Archive for category: Allen Gaels

Annual Race Night – The race night takes place on March 3^rd in Conway’s. Anyone that can help out with sponsorship please contact any club officer. There will also be an awards presentation on the night. More details next week.

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

St. Francis Ladies – The ladies team is taking part in the Comortas Peile Paudi O’Se which takes place in West Kerry from February 16^th – 18^th. The team is doing some fundraising at the moment do please support.

Allianz National League – No joy last Sunday against Laois despite a late rally so best of luck to Diarmuid McKiernan and the Leitrim team in the third round in Carlow next Saturday evening at 5pm.

25 Card Drive – Allen Gaels 25 Card Game continues every  Sunday evening in Aras Phadraig at 8:30pm. Refreshments served. All welcome.

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

All Ireland Volleyball Champions – Congratulations to Drumshanbo Vocational School who added the Cadette A Title to the senior victory before Christmas, in what has been an outstanding season for the school’s volleyball teams.

Allianz National League – Best of luck to Diarmuid McKiernan and the Leitrim team in the opening round of Division 4 against Antrim in Belfast this Sunday.

25 Card Drive – Allen Gaels 25 Card Game continues every  Sunday evening in Aras Phadraig at 8:30pm. Refreshments served. All welcome.

Date for your Diary – This year’s Tony McGowan 10k, 5k & 2.5k takes place on Sunday, February 18^th. More details in the coming weeks.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot & the numbers drawn were 10-14-17-20. The 5 prize winners of €20 each were: Anna & Marian McGovern, Kilnagross; Frankie McPartland, Ballinaglera; Cara Pharmacy, Drumshanbo; Marie Casserly, Mahanagh and Gerry Cullen, Ballinaglera. The jackpot now stands at €2,800.

Engagement – Best wishes to Alan Wynne and Fiona Tiernan who announced their engagement at the weekend.

New Arrival – Congratulations to Jo and Paul McGovern on the birth of their daughter, Anna, in Boston in recent days.

Sympathy – The Club extends deepest condolences to Kathleen McManus and the Keane & Heron Families on the sad passing of Mrs. Ann McManus, Murhaun & deepest sympathy also to the family of the late Mrs. Kathleen McDermott, Drumlion, Carrick-on-Shannon, mother of county secretary, Attracta O’Reilly. May they rest in peace.

Club Membership – Club membership for 2018 is now due. There will be a club registration night in the coming weeks so please check for details.

25 Card Drive – Allen Gaels 25 Card Game continues every  Sunday evening in Aras Phadraig at 8:30pm. Refreshments served. All welcome.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot at the New Year Lotto Draw & the numbers were 01-02-23-24. The 10 prize winners of €50 each were: Una McEvoy, Ardcolum; Alex Jones, Dowra; Coleen Blessing, Ballinaglera; Eamon Glynn, Arigna; Bridie Flanagan, Cortober; Larry Burke, Creenagh; Conor Tiernan, Drumshanbo; Chris McKenna, Drumkeeran; Maura Noone, Boyle and Cathal McMorrow, Drumshanbo. The jackpot now stands at €2,600.

Drumshanbo Athletic Club – Couch to 5 km begins again on Tuesday 16^th January from 7-8pm. Registration at the Mayflower from 6.45pm. Cost is €50 for all sessions until Easter. All beginners especially welcome. Fit for Group continues each Tuesday from 8.15pm at the Mayflower. Cost is €50 for all sessions until Easter. New members especially welcome.

Engagement – Congratulations to Stephen Tiernan and Yvonne Cornyn who announced their engagement over the Christmas period.

Sympathy – Unfortunately there were a number of bereavements over the holidays and  the club extends deepest condolences to the Walsh Family, Derrintober on the sad passing of John’s father, Jack Walsh who was laid to rest in Mayo last week; sincere sympathy to the McGarry Family, Drumleague on the sad passing of Sheila’s mother, Mary McGirr, who was laid to rest in Donegal; to the Family of Bridie Heffernan, Mahanagh who passed away before Christmas and to the Blessing Family, Hillcrest Grove on the sad passing of Aine’s mother, Mary Watters, who was laid to rest in Ballintogher. May they rest in peace.

St. Francis Ladies – Congratulations to Emma Dunne who collected the Senior Ladies Player of the Year Award at the Ballinaglera Dinner Dance on Saturday night.

25 Card Drive – Allen Gaels 25 Card Game continues every  Sunday evening in Aras Phadraig at 8:30pm. Refreshments served. All welcome.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot & the numbers drawn were 16-20-25-28. The 5 prize winners of €20 each were: James Cullen, Drumkeelanmore; Carmel Smith, Drumshanbo; David Keaney, Aughacashel; Geraldine Heeran, Drumshanbo and Michael McMorrow, Dowra. The jackpot now stands at €2,300. Also a reminder that annual lotto tickets are available from any club officers for €85 for the year.

Sympathy –The club extends deepest condolences to the Dooley Family, on the very sad passing of David Dooley, Dristernan, last week.

