Sympathy: The Club extends is sympathy to the Farrell family, Fostra, on the death of Owen Farrell (Senior) Fostra, Aughnacliffe and Celbridge Co Kildare.  Dromard GAA offers its condolences also to the Maguire family on the death of Rose Maguire, Drumhaldry, Moyne. Ar dheis De go raibh a anamneacha.

Division 1 League: We ask all our supporters to come out in good numbers this Saturday (7th October) to support our senior team as they take on Mostrim in a must-win league game. Throw in is at 5pm in Devine Park, Edgeworthstown.

Dromard Ladies: Congratulations to the Dromard Ladies panel and management team who followed up on their success in the Longford Intermediate Championship with a fully deserved win over the Wicklow champions Tinahely in the Leinster Club Championship on Saturday. Dromard's opponents in the next round should be known in the coming days, with the game due to be played in two week's time.

Gaelic Football Award 1 Coaching Course: This course is aimed at coaches of teams from U13 up to and including adults. Coaches wishing to attend must hold the Foundation Award for at least the last 12 months. This course will be ran over 3 Saturdays (10 - 4:00) and 2 Friday nights (7 - 9:30) in November/December and all sessions must be attended in order to complete the course and receive your Award. Places are available on a first come first served bases and limited to 24 in total. Please contact the office in Pearse Park on 043 3345 219 to book your place and to pay the early bird booking fee of €80 (available until Friday November 3rd). This is a hugely important course as all adult club teams must have an Award 1 coach involved by the start of 2018 all adult Club Head Coaches/Managers must be Award 1 qualified.

Half Marathon for The Irish Guide Dogs: On the 7th of Oct, dedicated Dromard Clubman Dermot Reilly will participate in the Run Galway Bay half Marathon Event. He will be joining a group of colleagues in Vodafone Ireland who will take part in this endeavor. As part of this team he will be doing his bit to help raise funds for a great charity the 'Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind'. Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is Ireland's national charity dedicated to helping persons who are blind or vision impaired and families of children with autism to achieve improved mobility and independence. The services, which are provided free of charge, bring mobility and independence to people's lives from all over Ireland. www.guidedogs.ie . Please support this great charity by visiting Dermot's online page and donating a few quid in sponsorship. Donations can be made by logging on to the following site: https://give.everydayhero.com/ie/dermot-4

Dromard Ladies Club Notes                

Leinster Club Championship Quarter Final: We could not have asked for a more perfect day. The sun was up as early as we were and continued to shine for us all day long. The grounds were an absolute picture thanks to Michael, Thomas and all involved with the pitch in perfect condition and the ground looking absolutely fabulous. When Tinahely arrived they brought good support with them which all helped add to the atmosphere. Teams were announced (thanks to Peter Masterson on PA), and after a perfect rendition of the anthem by 16 year old club woman Abi Duffy, we were set to go. The game itself was played in great spirit by both sides and well managed by referee Des McEnery and his team of officials from Westmeath. We gradually got on top and points began to flow from all positions on the pitch as we built up an unassailable lead running out winners 3-15 to 1-06. It was then into the clubhouse where the ladies of Dromard Healthy Eating Committee plus Jackie's home-made vegetable soup ensured that players, officials and supporters alike were sent home well fed. Our special thanks to Mary Reilly and to Pat the Baker for their very generous sponsorship. Well done to the Senior Club who provided stewarding, ensuring everybody was able to park easily and enabling safe access into the ground, to John Joe who as always when called on organised the gate for us. The day was rounded off with a delicious evening meal in Dillon's, Ballinamuck. Our thanks also go to several people and businesses in the area for their donations, both of time and money to ensure that the first hosting of a Leinster Ladies Match in Dromard was a resounding success and hopefully the first of many. That's up to the players of course and we know they will not be found wanting as they eagerly await the semi-final against either the Meath or Carlow champions in two week's time.

Under 14 Special League Final: This long-awaited final took place this past week at a neutral venue in Clonguish. Result and Report next week.

Minor Championship: This got under way this week and our joint amalgamation with Colmcille had a bye, so the first match for us is away this Sunday 8th at 11.00am in Clonguish. Every eligible girl under 18 at the start of this year are asked to tog out as both clubs are very short on numbers at this age hence the amalgamation

Congratulations: To Sarah Buchanan from our u/10 panel who will be 9 on Friday, and to our treasurer Gloria Kavanagh and her husband Mattie on the safe arrival into the world of a third little boy, Tom.

 

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