THE DOWNS GAA NOTES Aug 7th 2023
Round 4 SFC/JFC/U19 Results
The U19 team lead by Barry Conroy put in a competitive performance against Coralstown-Kinnegad on Thursday evening last at home. The lads fought hard to keep themselves in the game right up to the final whistle giving a good account of themselves despite losing out on the score-board. Hard luck lads.
On Friday night the Junior 1 team faced Garrycastle at home. The lads were always in control of this game with a comprehensive win in Round 4 of the championship. Well done to all involved.
The Senior men took on Tyrellspass in Round 4 of the championship. With a lot at stake on this result, it was always going to be a tough encounter for the senior men. A last minute goal was ultimately the difference once the referee’s whistle sounded. Final score: The Downs 0-14 Tyrellspass 1-12.
Underage Results
The U17’s returned to winning ways with a good home win over Lilliput Gaels on Monday evening in the third round of the championship. Playing with the aid of a stiff wind in the first half the boys built up a commanding lead. The second half was a much closer affair with the boys maintaining the gap, whilst being pushed all the way to the final whistle by a competitive Lilliput Gaels team.
Following a tough battle against our neighbours St. Lomans, the U15’s were unfortunately over turned by strong opposition on Wednesday evening at home in the second round of the championship. Final score 2-13 to 1-12. Hard luck lads
The two U13 teams were in action this week in Round 2 of the championship. The Division 4 team were unlucky not to come away with a win against a tough Multy side away on Friday evening with only 2 points separating the teams at the final whistle.
While The Division 1 team faced a tenacious Lilliput Gaels team on Saturday afternoon coming away with a win following an evenly balanced game. Well done to both squads.
LGFA
The U16 girls faced a tough battle against a strong Cill Oige team in Round 2 of the championship on Tuesday evening last at home. Despite being ahead at half-time, the opposition side took control in the second half running out winners on a score-line of The Downs 4-08 Cill Óige 5-12. Hard luck girls and management.
Summer Camp
Registration is now open for The Downs GAA Summer Camp on August 21st to August 23rd for U6s-U13s. One child €30 and €20 for every child after. Places are limited so register now to avoid disappointment on http://naduntagaa.clubzap.com/categories/camp/products
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
It is again with great pride that we wish the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann committee every best wish as they embark on their second year of hosting the national event. We as a club are immensely proud to have many of our club members (none more so than Joe Connaire -Chairman Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann) and our IT officer Anne-marie Corroon who is also heavily involved in leading the event. We have no doubt that this year’s festivities might even surpass last year’s hugely successful festival of music if that’s possible. We also take this opportunity to wish all our club members participating in events every best wish and hope they bring home the glory. Go n-éirí an bóthair libh go léir.
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.
Club Shop
The next club shop opening will be during training from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. on Friday next August 11th
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.
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 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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