The Division 1 side suffered their first defeat of the league on Tuesday night last against our near neighbours Corlastown Kinnegad. It was all square at half time at 1-06 apiece curtesy of a Phillip Martin goal. The Downs were ahead by two points heading into the last quarter of the game however Corlastown Kinnegad showed great fighting spirit to edge out their opponents by a margin of two points despite The Downs best efforts. Final score The Downs 1-12 to Corlastown Kinnegad 1-14. 

Both U14 teams kick-started their season with wins in the first round of the league. The Division 1 side took on St. Lomans at home. Following a very competitive game The Downs earned themselves a good win on a score-line of 3-10 to 2-07.

The Division 5 side had a comprehensive win away from home against St. Paul’s in Clonmellon on Wednesday evening also. Well done to both squads.

The minors had a tough outing against Mullingar Shamrocks at home last Friday night losing out comprehensively to the town team. 

The Division 3 side had a tough assignment on Friday evening against a very strong St. Mary’s Rochfortbridge side with the visitors coming out on top. St. Mary’s Rochfortbridge 4-12 The Downs 1-04

The Division 1 side were also at home on Sunday morning and on this occasion The Downs came out the right side of a very competitive game. Final score: The Downs 3-08 St. Lomans 1-04

Why not be in with a chance to “Win a Home in Spain” aswell as €50,000 in cash in conjunction with Westmeath GAA. Proceeds going towards the development of “Centre of Excellence” for all our GAA teams. If interested, please use the following link to purchase a ticket: https://linktr.ee/Thedownsgaa 

Underage football continues every Friday from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in The Downs GAA for girls and boys. New members are always welcome. 

Registration for 2025 is now live. All registration can be paid with the click of a button. All you have to do is follow the link https://linktr.ee/Thrdownsgaa and get registering. Please note GAA and Ladies Club memberships are separate. 

If you are a prospective member or new to the area and are interested in joining The Downs GAA club, please don’t hesitate to contact us or visit our Facebook Page for further information. New members are always welcome

The Scór Sinsir Leinster Final takes place on April 6th in The Downs. Best of luck to Na Dúnta Rince Seit & Rince Foirne who both qualified for The Leinster Final

Na Dúnta Gaelic 4 mothers & other's starts back March 19th from 8-9pm and every Wednesday (back middle pitch). No experience required, all fitness levels welcomed. This is a lovely outlet for women to get some exercise, learn a new skill and meet new people. Contact Carley 087 7701318 or Elaine 0868785006

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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