THE DOWNS GAA NOTES April 8th 2024
Round 5 ACFL Results
The Division 4 team travelled to Milltownpass on Thursday evening and as the saying goes, “Goals win games”. The Downs scored four goals to emerge victorious in this contest. Final score The Downs 4-05 Milltownpass 1-11.
On Saturday evening at home the Division 1 side took on Shandonagh GAA. Goals from Kevin O’Sullivan and Liam Moran were ultimately the difference between the 2 sides on this occasion with Storm Kathleen’s strong wind also playing its part in this game. Final score The Downs 2-10 Shandonagh 0-11
The Division 5 side were at home to Castledaly on Sunday morning losing out by the smallest of margins on a final score of Castledaly 1-04 The Downs 0-6.
Boys Division 1 Féile Final
Our U15 Feile squad were in action over the weekend.On Saturday morning we hosted Killucan in stormy conditions in the quarter final. In a close game we got over the line by 4 points. We then moved on to play Shandonagh in the semi-final in Shandonagh at 12pm.Weather conditions didn’t improve & playing against the wind for the first half it was level pegging at half time. A closely fought 2nd half went down to wire but we emerged with a 2-point win. All roads led to Cusack Park on Sunday where we played in our first Division 1 Feile final in a long time versus St Lomans. Playing with a strong wind in the first half we held a narrow 4 point lead. St Lomans started the 2nd half very well with a couple of goals & well taken long range points. St Lomans held out for victory in the end by 2.08 to 1.02.Great effort by all players over the 2 days. Thanks to coaches Steven, Joe, Paddy & Sean.
LGFA Results
The Division 3 ladies were in action on Sunday morning in The Downs against Loughnavalley. The ladies put in a strong performance to earn a victory by the slightest of margins. Final score: The Downs 1-06 Loughnavalley 1-05
Underage Results
Our under 16’s unfortunatley lost out to a strong Shandonagh side last Monday evening at home on a score-line of 2-12 to 0-12. Hard luck to all.
Both U14 teams were in action this week. The Division 1 side travelled the short distance to Springfield suffering a defeat. The lads battled well in the second half just coming up short. Final score was 2-10 to 2-06.
The U4 Division 4 side had a convincing win over the same opposition (Mullingar Shamrocks) on the same evening at home. A great performance by the lads. Well done to all.
Easter Camp
Our Club Easter camp was another huge success this year. We had approximately sixty children in total in attendance. This would not be possible without our wonderful coaches that gave up their time during their Easter break. Coaches were: Grace Mc Donald Corcoran, Aoibheann Flynn, Odhran Donohoe, Niall Bardon, Matthew Maguire, Katie Kearns, Alannagh Corroon, Lily Reid, Sean Colgan, Daniel Kenna, Sean Corroon & Cian Colgan, Anne-Marie Corroon, Bernie Corroon, Lucy Power and Joe Corroon. Many thanks also to Olivia Corcoran for first aid attendance. We thank Buckley’s SuperValu for kindly sponsoring Easter Eggs for all the attendees. Lastly thanks you to the GPO committee members for background work to organise the camp.
Registration
Last Call for Registration:
Online Registration: Registration for 2024 is now live. All registration can be paid with the click of a button. All you have to do is visit our website www.thedownsgaa.com and click membership. The Downs Ladies registration can be paid via Foireann. Please click Ladies Football to access. Please do not hesitate to contact any committee member for further instruction.
Sympathy
The Downs GAA send their sincere condolences to Johnny Murray and extended family on the death of his aunt Ellen Healy late of Cooltigue, County Roscommon
Gaelic4Mothers&Others
Na Dúnta G4M&O are back in action every Wednesday night. Anyone from the area looking for a bit of fun as well as a bit of exercise are all welcome. This programme has been a huge success for the club. Please contact Martha on 0871427400 for any further inquiries.
Bingo
Bingo continues every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. All new members welcome.
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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