2019 Notes

Monday, January 6th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €2,800 with the numbers 15-16-21-25 drawn out. The 10 winners of €50 are: Cathal McMorrow, Drumshanbo: David Lynch, Creenagh; Francie Flanagan, Ballinamore; Gerry Cullen, Ballinaglaera; Stephen McWeeney, Leitrim Village; May McHugh, Newbridge; Noel McPartland, Drumshanbo; Irene Yates, Arigna; Saoirse Jones, Boho & Eimear Tighe, Rooskey. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €2,900. Thanks again for all your continued support.

Senior Men: The senior team have appointed John McPartland as their new manager for 2020. We wish John and his management team and the lads the very best for the coming year.

St. Francis Ladies: The ladies have appointed Gavin Durkin as the new manager for the year ahead; we wish Gavin and his management team and all the ladies the very best of luck for the year ahead.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Leitrim: Best of luck to Caleb, Diarmaid, Alan & Kevin and all the Leitrim team as they take on neighbours Roscommon in the FBD league semi final this Sunday in Avantcard Pairc Sean at 2pm. Commiserations to Colin Moran and the Leitrim U-20s who lost out to Fermanagh last weekend and they take on Longford in Longford this Saturday also at 2pm.

National Club Draw: Tickets are now available for the annual National club draw. Please contact any club official or senior team player to purchase a ticket available for only €10 with fantastic prizes to be won.

Club Registration: Club registration for 2020 is now due and can be paid to registrars Alan Wynne or Declan Lynch at any time and there will be a registration evening at the end of January. Prices are as follows: family membership €100

Adult playing members both male and female €70

Adult playing members who are students both male and female €50

Juvenile playing members U-18 €50

Non playing members €60

Mothers & Others €60

Gym membership: €130

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest sympathies to the Kelly family Creagh on the death of Babbie last week, the Casserly family Mahanagh on the death of Michael and to the Barry family Greaghnagullion on the sad passing of Bernie’s sister Kathleen last week, may they all rest in peace.

New Arrivals: The club sends its congratulations to Colin & Annette McCormack on the birth of their new twin Girls Saoirse & Shauna over the Christmas period.

Club Meeting: The Allen Gaels monthly club meeting takes place this coming Thursday night at 9pm in the clubhouse. All members are asked to attend.

Monday, December 23rd

Lotto: There was no winner of tonight’s lotto jackpot of €2600 with the numbers 2-11-22-23 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Elizabeth Smith, Tarmon; Farrell McKeon, Corryard; Gerry Kelly, Carrick-on-Shannon; Mairin Heron, Corlough & Thomas Nolan, Cortober. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €2700. Thanks again for all your continued support.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Walk for Lorraine: The 3rd Lorraine Lynch memorial walk takes place again this year on St. Stephen’s day at 12noon again from the Mayflower Drumshanbo. Registration from 11.30am and this year proceeds are going towards North West STOP suicide prevention. This is a massive worthy cause and we ask you in any way to please support. Admission is €10 each or €20 for a family and refreshments will be served in the Mayflower afterwards.

Leitrim Minors: Congrats to Radek Oberwan, Conor Flood & Jake Tobin who were all selected to be on the Leitrim minor team for 2020

National Club Draw: Tickets are now available for the annual National club draw. Please contact any club official to purchase a ticket available for only €10 with fantastic prizes to be won.

Club Registration: Club registration for 2020 is now due and can be paid to registrars Alan Wynne or Declan Lynch at any time and there will be a registration evening in January.

Sympathy: The club sends on its deepest sympathies to the Beirne family on the sad passing of Noel’s mother who was laid to rest on St. Stephen’s Day. May she rest in peace.

Christmas: The club would like to wish all our players, members, supporters, coaches, families and friends a very happy & safe Christmas.

Monday, December 16th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €2500 with the numbers 4-8-9-22 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Pius Earley, Mount Allen; Ann Wynne, Mahanagh; Tim Mannion, Drumshanbo; Paddy Higgins, Drumshanbo & Aisling Heeran, Drumshanbo. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €2600. Thank you again for all your continued support.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Walk for Lorraine: The 3rd Lorraine Lynch memorial walk takes place again this year on St. Stephen’s day at 12noon again from the Mayflower Drumshanbo. Registration from 11.30am and this year proceeds are going towards North West STOP suicide prevention. This is a massive worthy cause and we ask you in any way to please support. Admission is €10 each or €20 for a family and refreshments will be served in the Mayflower afterwards.

DVS: Hard luck to the DVS senior volleyballers who lost agonisingly to St. Flannans of Ennis in the all Ireland final last week.

National Club Draw: Tickets are now available for the annual National club draw. Please contact any club official to purchase a ticket available for only €10 with fantastic prizes to be won.

County Board: Congratulations to all members of the county board who were elected into the various roles for the next 5 years.

Club Registration: Club registration for 2020 is now due and can be paid to registrars Alan Wynne or Declan Lynch at any time and there will be a registration evening in January.

Monday, December 9th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €2,400 with the numbers 8-13-17-26 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Mick Curry, c/o Paddy Higgins; May McHugh, Newbridge; Phyllis Moran, Drumshanbo; Aoife, James, Emma Barry, Drumshanbo & Aoibheann, Ellen, Senan McGowan, Drumshanbo. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €2,500. Thanks again for all your continued support.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Walk for Lorraine: The 3rd Lorraine Lynch memorial walk takes place again this year on St. Stephen’s day at 12noon again from the Mayflower Drumshanbo. Registration from 11.30am and this year proceeds are going towards North West STOP suicide prevention. This is a massive worthy cause and we ask you in any way to please support. Admission is €10 each or €20 for a family and refreshments will be served in the Mayflower afterwards.

Club Gear: The club shop on the O’Neill’s and GAAstore websites are still available. Order now for guaranteed Christmas delivery

Club Meeting: Allen Gaels club meeting takes place this Thursday night the 12^th December at 9pm in the clubhouse. All members are asked to attend.

DVS: Best of luck to the DVS senior volleyballers who take on St. Flannans of Ennis in the All Ireland A Final this Thursday.

National Club Draw: Tickets are now available for the annual National club draw. Please contact any club official to purchase a ticket available for only €10 with fantastic prizes to be won.

Monday, December 2nd

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €2,300 with the numbers 2-15-19-28 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Rose McLoughlin, Carrick-on-Shannon; Amaia Gilhooly, Drumshanbo; Kevin Nolan, Drumshanbo, Tara Beirne; c/o Carmel Rinn Drumsna & Percy, Jamestown. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €2,400. Thanks again for all your continued support.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Underage awards night: The underage player of the year awards and medal presentation evening took place on Saturday evening last. Thank you to the senior men’s team captain James Flynn & St. Francis ladies senior captain Stephanie Reynolds for making the presentations and also to Pauric Keane on behalf of the Keane family who sponsored the player of the year trophies. The Following players all received awards: U-12 Girls most improved player: Abi Mc Govern, Player of the year: Shannon McTiernan, U14 Girls most improved player: Leah McLoughlin, player of the year: Lisa McGovern, U-16 Girls most improved player: Abbey Collins, player of the year: Roslyn Kane, U-18 Girls most improved player: Grace McKeon, player of the year: Amy Moran, U-12 Boys most improved player: Sean Nolan, player of the year: David Chen, U-13 Boys most improved player: Prozcamack Zaremba, player of the year: Daniel O’Loughlin, U-15 Boys most improved player: Dean Cornyn, player of the year: Ciaran McMorrow, U-17 boys most improved player: Cathal McGourty, player of the year: Brendan Gunning. Well done to all winners and to all the coaches as well.

Senior Men: The senior men’s team are currently looking for expressions of interest for the vacant manager’s position for 2020. If anyone is interested in this role can you please contact a member of the executive committee.

Congratulations: The Club sends massive congratulations to Paul Lee & Sonya McNutt who married at the weekend. We wish them many happy years together.

Congratulations: The club sends congratulations to Cyril McKeon, Damien McCabe & Paul Gilmartin who received Irish Water safety awards last week in Dublin.

AGM: The AGM took place in the clubhouse on Sunday evening last with a good crowd in attendance. Chairman Patrick McManus presided over the meeting and gave an overview of the year in his address. He complimented the successful teams along with their managers and thanked everyone who helped out all year especially coaches and parents & those who helped out with raising finance and supporting the lotto & other sources of income. Assistant-Secretary, Padraig Kenny, gave a comprehensive report of the club’s activities in 2019 and thanked all those who contributed to the efficient running of the club. John McKeon, presented a very comprehensive & detailed financial report. He thanked all who helped fundraise during the year, especially our sponsors. Tributes were paid from the floor to the 3 main officers for their work on behalf of the club in the last year. Chairman of Park Development, Fergal McPartland, reported on activities in park during the year and thanked a large number of people who assisted during the season. He thanked Eamonn McGowan in particular for his dedication to the park. He also thanked John Joe Cullen & Sean Deeley for their great work. He expressed the club’s appreciation to the organising committee of the Tony McGowan Run who sponsored the installation of a new electronic scoreboard at the park which will is a  great addition to the park.  The election of officers then took place.  The following officers were returned for 2020 –Chairman Pauric Keane; Vice-chairman Stephen McWeeney; Secretary Sinead Dolan; Asst-Secretary Padraig Kenny; Treasurer John McKeon; Asst- Treasurer John Moran; PRO Declan Lynch; Registrars Alan Wynne & Declan Lynch; Insurance Officer: Alan Wynne; Safety Officer: Noel Heron; Health & Wellbeing Officer: Aidan Heron; Co. Board Delegates: Paschal Mooney, Eamonn McGowan; Park Chairman Fergal McPartland; Coaching Officer: Gareth Smith; IT Officer: Declan Lynch; Cultural Officer: Laura Kenny; Children’s Officer: Pauric Kenny; ASAP Officer: Noel Heron. After it was confirmed that James Wynne and his management team had stepped down, a committee has been formed to seek a new manager and also an executive committee is being put back in place. We wish all officers and team officials every success in the year ahead.

Coiste na nOg AGM: The underage AGM took place on Thursday night last with the following officers & coaches elected: Chairman: Stephen McWeeney, Secretary: Angus Fee, Kinder gardens: Aidan McKeon, Kevin Nolan, Paul Martin, James Flynn, U-8/U-10 Girls: Kevin Smith, Rory McPartland, Sean Rynn, Stephen Flynn, Liam O’Neill, U-9 Boys Padraig McSheara, Pauric Kenny, Liam Moran, Shane McGovern, U-11 Boys: Terry McGovern, Declan McGrail, Pauric Keane, Alan Wynne, U-12 Girls: Stephen McWeeney, Annette Dowler, Alan McKeon, Enda Gilrane, Patrick McManus, U12/U-13 Boys: Neil Nolan, Damien McCabe, Hugh Gallagher, U-14 Girls: Paul McGowan, U-15 Boys: Kenneth Dowler, Dermot Dennis, Noel Moran, U-16 Girls: John Nolan, U-18 Girls: Eamonn McGowan U-17 Boys: Farrell McKeon, Angus Fee. We wish all our teams and coaches the very best of luck for the year ahead.

Club Gear: The club shop on the O’Neill’s and GAAstore websites are still available. Order now for guaranteed Christmas delivery.

Monday, November 25th

Lotto: There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €2100 with the numbers 3-7-21-27 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Gerry Cullen; Ballinaglaera, Brendan Lynch; Drumshanbo, Rosaleen Duignan; Hartley, Michael Rynn; Ballinaglaera & Sue O’Donoghue; Keshcarrigan. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €2200. Thanks again for all your continued support.

