THE DOWNS GAA NOTES Aug 14th 2023

LGFA

The Senior Ladies contested the second round of the Village Barn Senior Ladies championship on Thursday evening last at home under lights against Mullingar Shamrocks. After an evenly contested first half, there wasn’t much between the two sides (1-05 to 0-4 in favour of The Downs). It wasn’t until the final quarter when the home team scored their second goal (Kristabella Tamosiunaite) that daylight broke between the sides with The Downs finishing the stronger of the two teams. A well-earned victory for Johnny Murray and his management team. Final score: The Downs 2-11 Mullingar Shamrocks 0-8. Two wins from two is a great start for the ladies who now take on Killucan in the third round next Wednesday at home. Well done to all involved.

The minor ladies were in action on Tuesday evening last when they took on a strong Tyrellspass side at home. 6 points behind at half time, the girls showed great character to come back for the victory. In a 16 goal thriller, The Downs emerged victorious with only 2 points to spare at the end. Final score: The Downs 8- 08 to Killucan 8-06. Next up for these girls is next Tuesday is Cill Óige away.

Our U14 girls continued their good run in the Division 4 championship. Playing into a stiff breeze in the first half, the girls found themselves seven points short at half time. However, the girls dug deep in the second half to overcome the seven-point deficit and pushed on to become eventual winners with 5 points to spare at the end. A great performance from all involved.

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

What a week it has been in Mullingar with the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann again proving an extraordinary success for the committee and all involved. We would like to congratulate everyone involved and as a club we 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 every bit of credit for their inordinate hard work not only this week but over the last number of years in their plight to get the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to Mullingar for two consecutive years. To say that this year’s festivities might have even surpassed last year’s hugely successful festival of culture music is not an understatement as the huge crowds that flocked to the town were in their thousands every day. We also take this opportunity to say well done to all our club members who volunteered to help make the week such a roaring success.

We also convey huge congratulations to the Na Dúnta Set Dancing team comprised of Aaron Connaire, Billy Carroll, Conor Cleary, Ellen Connaire, Orla Rijksen, Leah Barden and Bailey Shiels, led by Alice and Brenda Deihy on representing the club so well in the 12 -15 set dancing category on Friday in Loreto College Mullingar. The dancers following a superb performance came third – an outstanding result for all involved. We also say well done to Alanna Corroon who participated in the storytelling competition. Alanna as always did herself and her club proud. Congratulations to the winners of each category.

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 18th

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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