THE DOWNS GAA NOTES Jan 15th 2024
Ireland Lights Up/Couch to 5K
Ireland Lights Up began in The Downs last Thursday night. It was great to see so many community members turning up to kick off the Christmas cobwebs. Ireland Lights up continues every Thursday at 7.30 p.m. In conjunction with Ireland Lights Up and our Healthy Clubs Initiative we are also doing a Couch to 5k in the lead up to the Valentines 5k Dash on February 11th. This initiative will be led by local experienced runner Críona Reid every Monday night at 7.30 p.m. All abilities welcome. Just turn up with proper runners and plenty of water. No better way to start off 2024.
Mass for Deceased Members
Petitions were presented and prayed for by Fr. Tom Gilroy at our Mass for deceased members last Wednesday night in the clubhouse. All donations received will go towards the upkeep of Coralstown church and graveyard. Thanks to all that both helped and attended on the night.
Club Calendar 2024
Our Club Calendar for 2024 is now available. We extend our gratitude to all our sponsors for their continued generosity and support in this venture. Calendars can be picked up in Mullingar Pewter, A&J Newsagents Coralstown and Egan’s Rathconnell Service Station while stocks last. Calendars are €3 each or 2 for €5.
Keep an eye on our social media pages for coverage of this year’s calendar.
The Downs Litter Pick
Many thanks to all that helped with The Downs community for a litter pick of the area last Saturday morning showing great community spirit. Your help and volunteering is much appreciated.
Sympathy
The Downs GAA Club extends their sincere sympathy to Justin Egan and family on the death of his father Frank Egan late of Trim, Co, Meath.
We also extend our sympathy to the family of Mick Price Bellview Heights, Mullingar on his recent passing.
Sincere sympathy is offered to J.J. & Fiona McNamee and family on the sad passing of J.J’s mother Nora McNamee
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
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.
Keep up to date with club activities
There are lots of ways to keep up to date with our activities. Our award-winning website can be viewed at www.thedownsgaa.com where you can sign up to receive our weekly newsletter by email. Also check us out on Twitter, Facebook YouTube and Instagram.
