Dromard and Colmcille scoop Leinster Scór titles

By Ailbhe Gillespie 

Two north Longford Scór teams have done their county proud by earning Leinster titles at the Leinster Scor na nÓg Final in Ballymore in Co Westmeath last weekend.

The Dromard Instrumental Music Group which consists of Laura (10) and Liam Doherty (13), whose parents are Rosie and Sean, Cillian Hourican (13), the son of Lorna and Paul, Hannah McEntee (13), the daughter of Pauline and Dermott, and Maria Matthews, whose parents are Anne and Tony, were one of the County Longford winners on the day.

The second talented group of youths who won a Leinster title were the Colmcille Novelty Act. Ross (15) and Carl McNerney (8), the sons of Lil and Marty, and Vinnie Hourican, the son of Theresa and JP, wowed the judges with their comedy skit.

The Colmcille group had to come up with a new sketch which revolved around a character in a wheelchair when Ross broke his leg playing football for Drumlish Gaels Utd a few weeks ago.

The trio also had a little help from Ross and Carl's sisters Kate and Patricia, who helped co-ordinate the skit. The group also want to thank Jackie Flanagan, who made sure they made it to all their rehearsals and competitions on time as their chauffeur.

Lorna Hourican, the mother of Cillian Hourican, one of the successful competitors in the Dromard Instrumental Music Group says that the group would not be the success it is today without the help of their music teacher Padraig Lynch and the dedication of all of the parents involved.

Co Longford Scór Secretary Margaret Farrell told the Leader she is immensely proud of the two groups who won Leinster titles and of all the competitors who took part in Longford Scór this year.

"On behalf of the Longford County Board and the Longford Scór Committee I want to compliment all of our competitors who represented Longford at the Leinster Scor na nÓg Finals.

"They did us all proud in the seven categories. A special word of congratulations must go out to the Dromard Instrumental Music Group and the Colmcille Novelty Act who emerged as winners and collected their Leinster titles.

"This was a fantastic achievement and I want to sincerely congratulate all of the young competitors, their parents, mentors and clubs on this very special victory."

The two groups will now move onto the All Ireland Finals in Athlone IT on February 20 next. This event is ticket only and if you are interested in heading along to support the two Longford groups, make sure to contact Margaret Farrell on 087 236 3237 before February 1 next.

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