Unfortunately The Downs Junior team couldn’t create further history after 62 years by becoming Junior champions courtesy of a win over St. Joseph’s in TEG Cusack Park last Sunday despite a valiant effort. The first half was a tight affair with the goal from St. Jospeh’s being the major difference at the interval. HT score The Downs 0-05 St. Joseph’s 1-07. However, two further goals for St. Josephs’s in the second half proved to be a real blow to The Downs lads – a lead they just couldn’t overturn. However, in true Na Dúnta fashion, the players never relented and pushed St. Jospeh’s to the pin of their collar to hold out for the win much to the disappointment to the black and amber contingent, players and backroom team alike. Final score The Downs 0-15 St. Joseph’s 3-12. The management team of Joe O'Sullivan, Michael Maloney, Martin Murtagh and Oisin Quinn deserve a huge amount of credit for bringing this team all the way to the final and can be proud of their year’s work.

AIB Leinster Club Football Championship 

The senior men’s team will embark on their AIB Leinster championship campaign on Sunday next Nov 1st against Longford champions Clonguish in the first round. The men will be hoping for a spirited performance and are relying on the black and amber supporters to get behind the team at in TEG Cusack Park at 2 p.m. next Sunday.

Our minor ladies turned in a very convincing win in the Division 3 championship at home to Milltown GAA last Thursday evening under lights. The girls played a lovely brand of football showcasing their ability and were rewarded with a convincing win. Next up is Coralsltown Kinnegad with details to be confirmed. Well done to the management team of Trevor Fitzpatrick, Laura Newman, Emma Murtagh and Aoife Rowan aswell as all the players. 

Congratulations to all our young participants that graced the stage in Coole last Friday evening in the first round of Westmeath Scór na nÓg competition. Well done to Solo singer Isabella Carroll, our ballad group and both figure dancing teams who all qualified for the county semi-final next Sunday also in Coole at 3 p.m. Congratulations to all and best of luck in the next round. 

Please contact Carmel on 0879496347 for any inquiries. 

Bingo

Why not join us on Friday night when you could be in with a chance in winning some cash. 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.

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