GRASSROOTS

CARNEW EMMETS

Carnew 3-8, Luke O’Toole’s 1-6 - Carnew had a very comprehensive win over the Luke O’Toole’s outfit when they met in Aughrim on Monday, June 27.

A perfect evening for hurling, with pitch conditions in great order. There would be no excuses for poor play. Both teams duly obliged and an entertaining game of hurling was played out.

Carnew were well in charge of this game from the start despite some patches of dominance from the Luke O’Toole’s team. Ben ‘The Poacher’ Gilligan was on hand to pounce on the O’Toole’s goalkeeper when he failed to clear his lines on two occasions in the first half.

Richard Greene had a great solo run and found the back of the O’Toole’s net to get Carnew’s third goal. A well-taken point by Ryan Conway and scores from Dan Redmond and Jack Keogh meant Carnew never really looked in danger of loosing this fixture.

A good performance all round by the Carnew team who had some good individual displays by Calm Patterson, Richard Greene, Dan Redmond and Will Molloy.

The most improved player of the year, Jack Keogh, was in great form with some skilful manoeuvres and was instrumented in a lot of Carnews’ scores.

Jack tapped over two nice points and with his All Ireland Féile medal under his belt, has grown with great confidence and skill. One to watch for the future, as they say. Ryan Conway. Ruari O’Brien, Cillian Doyle, Donal Rawson, Shane Byrne, the Kenny brothers, Dan Murphy, Jack Brownrig, Zach Jordan and Billy Molloy in goal also played well.

The hurlers won against Barndarrig and play Shillelagh next week.

The footballers had no game against Coolkenno and play Annacurra on Thursday.

The seniors played Glenealy on Saturday and play St Pat’s on Sunday.

The Intermediates played Kilcoole and play Glenealy on Saturday.

The Under-14s played Clan Na Gael and play Bray on Wednesday. The Under-16s played Rathnew and the Under-12s played Tinahely.

DERRY GAELS

The Under-14 football team played Blessington and Rathnew last week and came away with two very good wins. They travelled to Blessington on Wednesday night and won on a score of 5-10 to 0-03. Scorers were John Toomey 2-02, Adam Keegan 1-04, Robbie Doyle 1-00, Dylan Lynch 1-01 and points for Philip Toomey, Dara O’ Shea, John Moran and Oisin Dillon.

The backs and midfield were on top form and kept the Blessington boys scoreless for 55 minutes of the game. Oisin Dunne was back after a hand injury and he along with Dylan Byrne and Euan Harper played some great football out of defence while Robbie Doyle and Dylan Lynch controlled the middle for long periods.

On Friday night we hosted Rathnew and as both teams had a 100% record from the games played to date, this was vital game to win.

Derry Gaels again made no mistake and won out on a score of 3-11 to 1-04. Scorers were Adam Keegan 0-06, Oisin Dillon 1-02, John Toomey 1-01, Dara O’ Shea 1-00, Robbie Doyle 0-01 and Dylan Molloy 0-01.

The backs again were very impressive, this time with Conor Byrne, Pauric Doyle, Shane Arthur and Euan Harper playing their hearts out. The team have won six out of six now in the league, but they will have to keep that form going for the remainder of the games in the league if they want to finish top of the group.

AUGHRIM

The Under-8 and Under-10 footballers travelled to Carnew recently to play the local side. The Under-8s did really well and keep on improving with every game, while the Under-10s with a few players short were given a bit of a lesson in football.

The Under-8 and Under-10 hurlers travelled to Ballinakill on Friday night last to take on the Arklow Rocks and again did themselves proud.

The Under-10s, with a full panel of players, can play really well and put it up to the Rocks throughout, while the Under-8s who are somewhat smaller than the Arklow Rock players, made up for their size with determination and skill. So, well done to all, the more the teams play the better they get.

The Under-8 and Under-10 footballers play Knockananna on Tuesday night and then travel to Shillelagh on Saturday for another game. A further reminder: The Kelloggs Cúl Camps is just a few weeks away now, this is an action packed week of GAA activities, running from 10am to 2.30pm daily. You can book your child in to the Cúl Camp online at gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps and receive a new jersey, training top and backpack.

