Registration
Registration for all underage players will take place this Saturday March 9th 2 to 5pm in the clubhouse – all welcome.
Scor
On Saturday night we hosted the county final of senior scor The Downs were represented in Figure Dance, Solo Singing, Novelty Act and Set Dancing unfortunately the solo singing and novelty act lost out. The Figure and Set dancers were announced county champions to the delight of the large support for The Downs, they now compete in the Leinster semi-final in The Downs on Saturday. The club now hold figure and set dancing county titles in junior and senior scor a remarkable achievement well done to all involved in scor in the club
Knockmant Cemetery Variety Concert
Variety Concert in aid of Knockmant Cemetery in The Downs GAA centre on Thursday 7th March @ 8pm Adults €10, Children €5. Featuring local and national known artists including Mick Foster
Lotto Results
Lotto Results 04/03/13
Jackpot 1: €14,000
Numbers drawn: 4, 15, 18, 23
Result: no winner
2 x €100 winners: Bernadette Whelehan, Nicole Devine.
Jackpot 2: €1,200
Numbers drawn: 3, 7, 25, 26
Result: no winner
Jackpot 1: €14,000
Numbers drawn: 4, 15, 18, 23
Result: no winner
2 x €100 winners: Bernadette Whelehan, Nicole Devine.
Jackpot 2: €1,200
Numbers drawn: 3, 7, 25, 26
Result: no winner
Next week’s draw will take place in our clubhouse with jackpots of €14,000 €1,400.
Drama Night
The Club are presenting the play “For Club and County “ The Hilarious new play by Seamus O’Rourke on Saturday 30th March @ 8pm. Tickets €10 from any committee member.
Your Club Your Say
The club is embarking on the preparation of a strategic 5-year plan to follow on from the previous document which covered 2007 to 2012.Our main objective is to ensure that we continue to serve our members, supporters and the community that sustains us to the highest standard possible. The Plan will be a road map for the future of CLG Na Dunta and will address the key issues facing us over the next 5 years. We want as many ideas and points of view as possible. Don’t worry if you have never been involved in the club before, we will take all ideas on board no matter how big or small. We will be holding a public meeting in the clubhouse on Tuesday 12th March at 8pm and everybody is welcome.
We also have a short online survey which can be accessed via our website or Facebook page.
We also have a short online survey which can be accessed via our website or Facebook page.
Under 14
The lads opened their league division 1a campaign with a good win over St Mary’s Rochfortbridge last weekend final score 7-7, 2-2. Thanks to St Mary’s for hosting the game with our pitch unavailable because of drainage works. We expect both the div 1a and div 2 teams to have games this weekend – players will be notified by text message us usual – please reply as it we need to know who is available for each team.
Updated Club Text Message Service
We are continuing with our text message service via TEAMER 51001 which we use to notify members regarding various club activities. If you wish to avail of this service, please text your name and number to 087 8362297.These messages are free to receive and a reply is not required. We currently have over 300 subscribers but would like to extend it further to ensure all our supporters are kept up to date. If you no longer wish to receive these messages then please text STOP with your name and number to 087 8362297. We want to avoid unnecessary duplication where several copies of the one message are going to the same household.
Weekly newsletter email
You can register to receive our free weekly newsletter email at our lotto website www.locallotto.ie – just search for The Downs. The newsletter is sent every Monday night and includes that night’s lotto results and club notes.
Face book you can now keep up to date with the club’s activities on our new FACEBOOK page:
http://www.facebook.com/TheDownsGAAClub and TWITTER @TheDownsGAA.
Membership
Membership now due for 2013 Juvenile Player €25, Adult Player €40, Student Player €25, Ordinary Adult member €30, OAP €15, Family €50 You can also do your membership online through the website.
Free Draw of a years subscription to the club Lotto for all members who pay their membership before 24th March.
Mouth Guards
A Reminder it is now compulsory to wear a mouth guard for all underage training and matches
Bingo
Bingo continues every Friday at 8.30, come along and brings a friend for an enjoyable night’s entertainment.
Defibrillator
Reminder that a Defibrillator is located at the clubhouse on at the external wall of the entrance porch.
ClubShop
To purchase any club gear contact Carmel at 087 9496347.
Full brochure available on our website and facebook page
Website
Zumba
Zumba dance classes on Wednesday s 8.30 – 9.30
Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of Owen Dyer Dublin Rd Mullingar.
The Downs Ladies Football
Registration
Registration for underage player on 9th March 2 to 5 in the clubhouse.
Clothes Collections
The Ladies Football are collecting bags of clothes as a fundraiser, so you can now de- clutter and help the club raise funds. Bags of clothes can be left with any team coach or committee member or in The Shop. Please ask family, neighbours, friend and co-workers to fill a bag.
Keep Fit Class
A new keep fit class ‘The Power ½ hr’ is starting and will run on Mon, Wed and Sat . These fat burning workouts will have you toned up in weeks by using whole body exercises which are scientifically proven to burn more calories. Designed for your convenience, these workouts will only take 30mins, so why not drop the kids to school and start the day, the best possible way. Classes start @ 9:05 a.m in The Downs clubhouse.Water and mat are desirable but not essential.
For more info contact Bernie 0879282432