THE DOWNS GAA NOTES July 10th 2023
Round 2 SFC/JFC Results
Last Friday the Junior 1 team turned in an impressive performance against Killucan at home. The lads were on the front foot from the get go and were full value for their halftime lead of 3-08 to 02. They continued in the same vein in the second half claiming all the points on offer. Final score 4-13 to 1-07. Well done to all involved.
On Sunday evening the Senior men also faced Killucan in TEG Cusack Park. A hard working Killucan had The Downs under pressure in the first half and saw them behind by two points at half time on a score-line of Killucan 0-5 The Downs 0-3. Although The Downs improved their performance in the second half Killucan managed to go 3 points ahead nearing the end of the second half. A fortuitous goal in the dying minutes then saw Killucan trail by a point only to engineer a free with the last kick of the ball to earn themselves a draw. Final score 1-08 to 0-11.
Underage Championship Results
A winning start to the championship for U17 Boys who had a good opening away performance and win against Garrycastle GAA on Monday evening last. As with both league encounters this season, unsurprisingly this game was fantastically competitive throughout. Against the wind in the first half The Downs led by the minimum at the break. Both teams were then level as the game entered the final ten minutes. In the closing minutes our boys managed to create and convert crucial goal chances which finally ended the fierce Garrycastle challenge. Well done to all.
The downs u15 played host to Moate in the opening round of the u15 championship and while both teams were short a number of players a very competitive game was played. The downs with some great defending held Moate to a point in the first half going in at the break 4 points to 1 up. A very hard fought second half with both sides missing a few chances resulting in Moate scoring 2 goals with the game ending in a draw. Full credit to the lads for a great effort.
Both our U13 squads recorded impressive wins this week with the Division 1 team overcoming Garrycastle with a strong performance at home on Friday evening. The Division 4 team took on Caulry at home on Saturday with a similar performance as their Division 1 counterparts coming out on top of a galant Caulry side. Well done to all involved and to all the parents of both squads for your continued support.
Finally, the U11 squad were in action at home on Saturday morning against Mullingar Shamrocks and Ballycomoyle. The Downs fielded 3 teams putting in a huge effort and were a great match for our opposition. Special mention to our 5 U15 lads who reffed the games: Fionn Kelly, Billy Carroll, Billy Dunne, Lee Colgan and Josh Murtagh. Welll done to all.
LGFA
The Downs are Division 4 League champions following an impressive performance against St. Mary’s Rochfortbridge in Rochfortbridge on Friday evening. The Downs got off to a winning start early in first half with goals from Beth McGuire and Isobel Walsh. Together with some superb points the ladies went in to the half time break 2-06 to 0-4. St. Mary’s came out fighting in the second half however The Downs maintained their lead throughout defending heroically and were crowned Division 4 champions on the sounding of the final whistle. Congratulations to all players and management team of Johnny Murray, David Kelly, Martin Egerton, Christy Doyle and Trudie Rowan.
Sympathy
The Downs GAA wish to extend their condolences to the family of Helen Whelehan Howth Co. Dublin and formerly of Limerick and Mullingar.
We also send our sincere sympathy to the family of Josie Dargan late of Griffinstown, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
G4M&O
G4M&O continues every Wednesday at 8p.m. If anyone would like to join G4M&O please give Anne Marie a shout on 0874140184.
Clothes Collection
Reminder that we have an ongoing clothes collection here at The Downs LGFA club. All proceeds go to The Downs ladies LGFA club.
Club Shop
The next club shop opening will be during training from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. on Friday next July 15th.
Vacancy Updated Link
Important Notice: New Link https://jobsireland.ie/en-US/job-Details?id=2287824
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.
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.
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