Dromard GAA Club Notes
April 29, 2013On Friday night last our reserve league 1 panel had Fr. Manning Gaels as visitors to Pairc na Gael. The heavy showers earlier in the day made for slippery underfoot conditions. Dromard had the advantage of the strong breeze in the opening half and settled early into the game with early scores. Our players had a good share of possession with which they were able to get a good return of scores from. At half time Dromard had 1-13 on the board. The second half saw our opponents come into the game well and narrowing the margin. Dromard struggled to get into their first half rhythm but were able to take the points with full time scoreline of Dromard 1-15 Fr. Manning Gaels 1-2. Team and scorers. Gavin Mc Nerney, Enda Kiernan, James Mimnagh, James Conefrey, Kieran Mc Stay (1-0), John Sheridan, Micheal Reilly, Enda Mc Entire, Noel Reynolds, Emmet Masterson (0-3), Peter Reynolds (0-4), Donal Sheridan (0-2), Ross Mc Nerney (0-3) 1 free, Dermot Reilly (0-2), Gary Maguire (0-1). Subs, all used. Martin Mc Gee, Niall Mc Manus, Brendan Mc Loughlin, Peter Mimnagh and Sean Mc Nerney. On Sunday our reserve league 3 team played Clonguish in Pairc na Gael. Showers left playing weather conditions not ideal. We done to all players who gave another good performance. This was a good workout for our players and great credit to all who turned out. Team and scorers. Kevin Hourican, Conor Kiernan, Liam Doherty, Robert Cooke, Keith Masterson, Hugh Martin, Martin Mc Gee (1-2), Niall Mc Manus (0-1), Niall Berry, Sean Mc Nerney (0-4), Danny Pettit, Peter Mimnagh (0-3), Stephen Reilly. Next week sees the All County division 1 campaign resume when we entertain Rathcline at home this Friday at 8pm. Our division 3 panel play Granard in Pairc na Gael this Saturday at 6pm.
A Monster Auction to raise funds for the organisation of the 'Dromard Four Schools Reunion' will take place on Sunday 5th May 2013 (Bank Holiday Weekend) at 3pm at the GAA Clubhouse at Pairc na nGael in Legga. We are appealing to local individuals and businesses to donate items for the auction. Items donated should be of saleable quality and can be new or used. Items can be dropped off at Pairc na nGael from 12pm on the day. If you can donate an item (or items) but are unable to deliver it to Pairc na nGael please contact Michael Masterson at 0871835064 and the committee will arrange for collection of same. Any items that remain unsold after the auction will be returned to the donor. Your support will be appreciated.
This weekend sees the departure of one of our senior players Donal Sheridan to Canada. Donal was on our last two championship winning teams and was also on 4 of the 5 in a row u21 championship winning teams. Donal always gave great commitment to all teams he was involved with down through the years and coupled with his abilities as a player he will be a big loss to our club. All at the club sincerely wish Donal the very best with this move and we hope that some day we may see him back wearing the blue and gold in the future.
We offer our congratulations to Padraic Jones on his recent promotion in the Garda Siochana.
The club would like to offer their sincere condolences to the Cosgrove family Cornakelly on their recent bereavement.
St. Francis, Dromard club notes
On Tuesday our u14s played round 3 of the division 2 league when they played Carrick Sarsfields in Pairc na Gael. The players preformed well on this occasion with he forward making the most of their chances. Our midfield work very hard to provide the possession to our forward line. Our defence were close marking and determined from the throw in and our goalie made some kept his lines cleared throughout. The full time score was St. Francis 9-10 Carrick Sarsfields 1-4. Team and scorers. Ollie Duffy, Enna Mimnagh, Jason Murtagh (0-1), Dylan Mc Cormack (2-1), Martin Mc Stay (0-1), Daragh O Toole, Joseph Hagan (0-2) 1 free, Luke Mc Entire (2-4), Aaron Darcy, Ronan Bleakley (0-1), Cian Gray, Niall Gray (5-0), Karl Mc Nerney. Sub used. Ciaran Murphy. We have a bye this week. On Thursday our u16 had a another league game this time against Southern Gaels with Pairc na Gael the venue. This was a high scoring free flowing match up that was very entertaining for all present. The score at the finish was St. Francis 4-10 Southern Gaels 5-12. Team on the day. Barry Smith, Martin Mc Stay, Oisin Hourican, Jason Quigley, Peadar Kiernan, Enna Mimnagh, Dylan Mc Crmack, Joseph Reynolds. Our next outing in this league is an away fixture with Shroid this Thursday at 7.30pm. Best of luck to Longford minor this Wednesday when they take on Meath in the qualifier. Condolences to the Cosgrove family Cornakelly on their recent bereavement.
