Dromard
On Saturday last our seniors played round 4 of the All County league when they took on Carrickedmond in Pairc na Gael. The evening was dry and calm and it was a James Martin point from play that opened the scoring. This was followed by 2 further points to extend our advantage. Our opponents settled well and played with typical spirit. As a result the visitors moved into a 2 point lead as the half time whistle approached. We pulled back a point before the break to leave the half time score Dromard 0-06 Carrickedmond 0-07. The second half saw an improvement in our performance and at the final whistle we finished ahead on the scoreline Dromard 2-19 Carrickedmond 0-08. Team and scorers; Damien Sheridan, Paul McGee, Cathal Conefrey, David Pettit, Conor Duffy, Diarmuid Masterson, John Sheridan, Noel Reynolds, Donal Sheridan, Cian Mimnagh (0-03), Francis McGee (0-06) 2 frees, 1 50, Peadar Faughnan, James Martin (1-06) 2 frees, Ronan Mc Entire (0-02), Declan Mimnagh (1-02). Subs used. Peter Masterson, Padraig McNerney, James Mimnagh and Paul Mc Entire. Next senior game is away to Longford Slashers next weekend. We also have a div. 3 against Granard in Pairc na Gael next weekend. Sincere condolences to the Sheridan family Aughamore Lower and McGee family Edenmore on their recent bereavements. Lotto results for Monday 30th May 2012. There was no jackpot winner. The winners of the draw were Ann McNeill, Leon Madden, Brianna & Siobhan Murphy and Tara Maguire. The seller's prize was won by Nuala McLoughlin.

St. Francis - Dromard
On Tuesday last our under 10 community games panel travelled to Clonee to play Killoe in the 2nd round of this competition. The home side got off to a good start opening up a lead. Dromard were able to get a decent amount of possession but we were unlucky not to register more scores. It was Killoe who held the lead until the final whistle. Well done to all players present and who gave it their best effort on the evening. Team on the evening, Joshua Gray, Christopher Grimes, Cian Mc Gahern, Jason Grimes, Callum Mc Entire, Oisin O Toole, Orlaith Mc Gauran, Aron Farrell, Matt Duffy, Ronan Corcoran, Jamie Conboy, Alan Corcoran, Ryan O Connor, Joe Reilly, Gavin Reilly, Cathy Conefrey, Aisling Farrel, Leah Duffy and Kate McEntire. Next outing in this competition is away to Ardagh this Tuesday at 7pm. On Thursday our u14 team played Carrick Sarfields in the league. Our team played some good football and gave a very committed performance against a physically stronger opposition. Team and scorers. Gabriel Gray, Daragh O Toole, Jason Murtagh, Enna Mimnagh, Joseph Hagan, Ciaran Murphy, Luke Mc Entire, Martin Mc Stay, Oisin Hourican, Dylan Mc Cormack, Ronan Blakely, Niall Gray, Gareth O Hara. On Friday our u10s traveled to Dunbeggan. We had two teams on the evening where we played games against the home club Grattans Gaels, Ballymore and Longford Slashers. Our players had an enjoyable evening of games. Thanks to children and parents who attended. Players on duty on the evening. Karen Mc Loughlin, Leah Duffy, Alyssa Mc Erlane, Siobhan Murphy, Briana Murphy, Ollie Duffy, Aron Farrell, Cathal Reilly, Stephen Donohoe, Mikey Gormley, Joshua Gray, Jamie Conboy, Oisin O Toole, Alan Corcoran, Gavin Reilly, Matt Duffy, Ian Mc Loughlin, Ronan Corcoran. This Wednesday our u8s travel to Shroid to take part in a blitz.
Well done to Longford minors on their great win in the championship against Laois last week.
There is a meeting of the Longford minor board on Wednesday in Pearse Park at 9pm.
Sincere sympathies to the Sheridan family Aughamore Lower and Mc Gee family Edenmore on their recent bereavements.

