Underage AGM Rescheduled

The Downs GAA annual Bord na nÓg AGM will now be held on Wednesday January 13thJanuary at 7.30pm. Given current restrictions this year’s AGM will be held online. Details will be shared in advance. All are welcome. The AGM was rescheduled in respect of the Carroll family.

The Downs Ladies

The Downs Ladies AGM takes place this Friday 15th January at 7.30pmvia MS teams. Please register your attendance in advance by contacting Bernie Corroon on 0879282432

Covid 19 update

With Level 5 restrictions well underway, we would ask all our members to hold firm as we play the game of our lives in the fight against Covid 19. In conjunction with these Government restrictions and in accordance with directives from GAA headquarters, we would remind all our members that all playing pitches, dressing rooms and club facilities will remain CLOSED until further notice.We ask all club members and people in our community to observe the Government, HSE and GAA protocols and to STAY SAFE.

Health and Well-being

A reminder to those both young and old that may be feeling vulnerable or isolated the importance of communication. We would ask all club members to remain vigilant and to look out for one another during these difficult times. A simple message or phone call might be all that someone needs.We would also urge and encourage everyone in our community to keep an eye out for those living alone in particular andperhaps those who may need assistance with shopping or indeed just for a chat.

Walking Track

The walking track is open for our members to use on an individual or family basis. The track will be floodlit on these dark evenings for your convenience. A pedestrian entrance has been constructed on the left hand side of the main gates. We would urge anyone using the facility to use this entrance only. We would also ask all our walkers to be mindful of all other walkers on the track and to keep an appropriate distance in adhering to the social distancing measures put in place by the Government and GAA Headquarters. Due to the ongoing brace of inclement weather we would ask all club members to take extra care. Happy Walking Everyone!!

 

Ribbons of Remembrance

A presentationwas made recently to Fr. Tom Gilroy Kinnegad PP by The Downs Chairman Aiden McGuire.Donations were collected at the ceremony of the Ribbons of Remembrance event held on December 20thin The Downs GAA to remember our loved ones lost.

Aiden McGuire (The Downs GAA Chairman) presenting donations from our Ribbons of Remembrance event to Fr. Tom Gilroy Kinnegad PP

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.

 

Lotto Results WE 11/01/21Jackpot €4800

Numbers Drawn: 3,12, 15, 24.

No Jackpot winner.

3 x €50 Lucky Dip Winners: Nicola O’Reilly, Camilla Flynn, Mary Nolan.   

Next week’s jackpot is €5000

Those who now wish to play our lotto can do so by any one of the following methods;

Play online at our website www.thedownsgaa.com

Play on the App ClubZap The Downs GAA.

Contact your regular lotto collector for your area or any Committee member who will enter your numbers on to our “Perma Book” which is retained at the club.

Send a cheque for €100 to club secretary Tommy Kelly, Coralstown, Mullingar (one year’s subscription).

Thanksto our supporters for their loyal commitment to our Lottoand to those new players who have signed up online and in hard copy.

Club Calendar 2021

Thanks to the wonderful generosity of our advertisers we are making our 2021 calendar available FREE OF CHARGE while stocks last.

A limited number of copies are still available from A&J Newsagents Coralstown and Mullingar Pewter, The Downs.

Sympathy

It was with deep regret and sadness that we learned of the sudden passing of Kieran Carroll Snr. late of Newdown on January 4th. The Downs GAA club wish to express our sincere sympathy to the extended Carroll family particularly his children Ursula (Dowd), Séan, Ann (Mooney), Kieran and Olivia (Bardon). His brothers and sister and his 16 grandchildren most of whom have a strong link with the Downs GAA club. The Carroll name is synonymous with The Downs GAA Club with Kieran being a long standing member and supporter. May he rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

The club would also like to extend sincere sympathy to Christy Dalton and family on the death of Martina’s mother Theresa Cassidy late of Ennell Court Mullingar. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.

Club messaging service

Access to club messaging is now via a new APP called ‘ClubZap’. You will need a smartphone to access this App.

Bingo

Suspended until further notice

Keep Fit Classes for Ladies and Gents

Suspended until further notice.

Gym and Pitch Facilities

Reminder to all members that our gym and pitches remain CLOSED as part of Covid 19 guidelines. Please adhere to all government and HSE guidelines.

Please note that any illegal entry to our Gym will be reported to the relevant authorities

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