AGM: – The AGM took place in the clubhouse on Sunday evening last with over 40 people in attendance. Chairman Patrick McManus presided over the meeting and gave an overview of the year in his address. He complimented all teams along with their managers and thanked everyone who helped out all year, especially coaches and parents & those who helped out with raising finance  especially the Lip Sync Fundraiser and paid tribute to Berni Lynch, Sinead Dolan and Maeve Daly for their work on the biggest fundraiser of the year. Secretary, Sinead Dolan, gave a comprehensive report of the club’s activities and thanked all those who contributed to the efficient running of the club. Sinead covered every aspect of the club’s affairs in 2017 and did a great job in her first year in the post. Gareth Smith, presented a detailed financial report outlining income of €95,794.04 and expenditure of €79,886.41. He thanked all who helped fundraise during the year, especially our sponsors and reported that thanks to everyone’s efforts the club returned a healthy surplus. Tributes were paid from the floor to the 3 main officers for their trojan work on behalf of the club in the last year and special appreciation was expressed to Gareth Smith who was stepping down after serving 3 years  as treasurer. 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 gave special thanks to Eamonn McGowan and John Joe Cullen for their continued sterling work in the park. The election of officers then took place.  The following officers were returned for 2018 –Chairman Patrick McManus; Vice-chairman Alan Wynne; Secretary Sinead Dolan; Asst-Secretary Padraig Kenny; Treasurer John McKeon; Asst- Treasurer John Moran; Joint PRO’s Nicholas Moore/Fergal McPartland; Registrar Neil Nolan; Insurance Officer Kevin Nolan; Safety Officer: Noel Beirne; Co. Board Delegates Paschal Mooney, Eamonn McGowan; Coiste na nOg Delegates Mickey McTigue, Noel Beirne; Park Chairman Fergal McPartland; Coaching Officer Martin McGowan; IT Officer Aidan McKeon; Cultural Officer: Dessy Doyle; Children’s Officer: Gareth Smith; ASAP Officer: Noel Heron; Coiste na nOg Chairman: Stephen McWeeney; Coiste na nOg Secretary: Angus Fee. Thanks were paid to John Nolan and Berni Lynch who stepped down from Coiste na nOg after great work in the last few years. Noel Beirne made a short presentation on the new role of Health and Well Being Officer and it was agreed to fill the position at the first club meeting. There was a short discussion on the position of senior team manager, the nomination of Sean Pierson, as new manager was approved by the meeting. Sean was wished every success and he will appoint his own selectors in due course. The players committee of Shane Beirne, Nicholas Moore, Shane Walsh & Declan Lynch were congratulated for their efforts on this. Warm tributes were paid to outgoing manager, Kevin Nolan and his selectors Noel Moran & Paul Martin as well as kit man Kevin Lee. Underage managers were confirmed as follows: U-7 Boys: Kevin Nolan, Padraig Kenny, Shane McGovern; U-9 Boys: Damien McCabe, Neil Nolan; U-11 Boys: Stephen McWeeney, John Nolan; U-13 Boys: Cyril McKeon, Kenneth Dowler, Richard O’Loughlin; U-15 Boys: Farrell McKeon, Angus Fee; U-17 Boys: Micky McTigue, Fergus Moran, Noel Beirne. Paul Martin was announced as St. Francis Ladies manager and all other ladies appointments will be made at the first club meeting. We wish all officers and team officials every success in the year ahead. A number of club motions were discussed and passed. Former player, mentor, manager and administrator Brendan Canning was fondly remembered and sincere condolences passed to the Canning Family.

Underage Presentation & Awards – The Kevin Keane Annual Player of the Year Awards & medals to last year’s winning teams were presented in the Clubhouse on Friday evening, by Ryan O’Rourke and by Pauric Keane. The award winners were: U12 Girls Player of the year: Grace Harding  & Most Improved Player:  Rachel McCormack; U-12 Boys Player of the Year: Padraig Kane & Most Improved Player: Aidan Dowler; U13 Boys Player of the year:  Jake Tobin & Most Improved Player:  Arik Oberwan; U14 Girls Player of the year:  Megan Moran & Most Improved Player:  Grace McKeon; U15 Boys Player of the Year:  Brendan Gunning & Most Improved Player:  Daniel Curran; U16 Girls Player of the year:  Roisin McGrenaghan & Most Improved:  Ciara Lynch; U17 Boys Player of the Year: Chris Boyle McCrum & Most Improved:  David Gallagher. We would especially like to thank Ryan O’Rourke who presented the awards. A big thank you also to the Keane Family, for their continued support and to everyone who helped out on Friday, in particular, the Coiste na nOg committee under chairman John Nolan and secretary, Berni Lynch and to all our underage coaches who give their time throughout the year. We want to pay tribute to John & Berni who are stepping down as chairman & secretary for all the hard work they have put into the club over the past couple of years. Also to the parents of the children who help out with transport among other things all year. As always thank you to Willie Donnellan for his patience. Finally, we would like to thank all the local businesses who have supported our underage teams with sponsorship during the year.

U-16 Girls – The girls are still waiting for the final where they play Glencar Manorhamilton. The game will hopefully be played this weekend so please check with club officers for details.

25 Card Drive – Allen Gaels 25 Card Game continues every  Sunday evening in Aras Phadraig at 8:30pm. Refreshments served. All welcome.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot & the numbers drawn were 03-06-09-18. The 5 prize winners of €20 each were: Blake Smith, Drumkeeran; Alan Foley, Carrick Road; Cara Syndicate, Drumshanbo; Phil McGowan, Drumshanbo and Laura Cronin, Drumcong. The jackpot now stands at €2,100. Also a reminder that annual lotto tickets are available from any club officers for €85 for the year.

New Arrival – Congratulations to Katie & Barry Gunning on the birth of their son, James, last week.

Sympathy – The club extends deepest condolences to the Mulvey Family, Aughagrania on the sad passing of Packie Mulvey last week.