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.

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.

On Wednesday last our seniors travelled to McGann Park Kenagh to play round 4 of the All County league.  The game was played under floodlights.  Francis Mc Gee got our opening score of the game - a goal from play after good approach work.  The same player knocked over a point from play followed by another point from play from the boot of Declan Mimnagh.  The home side recorded their opening score a pointed free.  We added a further 5 points from play before half time to leave the scoreline at the break 1-07 to 0-02.  We added a further 2 goals in the second half to stretch our advantage.  The final score was Dromard 3-10 Kenagh 0-04.  Team and scorers;  Damien Sheridan, Paul McGee, Cathal Conefrey, Padraig McNerney, Conor Duffy, Diarmuid Masterson, John Sheridan, Bernard Sheridan, Noel Reynolds, Peadar Faughnan (0-01), Francis McGee (1-03), Peter Masterson, James Martin (0-03), Ronan McEntire (1-00), Declan Mimnagh (1-01).  Subs used; Cian Mimnagh, Enda McEntire (0-01), James Mimnagh, Emmet Masterson (0-01) and Kieran McStay.

On Saturday our special junior league team travelled to play Grattan’s in their excellent new pitch in Dunbeggan.  The home side went 1-01 to no score ahead.  We responded with points from play.  We conceded another goal but picked off a few more points from play, the last of which was a fine long range effort from Michael Reynolds.  The half time score was Dromard 0-07 Grattan’s 2-03.  In the second half we had the assistance of the breeze and our players played very good football with our finishing of a high standard.  The final score was Dromard 0-15 Grattan’s 2-08.  Team and scorers;  Danny Pettit, James Conefrey, Thomas Conefrey, Niall Berry, Michael Reynolds (0-01), Keith Masterson, Dermot Reilly (0-1), Mícheál Reilly (0-02), Kevin Maguire (0-02), Cornie McGinley, Mark Murtagh, Sean Pettit (0-03), Gary Maguire (0-05) 2 frees.  Great to Sean Pettit back in a Dromard jersey.  He certainly didn't lose any of his attacking skills if his performance on Saturday is anything to go by.  Next outing for this team is away to Killashee next Friday at 7.30pm. On Sunday last we travelled the short journey to Monaduff to take on Fr. Manning Gaels in a Reserve league Div. 1 game.  We got off to a good start opening up a 1-03 to no score lead.  The goal came from Donal Sheridan.  It was the turn of the home side to enjoy a good spell that yielded 4 points.  Sean McNerney landed the last point of the half.  The half time score was Dromard 1-04 Fr. Manning Gaels 0-04.  On the resumption we extended our lead adding 4 points.  While our opponents landed scores of their own we held on to finish ahead at the final whistle on the scoreline Dromard 1-10 Fr. Manning Gaels 0-06.  Team and scorers;  Gavin McNerney, Enda Kiernan, Padraig McNerney, James Conefrey, Mícheál Reilly (0-01), Paul McEntire, Conor Duffy, James Mimnagh, Noel Reynolds (0-01), Kieran McStay (0-01), Bernard Sheridan (0-01), Emmet Masterson (0-01), Sean McNerney (0-01), Donal Sheridan (1-01), Gary Maguire (0-03) 2 frees.  Subs used; Kevin Donohoe. Next outing for this panel is an away fixture with Mostrim on Sunday next at 2.30pm. Best of luck to Longford seniors when the take on Wexford in the National League division 3 final in Croke Park on Saturday next.

Congratulation to Gerry and Majella McCabe on the birth of their baby daughter recently.

Sincere condolences to the Duffy family Fyhora on the passing of John over the weekend.  Our sympathies also go to the McLoughlin family Cornakelly on their recent bereavement. Lotto results for Monday 16^th April 2012. The numbers drawn were 3, 11, 18 and 30. There was no jackpot winner. The winners of the draw were Sharon Mulligan, Brian Cully, Eithne McCormack and Bernadette Reynolds. The seller’s prize was won by Geraldine Bleakley, Moyne Cross Stores.

