Newtownmountkennedy

SCHOOL NEWS

ENROLMENT – November is enrolment month. Application forms with Admissions Policy are available from Fiona in Junior School Office. Completed Application forms must be received in School Office by 5 p.m. on November 30 for offers of places for Junior Infants 2017-2018.

SCHOOL GARDEN - Many Thanks to Sarah Ryan and the parents’ association for the wonderful improvement to our school garden and sensory garden. A big volunteer clean-up has happened right through September. Thanks to Paul Kavanagh and Grace for their expertise and to Abwood and local suppliers for donations. Many Thanks to the Men’s Shed for a lovely Buddy Bench.

50TH ANNIVERSARY – The Junior School was opened on its present site in 1966. We will mount a photo exhibition on October 26 and would be grateful for photos, articles etc which tell the history of the building and the involvement of the Holy Faith Sisters. All contributions will be returned and can be left in to School Office.

All Past Pupils, parents, Parish Community are invited to a short prayer service on Wednesday, October 26, at 10 a.m. followed by Light Refreshments to mark the 50th Anniversary.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Pearse Gaels face the defending champions AGB in the minor final. The match is fixed for the weekend of October 28. Best of luck to all involved especially our own large crew of players, manager Ciaran McGuirl and the extended management team.

Our junior magpie’s nursery has now finished and the lads are taking a well-deserved break, we will be moving into the sports hall of the community centre around the middle of November. Dates will be confirmed on Facebook and in the paper.

There is a LGFA fundamentals course on Saturday, November 5, in the clubhouse. Anybody who wishes to be involved with girls football in the club must complete this course, places have to be booked in advance and you can do so by giving the juvenile secretary Tom a ring at 087 6611480.

Marty, Noel (the boxer) and the under-16s are playing St Nicholas in the A shield final, which will be played the week after the minor final. There is no time or venue yet but please check fixtures.

The under-12 girls are keeping their season going with an away game against Shankill last week and hope to play another challenge match this weekend. Their new jerseys sponsored by NMK construction made a winning start.

We are having a social night on Saturday, November 12, in the Druids Well pub and everybody is invited to what should be a great night.

Our juvenile presentation is taking place on Saturday, November 26, at 4 p.m. in the com- munity centre and everybody is invited to attend.

It’s early to be mentioning Christmas but if you want that special magpie tracksuit or jersey before then we will be placing a large order at the end of October with our suppliers. We cannot guarantee that orders placed after that date will arrive before Xmas. There is a good stock of club gear now available to buy for any enquiries regarding club gear please contact Ruth at 087 7472682.

Deepest sympathies to the extended family and friends of the late John Moody who passed away recently. John was a mainstay of the club in the 50s and 60s, he was a member of our first intermediate team to win the championship in 1961 and he won numerous Schweppes cups and Patrician cups. His finest hour however in the black and white came in 1964 where he had the game of his life in our first senior football championship win and where he cemented his place in Newtown GAA folklore. Thanks for the memories john, rest in peace.

Newtown also offer our deepest sympathies to junior player Richie Hamilton and the extended family and friends of the late Betty Hamilton who passed away last week. May she rest in peace.

Lotto rolls over again this week, there was one match-three winner who wins €200.

NEWTOWN JUNIORS FC

Unfortunately for some of our teams the heavy overnight rain on Saturday and Sunday mornings put paid to their games last weekend. The conditions did improve for a couple of our teams and they got their games played.

One such team was the under-11s who travelled to play Wicklow Town and came away with a 3-0 success after a very enjoyable game. Jake Robertson scored two more goals while Dylan Dunleavy added the other goal. Among the players who starred in a fine game between two fine teams were Cormac Chance and PJ Duffy.

For the second consecutive week the under-15s had to come from behind to get a result. They trailed 2-nil away to Wolfe Tone at half time but second half goals from Steven Coughlan and Ciaran Mangan ensured a share of the spoils. On a day it was a below par performance from the 15’s but among those who starred were Andrew Waters and Josh Kennedy. Frustratingly for the rest of our teams they had to suffer with the weather conditions.

The following are the fixtures for the week ending Saturday/ Sunday, October 22/23: under-8s away to St Anthony’s Green ko to be confirmed; under-9s fixture to be confirmed; under-10s fixture to be confirmed; under-11s away to Arklow Town White ko to be confirmed; under-13s at home to Wolfe Tone ko Sunday at 11 a.m.; under-15s at home to Wicklow Rovers under-14s ko Sunday to be confirmed (fixtures and ko times are subject to change)

The Development Squad is back in action and they practise every Saturday morning 10-11 a.m. outdoors on the top pitch. Cost per player each week is €2 (€3 when we practise in- doors).

