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MEN’S SHED

Our Autumnal schedule for the shed has been finalised and in it is the following courses, First aid, basic computer, sketching, wood turning, and hopefully a pottery class. We also hope to run a monster Christmas draw with lot’s of things Christmassy to be won, we are planning some visits to other sheds not to far away.

Always thinking of ways to support our venture we may have a wee kindling enterprise in the pipeline to bring in much needed funding, so shed members may be calling on potential outlets with which to launch our kindling bundles at a very reasonable price to help get ye all through the winter.

Men’s Sheds are a dedicated and friendly meeting place, a welcoming place, a place to share skills and learn new ones, or just awaken old ones, have the craic, enjoy the banter, and the divilment among the lads, being productive and having a laugh, while being valuable to ones community, but importantly being under no pressure whatsoever, so come to chat, enjoy a cuppa, read, relax, maintaining an active mind and body, you’ll love it honestly.

ICA GUILD

Well the season was due to get under way on last Saturday morning but unfortunately the weather gods decided that the ground needed a bit of watering and torrential rain fell for Friday night/Saturday morning meaning that the under-15s home game with Wolfe Tone had to be postponed.

On Sunday morning however the under-13s got their season under way when they hosted St Anthony’s in their first Premier Shield game. The team played some outstanding football in the first half where they raced into a three-goal lead thanks to goals from Charlie Sullivan, Fionn O’Reilly and Shane Dunleavy.

Antos pulled a goal back early in the second half but almost immediately O’Reilly restored Newtown’s three-goal cushion. The team continued to create chances but failed to take them and mistakes started to creep into their game. Antos scored two late goals but the 13’s held on for a deserved victory and all three points. On a day of many fine performances Rebecca Gillan and Jason Carthy were the pick of the Newtown players.

Here are the training times for the coming week: Development Squad – (players born 20102011) – Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; under-8s – (players born 2009) – Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; under-9s and 10’s – (players born 2007/2008) – Thursday, Sep- tember 8 – 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; under-11s – (players born in 2006) – Mondays and Thursdays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; under-13s – (players born in 2004/2005) – Wednesday, September 7, at 5 p.m.; under-15s – (players born in 2002/2003) – Thursday September 8, at 6-7.15 p.m.

The following are the fixtures for the week ending Saturday, September 10, to Monday September 12: under-10s at home to Mellows FC ko Saturday at 11 a.m.; under-11s at home to Mellows F.C. ko Saturday at 11 a.m.; under-13s away to Wolfe Tone ko to be confirmed; under-15s away to Wicklow Rovers under-14 ko to be confirmed; Ladies – Fixture to be confirmed (fixtures and ko times are subject to change)

It was decided that at our latest meeting that Membership Fees for the 2016/2017 season should remain the same as last year. The only change this year is that club shorts and socks must be purchased from the club at a set cost. In previous years shorts and socks have been supplied free of charge but unfortunately due to mounting costs this can no longer be continued. Also please note that only club gear can be worn in matches and no other brand unless said gear is on order. Last Thursday we held a registration night for the under-13 and 15’s teams and this coming week we will be holding a registration night for all players from under-eights to under-11s. As is the case with all registrations there is a minimum €25 deposit to be paid on the night with 50% of fees to be paid by the end of October with the remainder due by the end of November.

Also a note to all parents, please remember that the coaches are all volunteers, they don’t get paid and they do what they do because in most cases they love the game so please this coming season please communicate with your child’s coaches especially when they text you regards training and matches. The above times are supplied by the respective team coaches and are subject to change but all changes will be notified (fingers crossed...).

Only one player from the club celebrates a birthday in the coming week and he is Aidan Heffernan from the under-nines. Happy birthday Aidan from everyone at Newtown Juniors FC

We will be starting up the ever-popular ‘Last Man Standing’ competition on Saturday, September 24. As per norm the cost is €10 per player and the Prize pot is 50% of all money taken in. Please support as all money raised goes towards the youth of the area.

Unfortunately due to lack of numbers we are unable to field an under-12s team in the WDSL or an under-16s girl’s team in the Metropolitan Girls League.

Regards the under-12s some of the players have signed to play for the under-13s. We would like take this opportunity to thank all players from the above two teams for their efforts last season and wish them the very best for the future.

On a sadder note the club extends their sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Meuer of Church Road who sadly passed away last week. May he rest in peace.

For further information on all matters ‘Newtown Juniors F.C.’ please contact the Secretary at 087 6987653 or by email to hughienolan@gmail.com and you can also follow the club on our Facebook page

GAA CLUB NOTES

Our senior team take on St Pat’s in the quarter final of the championship this coming Sunday in Aughrim, please check fixtures for throw in time. The lads will give it their all despite being down a number of key players due to some unfortunate injuries incurred during a league match last week in Donard. Best wishes a speedy recovery to Dean Odlum and Darren Walsh. Good luck to Johnny and the lads, please come along and cheer the lads on.

Our junior magpie’s nursery was called off last week due to the weather but continues every Saturday at 10 a.m. on the pitch. We are now entering the final few weeks outdoors, an hour’s fun and excitement are guaranteed every week and it’s never too late to join us.

The under-8s and under-10s are training on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6.30 p.m. and the all-county blitz last Saturday was also cancelled. Coaching for the hurling will not take place next weekend because we are taking part in an all-county hurling blitz in Ballinakill on Saturday. The under-12s are training on Mondays at 6.30 p.m. and travelled away to play Michael Dwyers last Monday in a mini league game which they narrowly lost.

Best of luck to Marty, the boxer and the under-16s who are playing their final championship match in the group next Monday. The under-eight and under-10 girls who are improving with every game have a match at home to Roundwood tonight and are training on Wednesdays at 6.30 p.m. They have a busy week as they also have a blitz in Bray on Saturday starting at 10.30 a.m.

The under-12 girls are training on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at midday the under-14 girls are playing Bray Emmets away on Friday in the semi-final of the A shield. If you need any info regarding any of our juvenile teams please give Shay a ring at 087 2699620.

We have a good stock of club gear now available to buy and it can be viewed or ordered in the clubhouse on Wednesdays at 6.30 p.m. or Saturday 10 a.m., for any enquiries regarding club gear please contact Ruth on087 7472682.

A great night was had by all who attended our fundraiser last weekend.

Winners in our raffle were-Overnight stay in the Westbury-Jim O’Riordan; Croke Park tour-Ronan Keddy; Tablet Ellie McCabe; Afternoon tea in Westbury – Guy Garrett; Studio Lr voucher-Mags Synnott; Coal and Briquettes-Irene smith; driving lessons – Barry McGuirl; Ultima oil voucher – Karl Scott ; Andrea Bradley and Tracey Wallis both won vouchers for Eugenes. Thanks to all who sponsored prizes on the night and also to Gerry and Fiona of the Druids well pub and Snap printing of Dun Laoghaire.

Deepest sympathies to the extended family and friends of the late John Meuer of Church road.

The lotto rolled over again this week to an even €5k on numbers 3, 7, 17 and 26. There were eight lucky match-three winners. Please buy a ticket and help support our club.