Tickets for the senior championship match v Granard available from Gerry Sheridan 087 2394962 on Thursday evening between 7-9 only, this will be the only opportunity to collect your tickets before Saturday, pre booking of tickets essential 

Dromard 3-16 Abbeylara 5-11. Our senior team lost out by a single point to Abbeylara in an exciting and eventful game played at Fr McGee Park on Sunday evening. Dromard started the game very well and played some good football throughout, but the concession of goals at vital times halted Dromard’s momentum when they had worked hard to establish a lead at different stages in the game. Well done to the players and management team on an encouraging display as Dromard were unlucky not to take something from this game. Thanks to the Colmcille club for hosting the game and for having their facilities in great condition. Thank you to Club Chairman Gerry Sheridan for organising the distribution of tickets for the game. Dromard team v. Abbeylara: Oisin Hourican; Dylan McCormack, Peter Reynolds, James Mimnagh; Peadar Kiernan, John Sheridan, Kevin Donohoe (0-1); Oisin O’Toole, Ronan McEntire (0-3); Ronan Bleakley, Bernard Sheridan, Fionn Hourican; Ross McNerney (0-6), Francis McGee (2-1), Joseph Hagan (0-4). Subs: Conor Grimes, Daniel Conboy, Conor McGahern.

2021 Senior Championship Round 2: Our senior team take on Mullinalaghta in Round 2 of the Championship on Sunday (12 September) at 5.30pm in Oliver Lynch Park, Abbeylara. Best of luck to the players and management team.

Páirc na nGael: On Sunday, Páirc na nGael hosted the Intermediate Championship tie between Colmcille and Killashee. Particular thanks to Thomas Donohoe and to everyone who helped to have our grounds ready for this game and the stewards and all those on duty on the day.

Special Members Draw: Congratulations to the latest winners of our Special Monthly Members Draw. The draws for July and August took place recently and are available to watch on the Dromard GAA Facebook page. The July winners were: the €500 winner was James Martin, Annagh and our 3 €100 prizes went to to Karen and Padraig Gray, Garvary, Louise and Cornie McGinley, Annagh and Cillian Hourican, Crott. Well done also done our August Draw winners: €500 winner Mickey Maguire, Legga and our 3 €100 winners, James Cosgrove, Berrinagh, Michael Sheridan, Arvagh and Barry Kiernan, Aughnacliffe. Thank you to all our members for your continued support. Thanks to Club Treasurer Dermot Reilly and his family for carrying out the draw.

Sponsorship for Senior Footballers: Dromard GAA would like to thank Ciaran Hourican Construction (CHCL) and Gráinne Hourican (Chapter 1 Restaurant, Cavan Town) for their generous sponsorship of new training tops and zip tops for our senior football panel for the 2021 Senior Championship. Ciaran and Gráinne run successful businesses locally and are great supporters of Dromard GAA. The Club would like to thank them sincerely for their sponsorship of the superb new sets of tops for our players and management team.

Dates for your Diary: Fr Pat has announced the dates for Confirmation and First Holy Communion in Dromard Parish. Confirmation will take place in St Mary’s Church Legga on Friday 17th September at 2pm. First Holy Communion will be held in St Mary’s Legga on Saturday 2nd October at 11am.

Information Providers Hiring: Good luck to local businessman Kevin Hourican and all at Information Providers with their new recruitment drive. Information Providers has been a long-term supporter of the club in many ways including sponsorship, social media, e-newsletters, streaming matches to mention a few. IP has also been an employer of many former and current players and provided highly skilled employment to the wider community and surrounding counties and has provided invaluable work experiences to local students starting out in their careers. Please see the Information Providers website (www.information-providers.ie) for details on the vacancies.

Dromard Parish Fundraiser: Our Parish Priest Fr. Pat Lennon decided to undertake a number of projects at both churches in the Parish, St Francis Xavier Church, Moyne and St Mary’s Church, Legga. Thank you to all those who have contributed to date. A gentle reminder that you can make a contribution online through the dedicated gofundme page that has been set up. The website address is: https://gofund.me/fb791616 Donations can also be sent directly to Fr. Pat.

Masses: In-person religious services are continuing with four Masses in the Parish every week on Wednesday (Moyne 7pm), Friday evening (Legga 7pm), Saturday (Moyne 7pm) and Sunday (Legga 11am). Attendance at weekday masses has the same status as the weekend Masses. Ushers are on duty in both churches to help ensure the safety of those attending. Masses continue to be streamed live online from from St. Francis Xavier Church Moyne on churchtv.ie/moyne and from St Mary’s Legga on churchtv.ie/legga The weekly Church Newsletter can be collected from Corrigans, Gortermone Stores or Moyne Stores and from both churches, which remain open during the day for private prayer.

Artwork Installation:  Congratulations to former Dromard Ladies player, Rosario Rabbitt, who was commissioned to design a piece of art depicting the "Old Village of Aughlnaclife", which has long since disappeared, it was located about a quarter of a mile behind the Aughnacliffe Dolman. The piece was erected by Vinnie Hawkins and Padraig Mulligan (Dunbeggan) and Colmcille Parish Priest, Fr. Seamus McKeon kindly donated a viewing seat. Another former Fostra woman, Anna McKeon is very instrumental in the idea behind the Artwork, and in the ongoing Lebeen Park Development, which is a huge credit to all involved.

Fixtures for the week ahead: U17 Championship, Thursday 9th Sept, St. Colmcille's / St. Francis V Southern Gaels, 6:30 pm, Venue: Ballybrien Referee: Martin Clyne.  U16 Ladies, Thursday 9th Sept., Dromard V Mullinalaghta, Venue: Pairc Na nGael.  U13 Championship, Friday 10th Sept, St. Patrick's Óg V St. Francis, 6:30pm, Venue: Keenan Park Referee: Mark Glancy.  Senior Ladies, Sun 12 Sept, Dromard V Ballymahon/Forgney, Venue: Pairc na NGael.  Senior Football Championship, Sunday 12th Sept, Mullinalaghta St Columba's V Dromard, 5:30pm, Venue: Oliver Lynch Park, Referee: Aiden Dowler.  U13 Championship, Monday 13th Sept, Longford Slashers V St. Francis, 6:30pm, Venue: Michael Fay Park.  U14 Ladies Quarter Finals, Mon 13 Sept. (More details TBC).

Arvagh GAA:  Best wishes to Conal Sheridan, Arvagh who picked an injury in their game last week. Hoping everything goes well for Conal who is a very talented footballer.

Eamonn Murray and Meath Ladies:  Congratulations to former Lough Gowna man, Eamonn Murray, who has a lot of first cousins from this parish, on winning the Ladies All Ireland Senior Football Championship. A truly magnificent achievement having been Intermediate last year and beating Dublin, All Ireland winners for the past 4 years in a row. No doubt there were great cheers heard in the Donohoe and Cooke households at the nail-biting final whistle.

Latin School Moyne Past Pupils Golf Day:  A golf outing for Moyne Latin School past pupils is being organised at Longford Golf club on Friday 17 September. First Tee time is at 11 o clock. This will be a great opportunity to meet up with former school friends, renew friendships and reminisce about times past. For further details and information contact: Michael Lennon Drumlish: 086 1531244. Sean Barry Arva: 086 8591678. Gerry Donohoe Dromard: 086 2154264

 

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