Sympathy: Dromard GAA extends its sympathy to Eugene McGee and the extended McGee family on the death of Eugene’s brother, Páid McGee, Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Aughnacliffe. Páid played minor football for Colmcille and Longford. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. The Club offers its condolences to Francis Smith, Kiltycon and the Smith family on the passing of Francis’ sister Elizabeth Gunshinan (nee Smith) in the UK recently. The club also extends its sympathy to the Hourican Family, Arva, on the death of Geraldine Hourican, Rathfarnham, Dublin, daughter of Pat and Mary Hourican. The Club offers its condolences Susan Reilly, Drumhaldry on the death of her brother Mr Luke Kellegher, Drumbinish, Aughavas. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anamneacha. 

Monthly Members Draw: We would like to make a final appeal regarding our Monthly Members Draw for the 2018/19 year. The draw is the Club’s main source of income and without it we would be unable to meet the day-to-day running costs of the club. It is also essential to fund the upkeep of our facilities at Páirc na nGael which are used by the entire community. We would like to thank all those who have signed up for the new year. We ask everyone who has yet to renew their subscriptions to please do so in the coming week. The draws for November and December will take place together at our upcoming AGM on 16 December. A minimum of €800 will be given away in each monthly draw with, 1st Prize of €500 and 3 €100 prizes. In addition subscribers will enjoy: 2019 Membership to Dromard GAA Club; Access to the Weekly and Monthly Newsletter and; Entry into Draw for All-Ireland Tickets (hurling & football). The easiest way to subscribe is to visit www.myclubfinances.com/dromardmonthlydraw or speak to our club Reps. Thank you to our members for your continued support.

Christmas Gift Idea: Looking for a Christmas gift for a family member at home or abroad? Consider a subscription to our Monthly Members Draw. This will enable your family member or friend to keep in touch with all the news from Dromard both on and off the pitch (via access to our weekly Newsletter) as well as the chance to share in €800 prize money every month. Details on how to register for the draw are above.

AGM: Our AGM due to take place on Sunday last has been deferred until Sunday 16 December in the Clubhouse. The time will be confirmed shortly. Nomination forms for club officer positions are available in Corrigans and Moyne Stores. Completed forms can be handed in at the Clubhouse.

Leinster Championship Final: Best of luck to the players and management of Mullinalaghta St Columbas in the Leinster club championship final on Sunday against Kilmacud Crokes. Congratulations to everyone involved with the club on the magnificent achievement of reaching the final. We hope that you enjoy the occasion and bring back the silverware!

Engagement: Congratulations to senior player Paul McGee, Edenmore, on his recent engagement to Barbara Donlon. Every good wish to Barbara and Paul for the future.

Ulster Intermediate Club Final: Commiserations to Mullahoran on their narrow defeat to Naomh Éanna of Antrim in the Ulster Intermediate football championship on Saturday last in Armagh.

Club Notes: If you would like to submit items to be included in the club notes for publication in the Longford Leader, please email [email protected] by 7pm on Sunday evenings in order to have them printed in the following week’s paper.

 

Club Newsletter: Anyone having difficulty receiving the club newsletter, please drop an email to:  [email protected]

Dromard Healthy Clubs: The Sunday morning walking club is now starting at 8.45 from Dromard GAA clubhouse. Everyone is welcome. Enjoy a nice one-hour stroll through the scenic lanes, hills and by the lakes of Dromard.

 

St. Francis Dromard Minor Club Notes

Cian Smith Memorial: On Sunday last 2nd of December at Páirc na nGael the Cian Smith Cup was contested between the U-14s from Dromard and Colmcille. In what were very testing conditions both teams served up a very entertaining game which was well attended. It proved to be a very even contest with the scores level on no less than 4 occasions in the first half and indeed the teams retired at half time with the scores tied at 2-3 to 1-6 with the Colmcille goals coming from Lorcan Reilly and Sean Smith with William McEntire responding for Dromard. The 2nd half proved to be a very close evenly contested affair with Dromard getting the crucial scores with goals from Dylan Vance and Christopher Grimes which proved decisive. A special mention to Kate McEntire whose performance stood out among all the boys and really impressed throughout. After beautiful food and refreshments afterwards in the clubhouse (thanks to Jackie for this and all the help from the ladies who served it up), it was time for the presentation of the medals which was was performed by Frank Smith and a special thanks to all the Smith family for their attendance on the day. Thanks to all who helped out on the day and throughout the year especially: Anthony Maguire, Niall Vance, John Duffy and Bernard Sheridan. Thanks also to Ciaran McCabe and Mickey Fitzpatrick for bringing their Colmcille team on the day. For the record the Dromard team on the day was: Conal Palin, Niall Mcloughlin, Adam Reilly, Thomas Maguire, Ian Mcloughlin, Eoin Palin, Ruairi Toole, Christopher Grimes, Kate McEntire, Matt Duffy, Dylan Vance, James Cosgrove, William McEntire.  

 

Dromard Ladies Club Notes

Presentation Night: Medals and cups were presented to the u14, u16 and Senior Ladies panel last Friday night. Player of the year trophy sponsored by PJ Berry went to a very deserving Karen McLoughlin who played on the club’s u16, Minor and Senior panel during the year. The free raffle prize draw winners were Siobhan Murphy who won free entry into the Dromard GAA Annual Draw, Amy McLoughlin who won a Torc Christmas Hamper, Noel Reynolds who won a Christmas cake and finally Aideen Cosgrove, Leah Duffy and Sarah Buchanan who each won a Christmas Tin of Chocolates. Thanks to the wonderful DJ Pete for MC’ing on the night and of course the parents for serving refreshments. A huge thank you to everybody who came out to show their support on the night especially Louise Kearney for bringing 3 week old Aibheann out to introduce her to Dromard Ladies. We hope that she follows in the footsteps of her two older sisters Caoimhe and Erin by togging out for us in a few years!

Fuel Draw: Our Annual Fuel Draw was launched at the Presentation night on Friday. Tickets can be purchased from any of the girls that are playing with Dromard Ladies. The Draw will take place on the 20th of January so make sure you get your hands on a ticket (at least one) for this amazing Draw. If any of the girls did not receive their tickets could you please contact Bernie (087 354 0795) to arrange to collect them. They are also available in all local shops.

Birthdays: We would also like to wish a very happy birthday to Eaibhin Courtney who will turn 7 on Saturday, Clíodhna Reynolds who will turn 8 on Wednesday and Maria Murphy who will turn 20 on Sunday. We hope you all have a wonderful day!

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