U-16 Ladies Championship: The girl’s played Manorhamilton in the final on Sunday last and sadly lost out. Well done to the girls on getting to this stage and thank you to the management team of Ann Flood, Dermot McDonagh, Ciara McTigue & Sinead Dolan.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Underage awards night: The underage player of the year awards and medal presentation night takes place in the mayflower on Saturday 30^th November at 5pm.

Congratulations: The club sends its heartiest congratulations to Stephen & June Keane on the birth of their baby girl Lydia recently. 

Date for your diary: The Allen Gaels GAA AGM takes place on Sunday 1^st December.

Monday, November 11th

U-16 Ladies: The girls had a good win over St. Marys on Saturday in the park and now contest the final this Sunday against Glencar Manorhamilton. Best of luck to the squad and their coaches Ciara McTigue, Dermot McDonagh and Ann Flood. Please turnout to support the girls in the last competition of the year.

Leitrim U-16’s: There was no joy for Conor Flood, Radek Oberwan & Sean Lynch and the Leitrim Team against Offaly in the Fr. Manning Cup at the weekend and that completes the competition for Leitrim. Well done to the 3 lads on representing the club well in recent weeks.

Lotto: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot & the numbers drawn were 02-04-11-12. The 5 prize winners of €20 each were: Seamus Wynne, Dowra; Adrian Flood, Drumshanbo; Madeline Tansey, Geevagh; Helen Cullen, Drumshanbo and Liam Burke, Kilclare. The jackpot now stands at €2,100.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Date for your Diary: The Club AGM takes place on Sunday December 1^st in the clubhouse.

Sympathy: The Club extends deepest condolences to the Nangle Family, formerly of Cornaroy, on the sad passing of Brian Nangle in London at the weekend. Brian was a member of the Leitrim Minor panel who reached the All Ireland Minor Final in 1956 where they lost to Dublin. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

Monday, November 4th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €1900 with the numbers 1-14-15-18 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Seamus Doyle; Drumshanbo, Norah & Gerry; The Millrace, Delia Mann; Jamestown, Wayne Reynolds; Ballinaglaera & Seamus Keane; Drumshanbo. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €2000. Thanks again for all your continued support.

U15 Championship: The lads defeated Mac Diarmada Gaels on Saturday morning last to conclude this year’s championship. Many thanks to all the lads for their efforts all year and to the management team of Kenneth Dowler & Dermot Dennis

U-16 Ladies Championship: The girl’s game against Manorhamilton was postponed at the weekend and will be played at a later date. No fixture details yet but check facebook for more details.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome

St. Francis Ladies: St Francis Ladies wish to thank everyone who came to the Awards Night Friday night. A brilliant night was had by all. Congratulations to Stephanie Reynolds on winning senior player of the year & Ciara Mc Tigue on winning junior player of the year. Well done to the 35 players on receiving their league final medals. Thank you to Annie & staff in the Lough Allen Hotel for the wonderful food & service, Kevin Blessing for MC the night, Aidan Heron for presenting the medals & DjDL for the entertainment. Thank you to the following who sponsored prizes for the raffle; Crumbs sandwich bar, Grafters hair company, Fergal Wynne, Synergy cafe, The Barge, Hubert McCormack, The Shed, Henry’s Haven, Stephen Tiernan Electrical, The Melrose Inn, Aura leisure centre, DjDL, Annette Reynolds, Fiona mc Kiernan, Aine Flood & Pauric Loughlin. The players & committee would like to thank all our supporters & sponsors for everything throughout the year both on & off the field and we look forward to your continued support in 2020.

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest condolences to the McDonagh family on the death of Dermot’s Father James last week. May he rest in peace.

Connacht Club Championships: Commiserations to both Leitrim Gaels & Glencar Manorhamilton who were both defeated last weekend

Date for your diary: The Allen Gaels GAA AGM takes place on Sunday 1^st December.

Monday, October 28th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €1800 with the numbers 2-3-21-24 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Shane & Michelle McGovern; Drumshanbo, Louise Keaney; Aughacashel, Winnie Coyne; Dowra, John Paul O’Donoghue; Keshcarrigan & Amy Crawford; Dowra. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €1900. Thanks again for all your continued support.

U15 Championship: The lads were defeated by St. Marys on Sunday morning last and now play Mac Diarmada Gaels in Ballinamore this Saturday at 12 noon in their final game. Best of luck to the lads and please support

U-16 Ladies Championship: The girls play Manorhamilton this Saturday morning at home at 10.30am. Best of luck to the girls and please support.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome

Congratulations: Well done to the Leitrim Ladies on organising the Kube last weekend and well done espically to our club representatives Stephanie Reynolds, Dean Cornyn & Mairead McCauley who won the event

St. Francis Ladies: The St. Francis ladies are hosting a special awards night on Friday the 1st of November in the Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo. Music and food on the night. Cone along and support the ladies 1 last time this year. This is a ticket only event and tickets can be purchased from either Sinead Dolan or Ailish Cornyn and are priced at €1

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest condolences to the Goldrick family on the death of Maura Goldrick last week. May she rest in peac

Wedding Bells: Congratulations to Aoife Heeran & Michaels Oates who were married in Drumshanbo last weekend. We wish the happy couple a happy life together.

Date for your diary: The Allen Gaels GAA AGM takes place on Sunday 1^st December.

Monday, October 21st

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €1700 with the numbers 3-20-24-25 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Angus Fee, Drumshanbo; Francis McManus, Drumshanbo; Michael Rynn, Ballinaglaera; Pius Earley, Mount Allen & Seamus Keane, Drumshanbo. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €1800. Thank you for all your continued support. 

U15 Championship: The lads were defeated by Manorhamilton on Saturday morning last and now play St. Mary’s at home this Saturday at 12 noon. Best of luck to the lads and please support. 

U-16 Ladies Championship: The girl’s game against St. Mary’s was postponed at the weekend and have no game this weekend. 

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome. 

Congratulations: The Club sends massive congratulations to Leitrim GAA PRO Declan Bohan on receiving the Gaelic writers association PRO of the year award.   

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest condolences to the Shannon family Jamestown & Sligo on the sad passing of Joe Shannon, may he rest in peace

 Date for your diary: The Allen Gaels GAA AGM takes place on Sunday 1^st December.

Monday, October 14th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €1600 with the numbers 7-15-17-19 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Raymond Gilmartin; Drumshanbo, Joe Gunning; Drumshanbo, Eamonn McGowan; Drumshanbo, Mary Kelly; Cootehall & Fintan Cullen; Tarmon. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €1700. Thanks again for all your continued support

U15 Championship: The lads return to action this weekend as we travel to take on Manorhamilton in Manor on Saturday at 12 noon so best of luck to the lads and please suppo

U-16 Ladies Championship: The girls got their championship campaign underway on Saturday morning at with a brilliant 2-8 to 6 points victory over Manorhamilton and play St. Mary’s this Sunday morning at 10.30am in Pairc Naomh Mhuire so best of luck to the girls and management team of Dermot McDonagh, Ann Flood, Sinead Dolan & Ciara McTigue. Please suppor

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

County: Congratulations to Glencar Manorhamilton on their senior championship victory at the weekend and commiserations must go to Ballinamore Sean O Heslins & also to our neighbours Leitrim Gaels who won their first ever Intermediate title and again commiserations to Drumkeeran. Also well done to Ryan Moran & Oisin McGowan who represented the club in the U-7 parade and exhibition, it was also lovely to see Noel Moran & Pauric Kenny being acknowledged as part of the 25^th anniversary of the victorious Leitrim 1994 Connacht winning team on Sunday

Connacht final: Commiserations to St. Joseph’s ladies who were narrowly defeated in the Connacht ladies final on Sunday last

Congratulations: The Club sends massive congratulations to Claire & Donal McCabe on the birth of their new son Odhrán at the weeken

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest condolences to the Brogan family on the sad passing of Tom Joe at the weekend may he rest in peace.

Date for your diary: The Allen Gaels GAA AGM takes place on Sunday 1^st December.

Monday, October 7th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €1500 with the numbers 9-16-20-26 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Tim Mannion; Drumshanbo, Jim McGourty; Leixlip, Marie Casserly; Mahanagh, David Keaney; Aughacashel & Anthony McNulty; Ardcolum. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €1600. Thanks again for all your continued support.

U15 Championship: the lads were defeated by Melvin Gaels last weekend and now have a break this weekend before playing Manorhamilton the weekend after.

U-16 Ladies Championship: The girls get their championship campaign underway this Saturday morning at 10.30am against Manorhamilton away in Manor so best of luck to the girls and management team of Dermot McDonagh, Ann Flood & Ciara McTigue. Please support.

25 Card Drive: St Francis ladies would like to thank the Allen Gaels 25 cards drive for allowing us to use this platform as fundraising night. We wish to thank in particular John Nolan & Larry Burke for all there helping organizing & assisting us with the smooth running on the night. 1st prize was sponsored by St Francis ladies & thank you to Councillor Gerry Dolan who kindly sponsored 2nd prize on the night. Thank you to everyone who took part, also to Gibbons Centra, John Nolan, The Melrose Inn, Dolan’s shop & hardware, PS Laughlin’s & O Rourke’s Spar for there very kind donation of spot prizes. Thanks also to Scollans Gala for there contribution towards refreshments on the night. The money raised on the night will go towards the Leitrim LGFA fundraiser “The Kube” on the 26th of October. Our teammates Stephanie Reynolds & Mairead Mc Cawley will represent St. Francis Ladies on the night. Best of luck ladies. The regular card game returns this Sunday in Aras Padraig at 8.30pm.

Congratulations: The Club sends massive congratulations to Noel McPartland who has been selected as the Leitrim Guardian Person of the year for 2020.

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest condolences to the Clarke family Drumshanbo on the death of Martin Clarke last weekend. May he rest in peace.

Club Meeting: There is a club meeting taking place this Thursday night October 10^th in the clubhouse at 9pm. All members are asked to attend.

Monday, September 30th

Lotto: There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €1400 with the numbers 1-12-19-20 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Chris & Fergal McMorrow; Drumshanbo, Irene McGovern; Drumshanbo, Eddie Lynch; Cootehall, Joesphine McCauley; Dowra & Carlene Caserly; Drumshanbo. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €1500. Thanks again for all your continued support.

Senior League: The lads played their final league game of the year against St. Mary’s on Saturday evening last and were defeated. Well done to the lads who togged out and put in a good effort. Well done to all the team and management all year.

U15 Championship: the lads had a good 5 point victory against St. Brigids on Saturday morning last in Aughnasheelin and now play Melvin Gaels at home this Saturday at 12 noon please support.

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching has now finished for the winter and we want to thank all the coaches who have given up their Saturday mornings all summer also all the kids who trained so well every weekend and we look forward to the new season in 2020.

25 Card Drive: The S. Francis ladies are hosting a special 25 card drive this Sunday night at 8.30pm in Aras Padraig. The event is being held to support the Leitrim Ladies GFA fundraiser “The Kube” which is being held at the end of the month. There is a raffle and refreshments on the night please support.#

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest condolences to the Mulvey family Ballinaglaera on the death of Frank Mulvey last week. May he rest in peace.

Monday, September 23rd

Lotto: There was no winner of tonight’s lotto jackpot of €1300 with the numbers 7-14-16-23 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Mairead Doyle; c/o Phil McGowan, Emmet Mahon; Kiltubrid, Mary Harvey, Jerry Cullen; Ballinaglaera & Margaret McTiernan & Mary Keenan; Carrick-on-Shannon. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €1400. Thanks again for all your continued support.

Senior League: The lads have their final league game of the year as we take on St. Mary’s on Sunday morning at 11am in Pairc Naomh Mhuire. Please come out to support the lads in the final game of the year.

