Sympathy: Dromard GAA extends its sympathy to the family of the late Michael Reilly, Manchester and formerly of Ballyduffy, whose funeral took place in Manchester recently. The club expresses its sympathy to the Hourican family, Fostra and the Gormley family, Eanaghan on the passing of Patrick (Pat) Gormley, Harrow, UK, and formerly of Pulladoey, and also on the passing of his wife Nellie, formerly of Claremorris, on Sunday and Friday last. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamneacha.

Clash of the Townlands Quiz on Friday: Our annual Clash of the Townlands Table Quiz takes place this Friday (8th of February) at 9pm sharp in the Breffni Arms Arva. This is always a very enjoyable night so please make sure your townland is represented! All support greatly appreciated.

National Football League: Well done to the Longford senior footballers and to Dromard’s Joseph Hagan on earning a draw against Offaly on Sunday. Best of luck to the players and management team in their next game away to Carlow in Dr Cullen Park on Sunday (10 February). Throw in is at 14.00.

Dromard Development Association CLG – Vacancies:   Vacancies in Legga, Ballinamuck, Drumlish and Aughnacliffe for Environmental Workers on the Community Employment Scheme (FAS).  For further details please contact Thomas Gill, Supervisor 0868487548 or Teresa McNerney 0861026252 or email [email protected]  for further information.

St Francis Dromard GAA Club Notes

Underage Coaching/Team Management: Anyone Interested in getting involved with Underage player development and coaching/managing teams please contact Thomas O’Neill (Chairman), John Duffy (Secretary) or Paul Hourican (Coaching Officer), as soon as possible. Any new people involved with must go through a program of Garda Vetting, Safeguarding 1 workshops, Foundation Award Coaching Courses.

St Francis GAA Club Meeting will take place in the next week or so. Some areas to review with out club coaches and managers are: Child Coach Workshops, Club TURAS Program, Youth Coach Workshops, Resistance Training Course, Skills Development, Activity & Session Planning, Club/School Coaching Link. Review of underage structure and appointment of team managers/coaches. Planned fundraising events and Registration of Players.

First Aid: Anyone interested in heling out the club with first aid please contact Thomas O’Neill (Chairman), John Duffy (Secretary) or Paul Hourican (Coaching Officer), as soon as possible. Training will be provided. Garda Vetting is essential.

Sponsorship of team or Equipment; As you know providing the right tools is essential for player development. Anyone Business or individual wishing to sponsor the club in any way would be much apricated. Please contact Thomas O’Neil, Treasure: Theresa Duffy, Assistant Treasure: Raymond Taaffe or Paul Hourican (Coaching Officer).

Speedy Recovery to Ollie Duffy and Cian Gray, hope to see you back on the pitch as soon as possible.

Football Boots, Jerseys, Togs etc swap day coming soon to the clubhouse. Anyone with gear that is not needed any longer can start collecting it and putting it aside for our “Gear Swap Day” which will take place in a few weeks’ time.

Townland Quiz: Please support our Senior Club Townland Quiz for a great night of fun. This is the 4th annual “Clash of the Townlands” Quiz and it takes place in the Breffni Arms Arva on Friday Night the 8th of Feb at 9pm Sharp.

Dromard Ladies Club Notes

County Matters: Hard luck to the Longford Senior Panel on going down to a goal scored in added time at Mostrim Grounds on Sat last. Trailing by 8 points at the interval, the girls made a storming comeback to draw level on the hour before finally succumbing 2-10 to 3-10. If that never say die attitude can be taken forward for next Sunday against Sligo in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, throw in at 2pm, we in Dromard think there will be a much different outcome. Good Luck to all involved.

Senor Training: Continues this week with Gym sessions on Tuesday at 7pm and out on the Astro on Sundays at 11.45am. It's great to see so many of our Minors and U/16s togging out, but there are still a few faces missing who we know would benefit immensely by taking part, so lets get the word out to them and tell them what they are missing.

Clash if the Townlands: This annual Quiz event run by the Mens Senior Club is this Friday 8th in the Breffni Arms at 9pm sharp. 10 Euro per head on a table of 6. Please support the Men's club in this fundraiser, and if you are not on a Townlands table why not set up an all girls table? The organisers will always find you a table so if you come on your own you will still have an enjoyable night.

Congratulations: To our very own Ellen Murphy who was sprung from the bench on the hour mark in the Aviva Stadium to make her debut in the Six Nations Rugby against England. Not the result she would have wanted but we wish her better luck next weekend as the Irish Team head to Scotland for their second match

Mock Exams: Good Luck to all our Junior and Leaving Cert girls as they get a taste of what awaits them come the summer. We hope it all goes well for you Ladies.

Birthdays: Two birthdays to celebrate this week. Firstly for Sarah Murphy on Saturday who turns out for our Minor and Senior Panels. She will be 17. Then for Mairead Reynolds from our Senior Panel whose birthday falls on Tuesday. Happy Birthday girls from all in Dromard Ladies.

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