THE DOWNS GAA NOTES                                         June 3rd 2024 

Results Round 9 ACFL 

On Tuesday evening the Division 5 team faced off against St. Paul’s Delvin in their final round of the league. The Downs were unfortunately second best on this occasion on a score-line of St. Pauls 2-17 The Downs 0-13.

On Thursday evening last the Division 4 team completed their league with a valuable draw against a tenacious Coralstown/Kinnegad. With very little between the sides throughout the game, a draw was enough to earn The Downs promotion to Division 3 for 2025. They now look forward to a league final against the same opposition Coralstown/Kinnegad. Final score The Downs 0-8 Coralstown/Kinnead 0-8.

On Friday evening the Division 1 side were pipped at the post by Tyrellspass GAA away from home bringing the league to a close for 2024. They now look forward to preparation for the championship in the coming weeks. Final score: The Downs 3-10 Tyrellspass 2-15

Underage Results

The U14 Amber squad made the long trek to Caulry on Wednesday evening last to take on the home side there who were also table toppers. The lads turned in a very strong performance to overcome tough opposition keeping their chances of qualifying for a league final alive. Well done to all

Cusack Park was the venue for the U12 League Finals this week. This new initiative rolled out by the county board was very warmly welcomed by clubs with 17 finals being played over the Bank Holiday weekend. The Downs had the honour of playing the first game and the last game with 37 boys having the opportunity to play in Cusack Park. The amber team opened proceedings with a tough assignment against a strong Killucan side however the lads never gave up and did themselves and their clubs proud particularly in the second half. The black team are taking on St, Lomans in the penultimate game of the finals. Result to follow next week.
 

The Downs U15’s have won the inaugural Breedon Cup played at St Vincent’s GAA in Dublin on a sunny bank holiday Saturday. Group game wins against Glanworth from Cork, Colmcilles from Longford & Killary Gaels from Meath put The Downs into a semi- final v Clonard/Ballinabrackey from which we also emerged victorious. Killary Gaels also made it through to the final after a penalty shoot-out. The final was a close encounter in the first half but The Downs emerged victorious. Great day had by all & huge thanks to Breedon Group for organizing the tournament. Well done to both players and management.

 

Our U14 boys traveled to the Emmet Óg  Club to participate in the annual  Packie Joe Lynch 7 a-side Tournament. The boys acquitted themselves very well and added to the haul of silverware for the weekend making in two cups for The Downs. Congrats to all involved and many thanks to Emmet Óg club for inviting us.

Club Shop

The club shop will be open June 14th and every second Friday after that.

 

 

 

ExWell Medical are offering medically supervised exercise classes to people with various chronic illnesses in The Downs GAA Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. Starting date June 23rd. For further information please contact info@exwell.ie or Phone 01 8339561

 

Best of luck to all our underage members doing exams in the coming weeks. We wish you all every success.

 

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.

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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