The Aughrim camp is on from July 25-29. Costs are: 1st child €55, 2nd child €45, 3rd, 4th, 5th child €40 each. With over 100 kids attending this camp every year, it is a great place to send your kids for a few days during the summer holidays.

TINAHELY

Tinahely National School presents superstars challenge 2016 on Saturday, July 9, in Tinahely GAA pitch from 11am - 5pm.

Eight teams will compete to win the title of superstars 2016. It’s a family day out with BBQ, children’s races, side shows, boys and girls football matches and many more attractions. Please come along and support.

Tinahely Under-12 capture Division 1 league - Tinahely 6-10, Bray 2-3 - Tinahely Under-12s travelled to Bray last Tuesday evening to play bray in the final game of the Division 1 league. Both teams played some fine football but the Tinahely girls came out on top.

Overall this team of girls put on a great team performance as these bunch of girls have only lost one match in the league this year. Huge congratulations to all the girls on their win and well done for working so hard. All the hard work is paying off. A big thank you from all the parents and supporters to the management team of AnnMarie Doyle, Donal Lenihan, Martin Ging, and Tommy McDonald.

The girls are looking forward to the championship and with a bit of luck they may be able to pull off the double.

Wicklow GAA’s County Development Draw took place on Friday night. This was the second round draw. Congrats to Phyllis Whelan on winning, from the Tinahely GAA Club.

Senior Football - Our Senior team played a challenge match last Tuesday evening up in Donard. With no league matches between now and championship this was a useful work out for both teams. Training this week is on Thursday evening and Saturday evening. Our championship match is on Friday 15th against Aughrim. I will know a time and venue next week!

Golf classic - Tinahely GAA Club held a successful golf classic in Coollattin Golf Club last Friday, July 1. 26 teams participated on the day.

Thanks to Anthony Darcy and his staff for all their help on making this event a huge success.

Junior Football - Our Junior team played Annacurra in the league last Thursday evening. The team picked up two more points. Championship is on Thursday, July 22, against Rathnew. We play Coolboy this Thursday evening away in the league at 7.30pm.

Lotto results from June 27 – Numbers drawn were: 16, 18, 20, and 23. Bonus number was 3. There was no jackpot winner. Match three winner was Kate Harmon.

NEWTOWN

The first round of the senior championship is set for Sunday, July 17, 7pm, Aughrim. The lads will take on Avondale in the first round.

Our junior magpie’s nursery will continue every Saturday at 10am on the pitch; new faces are always welcome to join us. It only costs the bargain price of €20 for the entire season and an hour’s fun and excitement are guaranteed every week.

Following on from a very successful program last year the Kellogg’s Cúl camps are returning to Newtown once again this year on the July 18 to 22. The website is now open for registration http://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/

The Under-8-Under-10s are training every Tuesday and Friday at 6.30pm. Their next blitz is this Friday, July 8, at home starting at 6.30pm. The U8s have been selected to play in Croke Park on Monday 18th July and our opposition on the day will be Newtown Blues from Louth.

Coaching for the hurling takes place every Saturday at 11.15am and we are getting quite a good turnout however new faces are welcome to join us at any stage. If you have a child who wants to play either hurling or football this year please come up to the pitch any Tuesday or Friday at 6.30pm or on Saturdays at 11.15am and let the lads know.

The Under-12s next match is on Monday 18th at home to Ashford in the league and they are training every Monday at 6.30pm. The Under-16s played St Pat’s away in the league last Monday.

The Under-8 and Under-10 girl’s teams are training tonight Wednesday and every Wednesday at 6.30pm on the pitch. Please note change of time from 6 to 6.30pm, they are now also training on Saturdays at 12pm in the pitch and their next blitz is this Saturday in St Pat’s starting at 10.30am.

The Under-12 girls are continuing to train on Wednesdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 12pm in preparation for the championship.

The Under-14 girl’s had a good win away to Valleymount last week; they are at home to An Tochar tomorrow (Thursday) in the league.