Dromard Ladies
On Monday last our u14 team played their 2nd round game against Mullinalaghta in Pairc na Gael. Despite the girls best efforts it was the visitors who held the upper hand, emerging victorious at the final whistle. Team on this occasion. Roisin Smith, Laura Doherty, Elaine Healy, Cait Murphy, Francis Cooke, Maria Murphy, Rachel Reilly, Andrea Farrell, Claire Gorman, Aine Smith, Allanna Reilly, Elanor Gray. Next round of this competition is a home game with Killoe this Monday.
On Wednesday our u12s played Ballymahon/Forgney in round 2 of their league in Pairc na Gael. By half time visitors held a 1-3 to 0-2 lead. The second half saw our opponents adding to their lead. Our team continued to compete up until the end. We trailed at the finish. Well done to all players who gave a very good account of themselves. Team on the evening. Aoife Brady, Amy Mc Loughlin, Alanna Mulligan, Clodagh Duffy, Kate Masterson, Andrea Farrell, Jamie Lee Reilly, Ciara Reilly, Allanna Reilly, Shauna Hagan, Aine Smith. Subs used. Sarah Murphy, Faye Reilly, Gemma Reilly, Kathy Farrell and Eleanor Rabbit. Next game is away to St. Helens on Wednesday next. On Thursday our school girls travelled Pairc Ciaran to play Newtowncashel NS in the Cuman na Bunscoil competition. This was a high scoring encounter with little separating the sides. At half time the score was Newtowncashel 5-4 Dromard 4-3. The second half saw the home side edge further ahead and at the final whistle the score was Newtowncashel 11-7 Dromard 6-5. Players in action and scorers were; Aoife Brady, Allanna Reilly, Claire Gorman, Cait Murphy, Jamie Lee Reilly, Elanor Gray, Sarah Murphy, Aoife Grimes. Allanna Mulligan, Ciara Reilly, Gemma Reilly, Cloda Duffy, Kathy Farrell, Kate Masterson, Eleanor Rabbit. This team has qualified to play the same opposition in the final that is coming up in the near future. Our u16 Dromard/Colmcille team played Killoe on Thursday last and came away with a well-deserved victory. It was a very close first 20minutes with only a point separating the sides until Shannon Bransfield scored her second goal and put some distance between the teams. The second half saw some great team play and some great individual performances to see us finish on the winning side of a 2-11 to 2-4 scoreline. Team: Elaine Reilly (C), Laura Doherty (D), Rebecca Duffy (D), Nadine McKeown (C), Nicole Mulligan (C), Jane McNerney (C), Shauna O'Reilly (D), Laura Bleakley (D), Shannon Bransfield (C) , Finola Hughes (C), and Ruth Jones (C) sub: Laura Healy (C). Well done to all on a great team performance. Next outing is against St. Helens on Thursday next. The senior team played Ballymahon/Forgney in round 2 of the Gold Cup on Friday evening last. The first 15 minutes saw both teams having good spells of play and while we were guilty of squandering some goal chances and points while playing with the wind in the first half we went into the break with a 1-7 to 1-1 lead. The second half saw very little scores from either side and the end result was Dromard 2-10 to 1-03. It was great to see everyone out and getting a game but best on the day were Emma Bleakley, Michelle Masterson, Donna Masterson, Imelda Reynolds, Sarah Reynolds and Rebecca Maguire. Team: Laura Martin, Bernice Martin, Niamh Cooke, Donna Masterson, Emma Bleakley, Michelle Masterson, Sarah Reynolds, Helen Conefrey, Doireann Mimnagh, Caitriona Spollen, Imelda Reynolds, Subs: Aedin Mimnagh, Rebecca Maguire, Ellen Murphy, Chloie Connell. Next game is a division 2 game against Ballymahon/Forgney this Sunday.
Best of luck to girls finishing level 3 exams and we look forward to seeing you all back on the pitch soon. Well done to the Longford Ladies team who beat Limerick in the League Final on Sunday last to gain promotion to Division 3, well done to all involved and of course Dromard girls Michelle Kilkenny and Mairead Reynolds. Best of luck to the Longford u14s who are playing Kilkenny in the Leinster B Final on Saturday next, in particular Dromard representative Rachel O'Reilly. Tweet

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