29-01-2023

Lotto 

The lotto draw took place in O’Reilly’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday last, January 30th. 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 suppot our lotto. 

Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers. 

 

Monthly Bonanza Draw 

 

Our very popular Monthly Bonanza Draw is back again this year, but with an added bonus! Like last year there will be 12 draws, with prizes of €500, €200, €150, €150 and a Weekend Pass to the Marquee in Drumlish in each of them! 

This time, however, you will also be entered into the GAA’s National Club Draw, where you could win a brand-new Dacia Duster, €2,000, or 8 other various All Ireland Final packages which include accommodation in the Croke Park Hotel. This draw takes place on March 15th 

 

The cost of entry is again €100, with an option of 3 for €250. The first Monthly Draw takes place at the end of February (there will be a double draw in December).  

 

Fr. Manning Gaels are currently undergoing ambitious plans to develop the adjacent land to Monaduff which we hope will include an Astroturf playing area, Handball alley, Ball-Wall area, walkway to link with the Rebel Trail and car parking facilities among other upgrades to the current facilities. We want to see Monaduff Park become a hub for our parish and that is why we would really appreciate you support with this fundraising effort. To enter please play on clubspot or contact any member of the Executive. 

 

 

Longford 

Hard luck to club representatives Paddy Collum and Conor Keenan and the Longford team and management on their defeat by Fermanagh in Ederney last Saturday. Paddy had an exceptional match in goals with excellent kickouts and one magnificent save midway through the second half to keep Longford in the game. It was great to hear our Chairman Mike Mulleady do a superb job on co-commentary on Shannonside. There was an interesting local connection with the Fermanagh team, as their goalkeeper, Sean McNally, is a grand-nephew of former Gaels player and great supporter Michael McNally. Best of luck to the Longford team this weekend against Westmeath 

 

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. 

 

Ireland Lights Up 

‘Ireland Lights Up’ continues this Tuesday evening in Monaduff from 8pm to 9pm. All welcome 

 

Scór na nÓg 

Longford Scór na nÓg will be taking place in March and we are looking for people under 17 to take part. Anyone interested in participating in Figure Dancing, Solo Singing, Instrumental Music, Ballad Group, Sketch, Recitation, Set Dancing, Sean Nós dancing or the Table Quiz can you please contact Von Corrigan on 0861752773 

 

 

Safe Travels 

Best wishes to long serving player Derek McCormack who heads off travelling this week. We hope to see Derek back in the maroon and gold in the not-too-distant future.