The Under-16 girls were back in action last Tuesday with a home match against Roundwood and they are away to Blessington next Tuesday.

The deadline for membership has passed and we are now operating a strictly no pay no play policy with no exceptions. Well done to brother and sister Aisling and Joe McDonald who both proudly represented the club at county level last weekend.

Last week’s lotto seen eight match three winners but no jackpot winner, numbers drawn were 2, 11, 21, and 22.

You can keep up to date with us on Facebook and twitter for all the latest fixtures and news.

AGB

AGB U8 and U10 girls travelled to Tinaheley on Saturday morning to play in a Blitz. There was a great performance by all the girls, and an excellent display of football.

AGB Under-14 boys travelled to Blessington GAA Club last Wednesday evening in a magnificent contest between two evenly matched teams that gave it everything. While the final result was a 5-5 to 3-11 draw, there were winners all over the field.

Each AGB player showed huge poise and ability in a game of tough tackling, pace and precision. This is the start of what promises to be a very strong finish to the Under-14 season.

AGB’s Intermediate team played Kilmacanogue on Saturday evening in Pearses’ Park and finished with a final score of AGB 2-14 to Kilmac 1-11.

A solid team performance provided for a win in a tough match against a strong Kilmacanogue side.

AGB pulled together from the start of the match right through to the end, and fought a tough battle in the second half to keep Kilmacanagoue at bay.

This win has moved AGB to the top of the table in the Campus Oil Division 2 League, and is the start of what promises to be an exciting team to watch in the championship.

Well done to Annie Conroy and Orla Hayes who represented the club on the Wicklow Minor ladies team and won the Leinster ‘C’ championship final against Carlow on a score line of 2-12 to 1-12.

Unfortunately, Orla Hayes is recovering from injury at the moment and couldn’t play. Annie had a fantastic game and now returns to captain AGB Senior ladies.

Best wishes to the Senior ladies who are at home on Tuesday night in Pearses’ Park against St Pat’s in the first round of the championship. Throw-in is at 8pm.

Best wishes to the Senior men who start the championship on Friday night in Aughrim against Ballinacor. Throw in is at 7.30pm.

AGB membership badges are now available for €5 for all club members and friends of the club. They can be bought in Pearses’ Park or Ballymoney.

AGB’s Summer Camp sponsored by the Arklow Bay Hotel, is for children aged 5 to 12 and will be held in Pearses’ Park from August 8 to 12. Prices are €40 per child. Applications can be made on 087 1374812 or at arklowgaa@gmail.com.

Kellogg Cúl Camps will be held in Pearses’ Park from Monday, July 11 to 15. Enrol now for what promises to be an exciting week of sport. Don’t be disappointed book online ASAP as limited registrations will take place on the morning of the camps. Book online @ gaa.ie/ kelloggsculcamps.

The next meeting of the Arklow Geraldines Ballymoney club executive is scheduled for Wednesday, July 6 at 8.00pm in Pearses’ Park.

COOLBOY

Junior ‘A’ football championship - After a hard fought battle against Barndarrig, our footballers had a great first win last Friday night with a score line of 10 points to 1-6 in Pearse’s Park Arklow.

It was great see such a large number of local supporters in Arklow and we thank each of them for travelling and supporting the lads.

League match - Our next league match is due to be played on Thursday evening at 7.30pm at home to Tinahely and hope to see a few familiar faces in the field.

Football meeting - The football committee and the ‘Strictly’ committee will meet on Sunday evening at 8pm in the Little Moon. Please text if you cannot attend.

Strictly - The next ‘Strictly’fundraiser is being hosted by Martin O’Rourke and Alison Smyth and are looking for people from the community and local areas to donate all unwanted good condition clothes and shoes.

The collection point will be Coolafancy Hall on Saturday, July 16, from 10am to 2pm. All further enquiries to the ‘Strictly’ committee.

ST PATRICK’S

Our Senior hurlers were out on Saturday evening in Aughrim in the Senior hurling championship where they faced Avondale.