U15 Championship: the u-15 championship began last weekend and the lads just came up short against Gortletteragh and now play St. Brigids this Saturday morning at 12 noon in Drumreilly so best of luck to the lads and please support.

St. Francis Ladies: The Junior ladies were defeated by a strong Keeldra Gaels team in the championship semi final. Well done to the ladies all year and thanks to the management team of Dermot McDonagh & Ann Flood for their efforts as well.

Senior ladies final: well done to St. Joseph’s ladies team who won the senior ladies championship and best of luck to them in the Connacht championship series this weekend.

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig this and every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome. Also the St. Francis ladies team are hosting a special 25 card drive in Aras Padraig on Sunday the 6^th October at 8.30pm. More details next week.

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest condolences to the McNiff and Beirne families on the passing of Bernie McNiff last week. May he rest in peace.

Monday, September 16th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €1200 with the numbers 1-16-17-28 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Damien McCabe; Drumshanbo, Mary Kelly; Cootehall, Bradley; Tarmon, Paddy Keaveney; Co. Donegal & Fintan Cullen; Tarmon. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €1300. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Senior Championship: The lads were defeated by Manorhamilton on Sunday last in the quarter final of the senior championship. Well done to the lads on their efforts all year and also to the management team of James Wynne, Cyril McKeon & Tommy Mulvey.

Sponsorship: the club would like to thank the English brothers Drumshanbo & Henry Sorohan for their very kind sponsorship towards a set of top for the senior men’s team.

Minor Ladies: hard luck to the minor ladies who were defeated by St. Felims on Friday night last. Thank you and well done to all the girls and management team of Dermot McDonagh, Ann Flood & Ciara McTigue for their efforts all year.

U15 Championship: the u-15 championship begins this weekend as the lads are at home against Gortletteragh on Saturday at 12 noon. Please try and come out to support the lads.

St. Francis Ladies: The junior team are in the semi final this Saturday at 1pm in Leitrim Village against Keeldra Gaels. Best of luck to the girls and management and please support.

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig this and every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Monday, September 9th

Lotto: In other news there was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €1100 with the numbers 6-20-22-23 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Colleen Blessing; Drumshanbo, Kathryn Guckian; Drumshanbo, Michelle McGovern; Drumshanbo, Sandra O’Loughlin; Arigna & Millie & Abi McGourty; Drumshanbo. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €1200. Thanks again for all your continued support

Senior Championship: The lads were defeated by Aughawillan last Saturday evening in the final group game on a score line of 3-17 to 2-13. We would like to wish Mark Gunning a very speedy recovery and we have now qualified for the quarter final where we play Manorhamilton this Sunday afternoon at 2pm in Ballinamore so best of luck to the lads and management.

St. Francis Ladies: The senior defeated Dromahair in the senior relegation final on Sunday last on a score line of 2-9 to 3 points. Well done to all the ladies on their hard work and commitment all year and also to the management team of Paul Martin & Gareth Smith. The second team have qualified for the semi final of the junior championship with no fixture details available.

Mothers & Others: Well done to trainer Eamonn Mc Gowan and the Mothers and Others team who had a really enjoyable day at the Mostrim Blitz. Many thanks to Mostrim for organising this great event.

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig this and every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest sympathies to the Dennis family on the passing of Dermot’s brother Dermot who passed away in Dublin last week. May he rest in peace.

Leitrim centre of excellence: well done to all involved with the county board who officially opened the wonderful centre of excellence in Annaduff last weekend. Well done also to our club representatives Mark Nolan, Conor McCabe & Traloch McGovern who done a brilliant job.

Monday, September 2nd

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €1000. The numbers drawn were 4-7-25-27. The 5 winners of €20 were Tess Flynn , Arigna; Mel McLoughlin, Dowra; Tim Mannion, Drumshanbo; Berna Gibbons, Keadue; Chris McKenna, Drumkeeran. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €1,100. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Senior Championship: The lads return to senior championship action this weekend as we take on Aughawillan in the final group game which takes place in Ballinamore on Saturday evening at 6.30pm so best of luck to the lads and management and please come out to support the lads.

U-17 Championship: The lads defeated Mohill in the division 2 county final on Monday last in Avantcard Pairc Sean on a scoreline of 1-10 to 9 points. Well done to the lads on a fantastic achievement and truly well deserved. Well done also to Ronan Moran who was awarded Man of the match and also to the management team of Farrell McKeon & Angus Fee on their hard work and commitment with these great bunch of lads.

St. Francis Ladies: The senior ladies play Dromahair in the relegation final this sinday at 12noon so best of luck to the ladies and management and please support.

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest sympathies to the Cull family on the sad and tragic death of James Cull who was laid to rest in Arigna on Monday last. May he rest in peace.

Monday, August 26th

Lotto: There was 1 winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €2200. Congrats to Joe Gilmartin Arigna who was the lucky winner. The numbers drawn were 1-11-18-28. The 5 winners of €20 were Pius Earley , Mount Allen; David & Adam Keaney, Aughacashel; Claire Barry, Roscunnish; Moira O’Connor, Ardcarne; Ronan & Mae Fearon, Keadue. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €1,000.

Senior Championship: The lads were defeated by Ballinamore on Saturday evening last. There is another break this weekend and we play Aughawillan in the final group game in 2 weeks.

U-17 Championship: The lads defeated Leitrim Gaels on Monday evening last in the semi final and now face Mohill in the final with fixture details yet to be confirmed so please check facebook for further info and best of luck to the team and management and please support.

U-13 Championship: The lads were defeated by Rinn Gaels on Friday evening last in the semi final. Well done to all the team for their efforts all year and thanks to management Richard O’Loughlin and Enda Gilrane for their hard work as well.

St. Francis Ladies: The Ladies were defeated by st. Josephs on Sunday morning last in the senior championship and the junior team lost out to Drumkeeran and they now play Oughteragh Gaels this Saturday with a time and venue tbc.

Minor Ladies: The minor girls had a good win against St. Brigids on Wednesday evening last and have now qualified for the final with details tbc.

U-14 Girls: The girls enjoyed a day out in Croke Park on Sunday last as they attended the Ladies semi finals. Thanks to coaches John Nolan & Paul McGowan for organising the trip and to Catherine McGowan & Mary Nolan for helping out on the day.

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls.

Wedding Bells: Congrats to former senior player Michael McManus who got married to Estefania Samper in Tipperary last week. We wish the newlyweds a very happy life together.

Monday, August 19th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €2100 with the numbers 2-15-19-20 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Teresa Prior, Aughnasheelin; Seamus Doyle, Drumshanbo; Chris McMorrow, Drumshanbo; Hugh Gibbons, Drumshanbo & Marie Casserly, Drumshanbo. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €2200. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Senior Championship: The lads return to championship action this weekend as we play Ballnamore on Saturday evening at 6.30pm in Cloone. Best of luck to the lads and management and please come out to support the lads.

U-17 Championship: The lads defeated Dromahair on Monday evening last in the quarter final and now face Leitrim Gaels in the semi final next Monday evening with a time and venue tbc so please check facebook for further info and best of luck to the team and management and please support.

U-13 Championship: The lads defeated Leitrim Gaels on Friday evening last and are now through to a semi final against Rinn Gaels this Friday evening in Gortletteragh at 6.30pm so please come out to support the lads.

St. Francis Ladies: The Ladies return to senior championship action this Sunday as they take on St. Josephs at 11am and our juniors play  who Drumkeeran at 12.30pm with both games in Leitrim Gaels so best of luck to both teams and management and please support.

Minor Ladies: The minor girls had a good win against Manorhamilton on Wednesday evening last and now play St. Brigids this Wednesday evening at home at 7pm so please come out to support the girls.

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls.

Monday, August 12th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €2000 with the numbers 4-19-23-26 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Linda Glynn; Arigna, Kevin Gilhooly; Drumshanbo, Laura Cronin; Drumshanbo, Seamus Keane; Drumshanbo & Chris McMorrow; Drumshanbo. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €2100. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Senior Men: The lads had a good win against Aughnasheelin on Sunday afternoon last winning on a score line of 1-10 to 11 points. It was a tight first half and we were level 1-2 to 5 points at half time. We were 4 points behind in the closing stages of the second half and a brilliant spell lasted with us scoring 6 unanswered points to lead by 2 and it was a nervy final few minutes but the lads held their nerve to register the victory and now should see us into a quarter final and secure senior championship football for 2020. There is now a break from action and we are back in action on August 24^th against Ballinamore.

U-17 Championship: The lads defeated Dromahair on Wednesday evening last and are now into a quarter final against the same opposition with a time and date tbc so check facebook for more details.

U-13 Championship: The lads drew with St. Josephs on Thursday evening last in an exciting encounter and now play Dromahair this Thursday evening in Dromahair at 7.30pm so best of luck to the lads and please support.

Minor Ladies: The minor girls had a good win against Fenagh/Kiltubrid on Wednesday evening last and now play Manorhamilton this Wednesday evening at home at 7pm so best of luck to the girls and management.

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls.

Monday, August 5th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €1900 with the numbers drawn out 1-10-19-27 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Tina McNulty; Ardcolum, Bridie McPartland; Ballinaglaera, Chris McMorrow; Drumshanbo, Michelle Keavney; Carrick on Shannon & Aoibheen, Senan & Ellen McGowan; Drumshanbo. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €2000. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Senior Men: The lads had a good win on Saturday evening last against Dromahair winning on a score line of 1-14 to 14 points. We led throughout the whole game and were good value of the win. Next up is a massive game against Aughnasheelin this Sunday afternoon at 12 again in Avantcard Pairc Sean so best of luck again to the lads and management and please support.

U-17 Championship: The lads defeated Melvin Gaels on Thursday evening last in an exciting encounter coming out on top on a score line of 4-8 to 1-8. They have 1 remaining group game against Dromahair on this Wednesday evening at 7.30 in the pitch so best of luck to the lads and please support.

U-13 Championship: The lads were defeated by Rinn Gaels on Friday evening last and now play St. Josephs this Friday evening at home at 7.30pm so best of luck to the lads and please support.

St. Francis Ladies: The ladies teams began their senior and junior championships on Sunday last in Aughavas. Firstly the senior team took on neighbours Kiltubrid and after playing very well in large parts sadly lost out in the end. The juniors also sadly lost out to a strong Keeldra Gaels side. There are no games this weekend.

Niall Higgins Tournament: The annual Niall Higgins u-14 tournament took place on bank holiday Monday in tough conditions. Allen Gaels, Ballyhaise from Co. Cavan, Shannon Gaels Kilmore and Clan Na Gael both from Roscommon took part with Clan na Gael winning out in the final against Allen Gaels on a score line of 1-8 to 8 points defending their crown. Many thanks to all the clubs for travelling and making it another successful tournament. Thanks must go to a number of people firstly to our 2 referees Cyril McKeon and Kieran Moran for officiating the games, Kenneth Dowler, Angus Fee and all the organising committee, to the Higgins family for presenting the trophies, and all the catering team especially Aoife Grier, Annette Dowler & Bernie O’Loughlin and everyone else who helped out in any way.

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls.

Get Well Soon: The club would like to wish Glenfarne player Dermot Harkin a very speedy recovery who suffered a pretty serious Knee injury in the pitch last Saturday.

U-11:  Allen Gaels U11 team took a break from training this weekend and had a most enjoyable day without the ball. Firstly thanks to David & Sean Wynne for the kayaks.Thanks to Ian/Hughie/Declan for their help. The days activities wouldn’t have happened only for the very kind sponsorship from Neil & Annie MC Manus from the Lough Allen Hotel who payed for the waterpark and the treat hut afterwards.Thanks to the two coaches Neil Nolan & Damien MC Cabe for organising the day. The kids really deserved the day out after all there commitment so far this year. A highly recommend day for any underage team.