On Saturday last our seniors played Clonguish in round 3 of division 1 in Pairc na Gael. The evening was dry with a slight breeze that favoured the visitors in the opening half. We trailed by 3pts to nil before we got our first score on the board - a Cían Mimnagh point from a free. This was followed by a Diarmuid Masterson point from play. Our opponents landed a further 3 points from play before Declan Mimnagh found the net after a good build up.  Points were exchanged before a second Declan Mimnagh goal tied up the game. A pointed free left us ahead at half time Dromard 2-04 Clonguish 0-09. The men in green had the better of the opening stages of the second half scoring the opening 3 points of the second half to take the lead. We came back to level but the closing stages were hard fought but it was the visitors who landed late points to seal the victory.  Team and scorers; Gavin McNerney, Paul McGee, Cathal Conefrey, David Pettit, Peter Masterson, Kevin Donohoe, John Sheridan, Noel Reynolds, Diarmuid Masterson (0-01), Bernard Sheridan, Cían Mimnagh (0-02) 2 frees, Peadar Faughnan (0-01), James Martin (0-01) 1 free, Ronan McEntire, Declan Mimnagh (2-02) 2 frees. Subs used; Padraig McNerney, Gary Maguire and Enda McEntire. We play Kenagh this Wednesday in Kenagh at 8pm.  On Sunday our div. 3 side played Killoe. The open half exchanges were competitive and scores were hard earned. By half time we had a slim 1-02 to 0-04 lead, the goal coming from a Dermot Reilly effort. Killoe gained the initiative in the second and went on to claim the points on the score line of Dromard 1-07 Killoe 0-14.  Team and scorers; Danny Pettit, Enda Kiernan, James Conefrey, Brendan McLoughlin, Niall Berry, Donie Conefrey, Paul McEntire, James Mimnagh (0-01), Fergal Berry (0-01), Kevin Maguire, Enda Macken (0-01), Sean McNerney (0-02), Padraig Farrell, Dermot Reilly (1-01), John McNaboe (0-01). Sub used; Kevin Hourican. We play Grattan away in reserve league 3 on Saturday evening next at 7pm.  We offer our condolences to the Reynolds family Garvey on their recent bereavement. Sincere sympathy also to Tommy O’Hara Ballyduffy on the recent death of his uncle.

On Wednesday last our special junior team had Shroid as visitors.  A pointed free by our opponents opened the scoring.  We responded with 1-01 with the goal coming from Kevin Hourican. Another pointed free from the visitors was followed by a Dermot Reilly goal.  While we came under some pressure for the remainder of the half it was a David Cosgrove point that closed the scoring for the half.  Half time score was Dromard 2-2 Shroid 2-6.  The second half was keenly contested but it was Shroid who led at the finish on the scoreline Dromard 3-04 Shroid 2-12. Great credit goes to our goalie Danny Pettit was brought off a string of top class saves. 

Team and scorers; Danny Pettit, James Conefrey, Aidan Gray, Niall Berry, Brendan McLoughlin, Thomas Conefrey, Sean Mc Nerney (0-02), Keith Masterson, David Cosgrove (0-01), Dermot Reilly (1-01), Padraig Farrell, Kevin Hourican (2-00), John McNaboe. 

On Saturday last our senior team travelled to Clonbony to take on Rathcline in the second round of the All County league. Weather and pitch conditions were very good and it was a Cian Mimnagh free that opened the scoring. The home side replied with a point and this was followed by 5 unanswered points from our team.  Both teams exchanged further points to leave the half time score Dromard 0-07 Rathcline 0-02. A Cian Mimnagh goal on the resumption stretched our advantage. While our opponents pulled back points we held on to the lead until the finish where the full time score was Dromard 3-11 Rathcline 1-04.  

Team and scorers; Gavin McNerney, Niall Vance, Cathal Conefrey, David Pettit, Peter Masterson, Kevin Donohoe (0-01), John Sheridan, Noel Reynolds, Diarmuid Masterson, Bernard Sheridan, Cían Mimnagh (1-05) 3 frees, Peadar Faughnan, James Martin (0-01) 1 free, Ronan McEntire (1-01), Declan Mimnagh (1-03).  Subs used;  Gary Maguire, Conor Duffy, James Mimnagh & Paul McGee. Next outing is at home to Clonguish this Saturday and at home to Kenagh on Wednesday week. 

On Sunday our division 3 team travelled to Egan Park Forgney for round 2 of this competition. We got the perfect start scoring 2-01 without reply. We continued to enjoy a good deal of possession but we were unfortunate not to add more scores. The home side came more into it as the half wore on and by half time the score was Dromard 2-02 St. Munis 1-04.  The second half saw the teams level for most of the period and it was deadlocked with time nearly up until our opponents landed the match winning score.  

Team and scorers; Danny Pettit, Thomas Conefrey, James Conefrey, Conor Kiernan, Niall Berry, Donie Conefrey (0-01), Michael Reynolds, Keith Masterson, Fergal Berry, Cornie McGinley, Enda Macken (0-02) 1 free, Padraig Farrell, Michael Reilly (1-02), Sean McNerney (1-01), Mark Murtagh. Next round of this competition is on Sunday next when we have Killoe as visitors. 

We wish senior player Niall Vance the best of luck when he heads to Australia this week.  Niall is a hugely dedicated player and is a permanent feature on our senior team for some time now. The leadership he has provided and his unflinching spirit will be a loss to our senior panel.  Bon Voyage and every best wish Niall, Aine and Dylan. 

Lotto results for Monday 26th March 2012. The numbers drawn were 14, 20, 24 and 26. There was no jackpot winner. The winners of the draw were Conor Horan, Jack Browne, Nelly Gormley and Adrian Maguire. The seller's prize was won by Marie Smith. Lotto results for Monday 2nd April 2012. The numbers drawn were 12, 13, 18 and 24. There was no jackpot winner. The winners of the draw were Jack Browne, Paddy Martin, Eileen Taaffe and Ellen McGuinness. The seller's prize was won by Con McLoughlin.

