On Tuesday last our division 3 side welcomed Bunbrosna to Breedon Molloy park for round 5 of the All county football leagues.On a fine evening for football after a delayed start to the game it was Bunbrosna who started the brighter and scored the opening two points of the game. Shane Carroll opened our account not long after. Jack Carroll pulled The Downs back level in the proceeding minutes but within a matter of minutes Bun struck for the first green flag of the game through midfielder Simon Moorhead and a point from Aidan Finnan saw them move clear on a scoreline of 1-3 to 0-2 on the 15 minute mark. The downs started to find their rhythm with scores from Jack Carroll, Trevor Fitzpatrick & Oisin Loughlin saw us cut the Bunbrosna lead to the minimum. The Downs took the lead not long after when our forwards pounced on a misplaced kick-out from Bun for the ball to find Shane Carroll who made no mistake in finding the net. Bun responded to the goal quickly by hitting 3 points to leave the score at halftime with the downs leading 1-9 to 1-6. The second half turned out to be a cagey affair and scores were hard to come by. Bun started the scoring with a point from their wing forward Gavin Lyon’s and another soon followed from Noel Yourell to close the gap back to one point . Kevin Smullen opened our second half account on 45 minutes and only for some fine goalkeeping from the Bun goalie Shane Carroll was unlucky to not register another goal for The Downs. Both sides traded scores evenly over the proceeding ten minutes with The Downs scores coming from a fine strike from Tadhg Nolan and another from the boot of Jack Carroll leaving the gap at 2 points in the closing stages. It was Bun who were pressing hard to find a score to get something from the game  and they had the chance to win the game when they were awarded a penalty in the 63rd minute of the game.  The Downs number 1 Kevin Maguire was equal to the penalty with a great save after an attempt from the ever dangerous Aidan Finnan. This save ensured The Downs victory in this league clash on a scoreline of The Downs 1-12 Bunbrosna 1-10.Mext up for our Division 3 lads is a trip to Moate  in 2 week s  time.

 

The Division 1 side suffered a second defeat in the league with a loss to Shandonagh away from home last Sunday morning. An evenly contested game throughout, it was the home team that held on for the win by the minimum margin. Final score The Downs 0-16 Shandonagh 0-17.

Why not be in with a chance to “Win a Home in Spain” aswell as €50,000 in cash in conjunction with Westmeath GAA. Proceeds going towards the development of “Centre of Excellence” for all our GAA teams. If interested, please use the following link to purchase a ticket: https://linktr.ee/Thedownsgaa 

The Downs GAA Club are running an Easter camp on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th April from 10 am to 1 pm each day. Children from Junior Infants to 6th class all welcome. Prices are €25 for one child, 2 children €40, 3 children €55 and 4 children €70. You can register via www.thedownsgaa.ie 

We travelled to Shandonagh for matches against Shandonagh and Coralstown/Kinnegad for the most recent U6 Go Games. Four games were played by both The Downs teams with all players showing great improvement in only a few weeks training. Many thanks to Shandonagh for being great hosts and we congratulate them on their fine new pitches and facilities.

Underage football continues every Friday from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in The Downs GAA for girls and boys. New members are always welcome. 

Registration for 2025 is now live. All registration can be paid with the click of a button. All you have to do is follow the link https://linktr.ee/Thrdownsgaa and get registering. Please note GAA and Ladies Club memberships are separate. 

If you are a prospective member or new to the area and are interested in joining The Downs GAA club, please don’t hesitate to contact us or visit our Facebook Page for further information. New members are always welcome

Well done to everyone who participated in an excellent Scór Sinsir Leinster Final hosted in The Downs GAA Club and Mullingar Shamrocks. Congratulations to the following who are newly crowned Leinster Champions and will go on to represent their Club, County and Province at the All Ireland in Castlebar: Congrats in particular to our own Set dancers on qualifying for the All-Ireland final and commiserations to the Figure dancers who did the club proud also.

Trath na gCeist: Edenderry GAA

Rince Foirne: Birr Gaa, Official Offaly GAA

Amhránaíocht Aonair: Aoife Maguire Scoil Uí Chonaill Scór Átha Cliath

Aithriseoireacht/Scéalaíocht: Hugo Slevin @StJosephsGAA  Westmeathgaaofficial

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Ballycomoyle GAA  Scór Iarmhí

Nuachleas: Raheny GAA Club Dublin GAA

Ceol Uirlise: @GarryhillGAA Carlow GAA

Rince Seit: The Downs GAA Club, Westmeath. 

 

Na Dúnta Gaelic 4 mothers & other's starts back March 19th from 8-9pm and every Wednesday (back middle pitch). No experience required, all fitness levels welcomed. This is a lovely outlet for women to get some exercise, learn a new skill and meet new people. Contact Carley 087 7701318 or Elaine 0868785006

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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