Monday, July 29th

Lotto: There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot €1800 with the numbers drawn out 15-18-19-20 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Eddie Lynch; Cootehall, Teresa Prior; Aughnasheelin, Michelle & Ryan Heron; Drumshanbo, Enda Gilrane; Ballinaglaera & Rose McLoughlin; Carrick On Shannon. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €1900. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Senior Championship: We began our senior championship on Saturday evening last losing out to St. Marys on a final score of 5-15 to 12 points. We started the game very brightly and led on 3 occasions but went in at half time trailing by 1-7 to 7 points and got it back to a single point into the second half so there was signs of good things to come. We would like to wish Colin Moran a very speedy recovery as he suffered a nasty shoulder injury and we play Dromahair this Saturday evening in Pairc Sean at 5.30pm so best of luck to the lads and please come out to support.

U-17 Championship: The lads defeated Drumkeeran on Thursday last and received a walkover against Manorhamilton last Monday and now play Melvin Gaels this coming Thursday evening in Kinlough at 7.30pm so best of luck to the lads and please support.

U-13 Championship: The lads played out a very exciting and nervy draw with Drumkeeran on Friday evening last and now play Rinn Gaels this Friday evening at 7.30pm in a venue to be confirmed so best of luck to the team and management and please support. Please see facebook for venue.

St. Francis Ladies: The ladies teams begin their senior and junior championships this Sunday in Ballinamore. Firstly the Senior team take on neighbors Kiltubrid at 11am followed by the juniors who take on Keeldra Gaels so best of luck to both teams and management. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Niall Higgins Tournament: The annual Niall Higgins Memorial Tournament takes place in the park on the Bank Holiday Monday. Anyone available to help out on the day would be very welcome.

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls.

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest sympathies to the family & friends of Tommy “Spike” McCormack from Ballinamore who tragically died at the weekend. May he rest in peace.

Wedding Bells: We would like to congratulate Sean O’Dwyer & Caroline Feely who got married at the weekend. We wish the happy couple a lifetime of happiness together.

Monday, July 22nd

Lotto: There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €1700 with the numbers 10-11-12-27 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Rosalie Logan; Drumshanbo, Berna Gibbons; Keadue, Michelle Duignan; Drumcong, Terry Beckett; Jamestown & Emily, Orla, Stephen, Oisin, Matthew, Evelyn & Cathy. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €1800. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Senior Men: The lads begin the senior championship this Saturday evening in Ballinamore at 7pm against St. Marys. Best of luck to the lads and management and please come out to support.

U-17 Championship: The lads played out a draw with Mohill on Monday evening last and now play Drumkeeran at home on Thursday evening at 7,30pm at home and Manorhamilton on Monday again at home at 7.30pm so best of luck to the lads in this tough run of fixtures. Please come out to support the lads.

U-13 Championship: The lads began their championship campaign with a good win against mohill last Friday evening and now play Drumkeeran at home on Friday evening at 7.30pm so please come out to support them.

U-12 Girls league: The girls finish their championship campaign this Tuesday at 7pm away to Dromahair on Tuesday evening at please support

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls.

Monday, July 15th

Lotto: There was no winner if this lotto jackpot of €1600 with the numbers 9-10-14-17 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Gabriel & Kathleen Gilmartin; Ballinaglaera, Michael Higgins; Highwood, Margaret McPartland; Drumshanbo, Eddie Lynch; Cootehall & Ger Cannon; Drumshanbo. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €1700. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Senior Men: We had another tough and busy week this past week as we played Leitrim Gaels on Wednesday evening losing out on a score line of 2-15 to 12 points. We then played Gortleteragh on Saturday evening and showed a lot of encouraging signs especially in the second half but still lost out on a score line of 3-14 to 19 points. We now play Ballinamore this Saturday evening at home at 7pm so please come out again to support the lads.

Charity Match: The Club would like to thank Glenfarne GAA & the Gallagher Family for the invitation to take part in the 20th Anniversary Memorial Match to mark the tragic passing of Gerard Gallagher on July 11th 1999 in a Senior League game between Glenfarne and Allen Gaels. Many of the players who were present that day togged and played their part in a very memorable afternoon. Dr. Charles McManus, who was a medical student in 1999, and treated Gerry on the day, made a presentation of a signed Donegal GAA Jersey to Eugene Gallagher. Well done to the organising committee on what was a wonderful yet poignant occasion.

U-17 Championship: The lads had another brilliant victory on Monday evening last against Keeldra Gaels and now face Mohill on Monday evening next in Mohill at 7.30pm please support

U-12 Girls league: The girls continue their league campaign against St. Josephs on Tuesday evening at 7pm please support.

St. Francis Ladies: The ladies junior team had 2 league games this week as they played Drumkeeran on Wednesday evening winning on a score line of 5-13 to 2-9 and drew against St. Josephs on Sunday evening last. We now have 1 league game remaining against Annaduff this Sunday morning at 11am in Drumshanbo so please support.

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls.

Leitrim/Longford U-12 league: the lads put in a good performance on Monday night in the semi final against St. Marys but sadly came up short, well done to the lads and management team of Neil Nolan & Damien McCabe on getting to this stage.

Wedding Bells: Congratulations and best wishes to Denys Gibbons and Rachel Lalor who were married in Dublin last Friday. We wish them both every happiness together.

Joe Mooney Summer School: Best wishes to the summer school committee as the festival begins this Saturday.

Monday, July 8th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €1500 with the numbers 11-19-23-26 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: John McKeon; Drumshanbo, Tara Beirne; Drumsna, Andy Canning; Dublin, Collette Scollan; Drumshanbo & Harry Canning; Aughnasheelin. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €1600. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Senior Men: The lads were defeated by Aughnasheelin last Saturday evening by 2 points on a score line of Allen Gaels 1-11 Aughnasheelin 16 points. We now play 2 games this week against Leitrim Gaels on Wednesday evening at 8pm away and also away to Gortletteragh on Saturday evening. Please come out to support the lads.

U-12 Girls league: The girls continue their league campaign against Mohill on Tuesday evening at 7pm so best of luck to all the team and management team of Alan McKeon, Stephen Flynn & Pascal Gillard.

St. Francis Ladies: The senior ladies team claimed the first bit of silverware of the year last Sunday afternoon against Mohill winning the league final on a score line of St. Francis 3-11 Mohill 10 points. After a nervy first half the ladies pushed on in the second half and deserved their victory. Well done to all the girls and management team of Paul Martin, Gareth Smith & Ann Flood on their efforts so far this year and all attention now turns to the senior championship in 4 weeks.

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls.

Leitrim/Longford U-12 league: The lads took part in the bowl final last Saturday evening and put in a brilliant effort especially in the second half where they were 16 points down at half time only to come up short by a single point. Well done to all the team and management team of Neil Nolan & Damien McCabe.

U-17 Championship: The lads got off to a flying start to the championship with a very comprehensive victory against St. Brigids last Monday evening and now play Gortletteragh next Monday evening away at 7.30pm so well done and good luck to all the lads and management team of Angus Fee & Farrell McKeon.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Golf Classic: The Annual Golf Classic sponsored by the McGuire family took place last Saturday in Ballinamore Golf Club. It was ideal playing conditions and brilliant golf was played throughout the day. Well done to all the winners and a list of winners and sponsors will be listed in next week’s notes.

Monday, July 1st

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €1400 with the numbers 7-9-11-12 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Jerry Cullen; Ballinaglaera, Tara Beirne; Drumsna, Josephine McCauley; Dowra, Charlene Casserly; Drumshanbo & Teresa Prior; Aughnasheelin. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €1500. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Senior Men: The lads were defeated by Shamrock Gaels last Tuesday evening in the Leo Kenny cup which knocks us out of the competition. We then played Annaduff in the Division 1 league on Saturday evening last and we won on a score line of Allen Gaels 1-8 Annaduff 9 points. We led by a score line of 1-5 to 3 points at half time and managed to get the victory with Diarmaid McKiernan leading the scoring with 7 points Shane Walsh our other point scorer and Thomas Mulvey with a brilliant goal. We were also missing a number of regular players so well done to all the lads and also to Eoin Smith who made his senior team competitive debut with an impressive performance in goals. We play Aughnasheelin this Saturday at 7pm and then against Leitrim Gaels on Wednesday the 10^th which are 2 very important league games both away so please come out and support the lads.

U-12 Girls league: The girls continue their league campaign against Kiltubrid on Tuesday evening at 7pm so best of luck to all the team and management team of Alan McKeon, Stephen Flynn & Pascal Gillard.

St. Francis Ladies: The ladies junior team had a good win against Oughteragh Gaels last Wednesday evening winning on a score line of 3-11 to 2-10. The senior ladies are in the division 2 league final this Sunday afternoon at 1pm in Pairc Sean against Mohill so please come out and support the ladies as they try and claim the first bit of silverware this year. Best of luck to the ladies and management team of Paul Martin & Gareth Smith.

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls.

Leitrim/Longford U-12 league: the lads put in a good performance on Monday night in the semi final against St. Marys but sadly came up short, well done to the lads and management team of Neil Nolan & Damien McCabe on getting to this stage.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Cul Camps: This year’s cul camps take place in Drumshanbo from Monday the 8^th to Friday the 12^th of July. Booking for the camp can only be done online by going on to www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie and following the instructions. These bookings should be done ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Golf Classic: The Annual Golf Classic sponsored by the McGuire family takes place this Saturday July 6th in Ballinamore Golf Club. If you have a team for it please contact Aidan McKeon or Enda McGloin to arrange a tee off time.

Feile: Many thanks to all who helped out at the pitch on Saturday afternoon as we hosted a few games, also well done to Annaduff who won their division final. Also many thanks to St. Jarlaths Chicago who were staying in the hotel played our underage teams last Tuesday evening in preparation for the feile.

Wedding Bells: Congratulations to Cathal Kielty & Mairead Gilboy who were married at the weekend. We wish the happy couple much happiness.

Monday, June 24th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €1,300 with the numbers 3-10-14-22 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Marie Cashin; Cloone, Alan McKeon; Druumshanbo, Norman Kelly; Drumkeeran, Eamon Lynch; Cootehall & Lola Blessing; Drumshanbo. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €1,400. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Senior Men: The lads have a busy week this week as we host Shamrock Gaels of Sligo in the Leo Kenny cup on Tuesday evening at 8pm. We also return to the division 1 league campaign against Annaduff again at home on Saturday evening at 7pm so best of luck to the lads and management all support greatly appreciated.

U-12 Girls league: The girls continue their league campaign against St. Mary’s on Tuesday evening at 7pm at home so best of luck to all the team and management team of Alan McKeon, Stephen Flynn & Pascal Gillard.

St. Francis Ladies: The ladies junior team return to league action this Wednesday evening as they take on Oughteragh Gaels in Ballinamore at 7pm so best of luck to the girls and management.

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls

Leitrim/Longford U-12 league: the lads put in a good performance last week against Dromahair and have no game this week.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Cul Camps: This year’s cul camps take place in Drumshanbo from Monday the 8^th to Friday the 12^th of July. Booking for the camp can only be done online by going on to www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie and following the instructions. These bookings should be done ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Golf Classic: The Annual Golf Classic sponsored by the McGuire family takes place on Saturday July 6th in Ballinamore Golf Club. More details in the coming weeks.

Leitrim: The Leitrim senior men’s team lost out to Clare last weekend and are now out of the championship. Well done to the whole team and management on a successful year. Well done also to the Hurlers who won the Lory Meagher cup at the weekend in Croke Park beat Lancashire by a single point after extra time.

