Saturday July 26th: Senior: The Downs V Mullingar Coralstown Kinnegad (TEG Cusack Park) 7p.m.
Sunday July 27th : Junior The Downs V Mullingar Shamrocks (Home) 11 am
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All Ireland Ticket Draw
Why not be in with a chance to win 2 tickets to the All-Ireland football finals. Tickets can be purchased on the following link: https://naduntagaa.clubzap.com/categories/fundraising/products or from any committee member. Draw will take place on Friday 25th July at 10.30 pm
Underage Results
The U12 boys put in a battling performance against a strong Garrycastle side during the week in the second phase of the league. Well done to all.
The U14 boys put in a sterling performance to overcome St. Mary’s Rochfortbridge in the second round of the championship on Wednesday evening at home. Well done lads.
The U16 boys continued their good run in the championship with a comprehensive win over Killucan also at home, while the minors also overcame Garrycastle in their Round 2 encounter in emphatic fashion.
LGFA U8 and U10 Blitz
Our U8 and U10 footballers were in action again on Saturday morning last in Milltown GAA for the most recent Go-Games. The girls did very well to play three games in the warm conditions. A great exhibition of football by all the young stars yet again. Thanks to Milltown for hosting.
Celebrating John O’Mahony
A Life Lived on the Line. An event is being held in honour of former manager of The Downs GAA John O’Mahony on August 8th in St, Nathy’s College Ballaghaderreen with doors opening at 7 pm. It promises to be a wonderful night, reflecting on the legacy of John O’Mahony and the future of Gaelic Games. Hosted by Marty Morrisey and featuring a stellar panel of GAA legends and pundits including Pádraic Joyce, Kieran McGeeney, Declan Darcy, Martin Carney, Fergal O’Donnell, John Maher, Tommy Rooney, Marc O Sé and David McBrien. Tickets available on the following link https://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/5973489/chk/9e5d/?modal_widget=true&widget=true
Congratulations
Congratulations to Sinead Murray and her new husband Mark Darby on their recent marriage. We also congratulate Avril Brennan on her marriage to Ruairí Kelly. We wish both couples every health and happiness in their married lives.
Sympathy
The Downs GAA club extend their sincere sympathy to the family of Kieran Dardis late of Ardmore Rd. Mullingar and formerly Clonfad, Kinnegad.
Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others
The G4M&O ladies travelled to Lakepoint Park to play St. Lomans in a great game and more importantly mighty craic last Wednesday. Many thanks to St. Lomans for the tea and goodies afterwards. Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others continues every Wed eve at 8pm. Newcomers always welcome. Na Dúnta Gaelic 4 mothers & other's takes place 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
Club Shop
The club shop will be opened every second Friday during underage training from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
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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