Dromard Club Notes for issue dated Friday 22nd of May 2015
Lotto: There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were: 6, 10, 17, 19. The Lucky Draw winners were Paul Conaty, Bridgie Murtagh, Phil Davis Jnr. and Conor and Clodagh Horan. The sellers prize was won by Corrigans Filling Station. Next week's jackpot now stands at €6,400. Draws take place in the Club House at 9pm on Monday nights, all are welcome and any help is greatly appreciated! Also, you can drop off sold tickets in the Letter Box at the Club House at any time or put them in the boxes at either Corrigans or Moyne Cross Stores shops. Alternatively you can purchase your Annual Subscription on line by going to the club website: www.dromard.longford.gaa.ie
Reserve League 1: The panel is back in action this coming weekend with an important game against Emmet Og Killoe in Pairc na nGael at 7.30pm on Saturday (23rd). Your support for the team would be greatly appreciated.
Fixtures & Events: Tue 19th: U14 v Colmcille, PNaGeal, 7:30pm. Wed 20th: LD Juniors v Kildare, Pearse Pk. U10 v St Vincents, PNaGeal, 7pm. Thu 21st: U13 v Mid-Longford, away, 7:30pm. Ladies U16 v St. Helens, away, 7pm. Sat 23rd. RL1 V Killoe, PNaGeal, 7:30pm. Co Ladies Race Nite in Milo's Pub. Sun 24th: Ladies GoldC v Mullinaughta, away, 11:30am. U14 v CarrickS, away, 12pm. Kenagh 5/10k run. Mon 26th: U12 Ladies v Clonguish, away. Tue 26th: U14 v Mostrim, away, 7:30pm. Wed 27th: U8 v Ballinalee, away, 7pm. Thu 28th: U13 time/venue TBA. Sat June 6th. U10 Ladies Blitz hosted by Dromard.
Under 8 Team: An Under 8 blitz was played in Edgeworthtown on Wednesday 13th of May. Teams competing were Mostrim, Longford Slashers, Northern Gaels and Dromard. The St. Francis Dromard players on duty were: Eleanor O'Reilly, Evan McNerney, Donnacha Reynolds, Dylan Reilly, Cormac Mulligan, Christopher Corrigan, Padraig Mulligan, John Reilly, Ryan Kiernan, Conor Reilly,Adam O'Reilly, Sarah Maguire, Emily O'Reilly, Tara Gray, Niamh Corrigan, Sean McAvinnia, Dylan Macken. Unable to attend were William McEntire, Cody Grimes, James Cosgrove, Grace Tierney.
Leinster Championship: Congratulations to the Longford senior footballers on their tremendous comeback win over Offaly on Saturday evening in Tullamore. Dromard's four representatives, Diarmuid Masterson, Ronan McEntire, Francis McGee and Ross McNerney all contributed to this excellent victory both on the scoreboard and in general play. The win sets up a clash against reigning Leinster Champions Dublin on the June Bank Holiday weekend. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Francis McGee who sustained an injury during the game. Congratulations to the Longford minor team on progressing to a semi-final meeting with Meath in Pearse Park following their win over Carlow on Friday evening.
Fitness Classes: The following classes, run by Abi Hagan, will take place in the Clubhouse. Monday: 7pm - 45 minute Spin Only. 8pm - 1hr Summer Surprise. Wednesday: 7pm - 30 minute Bodyweight HIIT. 7.30pm - 30 minute Kettlebell Tone. Thursday: 7pm - 1hr Spin & Kettlebell Combo.
8pm - 45 minute Spin Only. Please contact Abi Hagan 086 6632968.
