THE DOWNS GAA NOTES Dec 18th 2023

Division 3 Minor Final

Our minor team unfortunately came out the wrong side of the Division 3 final last Sunday afternoon in Lakepoint Park. After a positive start it was Tyrellspass that kicked on with a hat-trick of goals, one just before half-time and two more in the second half putting the tie to bed. Our girls did themselves proud following a great campaign just running out of steam at the final hurdle. Many thanks to the management team of Kevin Staunton, Paddy Monaghan, Christy Doyle Olivia Corcoran and Emma Murtagh for all their effort and commitment to the minors throughout the year.

Christmas Draw

The club is running its annual Christmas Draw Fundraiser. Prize Fund of €5,000. Tickets cost €60, 2 for €100 or book of tickets for €300. Tickets are available from any committee member. Please support

Club Shop

Last chance to purchase your Christmas stock!! The club shop will be open this Thursday Dec 21st from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please contact Carmel on 0879496347 for any further requests.

AIB Junior All-Ireland Club Hurling Semi-Final Hosted in The Downs

We were delighted to host the AIB GAA Hurling All Ireland Club Championship semi-final last Sunday afternoon in Kevin Molloy Park. Tullogher Rosbercon (Kilkenny) took on Casteblaney Hurling club (Monaghan) in the All – Ireland semi-final with Tullogher Rosbercon running out winners after a strong second half performance from the Kilkenny side. Here at The Downs we would like to thank the many volunteers for their time and hard work and making the event so seamless as usual. Particularly we would like to thank stewards on the day Joe Lynam, Christy Dalton, Seamus Conroy, Ed Quinlan, Dermot Egerton, Sean Carroll, Kieran Carroll, Alan Mooney, Deirdre McGuire, Carmel McGuire and Ann, Laurie and Marie in the Cuppa Hut.

A minute’s silence was impeccably observed in memory of The Downs former player Jim Moore prior to the game.

Winter Programme for Nursery Kids

Our Winter Nursery programme finished up for 2023 last Saturday with a very special visit from the big man himself Santa Clause. The children were put through their paces firstly until they were pleasantly interrupted by Santa himself delivering gifts to all those in attendance. The Downs GAA & LGFA clubs are running the Winter Nursery for all kids in the area and has been a huge success. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the coaches for their time and expertise over the last number of weeks and look forward to its resumption in the new year. Venue may change in 2024 so keep an eye on our social media platforms for updates. Dates after Christmas to be confirmed.

Santa’s Visit to The Downs December 16th 2023

Ribbons of Remembrance

The Downs GAA Club will hold a Ribbon of Remembrance for the deceased members of our Community on Sunday 31st of December from 1-00 to 3-00pm. at the Clubhouse. People are invited to come along and place a ribbon on our Christmas Tree in memory of their loved ones. Your petitions will be presented and prayed for by Fr. Tom Gilroy at our Mass for all of the deceased members. All donations received will go towards the upkeep of Coralstown church and graveyard.

Club Calendar 2024

Our Club Calendar for 2024 is now available. We extend our gratitude to all our sponsors for their continued generosity and support in this venture. Calendars can be picked up in Mullingar Pewter, A&J Newsagents Coralstown and Egan’s Rathconnell Service Station while stocks last. Calendars are €3 each or 2 for €5.

Keep an eye on our social media pages for coverage of this year’s calendar.

Congratulations

Heartiest congratulations to St. Munnas Camogie club on winning the Junior B Club All Ireland last Saturday afternoon in Abbottstown against Crossmaglen Rangers particularly our own dual players Olivia Glynn, Hannah McGrath and captain Sheila McGrath. Congratulations to all involved.

Sympathy

The Downs GAA Club extends their sincere sympathy to the extended family of Toni Marie Kenny.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-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.Due to Christmas we will do the draw on the 26th of Dec 2023

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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