Dromard
On Sunday last we played our neighbours Fr. Manning Gaels in our last championship game of the group stages. Weather conditions were ideal for football and it was our opponents who opened the scoring with two points from play. We responded with a pointed free and then the Gaels extended their lead by virtue of three further points from play. We reduced the half time margin to 1 as a result of three more points towards the end of the half. The half time scoreline was Fr Manning Gaels 0-5 Dromard 0-4. The second half opened with a goal from the Drumlish/Ballinamuck outfit. We came into the game from that point on and we scored ten points to leave the final scoreline at Dromard 0-14 to Fr Manning Gaels 1-5. Team and scorers; Damien Sheridan, Kevin Donohoe, Cathal Conefrey, Niall Vance, Peter Reynolds, Peter Masterson, Padraic Martin, Diarmuid Masterson, Noel Reynolds, David Pettit (0-2), Francis McGee (0-7) 3 frees, Donal Sheridan (0-1), James Martin (0-3) 3 frees, Ronan McEntire, Cian Mimnagh. Sub used Declan Mimnagh. We play Cashel in the senior championship quarterfinal on Sunday evening in Pearse Park. We also have junior championship fixture this week. Well done to Noel and Marian Maguire and family, Aughamore Lower on a very successful fundraising function in aid of Crumlin Children's Hospital on Thursday night last. The family wish to thank everyone who supported and helped out on the night. This was a fitting way for us all to remember Francis who would be 21 years old now. The total raised was €4,100 and the account will remain open for a short while if anyone still wishes to contribute. Congratulations to Geraldine and Scott Buchanan on the birth of their baby boy recently. We would like to extend our sympathy to the Smyth family, Fyhora, on the death of Michael Smyth during the week. Lotto results for Monday night 6th August. The numbers drawn were 7, 16, 17 and 19. There was no jackpot winner. The winners of the draw were Hugh McCartin, Diarmuid Masterson Jnr., Peter Cosgrove and Richard Tweedy. The seller's prize was won by Pat Jones.

St. Francis - Dromard
On Bank holiday Monday last our under 12's and under 14's played in the Carrigallen tournament. We played the home club in each fixture. Both games provided good entertainment. We thank the Carrigallen club for extending the invitation. On Tuesday last we played Grattan Gaels in the under 16 championship in Pairc na Gael. Grattan's opened the scoring with a point from play. We responded with two points before our opponents drew level after converting another point. We added a further 1-5 before half time leaving the score at St Francis 1-6 to Grattan Gaels 0-4. Our lead was reduced by two points early after the resumption. However we regained control when we converted a goal and a point. We held onto the lead to finish ahead at the end on the scoreline of St Francis 2-12 to Grattan Gaels 0-10. Team and scorers; Joseph Reynolds, Robert Cooke, Stephen Kenny, Cillian Hourican, Brian McCormack, (1-5), Neil Cosgrove (1-1), Niall McManus, Liam Doherty (0-1), Dylan Masterson (0-2), Peter Mimnagh (0-3), Barry Connell. Subs used; Peadar Kiernan and Patrick Mimnagh. On Thursday our under 14's played Ballymahon/Forgney in Ballymahon in the championship this was a high scoring thriller with little to chose between both sides. It was Ballymahon/Forgney to edged ahead at the end on the full time scoreline of Ballymahon/Forgney 8-10 to St Francis 7-12. Team and scorers; Barry Smith, Joseph Reynolds, Brian Kiernan, Barry Connell (0-1), Cillian Hourican, Dylan Masterson (0-1), Liam Doherty, Martin McStay (0-2), Peadar Kiernan (0-2), Brian McCormack (6-5), Oisín Hourican (1-1). Subs used; Dylan McCormack, Patrick Mimnagh and Niall Galvin. We are out in minor championship first round this Tuesday evening away to Colmcille. Congratulations and best wishes to Geraldine and Scott Buchanan on the birth of their baby boy during the week. Tweet

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