Sympathy: Dromard GAA club extends is sympathy to the Mulligan family on the passing of Eileen Mulligan, Berinagh, whose funeral took place on Sunday last.  Eileen was well known and respected in the local community and her family has been involved in the club as players and members for many years. Eileen was a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who will be fondly remembered by all her former students who benefitted from the breadth of her knowledge. The Club offers its sympathy to Eileen's daughters Caitríona, Ann, Irene and Marie and sons Padraic, Eamonn, Gearóid and Ciarán and to the extended Mulligan family.

Dromard GAA offers its condolences to the Walsh and Hagan families on the recent sad passing of Peter Walsh, Ballinalee and to Pauline Kenny and Anthony Maguire and the extended Kenny and Maguire families, on the death of Pauline's father, Thomas, Granard. The Club wishes to extend its sympathy to the following families on their recent bereavements: to Liam Higgins and the extended Higgins and McFeely families on the death of Patricia McFeely, Sutton and formley of Rathmore; to Noel and Elaine Carberry and the extended Carberry and Reilly families on the sad passing of Noel's mother, Patrica Carberry, Kenagh and finally to the Donnelly family, Ballinamuck on the death of Chris Donnelly, Kiltycreevagh. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.

Clonguish v Longford Slashers: Pairc na nGael will host this rescheduled Round 3 Senior championship game on Sunday next (28 August) at 6pm. Volunteers are needed for car parking, stewards and lotto ticket sellers and all help would be appreciated. Please contact Michael Reilly (086) 2202275.

Healthy Club Initiative: Dromard GAA is participating in the Healthy Club Initiative which is designed to provide club members and the local community with opportunities to develop their physical, social, emotional, and psychological health. Upon completion of the Healthy Club Recognition Criteria, the Club will be officially recognised with "Healthy Club" status while also being eligible to apply for a €1,500 grant to support on-going health- related activities. The GAA has recently released a promotional video on this initiative by Uachtaráin CLG, Aogán Ó Fearghail. Further details are available from any member of the club executive.

Lotto results: The lotto results for 15/08/2016. There is just one winner to report this week as dedicated club person Margaret Martin, Annagh, won the jackpot prize of €12,900. The winning numbers were: 1, 3, 11, 24. Margaret is the mother of senior players James, Pauric and Laura. As a committed club member who has served the club in many different roles, a loyal Dromard supporter and a physiotherapist of renown for the Dromard Ladies club, Margaret is a most popular winner of the lotto jackpot. Congratulations to Margaret and Paddy from all in Dromard GAA. This is a good time to thank all those who support both our weekly and annual lotto. If you would like to subscribe, please check our website http://www.dromard.longford.gaa.ie/ or you can get the weekly lotto in the local shops.

 

Dromard Ladies Club Notes

Fixtures and Results: Our u12 girls played Carrickedmond on Monday last in the u12 A Summer League Final in Killoe. This team have made great strides this year, after winning the u12B Championship back in May they were placed in the A Summer League and after winning all games, except against Carrickedmond, they reached the final. It was a cracker of a game with end to end football. Midfielder Orlaith Magauran was the first Dromard girl to get on the score sheet with a goal swiftly followed by a point from play but Carrickedmond responded well with a brace of points. It would be a ding-dong battle for the rest of the first half with Dromard raising the white flag another 5 times through Brianna Murphy, Elena O'Reilly and Kate McEntire. Carrickedmond kept chipping away with points and at half time it was the goal that separated us; Dromard 1-06 Carrickedmond 0-6 points. The second half was also a tight affair with both teams registering 5 points apiece but once again Dromard found the net through Brianna Murphy with 5 minutes remaining to put some distance between the teams. Indeed we were unlucky not to find the net another 2 times in the second half as Leah Duffy had two goal chances saved at close range by the hardworking Carrickedmond keeper. The girls worked tirelessly and the backs put in a great effort to keep the lively Carrickedmond forwards out. Louise Tierney pulled off some great saves and always found a Dromard player with her long accurate kickouts. The midfield pairing of Avril Cosgrove and Orlaith Magauran put in a tough shift and they were well assisted by Brianna Murphy and Kate McEntire around the centre of the field. Substitute Aisling Farrell made some great tackles to turn the ball over in our own half near the end of the game.

This group of girls have made us very proud in the club this year. Not only for winning but for their participation in training every week and their fantastic attitude and enthusiasm. This brings to 3 the titles won by this bunch of girls this year; the u12 B Championship, u12 Community Games Longford Champions and the u12A Summer League Champions. Thanks to all the parents and supporters that came out and thanks to the committee who organised the food and refreshments back at the Latin School after the game.

Team: Louise Tierney, Nicole Conboy, Tamara Cosgrove, Kate O'Connor, Brianna Murphy (1-6), Rhiannagh Lennon, Orla Magauren (1-1), Avril Cosgrove, Aisling Farrell, Kate McEntire (0-2), Elena O'Reilly (0-1), Leah Duffy (c), Siobhan Murphy (0-1), Lauren Conboy, Paige McLoughlin, Naoise Hourican, Alyssa McErlean, Caoimhe Kearney, Ellie Reynolds and Melanie Reilly. Thanks to the management team of Laura Martin and Helen Conefrey who are well assisted by Dominic Tierney. 

There are just 2 fixtures this week. Firstly on Sat 27th at 11am in Killoe there is an U/10 Blitz for our youngest members. Can parents please have their girls ready for 10:30am outside the Killoe grounds, so that we can register by 10.45am. The second fixture of the weekend is for our Minor Panel amalgamated with Colmcille again, just as last year. These girls have been training together throughout August under the watchful eye of Mairead, Niamh and Nadine along with Shay and Meadbh from Colmcille. Hopefully now ready to start their campaign on Sun 28th Aug in the Colmcille grounds at 11.30am versus Longford Slashers.

Underage Training: This is now suspended on Saturday mornings to allow our Senior Panel, who take this training, to focus on their Junior Championship Final against Mullinalaghta. U/10 Blitzes go ahead as usual on Saturdays.

Junior Championship Final: This will be held in Pearse Park on Sat 10th Sep as part of a double header with the Senior Championship Final. Do please put this date in your diaries and be sure to put out your colours and signs of support as the day approaches. This Panel has progressed well this season under new management duo of Sean McNerney and Elaine Sheridan and their backroom staff.

Clothes Collection: We are holding a Clothes collection to raise funds for Dromard Ladies. Any unwanted items can be left into the clubhouse or to Moyne Stores (during opening hours) or given to any committee member by Thursday Aug 25th.

Ballinamuck Fair Day: Despite a poor day weather wise it did not seem to dampen people's spirits and they turned out in great numbers to support the event, which was once again superbly organised to the very last detail by the Fair Committee. Well done to our Senior Panel for organising and running the stall on the day.

Birthdays: Two Birthdays to celebrate this week, and both from our victorious u/12 Panel. Happy Birthday Rhiannagh Lennon and Melanie Reilly.

Condolences:: To the Mulligan Family, Berinagh, especially our own Alannah (u/16) and her sister Orfhlaith (u/14) on the passing of their Grandmother Eileen Mulligan. Our sympathies are with Padraic and Catriona and the wider Mulligan family.

Congratulations: To Margaret Martin on winning the Dromard Lotto this week.Another woman who provides Dromard and Longford with Paddy's help of course.

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