The Div 3 team took on Mullingar Shamrocks in their league opener. The Downs lost out on this occasion on a score-line of 3-12 to 0-14 

 

The Downs senior men’s Division 1 team continued on their league success from last week with an away win against Moate on a score-line of 1-08 to 0-8 on Friday evening last. Congratulations to Andrew Brennan on making his adult senior football debut.

 

The Division 5 team were also in action this week. They recorded a win at home to St. Lomans on a score-line of 1-12 to 0-11

 

Underage registration is now open for our boys and girls. Please visit www.thedownsgaa.com or see our Facebook/Instagram platforms for details. New members always welcome. We cater for all ages from nursery up to minor age groups. We have 4 floodlit pitches, covered stand and terrace, a lit walking track, new gym under construction, clubhouse, coffee hut, new state of the art playground. We run Easter/Summer Cúl Camps, an annual family funday, Adult Scór, Scór na nÓg, Gaelic for Mothers and Other, LGFA Gaelic for teens to name but a few of what we can offer. Please come down and have a look or contact any committee member for further information. 

Many congratulations to Colaiste Mhuire’s senior team on their historic and splendid win over Ulster Champions Abbey CBS, Newry in the Hogan Cup semi-final last Saturday. If ever there was a lesson in resilience it was evident on Saturday afternoon in Abbottstown. The team looked dead and buried on a number of occasions, however they dug deep, never surrendering. We were overjoyed to see our own clubman Pádraig Monaghan core the all-important goal to put the nail in the Ulstermen’s coffin sending the Mullingar side into an All-Ireland final in Croke Park on St. Patrick’s Day. We were also fantastically represented by Michael Moloney, Eoin Mullin, Cian Loughlin, Conor Cleary, Aaron Connaire and Eoin Daly. We wish our own lads and the rest of the Coláiste Mhuire team and management the very best of luck in the final. The whole of Westmeath are behind you.

We also congratulate our senior footballer Luke Loughlin on his appearance on the Tommy Tiernan show last weekend. Luke has shared his story with great dignity and honesty. We are immensely proud of Luke who advocates for people with addiction and we wish him every best wish with his continued recovery. 

The Downs GAA Club offers their condolences to club man O’Neill Harte and extended family on the death of his father Eddie Harte late of Culleens, Co. Sligo.

We also offer condolences to Kevin Gaffney and extended family on the death of his wife Ann late of Hillview, Raharney,Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. 

The Downs Dragons are back in action. Many thanks to all the volunteers for making it such a great success. The Dragons are completing a nursery programme in the hall for all children aged 3-6 every Friday from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. This will be an introduction to football in a fun, family friendly environment. All new members welcome.  

Plenty of bargains to be got in the club shop over the next few weeks. Please contact Carmel on 0879496347 for any inquiries. 

Please keep an eye on our Social Media platforms for updates to Bingo continues. 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.

Keep up to date with club activities
 
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