The Division 1 side finished out the league on Friday evening with a win over our near neighbours Milltownpass concluding Division 1 for 2023. Final score: The Downs 1-17 Milltownpass 1-11
Underage Results
The U14 Division 4 side qualified for the league final this week with a hard fought win against a determined Athlone side on Friday evening in Athlone. Despite an under par performance the lads just about did enough to claim all points on offer with a league final against Tyrellspass next Wednesday 19th in Tyrellspass at 7 p.m. All support welcome.
LGFA Results
Our U14 Division team had a tough battle against St. Lomans in the league this week. Despite a tenacious performance by our girls, St. Lomans managed to get more scores on the sore-board when the final whistle blew unfortunately leaving us on the wrong side of the tie. Final Score: 2-07 to 2-04 in favour of St. Lomans.
The U8 and U10 girls were in Killucan on Saturday morning for the latest round of Go-Games. A great morning of football with some fantastic evenly contested matches between both sides on display. Many thanks to Killucan for being wonderful hosts.
The Downs Community Fun Day
The Downs GAA will be the place to be next Sunday June 23rd when the club hosts their fun day with something to do for for all the family. BBQ, food, music, water dunking, ABC Bouncey Castles, obstacle courses, novelty races, street league, darts tournament and tug of war to name but a few. With events kicking off at 2 p.m. there will be something for everyone. We would like to see all club members on the day and many thanks to Paddy Kenny and his team for all their hard work in organising.
Club Shop
The club shop will be open June 28th and every second Friday after that from 6.30 to 7.30 at the clubhouse. For urgent orders please contact Carmel on 0879496347.
ExWell Medical
ExWell Medical are offering medically supervised exercise classes to people with various chronic illnesses in The Downs GAA Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. Starting date June 23rd. For further information please contact info@exwell.ie or Phone 01 8339561
Gaelic4Mothers&Others
Our G4 M&O opened their playing season by travelling to St. Mary’s Rochfortbridge on Wednesday evening last. A great display by both teams with some terrific scores in an end to end game of football. Many thanks to St. Mary’s for hosting and for the generous hospitality afterwards.
Na Dúnta G4M&O are 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.
Congratulaions
Congratulations to Andrew Dalton and Brianna Byrne on their recent marriage.
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. 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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