THE DOWNS GAA NOTES July 3rd 2023

Round 2 SFC/JFC Fixtures

Friday July 7th : Junior 1 The Downs V Athlone (Home) 7.30 p.m.

Sunday July 9th: Senior The Downs V St. Killucan (TEG Cusack Park) 7.30pm

U19 Boys Division 1 Championship

The U19 boys kicked off their championship with a tough assignment against Tyrellspass away on Thursday evening last. With just a kick of a ball between the two sides at half-time (2-06 to 1-06) it was Tyrellspass who emerged victorious at the final whistle on a score-line of 4-11 to 2-11. Goals for The Downs were curtesy of Niall Bardon (first half) and Josh Murtagh (second half). Next up for this group is Coralstown Kinnegad in two weeks-time. Hard luck to all involved.

U15 Sponsorship

The U15 squad were presented with their new training tops this week. Sponsorship was provided by Keith Dunne of Curraghmore Kitchens. We thank Keith for his very kind and generous gesture. Much appreciated.

LGFA

Our U12 girls were in action last Thursday evening against a strong St. Lomans side. Two games were played between the two sides with our girls giving a very good account of themselves. Thanks to St. Lomans for travelling.

Our U8 and 10 girls put on a fine display of football out in Clonmellon last Saturday against hosts St. Pauls, St. Lomans, Mullingar Shamrocks, Ballycomoyle, Coralstown Kinneagad and Killucan in the latest Go-Games blitz. Thanks to St. Pauls for hosting superbly.

G4M&O

G4M&O continues every Wednesday at 8p.m. If anyone would like to join G4M&O please give Anne Marie a shout on 0874140184.

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 Friday next July 7th

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.

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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