Club notes for week commencing 6th June 2011

Jackpot: €7800

Numbers drawn: 1, 4, 23, 25

Jackpot: No winner

€100 Winners: Milo Fox, Terese Seery

Next week’s draw in Cloughan Inn jackpot €8000

 

If you are not currently subscribing to our lotto, the weekly club lotto is available to play online at our website. www.naduntagaa.com

You can also register online to receive our free weekly email which includes lotto results and club notes.

Please spread the word to Na Dunta Gaels around the country and the world, encourage them to play lotto online.

An annual lotto ticket for €100 can be bought  with 2 weeks free on line  or from Matt Carley or Anthony Rowan.

 

We are continuing with our free text message service via TEAMER 51687 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 Marc at 087 8362297. These messages are free to receive and a reply is not required. We currently have over 300 subscribers but would like to enhance it further to ensure all our supporters are aware of our activities and are notified when venues are changed or games cancelled etc

 

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.

 

Bingo  continues every Friday at 8.30, come along and bring a friend for an enjoyable nights entertainment.

 

The Web site is in service and is updated regularly www.naduntagaa.com

 

The had an enjoyable and successful Night at the Dogs on Saturday last. We would like to thank everyone who bought tickets and the  ticket sellers. The raffle on the night proved very popular with excellent prizes on offer, thanks everyone who donated prizes and to our ticket sellers. Well done to Tommy Kelly and his team for organising the night.

 

 

Our junior team had a well deserved win over Tyrrellspass on Thursday last.

 

The under 12’s had an action packed 24 hours last weekend. On Friday night they recorded victories over St. Michael’s in a double league fixture played in Kevin Molloy Park. Then early on Saturday morning they travelled to County Down to take part in the prestigious Newry Mitchel’s Blitz which this year attracted 42 teams from 13 different counties. With teams placed in groups of 5, our lads recorded 3 brilliant wins in a row over St. Anne’s of Dublin, Ardara of Donegal and Clann na Banna of Down. In the final group game we lost out to Down side Carryduff but the 3 earlier victories secured second spot in the group and a place in the quarter finals of the John McAleavey Memorial Plate. Up next were the host side Newry Mitchel’s and in front of a large home crowd, our lads played well and went in all square at the break. However after the restart, Newry Mitchel’s stepped up a gear went on to secure victory and a place in the semi-final. This was a terrific day of football for our lads, playing 100 minutes of football against top opposition and winning 3 out of 5 games. Well done to all the players who played their part and represented the club with honour and pride throughout the day. Panel: Jack Carroll, Keith Carroll, Donal Coughlan, Matthew Cunningham, Taylor Daly, Liam Faulkner, Paul Flynn, Conor Gavin, Alex Henry, Jonathan Lynam, Luke Maguire, Darragh Monaghan, Joseph Moran, Oisín Murphy, Enda O’Rourke, Max Rowan, Darren Shaw, Colin Smith, Jordan Smyth. Well done to Max and Jordan for being nominated for player of the tournament.Photographs from Newry can be viewed on our under 12 page at www.teamer.net

We are scheduled to play our final phase one league fixture tonight Wednesday 8th away to Mullingar Shamrocks @ 7pm. Text message will have been issued to confirm.

The under 12’s trip to Ferbane and Athlone takes place on Saturday 18th June – 20 euros per player which includes transport, bowling, quaser and food. Details to be confirmed at training.

 

The under 14s had a successful weekend winning the Leinster Blitz in Laois well done to players and mentors.

 

Underage training from under 6 to under 12  Friday evenings  from 6.30 to 7.30 .New players welcome .  You can register at any training evening 

 

The club shop is located upstairs in the clubhouse and will be open during Friday evening training for the season. Just arrived are youth kit bags priced at 20 euros. Also in stock are ‘Squareball’ tee-shirts in a unique club design and ideal for the beach this summer. Adult sizes at 20 euros are in stock and kids sizes at 15 euros can be ordered.

 A reminder that crested football gloves are available at cost price.

 

Coffee Morning/Cake Sale in aid of Our Ladies Hospital for sick children Crumlin on Thursday 16^th June 12 -3 in The Downs clubhouse. All  contributions (baking and donations) greatly appreciated. Contact Dolores 0851072305

 

Underage training for  under 6 to under 12 on Friday evenings 6.30 to 7.30 on If you haven’t registered, you can register in The Shop with Liz or any training night, remember you have to register to play.

Under 14s train on Mondays at 7. Under 16s, 18s and juniors train on Tuesday and Friday at 7.30. New members are welcome to come along for any age 

Anyone who want to buy a ladies football jacket contact Kevin Staunton.

Best wishes to all the girls doing exams.

 

We are running a foundation level coaching course on Friday evening 17^th and Saturday 18^th .  We would encourage anyone with an interest in coaching to do the course and especially invite parents of our young players to take this opportunity to learn new skills and maybe help out the club in the future.

 

The under 14 team continued their winning run with a win against St Pauls /Delvin on Thursday last. Conceding three early goals the team upped their performance to lead by a point at halftime and increased their lead in the second half to stay ahead and take the points.

 

The under 12s played an enjoyable challenge against Delvin on Tuesday last, thanks to Delvin for travelling over.

 

The Ladies Football are collecting bags of clothes as a fundraiser, so you can now de- clutter and help the club raise funds. Bags are available from any team coach or committee member or in The Shop.