Dromard club notes
July 01, 2019Sympathy: Dromard GAA extends its sympathy to the Reilly family, Cornadrung, on the recent passing of Bridgie Reilly and the McCarthy family on the death of Patricia (Beesie) McCarthy, Cavan (sister of Kathleen Conefrey, Cammagh). Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamneacha.
Bertie Allen Cup Final: Dromard 1-14 Longford Slashers 0-11. Congratulations to our senior football panel and management on winning the Bertie Allen Cup Final with a good victory over Longford Slashers at Emmet Park, Killoe, on Saturday evening. Dromard started brightly and opened the scoring with an excellent Francis McGee point from play. Two James Martin points (from play and a free) along with further scores from Cian Mimnagh and three from Francis McGee saw Dromard lead at half time by 7 points to 4. A Cian Mimnagh point extended Dromard’s lead after half time but Longford Slashers responded to cut the gap to two points, 8 points to 6 with 10 minutes played. Led by Pauric Martin in the half-back line, Dromard were winning lots of possession and a good move down the middle of the field created a goal-scoring opportunity which Conor McGahern finished brilliantly to the net. Dromard added further points from Diarmuid Masterson (2), Dylan McCormack, Cian Mimnagh and Peter Reynolds to run out winners. Well done to the panel of players who have worked hard all year and to the Dromard management team of Niall Sheridan, Stephen Reilly and Cathal Twaddle. After the match, Dromard captain Cian Mimnagh was presented with the Bertie Allen cup by County Board Chairman Eamon Reilly. Team: Gavin McNerney; Peadar Kiernan, James Mimnagh, Paul McGee; Pauric Martin, Peter Reynolds, Dylan McCormack; Diarmuid Masterson, Bernard Sheirdan; Conor McGahern, Francis McGee, David Pettit; James Martin, Cian Mimnagh, Kevin Kane. Subs used: John Sheridan.
Thank You: A word of thanks to the Killoe club for the use of their facilities on Saturday evening and for having their pitch and grounds in such magnificent condition for the Bertie Allen final. The Club would also like to thank Philomena and Eamon Gray and the staff of the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva, for the lovely meal they provided to the team and management after the game.
Division 1: The senior ACL Division 1 resumes this weekend with Dromard due to play Mullinalaghta St Columbas on Saturday evening at 7pm at Páirc na nGael. All support welcome.
New Arrival: Congratulations to senior player Francis McGee and his wife Ruth on the birth of their new baby boy last week.
Dromard Healthy Clubs: The Healthy Clubs team has also organised "Range of Movement Class for the Active Age" at Dromard GAA Grounds. The Range of Movement Class will improve Flexibility and Mobility through stretching exercises in a safe and controlled environment keeping you Active for Longer! Come along to try it out with Shane from Mahon Sport & Health Performance! Classes are €5 and will be 50-55 minutes long.
