THE DOWNS GAA NOTES April 10th 2023

Men’s Round 5 League Fixtures Weekend 10/04/23

Thursday April 13th: Division 4 The Downs V St. Mary’s Rochfortbridge 7 p.m.

Saturday April 15th: Division 1 The Downs V Moate All Whites (Home) 6 p.m.

Sunday April 16th: Division 3 The Downs V Multyfarnham (Away) 11.30 a.m.

Croke Park for our U11’s

The U11’s had the wonderful experience of playing on the hallowed turf of Croke Park on Thursday of this week in the Play and Stay Go Games initiative rolled out by Leinster GAA. The Downs had 29 boys togged out with 2 teams playing against 2 teams from Castletown of Wexford. There was an outstanding exhibition of football from our lads with numerous points, goals, blocks, saves and ferocious tackling on display from all involved that made all the parents and mentors that attended very proud. Many thanks to Bernie Corroon and Ciarán McCormack in particular for orchestrating the event and to all the mentors, bag carriers, parents and family members for supporting the lads on the day. A day that will live long in the memory of these young boys.

Croke Park Leinster Play and Stay Go Games April 6th 2023 U11’s Na Dúnta

Easter Camp

Our inaugural Easter Camp is kicking off this week here at the The Downs GAA Club. Taking place on Wednesday/Thursday 12th/13th April for boys and girls from junior infants up to 6th class. You can register online at www.thedownsgaa.ie or directly from ClubZap. Many thanks to all the volunteers for making this possible. Cost is €25 for one child, €40 for two €55 for three and €70 for four. Registration is now open.

LGFA

The ladies club were very busy over the weekend with a double fundraiser. We thank all our wonderful volunteers for the contribution of their time to our bag pack and to Buckley’s SuperValu for facilitating our club. Without these volunteers it would not be possible. We also had an Easter raffle with winners The Corroon Family, Kevin Staunton, The Bohan Family and Seamus McNamee receiving their prizes from chief organiser Muriel Flynn. Thanks again to all that supported us in any way.

We would also like to give a special mention to the newest sponsor of the ladies’ club Home Instead. We were delighted to have a visit from their representative Lorraine McLaughlin this week. Their support is much appreciated.

Home Instead representative Lorraine McLaughlin pictured with Barry McDonald and Trudie Rowan
Easter Raffle Winners – The Corroon Family

LGFA Results

Our U14 girls kicked off their league campaign on Thursday of this week. Their opposition was St. Josephs of Streamstown. Despite the result the girls acquitted themselves very well and worked tirelessly against a very strong St. Josephs side. The final score was 0-12 to 2-01. Hard luck to our girls and well done to St. Josephs.

Sympathy

We extend our sincere sympathy to Thomas, Laura, James, Charlie and Anna Drumm on the recent passing of Laura’s mother Margaret Fagan late of Rathcolman, Mullingar.

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Scór na nÓg

All roads lead to Wexford this Sunday April 16th for The Leinster Final which takes place in the National Opera House Wexford at 3pm. The Downs will be represented by Alanna Corroon in the recitation category with “Mammys Day in Tramore”. In the Aithriseoireacht Nuachleas by Aidan Tuite, Aidan Quinlan, Grace O'Neill, Senan O'Neill, Orla O'Connell, Sophie Moore, Darragh Colgan & Sean Corroon & Rince Seit by Aaron Connaire, Orla Rijksen, Leah Bardon, Billy Carroll, Bailey Shiels, Sean Flynn, Conor Cleary & Ellen Connaire. Best of luck to all involved. Tickets go in sale Tuesday 4th April.

Congratulations

Congratulations to New York GAA on their memorable win over Leitrim in the Connacht Championship last Saturday particularly to our own panel member Adam Loughlin Stones.

Registration

Registration for 2023 is now due for renewal. 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.

Vacancy Updated Link

New Updated Link: https://jobsireland.ie/en-US/job-Details?id=2237602

The vacancy for the position of Caretaker/Groundsperson 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 on the pitch this week 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

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