Dromard Ladies club notes
Registration is due and being collected by Doireann Mimnagh, Niamh Cooke or Laura Martin, so please get your money to any of these girls this week. We played Clonguish in the Gold Cup on Friday evening last and with only 9 players available we came out on the wrong side of the result to a sharper outfit on the day. Final score 7-9 to 3-5. Team: Laura Martin, Niamh Cooke, Emma Bleakley, Laura Bleakley, Helen Conefrey, Aedin Mimnagh, Doireann Mimnagh, Caitriona Spollen and Imelda Reynolds. Can all girls please make themselves available for training on Wednesday evening 7:30pm and Friday 8pm as we have a league game at the weekend.Executive meeting on Wednesday night at 9pm in the clubhouse, all members of the executive please attend.
On Tuesday evening our u14s traveled to Michael Fay Park to take on Longford Slashers. Our girls played well on the day and by half time trailed 1-2 to 2-6. The second half they continued to give their all but it was the home team home came out on top on the full time score Dromard 2-5 Longford Slashers 3-10. Team and scorers. Amy Mc Loughlin, Laura Doherty, Aoife Brady, Jamie Lee Reilly (1-0), Cait Murphy (0-2), Rachel O Reilly (1-1), Aoife Grimes, Aine Smith, Roisin Smith, Eleanor Gray (0-1), Andrea Farrell (0-1), Allanna Reilly.
On Friday last the Colmcille/Dromard u16 amalgamation traveled to Moran Park to take on Carrickedmond. It was Colmcille/Dromard who had the better of the first half exchanges and at half time were ahead 1-4 to 1-1. The home side rallied on the turnover gaining the upper hand claiming victory on the full time score of Colmcille/Dromard 2-4 Carrickedmond 2-8. Team and scorers. Elaine Healy (D), Meave O Reilly (C), Nadine Mc Keon (C), Rebecca Duffy (D), Laura Healy (C), Rachel O Reilly (D) (0-1), Cait Murphy (D) (0-1), Fionnula Hughes (C) (1-0), Eleanor Gray (D) (1-1), Jane Mc Nerney (C) (0-1). Subs. Laura Doherty (D), Francis Cooke (D), Nichole Mulligan (C), Samanta Curwin (D).
On Friday our u12s took on Longford Slashers in Slashers. The girls had a hard earned win on this occasion on the full time score line Dromard 3-6 Longford Slashers 3-3. Team and scorers. Abi Duffy, Shauna Hagan (0-2), Sarah Murphy (1-1), Allanah Mulligan (2-3), Cloda Duffy, Cathy Conefrey, Leah Duffy, Karen Mc Loughlin, Jamie Lee Reilly.
The u12s community games girls football played Killoe in Killoe on Saturday morning. The girls played very well again and were able to claim victory on the score Dromard 8-9 Killoe 2-4. Team on the day. Abi Duffy, Shauna Hagan, Sarah Murphy, Allanah Mulligan, Cloda Duffy, Leah Duffy, Gemma Reilly.
Well done to Mairead Reynolds who represented Longford Ladies GAA in the Longford Rose competition on Saturday night last, she looked beautiful and did us proud. Hard luck to the county team who lost out to Down on Sunday last in the Division 3 league semi-final. Best wishes to Donal Sheridan who is emigrating this weekend. We thank him for assisting with our training during the year. Our u16 amalgamation with Colmcille have no game this week as the county u16 team play the Shield Final next Monday - best of luck to all involved and in particular Dromard player Rebecca Duffy. Fixtures for the week: The u14s play Ballymore Tuesday eve at 7pm in Dromard. The u12s play Colmcille on Friday at 7pm in Colmcille. Division 2 league game on Sunday against Colmcille at 10:30am in Dromard. As always support is appreciated. Tweet
