The Division 3 team came away with a share of the spoils against Multy GAA in an evenly contested game. Despite losing at half time, the lads managed to get to level pegging in the second half on a final score Multy 0-15 The Downs 1-12.

The Division 1 team weren’t so lucky. Their opposition in round 8 was Mullingar Shamrocks. In a game that ebbed and flowed it was Shamrocks who came away as eventual winners by a solitary point. Despite the result, it was great to see Darragh Egerton return to football following a lengthy injury. Final score Mullingar Shamrocks 1-09 The Downs  0-11

Both senior teams were in action this week. The Division 3 side had a tough assignment away in to St. Mary’s Rochfortbridge on Friday evening losing out to the stronger side on the night. 

The Division 1 team also suffered a defeat to Milltown on Thursday evening despite a valiant effort. Final score 

What a memorable weekend for Westmeath football. We were crowned Leinster Champions in both the men’s and women’s championships over the weekend. First up was the ladies’ final against Wexford in Newbridge in the TG4 Leinster Intermediate final. Following a clinical performance the ladies of the county claimed the Leinster championship in fine fashion. Congratulations to all involved especially our own representatives Lucy Power, Niamh Nolan and Ellen Taite.

Not to be outdone by the ladies the men had a magnificent win in the Leinster final against a much fancied Dublin GAA on Sunday afternoon claiming the Delaney Cup for the first time since 2004. We are immensely proud of our representatives on the squad Charlie Drumm, Kevin O’Sullivan, Ian Martin, Luke Loughlin (inj) and Jonathan Lynam (inj) aswell as kitman Paddy Walsh. Congratulaions to Mark McHugh and his management team on a wonderous victory for The Lake County.

We wish a speedy recovery to two senior players Luke Loughlin and Niamh Rowan who both underwent surgery for a similar injury over the weekend. We hope their recovery goes as planned and we hope to see them both back in action as soon as possible.

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

Bingo

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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