THE DOWNS GAA NOTES Oct 9th 2023
Senior Ladies Final LGFA
History was made in The Downs last week when the ladies senior team qualified for the Village Barn Senior Final for the first time in their history. Having won two Intermediate titles in 2017 and 2021 the ladies now look forward to competing for the senior title to further progress their championship haul. Johnny Murray and his management team of David Kelly, Martin Egerton, Christy Doyle, O’Neill Harte, Emma Murtagh and Trudie Rowan will have everything prepared in order to overcome a well-seasoned Milltown side in the final next Sunday in Cusack Park at 2.30 p.m. (to be confirmed). We wish everyone involved the best of luck!!
Ahead of the final next Sunday some of our members took the time out on Sunday morning to meet and greet our senior team. After training on Sunday morning the senior panel met with and chatted to our younger members and had some refreshments. Thanks to all who came and many thanks to the senior girls for their time. We also had one of our sponsors Home Instead out to visit and we again sincerely thank them for their support.
The Senior B team unfortunately bowed out of the championship at the semi-final stage on Thursday evening last at home under lights against Moate. In a very competitive game Moate emerged as winners despite The Downs being ahead by 2 points at half time. The final score was Moate 2-05 The Downs 1-07. Hard luck to all.
Garrycastle Jim McHugh Tournament
Our U12 boys travelled to Garrycastle early on Sunday morning to contest the final game in this excellent tournament ran by the Garrycastle Club. Our lads gave a wonderful account of themselves against a very strong Athlone side in the penultimate game of the tournament. We are extremely proud of our lads for their never say die attitude and working hard to the bitter end. We would like to thank Garrycastle GAA for inviting us to participate again this year and we look forward to many more years of this tournament. Well done to all involved.
Garrycastle Tournament Team and Management
Under 15 Boys Semi-final
The U15’s will contest the Division 1 championship semi-final next Friday October 13th at 7 p.m. in Lakepoint Park against St. Lomans. Best of luck to all involved. Ahead of their semi-final the lads enjoyed a spot of bowling courtesy of Dermot Egerton Dry Lining. Many thanks to Dermot – a very enjoyable evening was had by all.
U14 Girls Division 4 Final
Our U14 girls will contest the Division 4 Final next Saturday evening at 4 p.m. with venue to be confirmed. Best of luck to all involved.
Strength & Conditioning
Strength & conditioning classes resume in the clubhouse with Mickey-Dan Murtagh on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7.30-8-30 p.m. Beginning on October 3rd at a cost of €10 per session – all welcome.
Club Shop
On account of our wonderful ladies’ team’s qualification for the county final, the club shop will be open for flags, bunting and other merchandise on Wednesday 11th October or if that doesn’t suit please contact Carmel on 0879496347 for any further requests.
Ben Jerseys
Back by public demand. Ben Jerseys are now available for order for Christmas. Closing date for orders is Saturday October 14th. Adult jerseys cost €45 while children’s cost €35. Please contact Alma (0877604990) or Carmel (0879496347) for further information.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our condolences to the family of Pauric Kirby late of Castletown Geoghegan.
We also send our sincere sympathies to the family of Mary Kearney late of Ballydavid and Mullingar
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
G4M&O
Training continues Wed evening 8-9 with yoga in Hardy Bucks on Thursdays 8-9. Please contact Anne-Marie on 0874140184 for any further information.
Vacancy Updated Link
New Updated Link: https://jobsireland.ie/en-US/job-Details?id=2237602The 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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