Sunday 28th July: JFC The Downs v Kinnegad (Away) 11.30 am 

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The senior men’s side opened their championship campaign with an impressive win against Moate last Saturday evening in TEG Cusack Park. With only the finest of margins between the two sides at half-time, The Downs kicked on in the second half with a palmed goal from Ian Martin and some very well worked team scores. Final score Moate 2-06 The Downs 1-18. Next up for Johnny Murray’s side is St. Malachy’s next Sunday evening. 

The junior side continued a winning weekend against Athlone at home in Breedon Group Molloy Park on Sunday morning. In a very evenly contested first half with some quality football played by both team, a goal from the boot of Dylan Carroll in the 15th minute helped our lads take a lead of 1-4 to 0-6 into the halftime break. The Downs started the stronger of the two teams in the second half and dominated the third quarter out scoring Athlone 2-4 to 0-3 with the goals coming from Dylan Carroll & Taylor Daly. Our lads had to withstand a period of pressure in the fourth quarter of the game from Athlone who scored a goal of their own to put the pressure on, but our lads holding firm with some excellent defensive work running out winners on a scoreline of 3-9 to 1-11.

Be in with a chance to win 2 tickets for the All Ireland football final on Sunday 28th July. €5 each or 3 for €10 Tickets available from any club member or online at https://naduntagaa.clubzap.com/categories/fundraising/products  

Draw will take place in the Clubhouse on Friday July 19th

The Senior B panel opened their championship on Thursday evening at home in Breedon Group Molloy Park with a fine performance against Moate Ladies. Although there were only 2 points between the sides at half time, our ladies motored on completely dominating the second half. A great result for this hard-working panel of ladies. 

 

The U20’s came out the wrong side of their Division 1 first round tie away to Tyrellspass last Tuesday evening away from home. Final score: 4-15 to 4-07 in favour of Tyrellspass The next round of the championship is this coming Tuesday again away from home versus Tubberclare. Best of luck to Barry Conroy and his management team. 

 

Our U12 girls were in action on Tuesday evening at home against Athlone. Two very competitive games between the two clubs with some excellent performances on both sides.

 

Our U14’s continued their Division 2 championship campaign with a win against Killucan on Thursday evening last. Our Division 5 side then travelled to Tang GAA on Saturday afternoon and despite a very good performance our girls were just about pipped at the post by Goldsmith’s Girls by one point. Final score The Downs: Goldsmith Girls: 

 

 

 

It’s with great sadness we learned of the sudden passing of Martin Merchant last week.

Martin was a valued member of the team that won the Comórtas Na mBunscol final of 1970 for only the second time. In those days there was just one division in the competition. Our team consisted of The Downs, Curraghmore and Coralstown schools. Martin lined out at midfield and throughout the campaign gave some five star performances. He was a stylish player with great fielding ability and was a joy to watch.

After leaving school Martin emigrated to the UK where he worked for many years, thus cutting short his footballing career, which was a great pity! To his wife Martina and son Keith sisters and brother and extended family we offer our sincere sympathy. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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The club shop will be open every second Friday from 6.30 to 7.30 at the clubhouse. For urgent orders please contact Carmel on 0879496347.

 

 

The Downs Ladies Social group is a group of ladies living in the area with regular meet ups and social events. The ladies are having their next outing on August 10th with some food and a bus excursion around Westmeath. Anyone that is living in the area and would like to attend the event or be a part of this very well organised group, please contact Elaine Egerton on 0868785006

 

 

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

 

Na Dúnta G4M&O travelled to Moate last Saturday where Moate LGFA hosted a fantastic afternoon of football. Our ladies met some great teams all of whom played in the spirit of fun. After a lovely day in the sunshine they were then treated to some fabulous food in Don’s Bar. Many thanks to Moate Ladies for a magnificently run blitz and even better hospitality. 

The 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.  

Bingo continues every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. All new members welcome.

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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