THE DOWNS GAA NOTES Oct 23rd 2023

Senior Ladies Sponsorship

The Senior Ladies would like to thank the following sponsors for their support in their recent final:

The Downs GAA,

Buckley’s Supervalu (Main Sponsor)

Home Instead (Senior Sponsor)

Smiddy’s Bar

O’Keefe Veterinary Surgeons Kinnegad

Stephen Lynn Accountants

Kilmurray’s Hardware

Westmeath County Council and Westmeath Sports Partnership

David Smyth Catering Mullingar

Curraghmore Kitchens (Keith Dunne)

Whelehan’s Pharmacy

Kelly, Caulfield, Shaw Solicitors Mullingar

Carrolls Menswear Edenderry

Tony Dalton Plant and Agri

Kevin Staunton Plant Hire

North Westmeath Credit Union

Doyle Lawnmower and Sales Service Loughegar

Johnny Murray Plastering

Ciarán Conneely Construction

Mick Murtagh Livestock and General Haulage

McNamee Tyres Services Ltd

Newbrook Tyres

Grange Motors Toyota – Main Dealer Mullingar

Smyths Homevalue Hardware Killucan

BD Flood Concrete Products

Boris Murray Plastering

Topic Newsagents Mullingar

KCS Sportswear Mullingar

Mullingar Autos Volkswage/Skoda Dealer

Wallace Recycling Mullingar

Certa Oil Mullingar

Fagans Office Supplies

Cleary Electrical

Anthony Rowan

Bernie Conneely Photography

Quid Games

The Quid Games are almost upon us!!! This Sunday night October 29th Westmeath county board are hoping to raise over €200,000 from this major fundraiser in The Park Hotel. The Downs GAA Club are being represented by clubman Jasper Rijksen. We thank Jasper for his participation and we wish him the very best of luck. Tickets for the upcoming Quid Games can be purchased from Sean Carroll 0876507659

47 clubs from Westmeath and a few “special guests” will be participating in some fun games on the night –the winning club will take away a whopping €10,000 for their club. Best of luck to all involved a great night is anticipated.

Scór Iarmhí Concert

The Downs GAA hosted the recent Scór Iarmhí concert last Saturday in conjunction with the Westmeath Quid Games Fundraiser. A great night was had by all. Many thanks to all the volunteers that helped on the night.

On the subject of Scór, congratulations to our senior set dancers Amy Dagg, Robyn Dagg, Emma Dagg, Erica Hynes, Katie McGrath, Rebecca Kelly, Clíodhna Murray and Neasa Mangan Lynch who qualified for the Leinster final having danced in the semi-final in Allenwood last Sunday.

Healthy Clubs

We were honoured as a club this week to be awarded with the Foundation Level Healthy Clubs award very aptly accepted by our Healthy Club Officer Olivia Corcoran and Rose Corcoran by the Leinster Councils Health and Well-being chairperson Dave Murray at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise. Olivia has lead the initiative within the club over the last number of years and is a well deserving recipient of the award on behalf of the club.

Olivia & Rose Corcoran receiving the Healthy Clubs Foundation Level award from Leinster Council Chairperson Dave Murray

Trunk or Treat

The Downs Playground Group’s very popular Trunk or Treat event is back by popular demand this Sunday October 29th with festivities kicking off at 4 p.m. With prizes to be won for the spookiest car/best Halloween costume/best carved pumpkin, followed by Halloween movie at 6 p.m. it’s an event not to be missed. Tickets are €25 and can be purchased by contacting the following number: 0866004993.

U16 Girls Semi-final

The U16 girls unfortunately exited the championship last week to a strong Milltownpass side. Try as they might, The Downs could not close the gap sufficiently on Milltownpass lead with the black and white clad team becoming deserved winners. This group of girls have made excellent progress this year and will no doubt be back again next year.

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

Please contact Carmel on 0879496347 for any further requests.

Sympathy

Sincere sympathy is extended to the Shaw and Lordan families on the sad passing of Anne’s father John Lordan.

We also send our condolences to the Haddigan family on the sad passing of PJ’s brother Bernard late of Ashbrook, Oranmore, Co. Galway.

Condolences also to Nora Connaire and extended family on the sad passing of her brother PJ Pierce Co. Galway.

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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