THE DOWNS GAA NOTES July 17th 2023
Round 3 SFC/JFC Fixtures
Thursday July 20th: U19 V Athlone (Home) 7.30 p.m.
Friday July 21st: Junior 1 The Downs V Mullingar Shamrocks (Away) 7.30 p.m.
Saturday July 22nd: Senior The Downs V Coralstown Kinnegad (TEG Cusack Park) 7.30pm
Tickets to be purchased on Westmeath GAA social media platforms.
U14 Tournament
We were invited to Longford on Sunday morning to take part in the U14 Packie Joe Lynch 7-a-side tournament.10 teams participated in what was an excellently run tournament by the hosts Killoe Óg. The Downs were grouped with Dromard, Wolfe Tones, Killoe Óg & Northern Gaels. With 4 dominant displays, Na Dúnta topped the group and were paired against Clonguish for the Cup Final. Clonguish got off to a strong start and went into half time with a lead of 6 points. The Downs responded brilliantly in the second half to get back into contention but unfortunately we ran out of time and the minimum separated the teams at the final whistle. Congratulations to Clonguish on winning the Packie Joe Lynch Cup and to Killoe Óg for running an amazing tournament. We are very grateful for the invitation. Na Dúnta played excellent football throughout the day and should be very proud of themselves. Panel: Aaron Connaire, Adam Hughes, Adam Slevin Kiernan, Aidan Doyle, Aidan Tuite, Callum Cleary, Ciarán Casserly, Conor Cleary, Finn Brennan, Jake Raeside, Odhran McColgan, Sean Coleman.
LGFA
A busy week for the ladies’ club. Our U12 girls were in action on Tuesday evening against a strong Goldsmiths side. All girls on The Downs panel put in a very good performance on the night. Thanks to Goldsmiths for travelling.
The U14 girls got off to a winning start in the Division 4 championship. They travelled to Kinnegad on Thursday evening last to take on the hosts Coralstown Kinnegad. The girls put on a terrific performance showing great resilience to hold on for a two-point win against their opposition. Well done to every girl on the panel who all played their part. Final score was 2-07 to 3-06 in favour of The Downs.
Mullingar Opticians Sponsor
Some of our nursery players took time out of their busy schedules this week to visit Siobháin our long time sponsor in Mullingar Opticians this week. We thank Siobháin and Mullingar Opticians for her continued support of our Nursery Programme. Training takes place every Friday evening at 6.30 p.m. catering for boys and girls of 4 years and up. Check out Mullingar Opticians Facebook and Instagram pages for the latest eyewear fashion.
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 21st
Sympathy
The Downs GAA Club sends its condolences to the families of Hughie Smith Balllynacargy, Josie Dargan, Griffinstown, Kinnegad and Helen Whelehan, Mullingar and Limerick. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
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.
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.