An Tostal: Best of luck to the an tostal festival committee as the festival begins this weekend and runs for a week.

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest sympathies to the McGovern family on the death of Nora McGovern who was laid to rest last week may she rest in peace.

Monday, June 17th

U-12 Girls: The girls are away to Melvin Gaels in Bundoran this week and play St. Marys in the park next Tuesday evening.

 

Cross Border League: The U-12 boys performed well last week away to Longford Slashers and are at home this Thursday to Dromahair at 7:30pm. Good luck to Damien McCabe, Neil Nolan and the team.

 

Community Games: Well done to the boys team who have reached the county final after great wins over Mohill Area & Manorhamilton Area in recent weeks. The final takes place against Carrick Area in Pairc Naomh Muire in Carrick on Wednesday evening. Best of luck to Shane McGovern, Vincent Lee and their panel of players.

 

U-6; U-8 & U-10’s: Coaching this Saturday and every Saturday from 10-11am for boys & girls.

 

Golf Classic: The Annual Golf Classic takes place on Saturday July 6^th in Ballinamore Golf Club. More details in the coming weeks.

 

Date for your Diary: Anyone who would like to get lawnmowers, strimmers, bikes, etc marked by Drumshanbo Gardai can do so this Friday June 21^st at the park from 7 – 9pm. Just bring your Eircode and there is no charge.

 

Leitrim: Good luck to Leitrim on Saturday at 6pm against Clare in round 2 of the Qualifiers in Pairc Sean.

 

Leitrim U-17’s: No joy for Conor Flood, Radek Oberwan and the Leitrim Team against Sligo last week. The final round is against Galway in Tuam on Friday so good luck to all concerned.

 

Leitrim U-20’s: Best wishes to Colin Moran and the U-20’s team & management against Roscommon on Wednesday June 26^th in Pairc Sean.

 

Lotto: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot & the numbers drawn were 06-10-15-28. The 5 prize winners of €20 each were: Amaia Gilhooly, Drumduff; Enda McGloin, Drumshanbo; Padraig, Evelyn, Jessica & Oisin, c/o Bingo; Westlink Coaches, Drumshanbo and Teresa Cornyn, Corry. The jackpot now stands at €1,300.

 

Club Meeting: The monthly meeting takes place this Friday at 9pm in the clubhouse.

 

Sympathy: The Club extends deepest condolences to the Sweeney Family, Mahanagh & the extended Stenson Family on the sad passing of Mrs. Josephine Stenson, who was laid to rest in Mohill on Sunday.

Monday, June 10th

Lotto: There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €1,100 with the numbers 1-10-23-24 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Jerry Cullen; Ballinaglaera, Bridie Flanagan; Carrick-on-shannon, Winnie Convey; Dowra, Shane & Michelle McGovern; Drumshanbo & Dermot & Jacqui McDonagh; Drumshanbo. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €1,200. Thank you again for all your continued support and the annual lotto tickets are now available for €85. That means entry into 52 draws for the price of 42. Please contact Larry Burke, John Nolan, Seamus Heron or Fergal McPartland for further information.

U-12 Girls league: The girls begin their league campaign against Manorhamilton on Tuesday evening at 7pm at home so best of luck to all the team and management team of Alan McKeon, Stephen Flynn & Pascal Gillard.

Leitrim/Longford U-12 league: The lads began the Leitrim/Longford league on Friday evening last at home against Granard. The result didn’t go our way bur there was very encouraging performances throughout the team.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Date for your diary: Drumshanbo Gardai will be marking all Lawnmowers, Strimmers, bikes, etc. on Friday the 21^st June at the pitch from 7-9pm. There is no charge for this service and eircode is required.

Cul Camps: This year’s cul camps take place in Drumshanbo from Monday the 8^th to Friday the 12^thof July. Booking for the camp can only be done online by going on to www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie and following the instructions. These bookings should be done ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Leitrim: Well done to the Leitrim team who beat Wicklow in the first round of the qualifiers last weekend and now march on to face Clare in two weeks time again in Pairc Sean. Also a special mention to the Leitrim Hurling team who have advanced to the final of the Lory Magher cup final which will take place in Croke Park in two weeks time.

Monday, June 3rd

Lotto: There was no winner of tonight’s lotto jackpot of €1000 with the numbers drawn 2-6-14-18 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Bridie McPartlin; Dowra, Noelle Burke; Drumshanbo, Bridgie Brogan; Drumshanbo, Margaret Flood; Drumshanbo & John Casserly; Drumshanbo. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €1100. Thank you again for all your continued support and the annual lotto tickets are now available for €85. That means entry into 52 draws for the price of 42. Please contact Larry Burke, John Nolan, Seamus Heron or Fergal McPartland for further information.

Westlink Coaches U-15 league: Well done to the lads who won the division 2 league final last Sunday beating Melvin Gaels on a score line of Allen Gaels 3-9 Melvin Gaels 9 points. The lads went through the whole league campaign undefeated and brought home the first and hopefully not the last bit of silverware to the club this year. Well done to all the lads and espically management team of Dermot Dennis & Kenneth Dowler on a successful campaign.

St Francis ladies: The ladies second time lost out to Keeldra Gaels last Wednesday evening and have no game this week.

Leitrim/Longford U-12 league: The lads begin the Leitrim/Longford league this Friday night at 7.30pm at home against Granard. Best of luck to the lads who have been training hard over the last few weeks and management team of Neil Nolan & Damien McCabe.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Sympathy: the club sends its deepest sympathies to the Heron family on the sad passing of Anna Marie’s brother Sean Maguire who passed away in New York last week, may he Rest In Peace.

Best Of Luck: Everyone in the club would like to wish all club members the very best of luck in the upcoming leaving & junior cert exams this week.

Cul Camps: This year’s cul camps take place in Drumshanbo from Monday the 8^th to Friday the 12^th of July. Booking for the camp can only be done online by going on to www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie and following the instructions. These bookings should be done ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Leitrim: Best of luck to Diarmaid, Kevin & Alan & the rest of the Leitrim team as they take on Wicklow in the qualifiers this Saturday at 3pm in Pairc Sean.

Monday, May 27th

Lotto: There was 1 winner of tonight’s lotto jackpot of €6,500 with the numbers 8-14-20-27 drawn out.Congratulations goes to Dessie Doyle; Drumshanbo an annual ticket holder our jackpot winner. The 5 winners of €20 are: Bridgie Brogan; Drumshanbo, Brendan O’Rourke; Ballinaglaera, Jim Casey; Keadue, Mary Gilhooley; Drumshanbo & Terry Fitzpatrick; Sligo .Next week’s jackpot now stands at €1000. Thank you again for all your continued support and the annual lotto tickets are now available for €85. That means entry into 52 draws for the price of 42. Please contact Larry Burke, John Nolan, Seamus Heron or Fergal McPartland for further information.

Division 1 League: No joy for the lads at the weekend against Melvin Gaels as we were missing a lot of first team players but the lads that did travel put in a good performance and were only trailing by 4 points at half time as the score read 1-7 to 1-3. Melvin Gaels hit 2 late goals to put the damage on the scoreboard and the final score read Allen Gaels 1-3 Melvin Gaels 3-10. There is now a break in the league until after the Leitrim Qualifier game against Wicklow.

Westlink Coaches U-15 league: The lads played 3 games in a week last week and they won all 3. firstly they had a good win at home against Mohill on Tuesday, they then bet Fenagh on Thursday also at home which put them into the semi final against Annaduff on Monday evening last which was a pulsating encounter winning by 2 points and now face Melvin Gaels in the final. No date for the final yet. Well done to the lads who haven’t lost a game yet this year and hopefully can keep that going.

St Francis ladies: The Ladies game against Manorhamilton was cancelled at the weekend and they are now into the league semi final against fenagh with no fixture details available yet. The ladies second teams game against Keeldra Gaels has been changed and will be played this evening (Wednesday) in Cloone at 7.30pm. Please support.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

U-14 Girls: The girls lost out to St. Josephs last week which completes their league campaign. Well done to the girls on a good league campaign and we would also like to thank the management team of John Nolan & Paul McGowan on their hard work.

Sympathy: the club sends its deepest sympathies to the McGloin Family on the passing of Gerry McGloin this week, also to the Fitzgerald family on the passing of Mai Fitzgerald who also passed away this week. May they both rest in peace.

Engagement: We would like to congratulate former St. Francis ladies player Denise Sorohan and Sean McMeel who got engaged last weekend in the USA.

Cul Camps: This year’s cul camps take place in Drumshanbo from Monday the 8^th to Friday the 12^th of July. Booking for the camp can only be done online by going on to www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie and following the instructions. These bookings should be done ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Monday, May 20th

Lotto: There was no winner of tonight’s lotto jackpot of €6,400 with the numbers 7-15-16-18 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: David O’Rourke; Ballinaglaera, Anna McGovern; Kilnagross, Jessica Hogan; Cork, Donal Hogan; Cork & Pauline Finlay; Drumshanbo. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €6,500. Thank you again for all your continued support and the annual lotto tickets are now available for €85. That means entry into 52 draws for the price of 42. Please contact Larry Burke, John Nolan, Seamus Heron or Fergal McPartland for further information.

Division 1 League: No joy for the lads at the weekend against Manorhamilton but encouraging signs were shown in the second half espically as we were trailing 2-12 to 4 points at half time. A spirited second half performance brought us back into the game as we were well on top in the second half with the final score Allen Gaels 2-9 Manor 3-17. We travel to Melvin Gaels next Sunday afternoon with a 2pm thrown in so again best of luck to all the lads.

Westlink Coaches U-15 league: The lads defeated Dromahair last Thursday evening making it 5 wins out of 5 games and they now face Mohill at home this Thursday evening at 7pm so again best of luck to all the lads and please support.

St Francis ladies: well done to the ladies who had a good victory on Friday evening last away to Fenagh keeping them top of the table with 1 game against Manorhamilton remaining. The second team’s game against St. Josephs was postponed on Sunday morning. This weeks fixtures see the senior team play Manor at home on Sunday at 1.30 pm and the second team play Keeldra Gaels in Gortletteragh on Friday evening at 7.30 please come out and support the two teams.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Mothers & Others: Training has returned to the pitch again on Wednesdays at 8pm anyone with an interest in learning new skills or those who may have played previously are welcome to join. It’s a great opportunity to get fit, have fun and make new friends! All are welcome.

U-14 Girls: Hard luck to the girls who lost out to Dromahair last Tuesday evening. They play St. Josephs this Tuesday evening at home. Please come out to support the girls.

Sympathy: the club sends its deepest sympathies to the Tivnan Family on the passing of Annie’s sister Margaret Peck in the USA, Fox family Aughaguinea on the passing of Philip Fox & the family and friends of Fr. Michael Guckian who passed away last week. My they all Rest In Peace.

Cul Camps: This year’s cul camps take place in Drumshanbo from Monday the 8^th to Friday the 12^th of July. Booking for the camp can only be done online by going on to www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie and following the instructions. These bookings should be done ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Monday, May 13th

Lotto: There was no winner of tonight’s lotto jackpot of €6,300 with the numbers 8-15-23-24 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Mary McWeeney; Aughacashel, Connor McLoughlin; Drumherrif, Teresa McCawley; Dowra, Rosaleen McLoughlin; Leitrim Village & John & Mary Nolan; Drumshanbo. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €6,400. Thank you again for all your continued support and the annual lotto tickets are now available for €85. That means entry into 52 draws for the price of 40. Please contact Larry Burke, John Nolan, Seamus Heron or Fergal McPartland for further information.

Division 1 League: We return to senior league action this weekend as we are at home against Manorhamilton on Saturday evening at 7pm so best of luck to all the lads and management. Please come out to support the lads.

