THE DOWNS GAA NOTES March 20th 2023
Men’s League Fixtures
Monday March 20th: Division 3 The Downs V Moate All Whites (Away) 8 p.m.
Note: Venue Change for Div 3 game v Moate All Whites (Moate Community College)
League Results
Round 4 saw The Downs Division 1 side take on Garrycastle in a home tie on St. Patrick’s morning. With both teams struggling with the wet and wintery conditions it was honours even with 6 points a-piece at the half time break. Both teams scored a goal in the second half with The Downs goal coming from the boot of Ian Martin late in the game to effectively settle the tie. The final score was The Downs 1-13 Garrycastle 1-09. Well done to all.
The Division 4 side took on Ballinagore in Round 3 of the League on Sunday away. Unfortunately, the result did not go our way despite the young side’s best efforts. The final score was 3-12 to 3-07.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Many of the Na Dúnta members were out in force in the Mullingar St. Patrick’s Day Parade last Friday. Club members donned the black and amber armed with their hats, flags and head bands proudly representing the GAA and LGFA clubs!! It was a wonderful experience for all that participated. Well done to Anne-marie Corroon together with all the organisers on a fantastic effort for the club and congratulations to the Mullingar Parade organisers on a very well run event. Now that we have started it might turn in to an annual event!! Thanks to all that took photos. Please visit our Facebook/Instagram accounts to view!
Scór na nÓg
Best of luck to The Downs competitors in the Scór na nÓg County final on Saturday March 26th in our own venue here in The Downs. We will be represented in the Recitation by Emma Conneely and Alanna Corroon, in the Ceoil Uirlise by Ellen Connaire, Bailey & Taylor Shiels. Set Dancers: Aaron Connaire, Orla Rijksen, Leah Bardon, Billy Carroll, Bailey Shiels, Taylor Shiels, Conor Cleary & Ellen Connaire and Novelty Act Aidan Tuite, Aidan Quinlan, Grace O'Neill, Senan O'Neill, Orla O'Connell, Sophie Moore, Darragh Colgan & Sean Corroon. Best of luck to all involved.
Registration
Registration for 2023 is now live. All registration can be paid with the click of a button. All you have to do is visit our website www.thedownsgaa.com and click membership.
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.
Under 11’s to play in Croke Park
Super excitement this week for Ciarán McCormack and his U11 squad with the news that The Downs are set to play in Croke Park on Thursday April 6th. This is a fantastic opportunity for all our U11’s to experience the hallowed turf of Croke Park provided by Leinster GAA. Further details will be issued shortly. Any U11 that wishes to be part of this event please make sure to register before April 6th. Well done to all for making this possible. Enjoy every minute lads!!
Sympathy
We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Martha Foley late of Coralstown, Mullingar.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
We’re moving!
We've some exciting news about our online solution provider at Na Dúnta. In the next days we will move our services to new online club service provider, ClubZap. We will do our utmost to ensure your transition to ClubZap is as smooth as possible but would ask for your continued support and patience as we make this significant change. The ClubZap Mobile Phone App, our Website (www.thedownsgaa.com; www.naduntagaa.com) and social media channels (Facebook & Twitter) will become our primary sources for sharing club information with you. You can expect the following notifications via the ClubZap Mobile Phone App:
· Lotto Draw notifications & results
· Match fixtures & Results
· News (weekly Newsletter)
· Team & Club communications
What do we ask you to do? If you haven’t already, please download the ClubZap application to your smart phone with notifications enabled.
Two easy ways to get the ClubZap App:
- You can download the app directly from your App\Play Store and add The Downs GAA as your club.
- Use the following link on your phone: https://clubzap.page.link/imnhaGexit8i32S37
Our 2022 members will receive a 2023 membership renewal notification by email in the coming days. Access to membership can also be found here: https://naduntagaa.clubzap.com/pages/membership Plus access our lotto fundraising here: https://naduntagaa.clubzap.com/categories/lotto/products. We look forward to our next chapter in Online Club Communications.
Vacancy Updated Link
New Updated Link: https://jobsireland.ie/en-US/job-Details?id=2237602
The vacancy for the position of Caretaker/Grounds person position at The Downs GAA Club is still available. Please see new updated link for information regarding same. This is a Community Employment Position with MSCO Ltd.
Gaelic for Mothers and Others
G4M&O are back in action with Yoga from 8 to 9p.m. every Wednesday. Please contact Anne-Marie on 0874140184 for further information.
Bingo
Bingo continues every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. All new members welcome.
Clubhouse Bar
The Clubhouse bar is open on Fridays and Saturdays nights.
Club Lotto
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.
Keep up to date with club activities
There are lots of ways to keep up to date with our activities. Our award-winning website can be viewed at www.thedownsgaa.com where you can sign up to receive our weekly newsletter by email. Also check us out on Twitter, Facebook YouTube and Instagram.
