THE DOWNS GAA NOTES
May 16th 2022
ACFL Round 6 League Fixture
One ACFL League fixture this week:
Thursday May 19th: Division 4 The Downs V St. Lomans (Away) 7.30pm
Updates on What’s the Scór App
ACFL League Results
Our Division 3 side recorded a comprehensive win over Bunbrosna on Tuesday evening away. Well done to all. Team and scorers: Senan O’Driscoll, Keith Carroll, Eoin Moore, Liam Faulkner, Eoghan Murray, Brendan Flynn, Oisín Loughlin (0-1), Brendan Murtagh (0-1), Dean Egerton (0-4), Phillip Martin(0-3), Shane Carroll, Oisín Raleigh(0-1f), Jack Carroll(0-1), Ben Harte(0-3), Tom Tuite(0-4 2f). Subs: Oisín Murphy (0-2) Trevor Fitzpatrick, Josh Murtagh(1-0), Nathan Lynott
The Division 3s were also in action on Saturday away to St. Malachys. The lads were unlucky not to come away with all three points on offer but had to settle for a draw in an evenly contested game. Final score 3-09 to 1-15 Team: Senan O’Driscoll, Trevor Fitzpatrick, Eoghan Moore, Cian Carty, Andrew Shaw, Brendan Flynn, Nathan Lynott, Oisín Loughlin(1-0), Harry Caulfield, Phillip Martin, Oisín Murphy, Josh Murtagh(1-0), Ben Harte(1-03), Shane Carroll, Dylan Carroll(0-4 2f). Subs: Jack Carroll(0-2), Kevin Bell, Keith Carroll, Shane Egerton, Oisín Murray, Liam Faulkner
The Division 4 side defeated Moate away on Thursday evening with a hard fought, gutsy performance winning by a solitary point. In a game that had plenty of drama with Moate blazing a penalty over the bar in the first half and The Downs losing two players in quick succession to 2 yellow cards midway through the second half. Moate levelled the match in the last few minutes but a hallmark of the game was the composure of The Downs to retain possession and patiently wait for an incisive pass to kick the winning score. This was by far this squad’s best performance of the season with the bare minimum of players to select from. Well done to all. Team: Senan O’Driscoll, Keith Carroll, Shane Egerton, Nathan Lynott, Scott Murtagh, Brendan Flynn, Eoghan Moore, Brendan Murtagh(0-2), Josh Murtagh, Philip Martin(0-3), Jack Carroll (1-04 1f), Cian Carty, Ben Harte (1-04)
And last but not least our Division 1 side had to settle for a draw on Friday evening in their game away to Shandonagh. This is the first points dropped by the Division 1 side that had a 100% record up until now. Shandonagh’s Tom Molloy kept his composure to kick a late equaliser and earn a share of the points for his side. Final score was The Downs 1-11 to Shandonagh’s 2-03.
Na Dúnta Men’s Division 4 V Moate May 12th 2022
Under 15 Division 2 League Final
Congratulations to our U15 boys who have reached the Division 2 League final following the final round of League games this week. The final will take place this Tuesday May 17th away to our near neighbours Killucan. This promises to be a very good game against high calibre opponents. Both sides have met a couple of times already this season where the spoils were shared equally on both occasions. Best of luck to the players and management team!!
The Downs Ladies LGFA
The Downs Ladies Division 4 team were in action on Saturday evening last away to Athlone. Despite their best efforts the girls came off second best on the night. Well done to Athlone.
The Division 1 side take on Moate this Tuesday evening in Moate at 7.30 pm –all support welcome.
The Senior championship draw took place this week. The Downs Ladies were drawn against Garrycastle in the opening round at home on July 7th. We wish Johnny Murray and his management team the very best of luck in their preparations.
The Downs U14 girls had a very impressive, albeit, hard fought win away to Ballycomoyle on Tuesday evening last in the League. Final score 4-08 to 3-04 in favour of The Downs.
Hard Luck
Commiserations to Jack Cooney and the Westmeath footballers on losing out to Kildare in the Leinster semi-final in Croke Park last Sunday. The Downs were very well represented with 6 clubmen involved. Hard luck to players; Johnathan Lynam, Luke Loughlin, Trevor Martin, Charlie Drumm and Kevin O’Sullivan and not forgetting kit man Paddy Walsh.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Darragh Egerton and Niall Mitchell two of our senior footballers who were both part of the Westmeath hurling team that drew with Wexford last Saturday evening in Cusack Park in the Leinster championship. Super result
We also congratulate four of our young LGFA U14 footballers; Emma Lagan, Lauren English, Kayla McHugh and Isobéil Murphy – all of whom represented their schools at the half-time interval in Croke Park on Sunday last against Kildare.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
The Downs GAA Club were in superb form this week in the Rince Fóirne and the Rince Seit in Ballymore on Friday evening last. We had a number of teams qualifying for the Leinster Final in Portlaoise on a date to be confirmed in July. Many thanks to Geraldine Dagg and George for their hard work with the figure dancers and Alice and Brenda Deihy for their hard work with the set dancers. Their time is much appreciated. Best of luck to all in the Leinster Final.
Gaelic for Mothers and Others
Gaelic for Mothers and Others continues every Wednesday in The Downs GAA Club. The ladies were out in their numbers again last Wednesday with some new arrivals to add to the group for another very enjoyable session. If you are interested in joining, please contact Anne-marie on 0874140184.
The Downs U14 LGFA players that represented their schools in Croke Park on Sunday 15 May V Kildare
Sympathy
The Downs GAA Club extends its sincere sympathy to the extended Colgan family on the sad passing of John Colgan late of Chicago formerly of Newdown, The Downs. In particular, we extend our sympathy to his sisters Rosemary and Ann and brothers Paul, David, Pauric and Kevin.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Our Numbers Draw continues every Friday night at 8.30 p.m. All new members welcome.
Club Shop
The Club shop will not be open this Friday May 20th during underage training but will be open the following Friday May 27th. Keep an eye on our social media pages for further updates.
The Downs Ladies LGFA Online Shop
Our official NA Dúnta Ladies Football gear is again available on the following link https://kcsports.ie/collections/the-downs-ladies. Keep an eye on our social media pages for any updates.
Job Vacancy
We currently have a vacancy for the position of Caretaker/Groundsperson position at The Downs GAA Club. This is a Community Employment Position with MSCO Ltd. Anyone interested please access the following link.
Vacancy: Caretaker/Groundsperson Downs GAA Club
Clubhouse Bar
Our Clubhouse bar continues to be open on Friday nights only for the moment. Please keep an eye on our social media pages for further updates
Weekly Fundraising Draw
We will continue to live stream our Fundraising Draw draw via our Facebook page for the foreseeable future. Tune in at 9-30 on each Monday night to catch the draw.
Draw Results 16/05/2022 Jackpot €3,300
Numbers Drawn: 02, 13, 14, 26
No match 4 Jackpot winner
3 x €50 Lucky Dip Winners: Caroline Walsh, Stephen Cummins (online), L.Gillick
Next week’s jackpot is €3,400
Those who now wish to play our fundraising draw can do so by any one of the following methods;
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 ClubForce https://bit.ly/38QZj6W
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:
