Monday: April 22nd: Division 4 The Downs V St. Lomans (Home) 7.15 p.m.
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Round 6 ACFL Results
The Division 1 side overcame Tang GAA away from home on Saturday evening in Tang having trailed by a goal at half-time. Goals from Ben Harte and Kevin O’Sullivan put the tie to bed in a hard fought game. Final score 2-10 to 1-08.
Underage Results
With some games falling foul to the wet weather a couple of games did go ahead. Firstly the U14 Division 4 team had a comprehensive win over Millmore Gaels on Tuesday evening away from home. Well done to all.
The U16’s unfortunatley suffereed a loss against St. Lomans in Lakepoint Park on Monday evening with a final score of St. Lomans 3-11 to The Downs 0-5. Better days ahead for these young men.
The Minors had a great win over Killucan on a score-line of The Downs 5-11 Killucan 3-10 in a thrilling game of football. Despite being short a number of players due to injury and county commitments the lads turned in a resilient performance to come out with a win away from home. Well done to all involved. Special mention to 4 of the U16s who gave a helping hand on the night.
LGFA Senior Ladies Results
Well done to the Division 2 senior ladies who defeated Killucan on Sunday morning on a score-line of The Downs 3-10 to Killucan 0-3.
The Division 3 ladies were not as successful suffering a defeat to Athlone on Friday night away from home on a score-line of Athlone 3-13 The Downs 0-11.
LGFA Underage Results
The Our U14 Division 4 girls were in action on Tuesday evening in Lakepoint Park in a very evenly contested game against St. Lomans. Despite being on the losing side the girls put in a good performance against strong opposition. Final sore St. Lomans 7-05 The Downs 4-07. Hard luck girls.
The U8 and U10 girls were out in force on Saturday morning in Lakepoint Park for the first of the Go Games blitzes of the season. The U8s fielded 3 teams while the U10’s fielded 2 teams. Each playing three games each in the sunshine (at last). Thanks to St. Lomans who were fantastic hosts as usual.
Scór Sinsir
Commiserations to the Scór Sinsir Rince Foirne whom, despite a fantastic performance in The Leinster final which took place at home in The Downs last Sunday did not progress to the All- Ireland final. The group are coached by Geraldine Dagg and George Coyle.Rince Foirne: Katie McGrath, Neasa Mangan Lynch, Rebecca Kelly, Amy Dagg, Erica Hynes, Orla Geraghty, Emma Dagg Robin Dagg and Ciara Smith.
Sympathy
The Downs GAA Club extends their deepest condolences to the McCarthy family on the death of Pat (Macker) McCarthy late of Greatdown, The Downs, Mullingar.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Gaelic4Mothers&Others
Na Dúnta G4M&O are back in action every Wednesday night. Anyone from the area looking for a bit of fun as well as a bit of exercise are all welcome. This programme has been a huge success for the club. Please contact Martha on 0871427400 for any further inquiries.
Bingo
Bingo continues every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. All new members welcome.
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.
Lotto Draw
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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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