THE DOWNS GAA NOTES June 13th 2023
U13’s Marathon Fundraiser
Our U13 squad led by Eddie Quinlan completed a fantastic Marathon Challenge last Saturday to raise funds for the club. Every one of the U13 squad ran above and beyond their quota of laps smashing their target with a 3 hour 24-minute marathon, a feat to be proud of. Well done and thank you to all the volunteers/coaches that made it happen and of course all that donated generously. Na Dúnta Abú!!
Go Games
Our U7’s U9’s and U11’s travelled to Bunbrosna on Saturday morning last. Another terrific performance by all squads with opposition from Bunbrosna and Castletown/Finea/Coole/Whitehall. Thanks to all that travelled and for Bunbrosna for hosting.
U16 Girls League Final
Our U16 girls have qualified for the Division 4 League final on Thursday week June 22nd against Clann Gaels with venue and time to be confirmed. Best of luck to all involved.
LGFA Results
Our U14 girls completed their league participation this week. In a very close encounter we lost out to a gallant Milltownpass side. We now turn our attention to the championship which will take place in the coming weeks.
The Downs N.S. Sponsored Walk
The Downs N.S. are having a sponsored walk this Wednesday June 14th leaving from The Downs GAA Club at 7 p.m. Please come out in support of raising funds for our local school.
Clothes Collection
Reminder that we have an ongoing clothes collection here at The Downs LGFA club. All proceeds go to The Downs ladies LGFA club.
Club Shop
The next club shop opening will be during training from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. on this Friday June 16th
Sympathy
The Downs GAA Club offer their condolences to the family of Billy Ward, The Downs Mullingar formerly of Dun Laoighre, Co. Dublin.
We also offer our condolences to James & Etaoin Conroy on the recent death of Etaoin’s father Brian Donoghue late of Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
Vacancy Updated Link
New Updated Link: https://jobsireland.ie/en-US/job-Details?id=2237602
The vacancy for the position of Caretaker/Groundsperson position at The Downs GAA Club is still available. Please see new updated link for information regarding same. This is a Community Employment Position with MSCO Ltd.
Congratulations
Congratulations are in order for our U12 LGFA coaches Niamh Duncan & Clive Kiernan on their recent marriage.
We also congratulate Eunan & Frances McCormack who recently celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary.
We wish both couples continued health and happiness in their married lives.
Bingo
Bingo continues every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. All new members welcome.
Clubhouse Bar
The Clubhouse bar is open on Fridays and Saturdays nights.
Club Lotto
We are asking all members to please support our club lotto. Sellers will be around the next few Friday evenings during underage training. The lotto is one of our main sources of income and we would be grateful if all our members could support it.
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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