THE DOWNS GAA NOTES Sep 11th 2023
Underage Results
The U13 Amber team faced Maryland-Tang on Friday evening last. The lads turned in a good performance to take the win. Both the black and amber teams now qualify for the knock-out stages of their respective championships with details to be confirmed
The U12’s continued their good run of form in the Garrycastle Tournament on Tuesday evening with a win against a very competitive Moate side. Knock-out stages of this tournament are also to be confirmed.
Pat Walsh Memorial
The annual Pat Walsh memorial tournament took place in a resplendent Molloy Park on Sunday last and what a success it was. Superbly lead by Ciaran McCormack and Paddy Kenny – no stone was left unturned for this wonderfully ran event. Between pitch allocation, provisions of food, referees, first aid to managing teams, a huge amount of volunteers turned out to lend a hand ensuring the event was as successful as it was. Many thanks to all clubs for attending and contributing to this festival of football in glorious weather conditions. Clubs in attendance were; Mullingar Shamrocks, St. Mary’s Ardee, Ballivor, Garrycastle, Killucan, Gowna and Killoe Óg. We hope you enjoyed your day as much as we did here at The Downs. Congratulations to all the players on a magnificent display of skill. We thank the Walsh family for being in attendance and for their continued support. For ourselves – our U11’s did us immensely proud putting in a fantastic performance in all their games – the future for this bunch of lads certainly looks bright. Na Dúnta Abú!!
LGFA
The 6th round of the Village Barn Senior A championship took place on Sunday in Multyfarnham against St Marys Rochfortbridge. Played in warm humid conditions, and with 15 of our squad having played camogie championship the previous day, our girls gave a great account of themselves and battled hard throughout. At half time the score was level at 3-5 apiece. In the second half St Marys pulled away to emerge winners on a 4-11 to 3-9 score-line. Round 7 is away to Garrycastle next Saturday 16th Sep at 5pm. A win for our girls will secure a place in the semi-finals.
The U12’s played out the penultimate game of their season on Thursday evening at home against Coralstown-Kinnegad, With no less than 28 girls togged out on the night, two teams took to the filed in glorious weather conditions putting in another fantastic performance. Well done to coaches, players and parents on a great year’s work.
The U12 girls also held a cake sale on Sunday afternoon during the Pat Walsh Tournament to raise funds for The Downs LGFA Club. Well done to all involved and many thanks to all that supported it.
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 Paul Connolly and extended family on the sad passing of his father John Connolly, Noard, Two Mile Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Congratualtions
Congratulations to senior ladies’ player Helen Walsh and her new husband Liam Joyce on their recent marriage. We wish them both every health and happiness in their married life together.
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
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.
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