On Friday last our seniors travelled to Michael Fay Park to play Longford Slashers in round 6 of the All County league. We opened the scoring with a pointed free. The home side landed 2 points to move ahead. We drew level with a well taken Diarmuid Masterson point from play. The town side scored a brace with Declan Mimnagh replying with a point from open play. Slashers had the last say of the half scoring the last score before the break. The half time score was Dromard 0-03 Longford Slashers 0-05. Our opponents had a dominant spell in the early stages of the second half scoring 2-03 with our only response being a pointed free. This stirred our players into action and we rallied scoring an unanswered 1-03 to leave the final score Dromard 1-07 Longford Slashers 2-08. Team and scorers; Gavin McNerney, Paul McGee, Cathal Conefrey, David Pettit, Conor Duffy, Diarmuid Masterson (0-01), John Sheridan, Noel Reynolds, Donal Sheridan, Peadar Faughnan, Cían Mimnagh, Mícheál Reilly, James Martin (0-01) 1 free, Ronan McEntire, Declan Mimnagh (1-04) 3 frees. Subs used; Kevin Donohoe (0-01), James Mimnagh, Kieran McStay, Padraig McNerney and Gary Maguire. On Sunday last our Div. 3 panel played Granard in Pairc na Gael. This was a spirited performance from our team but it was the visitors who collected both points. Team on the day; Danny Pettit, Thomas Conefrey, Enda Kiernan, Conor Kiernan, Niall Berry, Donie Conefrey, Martin McGee, Dermot Reilly, Michael Reynolds, Sean McNerney, Mícheál Reilly, Kevin Hourican, Kevin Maguire, Kieran McStay. Fixtures for next week are Reserve league Div. 1 at home with Abbeylara this Friday at 8pm and reserve league 4 on Saturday away to Killoe at 7.30pm. Best of luck to Longford seniors who play Laois in the Leinster Championship on Sunday next in Pearse Park. Best wishes to Longford minors who play Dublin in Parnell Park on Saturday next. Congratulations to Pete Faughnan Corglass who got engaged to Rosie Farrell Gowna recently. Congratulations to Eugene and Louise Kearney Cornakelly on the birth of their son. Lotto results for Tuesday 8th May 2012. The numbers drawn were 18, 19, 30 and 21. There was no jackpot winner The winners of the draw were Rita Travers, Martha Duffy, Betty Reilly and Karen & Amy McLoughlin. The seller's prize was won by Seamus Quinn.

St. Francis - Dromard



Our u13s travelled to Moran Park on Monday last. However the game did not go ahead due to a waterlogged pitch. On Tuesday our under 10's mixed community games panel travelled to Keenan Park to take on Ardagh in the semi final of this competition. The home side had the better of the early exchanges opening up a 1-02 lead. We responded with 2 goals to go into the lead. Our opponents goaled before half time to leave the score line Dromard 2-0 Ardagh 2-02. On the turnover, despite some very good defending and goalkeeping Ardagh made their pressure count getting scores to extend their lead. A fine Aron Farrell goal did keep us in touch but we trailed at the final whistle. Well done to all players who performed really well on the evening. Team and scorers; Cathal Reilly, Cían McGahern, James Brady, Joshua Gray, Joseph Reilly, Oisín O'Toole, Callum McEntire, Aron Farrell (1-00), Matt Duffy, Jason Grimes(1-00), Jamie Conboy (1-00), Alan Corcoran, Órla McGauran, Ryan O'Connor, Christopher Grimes. Subs used; Ronan Corcoran, Cathy Conefrey, Aisling Farrell, Gavin Reilly, Leah Duffy, Kate McEntire and Rory O'Toole. On Wednesday our under 8's travelled to Shroid to play in a blitz. We had 2 teams on the evening that played games with Kenagh, Grattan Gaels and Shroid. Thanks to all children and parents who travelled on the evening. Players who were in action on the evening were, Shane O'Hara Allen, Thomas Maguire, Nichole Conboy, Allysa McErlane, Alan Corcoran, Ronan Corcoran, Rory O'Toole, Avril Cosgrove, Tamara Cosgrove, Sean Conboy, Aron Conboy, Jamie Conboy, Oisín Conboy, Aisling Farrell, Ian McLoughlin, Niall McLoughlin. On Wednesday next it's the turn of our under 10's to play a blitz in Shroid this week. On Saturday our under 12's had a useful challenge against Longford Slashers in Pairc na Gael. This was an enjoyable workout with all our players performing very well. Panel on the day; Ollie Duffy, Gabriel Gray, Jason Murtagh, Cíarán Murphy, Martin McStay, Cían Gray, Joseph Hagan, Luke McEntire, Dylan McCormack, Aron Farrell, Liam Donohoe, Ronan Blakely, Stephen Donohoe. This year's Cúl Camps will take place from July 9th to 13th in Dromard. Football, Hurling, Camogie, Rounders and Handball activities will be offered over the course of the camp. Details of discounts available in the booking process are displayed on the cereal boxes of the Cúl Camp sponsors Kelloggs. Parents are encouraged to book their children online at www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps as this offers the best value. If anyone requires an application form, one can be received by texting Damien Sheridan on his number 087 9126556. Best of luck to Longford minors who take on Dublin in Parnell Park in the Leinster championship on Saturday next. Wishing Longford seniors all the best when they play Laois in their Leinster championship opener. Tweet

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