7th July 2025 The Downs GAA Club Notes & Lotto

Why not be in with a chance to win 2 tickets to the All-Ireland football finals. Tickets can be purchased on the following link:  https://naduntagaa.clubzap.com/categories/fundraising/products or from any committee member. Draw will take place on Friday 25th July at 10.30 pm

The U20’s will play in the first round of the Division 2 Championship away to Killucan on Tuesday 8th at 7.30 pm. Best of luck to all involved. All support welcome. 

Our U8 and U10 footballers were in action on Saturday morning last in Breedon Cement Molloy Park in very windy conditions. The boys were in fine footballing form fresh from their Cúl Camp week showcasing their skills. Opposition was provided by Mullingar Shamrocks, CFCW and Tyrellspass. A great exhibition of football by all the young stars especially against the wind. Well done to all involved.

U12 Finals in Cusack 

Our U12 boys were delighted to get the opportunity to play in TEG Cusack Park for the u12 Finals this weekend. Match 1 on Friday saw the lads face a strong Garrycastle side. There was a great battle between the sides in windy conditions. 

Match 2, the last of the competition, saw a great contest between Inny Shamrocks and Na Dúnta with our lads putting on a fine display. Well done to all. Huge thanks to Minor County Board. Paddy Wallace, Barry Kelly, Shane Briody, Declan Leonard, Ronan Farrell, Paul Doolin for this great initiative and to the Senior County Board for making Cusack Park available. Between both codes, 46 clubs (50 teams) and ~1100 players participated over the 2 weekends, a fantastic experience for these young players.

U14

Both U14 squads opened their championship campaigns this week. The Division 1 team were away to St. Lomans in Lakepoint Park. The boys put in an industrious display coming away with the win on a scoreline of 1-19 to 2-05. The Division 4 team also dug deep to come away with a hard earned victory against a physically strong Multy side. Final score The Downs 6-06 Multy 4-12. A super effort from all involved. Next round will be in two weeks time. 

The minor boys had a good win in the first round of the Division 1 championship at home to Shandonagh last Thursday. The lads battled hard to come away with a 2 point win. Final score: The Downs 2-13 Shandonagh 2-11

The Downs GAA Club would like to offer their sympathy Martin & Martina Smyth & extended family on the sad passing of Martina’s sister Kate Hynes, late of Cullionbeg, Mullingar.

The club shop will be opened every second Friday during underage training from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.

Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others continues every Wed eve at 8pm. Newcomers always welcome.Na Dúnta Gaelic 4 mothers & other's takes place every Wednesday (back middle pitch). No experience required, all fitness levels welcomed. This is a lovely outlet for women to get some exercise, learn a new skill and meet new people. Contact Carley 087 7701318 or Elaine 0868785006

Bingo continues every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. 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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