Our U14 amber team were in action on Sunday morning last against Milltownpass. Our lads put in a sterling performance to top their division and earn themselves a place in the league final in the coming weeks. 

 

Na Dúnta 2011 Boys have retained the Packie Joe Lynch Memorial Cup in fine style in Killoe Óg on Saturday morning. Every one of our players put in a huge effort both in defence and attack - a brilliant display from the boys - well done!! Many thanks to Killoe Óg for very kindly inviting us and indeed for their hospitality.

 

Game 1 v St.Patricks Óg 5-11 to 0-03

Game 2 v St.Francis 9-08 to 5-05

Cup Semi-Final v Longford Slashers 1-10 to 1-08

Cup Final v Crosserlough (repeat of last year's final) 8-10 to 4-06

 

The U16 girls continued their winning streak in the league this week with a strong win over St. Mary’s Rochfortbridge on Wednesday evening last. The girls put in a battling performance to come out on top on this occasion. That concludes the league for these girls and we turn our attention to the championship in the coming months.

The U14 girls travelled over to Tang in the U14 league Division1 where they were narrowly defeated by Goldsmiths Girls on a scoreline of The Downs 3-07 Goldsmiths 2 – 12. Well done on a great effort girls.

We had two terrific teams at U10s and U8s, playing in Bunbrosna on Saturday morning for Go Games blitz. We are so proud of the effort and the skills the girls displayed. The future is bright for ladies' football with these determined players.  Thanks to our coaches & FLO's and the supportive parents and grandparents who came and cheered on the Black and Amber and thanks to Bunbrosna for being great hosts. 

 

 

Congratulations to Billy Moffat and the Westmeath U20’s who have won the All-Ireland B U20 competition last Wednesday evening after an epic battle and finishing on penalties against Monaghan in Breffini Park. Well done to all involved.

 

Congratulations to all our superstars on competing in the Cumann na mBunscol finals this week in both football and hurling. The Downs NS, Holy Family and Gainstown NS all represented their schools and clubs heroically in Cusack Park. There were wins for The Downs (hurling) and Gainstown (girls football) and while the others didn’t win, they did themselves very proud. 

New York hurlers with our own Adam Loughlin were welcomed to The Downs facilities to prepare for their Lory Meagher Cup semi-final on Sunday last. A massive thanks to all for their help in organising and hosting the event for the New York GAA senior hurlers. We were delighted to be of assistance to them and are extremely grateful for their kind comments in regards to our facilities.  

The club extends deepest sympathy to the Moloney family on the sad passing of Michael Moloney, Co. Cork, father of Club Coaching Officer and Mentor Michael Moloney. 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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The club shop will be opened every second Friday during underage training from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Next date for opening May 30th.

Na Dúnta Gaelic 4 mothers & other's takes place 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.

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5. Send a cheque for €100 to club secretary Tommy Kelly, Coralstown, Mullingar (one year’s
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