On Sunday last our senior team travelled to Killoe to play the opening round of the league.  Weather conditions were ideal for football and it was the home side who dominated the early exchanges building up a 1-05 lead before we recorded our first score. A James Martin point opened our account in what turned out to be the last score of the half.  The second half saw us coming back into the game picking off points to close the gap.  However 2 further Killoe goals stretched their lead again and they held on to come out 3-10 to 0-8 winners.   Team and scorers:  Damien Sheridan, Niall Vance, Diarmuid Masterson, Padraig McNerney, Peadar Faughnan, David Pettit, Paul McGee, Noel Reynolds, John Sheridan, Bernard Sheridan, James Martin (0-02), Peter Masterson, Gary Maguire, Ronan McEntire (0-01), Cian Mimnagh (0-04) 3 frees.  Subs used. Declan Mimnagh (0-01) and Enda McEntire.  Our next game is away to Rathcline this Saturday at 6.30pm.  On Saturday our Div 3 team had Abbeylara as visitors.  This was an evenly contested affair with little separating both teams during the game.  At half time we had a 2 point advantage on a scoreline Dromard 1-06 Abbeylara 0-07.  The second half see sawed with both teams enjoying spells of dominance but it was Abbeylara to finished the stronger.  The final score was Dromard 1-09 Abbeylara 1-13.   Team and scorers;  Danny Pettit, Keith Masterson, Enda Kiernan, James Conefrey, Thomas Conefrey, Michael Reilly (0-02), Niall Berry, Michael Reynolds, Fergal Berry, Sean Mc Nerney (0-5) 4 frees, Dermot Reilly (0-01), Kevin Maguire, John McNaboe, Jimmy Kiernan (1-01), Stephen Reilly.  Next game is an away game with Forgney on Sunday next.  We have a special junior league this Wednesday at home against Shroid at 7pm.   Condolences to the family of the late Hugh McVeigh, Fardromin who passed away last week.  Lotto results next week.

Tommy Flynn will give a talk on the early years in GAA in the Longford Arms Hotel on Thursday 22nd March 2012. Tommy whose family has long associations with the GAA (he is grandson to Jimmy Flynn who was county chairman during the glory years when Longford won the nation league) has researched the subject and will give his talk at 8.30pm. This should appeal to all GAA fans in the area. Admission is free. 

On St. Patrick's Day our reserve league 1 panel made the short journey to Fr. Mc Gee Park to play round 2 of this competition.  Rain showers before throw in left conditions slippery.  However both teams adjusted serving up an entertaining hour's football.  

Gary Maguire was our scorer in chief on the day and it was him who got our opening 1-04 of the game, the goal coming from a penalty resulting when he was fouled.  Points from Donal Sheridan and Emmet Masterson brought our tally at half time to 1-06 compared to 0-10 for the home team.  

The second half was a tight affair with little separating the sides throughout.  We were able to edge ahead early in the second half and managed to hold on to a lead until the final whistle.  The final score was Dromard 1-13 Colmcille 0-14.  

Team and scorers; Gavin McNerney, Conor Kiernan, Padraig McNerney, James Conefrey, Enda Kiernan, Kevin Donohoe (0-01), Conor Duffy, Noel Reynolds, Donal Sheridan (0-01), Kieran McStay, Bernard Sheridan (0-02), Emmet Masterson (0-02), Mícheál Reilly, Dermot Reilly, Gary Maguire (1-07) 1-00 pen, 5 frees.  

Next game in this competition is a home fixture against Longford Slashers on Sunday next at 12.45pm. 

Well done to Longford seniors who preserved their 100% winning record when accounting for Antrim on Sunday last in Pearse Park.  Best of luck to all again when they travel to Thurles to take on Tipperary on Saturday next. 

Lotto results for Monday night 12th March 2012. The numbers drawn were 2, 8, 9 and 23. There was no jackpot winner. The winners of the draw were G. McDonald, Noel Maguire, Bernie Greene and Fr. Charlie Healy. The seller's prize was won by  Marie Smith.

Saturday last saw the club competition commence. Our Reserve league 1 team had Clonguish as visitors to Pairc na Gael. Good weather made for ideal conditions for the game. Two Kevin Donohoe attacks from defence led to our two opening scores from

play. The balance of play was evenly contested with both sides exchanging points. We added a point from a free and three points from play before the half time whistle sounded. The half time score was deadlocked at Dromard 0-06 Clonguish 0-06. The second half was also keenly contested. We opened a two point lead by virtue of 2 scored frees. However the visitors finished strongly scoring 1-03 to finish 1-09 to 0-08 winners. We play Colmcille in round 2 of this league on St. Patrick’s Day next Saturday at 12.30pm in Fr. McGee Park.

Our special junior league team were defeated by Kenagh. We have no game in this competition this weekend. 

Well done to Longford on recording a fine win away to Sligo on Sunday last. It is a great achievement to be topping the division with four rounds played. Best of luck to players and management when they take on Antrim in Pearse Park on Sunday next. Hard luck to our under 21’s who were narrowly defeated by Louth on Wednesday last. Lotto results for Monday night 5th March 2012. 

The numbers drawn were 7, 13, 14 and 15. There was no jackpot winner. The winners of the draw were Cathal Reilly, Ethel Ellis, Linda McLoughlin and Karen Cooke. The seller's prize was won by Corrigan's Service Station, Legga.