ACFL Division 4
The football season starts this weekend, as our Division 4 team play the first round of the league at home against Carrickedmond. Throw-in is at 5.30pm on Saturday. Best of luck to the team and management
Lotto
The lotto draw took place on Monday last, March 13th in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck. The Jackpot was €11,400. The numbers drawn were as follows:
7, 11, 25, 29
There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €11,600! The three €50 winners were:
Sarah Lennon, Drumlish
Anne Mulleady, Clonaugh
James Donnelly, Shanmullagh
Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Enda & Mary for the use of their premises and for providing refreshments. The next draw will take place in Quinn’s Bar, Drumlish on Monday, March 27th.
Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.
Longford
Hard luck to club representatives Paddy Collum and Conor Keenan and the Longford team and management on their defeat by Down last Saturday. Best of luck in the final round this Sunday against Antrim
Monster Bingo
St. Vincent’s are running a Monster Bingo in the ‘98 Hall, Ballinamuck on Sunday, April 2nd at 3pm. There will be €2,500 in prize money as well as a monster raffle. Please support.
Sympathy
The club extends its sympathy to the family and friends of Packie Curwin, Lettergeeragh, who passed away recently; to Owenie Quinn on the recent passing of his sister, Kitty Quinn; and to player John Paul Farley and Grainne O’Malley on their very sad bereavement. Solas na bhFlaitheas orthu.
Lotto
The lotto draw took place on Monday last, March 13th in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck. The Jackpot was €11,400. Results are currently on the club’s website and social media and will be published in next week’s notes.
Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Peter for the use of his premises. Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.
Longford
Best of luck to club representatives Paddy Collum and Conor Keenan and the Longford team and management this weekend against Down.
Longford/Leitrim Masters
Well done and best of luck to clubmen Derek McKeon and James Breslin who were recently elected as the Longford/Leitrim Masters Chairman and Treasurer respectively.
Sympathy
The club extends its sympathy to the family and friends of Sean Coyle, Shanmullagh, who passed away last week. Solas na bhFlaitheas air
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.
St. Patrick’s Day
Everyone at the club would like to wish all our members, players, coaches and supporters at home and abroad a very happy St. Patrick’s Day. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh. Best of luck and well done to the Ballinamuck parade committee who are holding a parade in Ballinamuck this year. It is great to see this tradition revived after over 80 years
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
Lotto
The lotto draw took place on Monday last, February 27th in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck. The Jackpot was €11,200. The numbers drawn were as follows:
1, 22, 26, 28
There was no winner. The Jackpot is now €11,400! The three €50 winners were:
Josephine McKeon, Drumlish
Honorah McGowan, Ballinamuck
Brian Hughes
Thank you to all who support our lotto. Thank you to Peter for the use of his premises. The next draw will take place in The ‘98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Monday, March 13th.Please play through Clubspot and select the Fr Manning Gaels option or buy from any of the usual sellers.
February Bonanza Draw
The February Bonanza draw also took place on Monday night, February 27th, in Dillon’s of Ballinamuck.
Congratulations to the winners:
1st prize €500 Jodie Corrigan, Lettergeeragh
2nd prize €200 Olive Donnelly, Ballinamuck
3rd prize €150 Sean Crowe, Derawley
4th prize €150 Rory Donnelly & Susan Delaney, Kiltycreevagh
5th prize Marquee Pass Cathal Quinn, Quinn’s Bar
Thank you to everyone who has entered our draw. Thank you to Peter Dillon for the use of his premises and to Club President Fr Ber Hogan for doing the draw. The next draw will take place at the end of March.
Longford
Hard luck to club representatives Paddy Collum and Conor Keenan and the Longford team and management on their narrow defeat by Offaly last Sunday. Well done to Jamie Nertney and the U20s on reaching the Philly McGuinness Tournament final
Challenge
Our seniors had their first work out of the year last Sunday afternoon against Butlersbridge. We thank David Pettit’s side for coming to Monaduff for a useful challenge and wish them the best of luck for the coming year
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.
New Arrival
Congratulations to player Dean Cosgrave and wife Maria on the birth of their son, Rían, recently. Another skillful Gaels forward for the future!
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