Westlink Coaches U-15 league: The lads defeated Annaduff last Thursday evening making it 4 wins out of 4 games and they now face Dromahair away this Thursday evening at 7pm so again best of luck to all the lads and please support.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Leitrim: Hard luck to Diarmaid, Kevin & Alan and all the Leitrim team whod lost out to Roscommon on Sunday last. Also Commiserations to Michelle Monaghan & Roisin McGrenehan and all the Leitrim ladies who lost out to Sligo in the first roun d of the championship at the weekend.

Mothers & Others: Training has returned to the pitch again on Wednesdays at 8pm Anyone with an interest in learning new skills or those who may have played previously are welcome to join. It’s a great opportunity to get fit, have fun and make new friends! All are welcome.

U-14 Girls: well done to the girls who had a good win over Keeldra Gaels on Tuesday evening last.

Thank You: The club would like to thank Drino Drinks for their very kind sponsershop of a new set of jerseys to our U-16 & U-18 girls teams.

Fun Quiz Night:  In aid of the Friends of St. Luke’s Cancer Care hosted by Colleen Blessing on Saturday 18th May @ 9.30 p.m. in Berry’s Tavern, Table of 5 (€50). Raffle and finger food on the night. Please support if possible.

Sympathy: the club sends its deepest sympathies to the Wilford family on the sad passing of Tommy, The Gilbane family on the death of Sean, the McLoughlin and McEvoy families on the death of John McEvoy & the McPartland family on the death of Patrick who all passed away last week may they rest in peace.

New Born: Congrats to Thomas & Sarah Scollan on the birth of their new baby girl Ismay recently.

Monday, May 6th

Lotto: There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €6,200 with the numbers 1-7-20-23 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Rose McLoughlin; Drumlummon, Ryan Dunne McPartlin; Drumshanbo, Sarah Beckett; Jamestown, Jenny & Berni c/o Gala & Teresa Cornyn; Corry. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €6,300. Thank you again for all your continued support. The annual lotto tickets are now available again for €85 which puts you in for every draw during the year. Please contact any club officer for more details.

Division 3 League: we had to concede our game last weekend to Carrigallen as we couldn’t field a team. We play Annaduff away this Saturday evening at 7pm so best of luck to all the team.

Westlink Coaches U-15 league: The lads defeated Leitrim Gaels last Thursday evening on a scoreline of Allen Gaels 6-9 Leitrim Gaels 2-8 and they now face Annaduff at home this Thursday evening at 7pm so again best of luck to all the lads and please support.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Leitrim: Best of luck to Diarmaid, Kevin, Alan and all the Leitrim senior team and management who begin the championship against Roscommon this Sunday in Hyde Park at 3.30pm.

Mothers & Others: Training has returned to the pitch again on Wednesdays at 8pm Anyone with an interest in learning new skills or those who may have played previously are welcome to join. It’s a great opportunity to get fit, have fun and make new friends! All are welcome.

Valley Rovers: Well done to the Valley Rovers U-16 soccer team who won the connacht final last weekend. The team are mostly made up of Drumshanbo lads and managed by our own Farrell McKeon. What a huge achievement for the team who were only formed in 2011.

Monday, April 29th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €6,100 with the numbers 9-13-18-28 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Bea Cullen; Drumshanbo, Edward Callaghan; Drumshanbo, Elaine Barnicle; Claremorris, Meryl, Saida, Noah & Aran; Drumshanbo & Winnie Coyne; Dowra. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €6,200. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Division 3 League: We were defeated by St. Marys last Saturday evening, hard luck to the lads who put in a battling display. This weekend we play Carrigallen at home on Saturday at 7pm so again best of luck to the lads and we ask you to please come out to support the lads.

St. Francis Ladies: The ladies had a brilliant 4-15 to 1-5 victory over Mohill last Sunday morning in the pitch. Well done to all the girls and to the management also a special mention to Amy Moran, Megan Moran & Zaklina Ozdobinska who all made their senior debuts aswell. No fixtures this weekend.

Westlink Coaches U-15 league: The lads earned a hard fought 1 point win over Melvin Gaels on Thursday evening with a final score of Allen Gaels 3-15 Melvin Gaels 4-11. Well done to all the lads and management. We now play Leitrim Gaels this Thursday evening at 7pm in Leitrim best of luck to the lads and please support.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest sympathies the family and friends of Gerry Nangle formerly of Cornaroy who was laid to rest in Drumshanbo during the week, May he rest in peace.

Monday, April 22nd

Lotto: There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €6,000 with the numbers 1-18-19-28 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Shane Keaney; Kesh, Mary McManus; c/o Conways, John O’Donoghue; Kesh, Margaret McPadden; Arigna & David & Adam Keaney; Aughacashel. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €6,100. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Dunnes Bar Division 1 League: We earned a hard faught draw against Fenagh last weekend. We led 5 points to 4 at half time and it was nip and tuck all way throught the game. We were on the verge of defeat after fenagh were awarded a very harsh penalty in the dying minutes which put them 3 points clear with time almost up but we kicked 3 points in a row to get a well deserved draw witht the final score 1-11 to 2-9 so well done to all the lads and management. Also we wish fenagh player Richard Heaney a very speedy recovery who suffered a nasty injury. There is now a break in the league probably until after the Leitrim championship game against Roscommon on May 12^th.

U-14 Girls: Our Under 14 girls lost to Manorhamilton away last Tuesday evening. Our next game is against Keeldra Gaels next Tuesday evening at home 7pm.Best of luck. Please come out and support.

St. Francis Ladies: The ladies second team had a brilliant 2-12 to 2-4 victory over Aughawillan last Friday evening which was the first victory ever for our second ladies team so well done to the girls and management of Ann Flood & Dermot McDonagh. The first team return to the division 2 league campaign this weekend in a repeat of last years intermediate final against Mohill in the field Friday Evening no time confirmed yet please check facebook for time. Best of luck to the ladies and management and please come out to support the team.

Westlink Coaches U-15 league: The lads had a brilliant start to their league campaign last Thursday evening beating Drumkeeran and they play Melvin Gaels at home this coming Thursday at 7pm so well done and best of luck to the lads and management team of KennethDowler & Dermot Dennis

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest sympathies to the Mulvey family, Aughagrania on the passing of Michael at the weekend, May he rest in peace.

Monday, April 15th

Lotto: There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €5,900 with the numbers 16-17-20-28 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Ryan O’Connor; Ashdale, Irene Yates; Arigna, Margaret McPartland; Church Street, Claire Barry; Roscunnish & Leah Flynn; Ardcolum. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €6,000. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Dunnes Bar Division 1 League: We had no joy at the weekend against Mohill. We play Fenagh this Saturday evening again at home at 7pm. Best of luck to the lads and management of James Wynne, Cyril McKeon & Danny Egan. Please come out to support the lads.

U-14 Girls: Our Under 14 girls lost to very strong St Mary’s team at home last Tuesday evening. Girls played with great determination and never give up attitude. They played their hearts out with a great team performance by Abby Chen, Aoife Mc Govern, Katie Mc Manus, Laoise Mc Manus, Ella Guckian, Lisa Mc Govern, Rachel Mc Cormack, Grace Harding, Grace Hopkins, Aoibhe Mc Garry, Aoife Nolan, Hayley Woods, Aoibheann Mc Gowan, Leah Mc Loughlin and Briana O Donnell, Subs Erin Mc Cauley for Aoife Mc Govern, Ailise Dowler for Woods and Andrea Gilmartin Mc Gowan. Our next game is against Manorhamilton next Tuesday evening in Manorhamilton at 7pm.Best of luck

St. Francis Ladies: The ladies began their league campaign last Sunday morning in tough conditions against St. Marys in carrick winning on a 4-10 to 1-2 scoreline. Well done to all the girls and management and espically well done to Caoimhe McGarry, Niamh Morahan & Laoise Fee who all made their senior team debuts. The junior ladies team are back in action this weekend against Aughawillan in Drumshanbo on Friday evening at 6.30 so best of luck to the girls and management of Ann Flood & Dermot McDonagh. Please come out to support the ladies.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

First Aid Course: The club intends on running a Defibrillator & First aid course within the next month. If anyone is interested in taking this course please contact Noel Beirne or Sinead Dolan.

Monday, April 8th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €5,800 with the numbers 11-12-14-18 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Michelle Murray; Allenbrook, Berni & Jenny; c/o Gala, Delia Mann; Jamestown, Margaret McMorrow; Drumshanbo & John O’Donoghue; Keshcarrigan. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €5,900. Thank you again for all your continued support.

Dunnes Bar Division 1 League: We had no joy at the weekend against Aughawillan losing out on a scoreline of 3-13 to 8 points. Well done to Fergal Moran, Colin Moran & Chris McCrumb who all made their senior team debuts. We play Mohill this Saturday evening again at home at 7pm. Best of luck to the lads and management of James Wynne, Cyril McKeon & Danny Egan. Please come out to support the lads.

Swan Bar Division 3 League: No joy for the lads last weekend as we lost out to a strong Ballinamore team and we were also missing a host of players. No fixture this weekend.

U-14 Girls: Our Under 14 girls under the management of Paul McGowan and John Nolan won their first game in the league last Wednesday evening against Melvin Gaels in St Osnats on a wet and windy evening. It was a good team performance by Abby Chen, Aoife Mc Govern, Katie Mc Manus, Andrea Gilmartin, Ella Guckian, Lisa Mc Govern, Rachel Mc Cormack, Grace Harding, Grace Hopkins, Aoibhe Mc Garry, Aoife Nolan, Hayley Woods, Aoibheann Mc Gowan, Briana O Donnell, and Erin Mc Cauley, Subs Laoise Mc Manus for Aoife Mc Govern, Ailise Dowler for Mc Cauley and Leah Mc Loughlin for Gilmartin. Our next game is against St Mary’s next Tuesday evening in Drumshanbo at 7pm. Best of luck

St. Francis Ladies: The ladies begin their division 2 league campaign this coming Sunday against St. Mary’s in Carrick at 12pm. Best of luck to all the girls and management of Paul Martin & Gareth Smith. All support greatly appreciated.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Leitrim Supporters Club: Thank you to everyone for purchasing a Leitrim supporters club ticket and sadly the club had no winners in the draw.

First Aid Course: The club intends on running a Defibrillator & First aid course within the next month. If anyone is interested in taking this course please contact Noel Beirne or Sinead Dolan.

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest sympathies to the Kenny family on the death of Breege’s Brother Paddy Hanrahan who died last week may he rest in peace.

Monday, March 25th

Lotto: There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €5,600 with the numbers 10-11-25-27 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Meabh Cuniffe; Jamestown, Declan Gilhooly; Drumshanbo, Pius Earley; Mount Allen, Pat Bruen; Keadue & Anthony McNulty; Drumshanbo. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €5,700. Thank you again for all your support.

Swan Bar Division 3 League: We were defeated by Fenagh on a scoreline of 2-8 to 5 points last Sunday morning. We were missing a few key players didn’t help our case also we wish Eoin Smith a sppedy recovery from an injury he picked up recently. No fixture this weekend.

Newtowngore Engineering U-17 League: The lads defeated Mohill on a scoreline of 3-13 to 1-9 in the field on Sunday morning last. Well done to all the lads and management team of Angus Fee and Farrell McKeon.

Barna Recycling U-13 League: The lads were well beaten by Manorhamilton in the league on Saturday last.