Annual Lotto: Over the coming weeks all members will be asked to renew their annual membership. This contribution by all of you is vital to meeting the operating costs of the club. Over the course of the year these costs total in excess of 50k. As an example of one of the packages, the €100 for Non-Players package gives you the following: 52 weekly lotto jackpot entries per year, access to the clubs Newsletter which includes match videos, photos, articles, match reports, etc, entry into draw for All Ireland Tickets, Automatic Club Membership, receive a membership card, voting rights at the AGM, Dromard GAA Supporters Car sticker, and the opportunity to support your community. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by all from 5 to 55 years of age who benefit from the range of activities and teams within the club. Direct Debit Forms will also be available for those who wish to sign up annually. For those living away from home or who wish to purchase using a credit or debit card, please go to the club website: www.dromard.longford.gaa.ie . Please contact Michael Reilly 086 2202275.
Underage Training Schedule: Underage training sessions takes place at set times each week, there will be no text messages sent unless there is an exception to this schedule, and exceptions will be kept to a minimum. So please note the following schedule: Under 6's, Under 8's. Under 10's, and U12's is on Saturday mornings at 10am. U8's and U10's is on Monday nights from 7:15 to 8pm, and the U10's typically have a blitz every second Wednesday, check Leader for time and locations. U12 will have several games in June. An Additional night for U6 / U8 / U10's may be added to immediately after the school summer break. U14's on Friday nights at 7pm and Sunday's at 12:30pm. U16's on Mondays at 6:30pm and Thursdays at 7:30pm and U16s can be either in Monaduff or PNanGeal.
Go Games Fixtures: All blitzes to start at 7pm unless stated differently. 20/5/15 Respect Exhibition Go Games U10 Blitz, 7pm. Dromard: St. Francis, St. Vincents, Clonguish Óg. 27/5/15 Respect Exhibition Go Games U8 Blitz, 7pm. Ballinalee: Clonbroney, St. Francis, St. Patricks Óg, St. Vincents
U13 All County Competition: Last Thursday seen our U13 combine with St. Colmcille's to form a Regional Unit called North Longford to take part in an all county 15 a side competition. In our first game we played Longford Slashers and the fact that our panel had not played together before meant we were a little rusty but as the game went on we got going a little but it wasn't enough to get the win. After a break we played St. Patricks Óg who had only just lost to Slashers by 2 points and we had a convincing win that bodes well for the remainder of the competition. This is a really good competition as it allows our players to play 15 a side football at a higher level while still being competitive so hopefully this will see our players develop further in the weeks ahead. See below for this weeks fixtures. Thursday, 21st May 2015. U13 Longford Competition (North Longford = St. Colmcille's, St. Francis), Venue: Allen Park: Top Pitch: North Longford V Mid Longford 7:30pm. Regardless of wheather our team wins or looses, the will be a follow up game for each category at 8:20pm.
U12 Competitions: This year see's St. Francis take part in the division 2 of the Longford Leitrim U12 League. In division 2 of the league there will be two groups of 5 teams in each which will give all teams 4 group games plus at least one knockout round. This makes up phase 1 of our U12 season and phase 2 will kick in with just the Longford Clubs as we compete in the Longford League which will conclude in early October. Dates for all the rounds of the Longford Leitrim League are on the Master Fixtures list with round 1 games taking place on Tuesday 9th of June and fixtures are with the club secretaries. Longford Leitrim U12 League Division 2, Tuesday 9th June 2015, Under 12 Longford/Leitrim League Division 2 Group 2 Round 1, All games at 7:30pm, Annaduff V St. Francis in Annaduff.
Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camp Dates: The Kellogg'g GAA Cúl Camp website is now live and the bookings have already started to come through and the official launch will not be taking place until the end of April so it just shows the keen interest that there is in our camps. The website can be viewed at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie The kits have been ordered already which will see a half zip warm up top and modern jersey replace the traditional jersey, shorts and socks as well as including the trusty school bag in county colours. Please see below for details as you start planning your summer holidays. July 6th - 10th: Dromard. Contact: Damien Sheridan 087 9126556.
Newsletter: If you are originally from the parish, or you know someone who is, that would enjoy receiving the Club Newsletter, please phone 0866041980 or drop an email to [email protected] with the name and email address of the person who would benefit by receiving it. This can be especially useful for those living away from home. Also, if you would like to submit and article, photo, or any item, please use the same email, address.
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