Division 3: Dromard 2-07 St Mary's Granard 0-13: Dromard's second string began their league campaign by securing a well-deserved draw against Granard in sunny Pairc na Gael on Saturday evening last. In a closely contested game, Dromard held a slender two point lead at half time with the scoreline standing at 1-5 to 0-6 at the break. The Dromard goal was a well- taken effort by the lively Peadar Kiernan. Granard dominated the early stages of the second half and added some good scores to take a two-point lead mid way through the half. With the visitors on top at this stage in the game, it took a superb double save and clearance by Dromard goalkeeper Oisin Hourican to prevent Granard from extending their lead. Gradually Dromard began to win more possession and an excellent passing move, started by Peter Mimnagh, resulted in an expertly taken goal by Niall McManus who won possession and finished low to the Granard net. Both sides traded points in an exciting finish that saw the teams eventually finish all square. With a full turnout from all players, hopefully the team can build on this very encouraging start to the league in the upcoming matches. Team: Oisin Hourican, Padraig McNerney, Conor Duffy, James Conefrey, Jimmy Kiernan, Ronan Smith, Michael Reynolds, Noel Reynolds, Martin McGee, Peadar Kiernan, Sean McNerney, Fergal Berry, Thomas Conefrey, Peter Mimnagh, Niall McManus. Subs: Conal Murphy, Danny Petit, John Gray, Patrick Mimnagh.

Division 1: Abbeylara 0-14 Dromard 1-08. Hard luck to the senior team who went down to a strong Abbeylara side in Oliver Lynch Park on Sunday last in the first game of the Division 1 season. Dromard lined out as follows: Gavin McNerney, Michael Reilly, Niall Vance, Paul McGee, James Mimnagh, John Sheridan, Peter Reynolds, Ronan McEntire, Diarmuid Masterson, Emmet Masterson, Cian Mimnagh, Bernard Sheridan, Padraig Martin, Francis McGee, Ross McNerney. Sub used: Kevin Kane.

Fixtures: This coming week is a busy one for our senior teams with three games scheduled. On Wednesday 12th April, our second string takes on Killoe in the Cup 3 competition in Emmet Park at 8:30pm. On Saturday (15th) at 6:45pm, our second string are in action again when they will take on Legan Sarsfields in Egan Park in Division 3. All eligible players are asked to attend. In round 2 of the Division 1 league, Dromard take on our neighbours Fr Manning Gaels in Pairc na nGael on Easter Sunday (16th). Throw in is at 1pm. All supporters are asked to turn out in good numbers over the Easter weekend.

Group Passes for Upcoming Leinster Championship: Adult and Group Passes are available for the upcoming Leinster Senior Championship game Laois versus Longford in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise on Sunday, 21st May next. The Group Pass represents excellent value and application forms are available through the Club. Prices are as follows: €3 per Child (Terrace) and €5 per Child (Stand). 1 Adult per 10 Juveniles free of Charge. Adults outside of quota €15 (Terrace) and €20 (Stand) Ticket. Application Forms must be returned to the Leinster Council on/before Tuesday, 16th May 2017 with a cheque or postal order.

 

Dromard Ladies Club Notes                      

Fixtures: Thursday 13th April U/16 Away to St.Helens at 645pm. Good Friday Senior Girls Home to Colmcille in Gold Cup at 630pm.Saturday 15th AprilU/14 Away to Killoe at 1130am (underage training continues on astroturf at 10:30am as usual but minus the U/14 Panel). Bank Holiday Monday 17th April: U/12 Home to St Brigid's at 7pm. Since we are small in numbers do your best to tog out girls, although we realise its Easter Weekend. Please be at grounds 30 mins before throw in.

Last Week's Results: On Monday last our u/12 Panel hosted Killoe in a closely fought battle. Although we led by 2 points at the break, Killoe staged a second half comeback to win on a final score of 2-3 to 2-6. Team  Louise Tierney, Naoise Hourican, Kate O'Connor, Kate Waters, Meadhbh Carberry, Kate McEntire (1-0), Lauren Conboy(0-2), Caoimhe Kearney(1-0), Elena O'Reilly(0-1), Melanie Reilly and Niamh Corrigan. After the previous week's concession, there was a much more positive attitude by our U/16 Panel as they hosted Ballymore. Although losing 2-8 to 4-7 there was a much better togetherness in the team. Team Abi Duffy, Aoife Brady, Kathy Farrell, Cathy Conefrey, Karen McLoughlin, Shauna Hagan(0-1), Sarah Murphy(1-0), Alannah Mulligan(1-2), Lauren Holloway(0-1), Clodagh Duffy(0-4), Gemma Reilly and Eleanor Rabbitte. The final game of the week saw our Senior Panel travel to Killashee for their second league match of the season. Having lost the first to Carrickedmond they were determined not to suffer a second defeat and ran out comfortable winners. Team Michelle Kilkenny, Niamh Cooke, Laura Bleakley, Laura McManus, Michelle McManus, Aoife Brady, Cait Murphy, Sarah Murphy, Sarah Reynolds, Ellen Murphy, Helen Conefrey, Aedin Mimnagh and Imelda Reynolds. Subs Aoife Grimes, Kathy Farrell and Chloe Connell.

 

Easter Egg Draw: Why go on an Easter Egg Hunt when you can buy a line for 2 euro from any of the girls or in the local shops and win a gigantic chocolate egg. Draw takes place on Easter Sunday after mass at 12:30pm in the clubhouse. Thanks to everybody who has supported us. Players: be sure to bring back your cards to the match on Friday, or to training on Saturday or prior to the draw on Sunday morning. Cards will be collected from the shops on Sunday morning so don't miss out!

 

Birthday Greetings: To Aisling Farrell from our U/14 Panel who will be 13 on Thursday. A nice present for her would be a win against Killoe on Saturday, so do your best for her girls!

 

 

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