Saturday Morning Training: Training for Boy & Girls U-7, Boys U-9, Boys -11, Girls U-10 & 12 has now started in the pitch from 10-11am every Saturday mornings

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Leitrim: well done to the Leitrim team on beating Waterford last Saturday last in the final regulation game. We are now ready to make the long awaited trip to croke park for the first time since 2006 this Saturday to face Derry in the league final. Also great to see another Allen Gaels man on the sideline with Martin Raftery called in to assist the medical team. Best of luck to Diarmaid, Kevin & Alan and indeed all the Leitrim team & management in the final which throws in at 3pm.

Leitrim Supporters Club: Anyone wishing to support the team can do so by purchasing a Supporters Club ticket from club officers over the coming weeks. First prize is €5,000 and the draw takes place on April 6th.

Wedding Bells: Congratulations to Edel Cullen & Mark Leonard who married in Drumshanbo at the weekend. We wish them good health and happiness for the rest of their lives together.

Monday, March 18th

Lotto: There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €5,500 with the numbers 18-23-25-27 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Sharon McNulty; Drumshanbo, Teresa McCawley; Dowra, Kaila Leigh Smith; Drumkeeran, Phil McGowan; Drumshanbo & Blake Smith; Drumkeeran. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €5,600. Thank you again for all your support.

Swan Bar Division 3 League: the juniors play Fenagh this Sunday morning in the league in Fenagh at 12 noon. Best of luck to James, Cyril, Danny and all the team. All Support greatly appreciated. 

Newtowngore Engineering U-17 League: The lads were well beaten by a strong Carrick team in the league on Monday afternoon last. We have no fixture details to hand yet. Check Facebook for more details

Barna Recycling U-13 League: The lads were well beaten by a strong Fenagh team in the league on monday morning last. We are down to play Manorhamilton next but no details to hand yet. Check Facebook for more details.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Leitrim: No joy last weekend for the lads against Derry and we play our last game of the league this weekend against Waterford in Pairc Sean on Saturday at 4pm before our trip to Croker for the league final so best of luck to Diarmaid, Kevin & Alan and the rest of the team and management.

Leitrim Supporters Club: Anyone wishing to support the team can do so by purchasing a Supporters Club ticket from club officers over the coming weeks. First prize is €5,000 and the draw takes place on April 6th.

Dinner Dance: The Dinner dance was held last Sunday night in the Lough Allen hotel and a brilliant night was had by all. Well done to Colin Moran who was awarded the U-17 Player of the year, Cian Beirne Junior player of the year & Caleb Duffy Senior player of the year. Thank you to all who came along, John Lynch our MC, Terence Boyle, Terry Hyland, Late Night Radio, The Keane Family, Gareth Smith, Neil & Ann Marie McManus and all the staff of the Lough Allen Hotel and all the Committee for organising the event.

Sympathy: The Club offers our deepest sympathies to the Reynolds Family on the sad passing of Brendan in the USA. May he rest in peace.

Monday, March 11th

Lotto: There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €5400 with the numbers 7-13-20-27 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are:Kevin Nealon; Drumshanbo, Madeline Dolan; Drumshanbo, Rosaleen Wynne; Drumshanbo, Alan Kelly; Creagh & Stephen McWeeney; Leitrim Village. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €5300. Thank you again for all your support.

Tony McGowan Run: The Tony Mc Gowan Run Committee wish to sincerely thank all those involved in the planning and delivery of a memorable day in Drumshanbo on the 17th of February last. This includes sponsors ( both local and national), those who took part in registration, those who provided stewarding, those who donated the variety and volume of food and those who either walked, jogged or ran the various routes. Participants travelled in great numbers representing a wide variety of running clubs from neighbouring counties and beyond. They all spoke highly about the stunning Blueway, the efficient and encouraging stewards and the supply of refreshments on their return to The Mayflower. The weather (heaven sent we feel!), live commentary and music along the route really added to the friendly atmosphere. The support services – race leaders on bikes, gardaí, ambulance service, Order of Malta and sub aqua unit – provided reassuring back-up services on the day. The Mayflower Committee allowed the organisers to set-up and deliver the event in a professional and efficient manner. Local media outlets and photographers provided excellent publicity and coverage of the event. Finally, the committee wish to thank the Mc Gowan Family, Carrick Road who actively supported the build up to the event and carried out various roles on the day. Planning and registration have already begun for 2020 so be warned! 

Newtowngore Engineering U-17 League: Sadly we had to concede our game to Manorhamilton at the weekend and due to the bad weather last week our game against Mohill was postponed. No fixtures to hand as yet but check facebook for more details.

Barna Recycling U-13 League: The lads were well beaten by a strong Carrick team in the league on Sunday morning last. We are down to play Fenagh next but no details to hand yet. Check Facebook for more details.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Leitrim: Best of luck Diarmaid, Kevin & Alan against Derry this Saturday in the League game. With promotion already secured this game should determine who tops the table.

Leitrim Supporters Club: Anyone wishing to support the team can do so by purchasing a Supporters Club ticket from club officers over the coming weeks. First prize is €5,000 and the draw takes place on April 6th.

Dinner Dance: The Dinner dance takes place this Sunday night in the Lough Allen Hotel. There will be special presentations to the senior mens & ladies teams by special guest Terry Hyland. Late night radio will be providing the music and John Lynch will be the MC. Tickets are selling fast and there are still a few remaining so contact any club officer and are priced at €30.

Wedding Bells: Congrats to Michael McGovern & Laura McGuire who were married last weekend. We wish the happy couple many happy years together.

St Patricks Day: We would like to wish everyone a very happy St. Patricks day, a reminder that the parade takes place at 4pm and we shall see you all that night at the dinner dance.

Monday, March 4th

Division 3: The adult leagues kicked off last weekend and we had a good win over an under strength Glenfarne Kiltyclogher in the park on Saturday. Well done to the lads it was great to see big numbers out early in the season especially notable was the number of young players making their adult debuts with Eoin Smith, Chris McCrum, Colin Moran, Gareth Gilmartin & Cathal Reynolds all featuring. Colin with 1-05 & Gareth with 1-01 made a big impact and we hope to see a couple of others getting game time in the coming weeks, We play Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins at home this Saturday at 4:30pm. Well done to the management team of Cyril McKeon, Danny Egan & James Wynne.

U-17’s: The lads play Mohill on Wednesday evening at 6:45pm and we are away to Glencar Manorhamilton in the next round. We have a number of injuries at the moment to we wish those players a speedy recovery and good luck to the team and to Farrell and Angus.

U-13’s: The lads were narrowly defeated away to Dromahair on Saturday and we are at home to St. Marys in the next round but no details of fixtures as yet. Best of luck to the team and management of Richard O’Loughlin and Enda Gilraine.

Dinner Dance: The dinner dance will take place on the evening of St. Patrick’s Day this year in the Lough Allen Hotel. Tickets are now on sale from any club officers priced €30. The Senior team will receive their Division 2 medals and St. Francis Ladies will receive a presentation on the night. Our special guest is Leitrim Senior Team Manager, Terry Hyland and MC for proceedings is John Lynch.

League Promotion: Congratulations to the Leitrim Senior Team & Management on achieving promotion to Division 3 after a decade languishing in the bottom tier. A special word for Diarmuid McKiernan and also to Kevin Lee & Dr. Alan Loftus in the backroom team. Everyone is now looking forward to Croke Park on March 30^th.

Leitrim Supporters Club: Anyone wishing to support the team can do so by purchasing a Supporters Club ticket from club officers over the coming weeks. First prize is €5,000 and the draw takes place on April 6^th.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Lotto: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week the numbers were 07-08-26-27. The prize winners of €20 each were: Lola Blessing, Drumshanbo; Brian Foley, Carrick Road; Louise Keaney, Aughacashel; Margaret McTiernan & Mary Keenan, Carrick-0n-Shannon; Phil McGowan, Drumshanbo. The jackpot now stands at €5,400.

Monday, February 25th

Lotto: There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €5200 with the numbers 3-8-14-19 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Michael & Chris Heron; Wexford, Alex Jones; Newtownforbes, Connor McLoughlin; Drumherrif, Liam Burke; Kilclare & Martin McNally; Kilclare. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €5300. Thank you again for all your support.

Swan Bar Division 3: The junior league commences this Saturday as the lads face Glenfarne at home at 4.30. Please come out and support the lads. Best of luck to James, Cyril and all the team.

Tony McGowan Run: Thank you to the organising committee of the Tony McGowan run who have purchased and installed a new electronic scoreboard at the pitch.

Barna Recycling U-13 League: Well done to the u-13 lads who registered their first win of the year beating mohill on a scoreline of Allen Gaels 4-6 mohill 3-1. Well done to the team and management of Enda Gilrane and Richard O’Loughlin.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Leitrim: Well done to Diarmaid, Kevin & Alan and all the Leitrim team and management who beat Limerick by 1 point in the 4^th round of the league again leaving it late. Hopefully they can keep the winning feeling and promotion dream alive in another huge game this Sunday against London in Pairc Sean at 1pm.

Dinner Dance: Allen Gaels GAA will be hosting a dinner dance to celebrate the success we had in 2018. It will be held in the Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo on the 17^th of March. The senior team will be receiving their Dunnes Bar division 2 league medals on the night. There will also be a special presentation to the St. Francis Intermediate championship winners. Special guest & music by Late Night Radio on the night and tickets will be available this week for €30.

Monday, February 18th

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €5100 with the numbers 17-19-24-26 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are Linda Kielty; Ballinaglaera, Berna Gibbons; Keadue, Ray Beirne; Drumshanbo, Thomas & Sorcha Mongan; Co. Louth & Margaret & Mary Keenan; Carrick on Shannon. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €5200. Thank you again for all your support.

St. Francis Ladies: The ladies would like to thank Joe Gunning from Conways Corner House & Drumshanbo Taxis for sponsoring the girls with a lovely set of training tops.

Tony McGowan Run: The 7th Annual Tony McGowan Run took place on Sunday with a huge turnout. Well done to Drumshanbo Athletic Club on organising a great event.

Barna Recycling U-13 League: Hard luck to the u-13 lads who lost out by 2 points in their league opener against Mac Diarmada Gaels in Ballinamore last Saturday morning.

Newtowngore Engineering U-17 League: Hard luck to the u-17 lads who lost to St. Josephs in their league opener on Sunday morning last.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Leitrim: Best of luck to Diarmaid, Kevin & Alan and all the Leitrim team and management who travel to Kilmallock to take on Limerick this Saturday at 3pm in the 4^th round of the league. Hopefully they can keep the winning feeling and promotion dream alive in another huge game.

Race Night: A big thank you to Noel McPartland & Berry’s Tavern who also gave generous sponsorship towards our recent race night.

Dinner Dance: Allen Gaels GAA will be hosting a dinner dance to celebrate the success we had in 2018. It will be held in the Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo on the 17^th of March. The senior team will be receiving their Dunnes Bar division 2 league medals on the night. Special guest & music by Late Night Radio on the night and more details will follow in due course.

Sympathy: The club sends its deepest sympathies to the family & friends of John Morrison, Shane McCrann, Anthony Cull & Pat Collum who all passed away last week, may they all Rest in Peace.

Monday, February 11th

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €5000 with the numbers 1-7-13-19 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Johnny, Jimmy& Sean; Drumshanbo, Pius Earley; Mount Allen, Andy Canning; Drumshanbo, Seamus Wynn; Dowra, Michelle Murray; Allenbrook. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €5100. Thank you again for all your support.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Tony Mc Gowan Run: The 7^th annual run takes place this Sunday the 17^th of February. This year they are introducing a half marathon run aswell as the usual 2.5k, 5k &10k. The event is organised by Drumshanbo Athletic Club in association with Waterways Ireland and if anyone is available to help out on the day please contact Oisin Dolan.

