THE DOWNS GAA NOTES

Westmeath GAA Coaching Webinars

A large group of our coaches have been busy this week attending Webinars delivered by Westmeath GAA. Thanks to all attendees and well done to Westmeath GAA on an excellent presentation. We look forward to putting these skills into use in the coming weeks.

Westmeath Movathon Lake County Challenge

Westmeath GAA, Westmeath Ladies Gaelic Football Board and the Westmeath Camogie Board are joining forces for the month of March in organising a fundraising event for the benefit of all three organisations. Beginning on March 1st to Easter Monday April 4th they are asking all 47 clubs to take part in a walk, run, cycle or swim in a distance of your choice. The target is to make the 75km virtual journey across the county without moving outside the 5km limit permitted under the Covid 19 restrictions. Monies raised will be used to support each of the Westmeath Football, Ladies football and Camogie teams and also in the essential refurbishment of TEG Cusack Park. Donations can be made to The Westmeath Movathon Lake County GoFundMe page.

Congratulations

Everyone here at The Downs GAA club and Downs Ladies LGFA extends huge congratulations to our very own Lucy Power who was named on the 2020 Intermediate Team of the year at full back. Lucy is a great ambassador for our club and the accolade is well deserved. We also congratulate the other three Westmeath recipients Fiona Claffey, Anna Jones and Rachel (Bird) Dillon.

New Arrival

Congratulations to former player Greg Crowley and his wife Rosie (now living in London) on the recent birth of their son Johnny.

Online Bingo

Exciting news for all our Budding Bingo players. Our new online Bingo system is currently being set up. All will be revealed in the coming weeks so keep an eye out on our Facebook/Instagram pages for further details.

Covid 19 Update

Updates will be communicated at the earliest convenience. The Downs GAA club and its facilities remain closed. In accordance with directives from GAA headquarters this includes all pitches, dressing rooms and facilities.

Walking Track

Our floodlit walking track remains open for members use on an individual or family basis. Please be mindful of your fellow walkers and adhere to social distancing protocols and guidelines. A pedestrian entrance at the left-hand side of the main gate has been constructed for entry.

Child Safeguarding and Vetting

Please note that Child Safeguarding, Garda Vetting and Foundation Coaching courses for all coaches is required and essential as part of GAA and LGFA requirements. This is a great time to make sure you are up to date in all areas. If you need further clarification or information on available courses, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

The Downs Ladies Fundraiser

As we countdown the last few days of our Fundraiser “Any Way to 20K” we are delighted to have exceeded all expectations in terms of donations. We would like to sincerely thank everyone near and far who have donated so kindly. Their generosity is greatly appreciated. The GoFundMe page will stay live for another little while. Contributions can still be made on The Downs LGFA GoFundMe page. Tag us on Facebook or Instagram @thedownsgaa #THEDOWNSLGFA20.

We are also still collecting stamps at the local Lidl Stores between February 15th and April 11th. Please download the Lidl Plus APP and select The Downs Ladies Football Club. Your support is much appreciated.

Ladies LGFA Clothes Collection

We have had a great response to our clothing collection so far. Donations of your unwanted clothes are still needed. The Downs Ladies LGFA greatly appreciate your support. The bin is located at the front of the gym. You can’t miss it!!

Sympathies

The Downs GAA club extends its sincere sympathies to Paddy Nolan and family on the death Angela’s father James (Jim) Carolan, O’Growney Drive. Condolences are also offered to the extended family of Adrian Whaley Grange Crescent, Mullingar on his recent passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.

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 22/02/21 Jackpot €5,500

Numbers Drawn 05, 20, 24 and 26.

No Jackpot winner.

3 x €50 Lucky Dip Winners: Rose Corcoran, Jennifer McCormack and Ann Flanagan

Next weeks jackpot is €5,600

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).

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

Keep up to date with club activities

There are lots of ways to keep up to date with our activities. Our award-winning website can be viewed at www.thedownsgaa.com where you can sign up to receive our weekly newsletter by email. Also check us out on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

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