The Division 5 team had a good win this week against Kilbeggan on a score-line of The Downs 1-09 Kilbeggan 0-10.

We had a great showing at the U15 boys Division 1 Féile last Sunday in Athlone GAA. The panel made a fine effort to reach the Division 1 final only to be beaten narrowly by Athlone GAA. In the earlier games we were defeated by Athlone but had an excellent win against St. Lomans. Thanks to all the organisers for a great day’s football. 

Both ladies squads were in action this weekend. Our Division 3 team suffered a heavy defeat against a strong St. Pauls side while our Division 1 team earned their victory against Mullingar Shamrocks on Sunday morning. Losing by a point at half time on a score-line of 0-9 to 2-04, The Downs girls had to dig deep going a point up late in the game. From a good turnover the girls worked a great move with Olivia Glynn getting the winning goal giving The Downs a 4 point win. Final score: The Downs 1-13 to 2-06 making it 3 from 3 in the league.

Na Dúnta hosted the first Go Games blitz of the season on Saturday morning in Breedon Molloy Park. We were delighted to welcome Milltown,  Killucan,  Ballynacargy and Mullingar Shamrocks U8 and U10 girls to The Downs. It was, unusually for the year that's in it a glorious sunny morning and the standard of football didn't disappoint. It was fantastic to see the level of skill from all teams on the day. Westmeath LGFA has a bright future ahead. Na Dúnta had 5 teams on the go and a special shout out to the girls who played their very first blitz today. They were brilliant 

Hard luck to our u16 girls who suffered a heavy defeat to St. Lomans in the first round of the league during the week. Better days ahead for this group.

The Downs Ladies LGFA are having a fundraiser on Saturday May 2nd in the clubhouse. A night of music and bingo and guaranteed fun on the night. Kicking off at 8 pm with entry fee of €20. Please see our social media platforms to purchase tickets.

A heroic and memorable performance and result from Westmeath senior team against Meath last Sunday in Tullamore progresses Westmeath into the Leinster Final against Kildare. We were excellently represented by Luke Loughlin, Kevin O’Sullivan, Charlie Drumm and Ian Martin. 

Congratulations to Loreto College Mullingar who won the Westmeath Post-Primary Schools 2nd Year Division 1 title today with a victory over Mercy Secondary School, Kilbeggan. In particular, well done to our 10 Na Dúnta panellists : Kate Kincaid, Grace Carthy, Orla O'Connell, Holly Tuite, Aoife McCormack, Caoimhe McHugh, Laura Tansey, Molly Nea, Lucy McGrath and Laurie Finnegan. Aoife McCormack and Holly Tuite Joint Captains. Well done to all

First prize: David Geraghty, 2nd prize George Coyle and 3rd Prize Scott Bonnar. Many thanks to all that supported this fundraiser.

Plenty of bargains to be got in the club shop over the next few weeks. Please contact Carmel on 0879496347 for any inquiries. 

The Bingo Jackpot has reached a whopping 9500. Why not join us on Friday night when you could be in with a chance of the massive prize of 9500 euro!! Please keep an eye on our Social Media platforms for updates to Bingo continues. 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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