part of an organised training session. If you have not paid your membership you are not permitted to use the gym and no one under 16 years of age is allowed into the gym.

FR. MANNING GAELS AND

BALLINAMUCK ENTERPRISE GROUP

PRIVATE MEMBERS LOTTO

FOUR IN ANY ORDER WINS JACKPOT

06,09,15,22

JACKPOT WINNER

NO Winner

Five €30 Winners:                                      

1. Paddy Howe, Ballinamuck.  
2. Noonan Family, Monaduff.   
3. Seamus Sorohan, Creenagh. 
4. Jodie Corrigan, Lettergeeragh.
5. Paddy & Tara c/o Dillon’s Ballinamuck.

Next Draw in: Gallagher’s Bar Drumlish – 05.02.2018

 Jackpot:             €9600

Sellers Prizes:     Quinn’s Pub Drumlish, Johnny Cooney.