The Downs GAA Club ran a very successful Easter camp last Thursday and Friday for all the children in the locality. Many thanks to all our wonderful volunteers young and not so young. Special mention to Paddy Kenny and Bernie Corroon for all their organisation and Luke Loughlin for delivering Easter eggs to all the participants.  

The U8’s had record numbers at their Go Gmaes blitz in St. Mary’s Rochfortbridge on Saturday morning last. Their opposition was St. Mary’s, Lilliput and Ballycomoyle. Some great scores on show and all the basic skills improving. 

Both U12 squads were in action against St. Lomans (amber) and Moate (blacks). Both teams performed excellently despite the terrible weather conditions. 

Both U14 squads were in action Wednesday (Division 1) and Friday (Division 5). The Division 1 side had a fiercely competitive game at home to Athlone on Wednesday evening with only a solitary point between the two sides at the final whistle in favour of the home team. The Division 5 team defeated Delvin on Saturday evening in comprehensive fashion at home in Breedon Molloy Park.

The U16’s had an impressive outing versus Shandonagh away on Monday evening with a 5-22 to 3-11 win in the league. Well done to all. 

The minors were defeated by St. Lomans on Friday evening away from home. Final score: The Downs 0-06 St. Lomans 1-08

The Division 3 LGFA team were overcome by a strong Tyrellspass side on Friday evening last. Hard luck to all.

The U14 girls had a good win against Garrycastle on Thursday evening at home.

The U15 girls travelled to Athlone on Saturday afternoon to contest the Division 1 Féile. They opened their campaign with a good win against Athlone. Caulry and Goldsmiths were the other opposition and despite their best efforts the girls came out second best to both teams. The girls competed very well at the Division 1 level and can be very proud of their efforts. Many thanks to Athlone for hosting the event so professionally. A great day was had by all. 

Hard luck to our Rince Seit who reached the All Ireland Scór final in Castlebar. A brilliant achievement to get to an All-Ireland Final – unfortunately it wasn’t to be. The Downs were represented by Darren Nolan,Cian Colgan, Shane Murray,Pat Leavy,Ursula Carley,Orlaith Murray, Anna Fallon and Aoife Carley the very best of luck in Caslebar. Thanks to Kenny Colgan, who sponsored tops for the big day. 

 

Congratulations to Hugo Slevin, another Scór All-Ireland Aithriseoireacht Champion in Westmeath this year.  and Ballycomoyle All-Ireland Ballad Group Champs 

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 

The club shop will be opened on Friday May 2nd and every second Friday from then on during underage training from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm

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

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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