Leitrim: Well done to Diarmaid, Kevin & Alan and all the Leitrim team and management on a hard fought 1 point victory over Antrim last Sunday in horrible conditions in Pairc Sean. There is a break this weekend before the trip to Limerick on Saturday week. Also well done to the Leitrim Ladies who began their league campaign with a 4 point victory over Derry on Sunday.

Race Night: A big thank you to everyone who supported the Race Night in Conway’s on Saturday night last and the club would like to especially thank the following sponsors: Henry’s Haven, Cllr. Gerry Dolan & family, Hubert Mc Cormack, Joe Gunning, Cara Pharmacy, Enda McGloin, SKC Providers, Westlink Coaches, Keane Tiles, Lynch’s Paint & wallpaper, Moran’s Bicycles, Setia construction, Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo Enterprise Centre, Paschal Mooney & family, TX Upholstery, K Wood, P McManus Construction, Bridge House Dry cleaning, The Sign Warehouse CFPH plumbing & heating, Brian Foley Tiling, Scollans Gala, Leitrim Chimney cleaning services, Drumshanbo Carpentry, Maintenance & Repair, AMC Fuels, The Millrace, Drumshanbo Credit Union, The Shed Distillery, Shannon Valley Group, Blakes Always Organic, Mariu’s Takeaway, Mick The Barber, Gibbons Centra, Drumshanbo Community Centre, McGuire Self catering cottages, Jinny’s Bakery, Chef In A Box, ST Electrical, Carrick Craft, Drumshanbo Vocational School, Crumbs, Gill’s Tyres, Michael Glynn Autoelect, Fringe Hairdressers, Murtaghs Bar, Stephen Reynolds Plant Hire, Aurivo, Cllr. Brendan Barry, Joe Simon, North West Tool Hire, Tighe TV, An Tostal Festival, National Organic Training Skillnet, Steven McWeeney Homes & Gardens, Mulvey’s Hardware, Ardcolum Agri Stores, TNT Talk N Tech, Rosebank Retail Park, OBN Financial Services, Niall Scollan Cars, Irish Food Export Consultancy, John P. Moran Agri Contractor, The Hair & Beauty Shop, Leitrim Road Hardware, Drumshanbo Mart, Ray Gilmartin, La Belle Fleur, Glenview Natural Stone, Lough Allen Education Centre, LIA, O’Rourke’s Garage, Drumshanbo Construction, Fintan Reynolds window cleaning, Little Wonders Montessori & Barna Recycling. Special thanks also to everyone who helped out organising and on the night Richard Flynn, Martin McGowan, Seamus Heron, Alan Wynne, Gareth Smith, Patrick McManus,John McKeon, Eamonn McGowan, Sean Wynne, Sinead Dolan, to Joe Gunning & his staff and in particular M.C. Declan Lynch. Special thanks also to Hubert McCormack who acted as auctioneer. A big thank you to all who bought horses and congratulations to all the winners on the night for what was a very successful fund raiser.

Dinner Dance: Allen Gaels GAA will be hosting a dinner dance to celebrate the success we had in 2018. It will be held in the Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo on the 17^th of March. The senior team will be receiving their Dunnes Bar division 2 league medals on the night. Special guest & music on the night and more details will follow in due course.

Scor: Well done to all our club representatives who took part in the scor sinsear last Saturday evening in Carrick.

Monday, February 4th

Lotto: There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot of €4900 with the numbers 11-12-19-28 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Kieran Kielty; Ballinaglaera, Quinie McKiernan; Glangevlin, Phil McGowan; Drumshanbo, Matt; C/O Gunnings, David O’ Rourke; Ballinaglaera Next weeks jackpot now stands at €5000. Thank you again for all your support.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

G4MO: Are you interested in getting fitter, having fun and learning new football skills? Allen Gaels Mothers and Others are holding a pre-registration night this Friday 8th Feb at The Mayflower at 6pm. The emphasis is on enjoyment  – not competition. It is open to any ladies from the surrounding areas who want to play. All are welcome – regardless of ability. Contact (087 6332269) or (0876377296) for more details.  

Tony Mc Gowan Run: The 7^th annual run takes place on Sunday the 17^th of February. This year they are introducing a half marathon run aswell as the usual 2.5k, 5k &10k. The event is organised by Drumshanbo Athletic Club in association with Waterways Ireland and if anyone is available to help out on the day please contact Oisin Dolan.

Sympathy: The Club extends deepest condolences to the Guckian Family, Kiltoghert on the sad passing of Tom at the weekend & also to the Dixon family on the death of Sean who passed awy recently. May they Rest in Peace

Leitrim: Well done to Diarmaid and all the Leitrim team and management on a hard fought victory over Wicklow last Sunday making it two wins from two, hopefully they can keep it up this Sunday against Antrim in Pairc Sean.

Race Night: The annual Allen Gaels GAA Race night is coming around again and will take place this Saturday 9th February in Conways Corner House at 9pm. Horses are now available to purchase so please contact any club officer or adult player, also if any business would like to take out an add in the booklet again please contact any club officer.

Monday, January 28th

Lotto: There was no winner of tonights lotto jackpot of €4800 with the numbers 2-6-25-27 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Michael Rynn; Ballinaglaera. Mary Sweeney; Cootehall, Jody Barry; Roscunnish, Padraig Kenny; Drumshanbo & Pat Mc Manus; Drumshanbo. Next weeks jackpot now stands at €4900. Thank you again for all your support.

DVS: Hard luck to the DVS Cadette A volleyball team who were defeated  in the all Ireland final last Wednesday.

Congrats Ciaran: congrats to Ciaran Mc Morrow who was awarded Leitrim Juvenille Handballer of the year at the awards night last Friday.

Senior team: The appointment of James Wynne as senior manager was confirmed at the weekend. We wish James and all the lads the very best of luck for the year ahead.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Tony Mc Gowan Run: The 7^th annual run takes place on Sunday the 17^th of February. This year they are introducing a half marathon run aswell as the usual 2.5k, 5k &10k. The event is organised by Drumshanbo Athletic Club in association with Waterways Ireland and if anyone is available to help out on the day please contact Oisin Dolan.

Club Membership: Club membership is now due. Anyone who missed the registration night recently can still join by contacting registrar, Neil Nolan or any club officer.

Sympathy: The Club extends deepest condolences to the Wynne family on the passing of Pauls Sister Mary Wynne, also to the Boyle family on the passing of Andrews mother Eileen Boyle. May they rest in peace.

Leitrim: Well done to Diarmaid and all the Leitrim team and management on a fantastic victory over Wexford last Sunday, hopefully they can keep it up this Sunday away to Wicklow. Also great to see Alan Loftus back home and involved as team doctor.

Race Night: The annual Allen Gaels GAA Race night is coming around again and will take place on Saturday 9th February in Conways Corner House at 9pm. Horses are now available to purchase so please contact any club officer or adult player, also if any business would like to take out an add in the booklet again please contact any club officer.

Monday, January 21st

Club Membership: Club membership is now due. All players at every level must have membership paid before they are aloud to take to the field for training or games and unpaid members will not be aloud to gain entry to the club gym. Membership rates are as follows: family membership €100, Adult playing members both male and female €70, Adult playing members who are students both male and female €40, Juvenile playing members U-18 €40,Non playing members €60, Mothers & Others €60. For any other queries please contact the club registrar Neil Nolan

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €4700 with the numbers 4-20-23-24 drawn out. The 5 winners of €20 are: Berna Gibbons; Keadue, John Gilmartin; Ballinaglaera, Eamonn McGowan; Drumshanbo, Aran, Noah & Saida Meryl; Drumshanbo & Amaia Gilhooly; Drumduff north, Drumshanbo. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €4800. Thank you again to everyone for all your continued support.

DVS: Best of luck to the DVS Cadette A volleyball team in the all Ireland final this Wednesday.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Sympathy: The Club extends deepest condolences to the family and friends of Michael Price who passed away in England last week. Michael was a part of our minor team in 1966 who won a county final. Also to the family and friends of Denise Elliott who tragically passed away last week. May they rest in peace.

Leitrim: Best of luck to Diarmaid, Kevin & all the Leitrim senior team and new management in the first round of the national league division 4 against Wexford this Sunday in Pairc Sean at 2pm.

Commiserations: Commiserations to Carrick Hurling who were heartbreakingly defeated by castleblaney in the all Ireland semi final by the narrowest of margains last Sunday.

Race Night: The annual Allen Gaels GAA Race night is coming around again and will take place on Saturday 9th February in Conways Corner House at 9pm. more details to follow.

Monday, January 14th

Club Membership: Club membership is now due. If anyone missed the registration night last Friday please contact the club registrar Neil Nolan. All players at every level must have membership paid before they are aloud to take to the field for training or games and unpaid members will not be aloud to gain entry to the club gym. Membership rates are as follows: family membership €100, Adult playing members both male and female €70, Adult playing members who are students both male and female €40, Juvenile playing members U-18 €40, Non playing members €60, Mothers & Others €60. For any other queries please contact the club registrar Neil Nolan

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club: The Annual Fundraising Draw will be launched on Thursday night January 17^th in Croke Park. Doors open at  7pm with the  event getting under way 7.30pm sharp. Light refresments  will be served during the interval. A special draw will take place for those who buy a Supporters Club ticket or take a booklet to sell. The night will conclude at 10 pm. Leitrim Person of the Year Seamus O’Rourke is the special guest and new Leitrim senior manager Terry Hyland will be interviewed. Club supporters in Dublin are encouraged to go along to support. There is a free bus going to the event leaving from the swimming pool at 4pm. Please contact  Leitrim GAA Secretary Attracta O Reilly at 0861708499 to book your seat.

Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €4600 with the numbers 8-12-15-27 drawn out. The 5 €20 winners are: Senan Lee; aughnahoo, drumcong, Aidan Heron; Drumshanbo, Philip Fox; Drumshanbo, Sharon mcTiernan; mahanagh, Gerry Kelly; Carrick-on-shannon. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €4700. Thanks again to everyone for all your continued support.

Good Luck: The club would like to wish Carrick Hurling the very best of luck in their All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling semi final this Sunday in Mullingar.

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Sympathy: The Club extends deepest condolences to the Flynn family Drumharvour on the passing of Ciaras Grandmother Ellen Shorthall who passed away in Laois last week, also to the McLoughlin family Ardcolm on the sad passing of Mark and also to the McLoughlin family Carrick road on the passing of Monicas brother Martin Joe Garvey who passed away in Mayo at the weekend.

Congrats: Congrats to Paul Gibbons & Aisling Flynn who announced their engagement over the festive season.

Best of luck: Best of luck to the Leitrim ladies county board who formed a new committee at the special meeting held in our club rooms on Saturday evening last. A special word to our club representatives Aidan Heron who took the role of Chairperson & also to Ann Flood who is on the fixtures committee

Monday, January 7th

Club Membership: The Allen Gaels GAA club registration night 2019 takes place in the Club House Friday night the 11th of January from 7-8.30pm. All players at every level must have membership paid before they are aloud to take to the field for training or games and unpaid members will not be aloud to gain entry to the club gym. Membership rates are as follows: family membership €100
Adult playing members both male and female €70 
Alult playing members who are students both male and female €40
Juvenile playing members U-18 €40
Non playing members €60
Mothers & Others €60
For any other queries please contact the club registrar Neil Nolan

25 Card Drive: The card game continues in Aras Padraig every Sunday night at 8:30pm. All welcome.

Sympathy: The Club extends deepest condolences to the family and friends of Brendan Mulvey formeraly of Ballinaglaera, who was laid to rest in Dublin last week.

Thank You: The Lynch family would like to thank everyone who helped out and supported the walk in memory of Lorraine on st. Stephens day. €3100 was raised and will be donated to Temple street childrens hospital foundation and Romeo Baginski.