THE DOWNS GAA NOTES Nov 20th 2023
The Downs GAA AGM
Reminder: The Downs GAA will hold their AGM on November 25th in the clubhouse at 7 p.m.
The Downs Ladies LGFA AGM
Reminder: The Downs Ladies LGFA will hold their AGM on November 30th in the clubhouse at 8.30 p.m.
Winter Programme for Nursery Kids
Our Winter Nursery programme continued last Saturday November 18th lead by our GPO Jack Casey as well as some of our nursery coaches. The Downs GAA & LGFA clubs are running the Winter Nursery for kids in The Downs hall every second Saturday from 11am to 12 noon up to Christmas. Venue may change in New Year. All are welcome, members and non-members. Dates after Christmas to be confirmed
No fee charged.
Minor Ladies
The minor ladies unfortunately lost out to St. Paul’s Delvin in Division 2 last Sunday morning. The girls still look forward to a quarter-final in the near future.
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
The Club shop will be open this coming Friday from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Plenty of stock available for Christmas shopping. Ben jerseys are also available for collection on the night. Please contact Carmel on 0879496347 for any further requests.
Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Paul Whelehan, late of Ballintleavy, Gaybrook, Mullingar/Milltownpass. Co Westmeath.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam
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.
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.