The Pat’s lads went in at half-time ahead by a goal, 2-06 to 1-06. In the second half Andy O’Brien picked up his third goal of the game with the lads leading 3-10 to Avondale’s 1-06, then shortly followed by a goal from John O’Brien. The game finished 4-11 to 2-12 in favour of the Pat’s lads, picking up a well-deserved win!

Our Senior men were in action against Blessington on Sunday morning in Dunbur in the Division 1 Football League. At half-time the Pat’s lads were leading 1-07 to 0-05, and went on to win 2-10 to 0-09.

Tommy Kelly picked up 2-03, helping the lads grab that all important win.

The Under-14 boys also picked up a great win on Wednesday evening beating An Tochar 5-13 to 1-03, carrying on from their Féile win last weekend!

Well done to Jack Fox and Callum Kelly on representing Wicklow county Under-14s in a challenge match away to Laois at O’Moore Park in Portlaoise last Saturday, July 2.

Congratulations to the Wicklow Minor ladies who beat Carlow on Sunday to win the Leinster ‘C’ championship. Eight of our Senior ladies are part of the panel; Niamh O’Brien, Rioghna McGettigan, Medb O’Keane, Laoise Marron, Clodagh Fox, Natasha Fitzgerald, Saoirse O’Reilly and Eleanor Dunne with Damien O’Brien who is part of the management team.

Our Under-16 girls had a strong win on Tuesday night where they faced Bray at home in Dunbur. The girls won 8-08 to 2-04.

Our Senior ladies have their first match of the championship this Tuesday, July 5, in Pearse Park against Arklow. Throw-in is at 8pm, all support welcome.

Many thanks to Rathnew GAA Club and their chairman Bobby Dignam who kindly allowed our Senior girls football squad train on their splendid new pitch at Saunders Lane last Friday evening as our own ground was in full use for ‘Go Games’.

Our Under-12 hurlers travelled to Greystones last Monday evening to take on Eire Og in the league. St. Pat’s were hoping to gain revenge for a one-point defeat earlier in the season and like the first game, this turned out to be another thrilling affair. After a slow start, Pat’s rallied impressively to turn over at half-time with a two-point lead, but faced into a strong wind for the second half.

However, some heroic defending coupled with outstanding score taking ensured a well-deserved victory on a score line of 4-3 to 3-4.

Best of luck to the team next Saturday when they travel to the new GAA National Games Development Centre in Abbotstown to take part in an Under-12 Leinster Blitz. The lads will play Fenians (Kilkenny), Ballinamere (Offaly) and Monageer (Wexford).

Training for our Under-8 hurlers takes place every Tuesday evening at 6.45pm in St. Pat’s National School.

Well done to the hurlers of the week for this week: Under-7 Harry Mooney and Under-8 Daragh Bouchier. Two more rising stars!

The boys were finalising their preparations for Friday’s Go Games in Dunbur where our Under-8s and Under-10s hosted Kilcoole.

Our local Lidl supermarket are still supporting the ladies clubs within Wicklow. Be sure to choose number eight when shopping as we’re in for a chance to win €1,000!

Don’t forget to sign up for the Kellogg’s Cúl Camps! This year’s hurling camp will take place in Dunbur on July 11 to 15 and the football camp on July 25 to 29. You can register at gaa. ie/kelloggsculcamps.

Our own Summer GAA Camp will take place from August 9 to 11 in Dunbur. The camp is for boys and girls aged 3-10, and held from 9.30am1.30pm. Bookings can be taken from June 6, contact Gary Duffy (0863529445). We hope to see you there!

Sports Prediction Competition - After Kerry won the Munster football final and Kilkenny won the Leinster hurling final, we have Mark O’Brien, David Byrne and Aisling Healy leading the table with five events to be decided next weekend.

There was no winner of this week’s club lotto draw of €3,450. Numbers drawn were 2, 9, 13, and 24. The bonus number was 25. We had no match threes to share the €250 prize.

Thanks to the weekly club lotto sellers who give up their time to help raise funds for the club. It’s greatly appreciated. Make sure you buy a ticket each week and you could be the winner of our match four prize of €3,600 or match 5 €10,000 jackpot!