THE DOWNS GAA NOTES Sep 4th 2023
Junior Quarter-Final
The Clarke’s Bar Junior 1 quarter-final took place on Sunday last in Moate GAA grounds. Despite a fighting performance the lads unfortunately exited the championship on a final score-line of 1-16 to 1-13. The concession of a goal before half time and unlucky not to convert a number of their own chances left the lads short on the scoreboard albeit playing a positive brand of football throughout. Hard luck to Padraig Corcoran and his management team on a great effort.
Underage Results
The U13 Black and Amber teams were both in action this week. The Division 4 team suffered a comprehensive defeat to a strong Delvin side away while the Division 1 team were unlucky not to earn even a share of the spoils against St. Lomans at home in a very tight game.
The U7’s, U9’s and U11’s travelled to Ballymore on Saturday morning to play the next phase of Go-Games blitzes. Many thanks to all the parents for travelling and especially all the players for giving a great account of themselves against tough opposition.
U15 Goal-Keeping Session
Many thanks to Ciarán McCormack for taking our U15 footballers for a very informative goal-keeping/defending mini session this week. His time and effort is very much appreciated.
LGFA
The Senior Ladies suffered their first defeat in the Village Barn Senior Championship this week. They faced current county champions Milltown at home on Thursday evening. A very evenly matched game between both sides ended in a marginal victory for the visitors. The girls gave a great account of themselves and are still very much in the hunt for a knock-out place Final score: The Downs 0-06 Milltown 1-6. Round 6 is scheduled for this week against St. Mary’s Rochfortbridge but is yet to be confirmed. Keep an eye on our social media pages for further details during the week.
The Minors had a good win over Clann Gaels on Tuesday evening at home making it 3 wins from 3 in the championship. Well done to all involved.
Unclaimed Gear
A number of items have been left behind over the past number of weeks in the grounds. If anyone is missing gear, please claim it back at underage training in the next two weeks. Unclaimed items will be donated to the ongoing clothes collection thereafter.
Sympathy
The Downs GAA Club extends their sincere sympathy to Susan Lynam and extended family on the recent passing of her brother Pat Devaney late of Ballaghgowla, Coolamber, Edgworthstown, Co. Longford.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
G4M&O
G4M&O continues every Wednesday at 8p.m. If anyone would like to join G4M&O please give Anne Marie a shout on 0874140184.
Club Shop
Please contact Carmel on 0879496347 for any of your club gear requests. Carmel will be happy to facilitate orders and purchases.
Vacancy Updated Link
New Updated Link: https://jobsireland.ie/en-US/job-Details?id=2237602The vacancy for the position of Caretaker/Groundsperson position at The Downs GAA Club is still available. Please see new updated link for information regarding same. This is a Community Employment Position with MSCO Ltd.
Bingo
Bingo continues every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. All new members welcome.
Clubhouse Bar
The Clubhouse bar is open on Fridays and Saturdays nights.
Club Lotto
This week’s jackpot has reached a whopping €10,100 if you’re not in you can’t win!!!
We will continue to live stream our Lotto draw via our Facebook page for the foreseeable future. Tune in at 9-30 on each Monday night to catch the draw.
1.Add a discounted bundle to your Downs GAA club membership by clicking here.
2.Play online at our website www.thedownsgaa.com
3. Play online at Clubzapp http://bit.ly/3ItlksQ
4. Contact your regular draw collector for your area or any Committee member who will enter
your numbers on to our Perma Book which is retained at the club.
5. Send a cheque for €100 to club secretary Tommy Kelly, Coralstown, Mullingar (one year’s
subscription).
6. Or scan here:
Thanks to our supporters for their loyal commitment to our Fundraising Draw and to those new players who have signed up online and in hard copy.
Keep up to date with club activities
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