Some of our teams are moving indoors for training from this week and the others will all be indoors by the end of the month. All players must wear indoor/astro runners and also must adhere to all rules governing goalpost safety etc. The following teams have confirmed their indoor training times: under-9s Thursdays at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; under-11s Wednesdays at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; under-15s Thursdays at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Three players from the club celebrate a birthday this coming week and they are Alana Synnott and Donnacha Eager-O’Brien from the Development Squad and Leon Moran from the under-11s. Happy birthday to all three from everyone at Newtown Juniors FC

Due to unforeseen circumstances our Last Man Standing competition has been delayed and will now start up on the weekend beginning October 29. 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. If you are interested in taking part please give your name and details to any club member.

Just a reminder to all players that 50% of membership fees must be paid up by the end of October. 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 and Twitter pages.

Finally on a sadder note the club would like to extend their deepest condolences to the family and friends of John Moody of Greystones and late of Newtown and to the family and friends of Betty Hamilton from Springfield Heights, both of who passed away in the past week. May they both Rest In Peace.

On October 21 John Flood will play in Roundwood Parish Centre. Come along and enjoy.

ANGEL HEALING

Why not take two hours out of your week just for you and join us on a Monday evening at 7.30 in the Parish Hall, Roundwood. Here you will be part of a group who know that looking after their well being is so important.

You will learn how to meditate and be still, to connect to your Angels and be supported by the wonderful people who have attended this group in Roundwood for 13 years. So if you would like more information you can con- tact Mary Stacey at 087 9819420 or just come along on the night.

GET WALKING

Get Ireland Walking aims to promote, encourage and support people to get walking while unifying the efforts of all recreation, sporting and health promotion agencies and associations interested in promoting walking. It is funded by the Irish Sports Council and the HSE, and supported by the Irish Heart Foundation, Mountaineering Ireland, Age and Opportunity, GAA, Arthritis Ireland and others.

In association with Get Ireland Walking, Wicklow Local Sports Partnership and Roundwood and District Community Council are organising leisurely weekly walks in the area starting on October 12 at 7 p.m. from Aras an Tochar. Everyone is welcome to come along to walk at their own pace for less than one hour. These walks provide the opportunity to get some exercise and are also a social event with a cuppa afterwards in the complex.

If there is enough interest a morning walk will also be organised starting from the village. For those interested walk leader training can be provided at a later stage. So do come along to the first night on October 12 7 p.m. at An Tochar GAA. All ages and abilities are welcome.

BINGO

Fun Bingo will take place on in the Annamoe Centre on Sunday 16h October from 3 p.m. Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend. €5 per book and great raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday, October 21, in Chester Beattys, Ashford at 1.30 p.m.

TABLE QUIZ

Strictly Roundwood will take placer in Aras on Tochar on this Saturday, October 22. Doors will open at 6.30 p.m. This promises to be a fantastic night with 13 paired couples taking part in a variety of dances. All money raised will go towards the funding of Roundwood and District Athletic clubs new track and facilities on our recently purchased site.

Tickets are now selling fast so secure yours from Roundwood Post Office, Lucy 086 8343286 or Ellen at 086 8343286.

LOTTO RESULTS

Once again there was no jackpot winner in this week’s lotto. The numbers drawn were 1, 8, 20 and 29. There were five matchthree winners: Ami McCormack; Breda Coughlan, Justine, Patrice and Danny and Amye Sing. Next week’s jackpot will be again €19,400

JUVENILE HANDBALL

Handball Training for children takes place each Wednesday evening in the Annamoe Centre at 6.30 p.m. for kids aged aged 7-9 years and at 7.15 p.m. for children aged 10-13 years. For further information contact Oliver Donelon at 087 9040535 or Andrew Muldowney at 087 0510104.

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist are as follows: Top Score: Ann Pierce; Top Lady: Maura McHugh; Second Lady: Anne Wolohan; Top Gent: Paddy Halligan; Second Gent: Anne Gaffney; First Half: Paddy O’Brien; Second Half: Kitty Kennedy; Lowest Score: Molly Byrne and Longest Sitting: Magdalen Kennedy.

Raffle prizes were won by: Anne Gaffney, Richie Cullen, Paddy Halligan, Margaret Kennedy and Maura McHugh Next whist will be tonight Wednesday, October 26, in the Parish Centre.

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB

Catherine McGillycuddy and Monica Brady were first for North/South on Monday, October 10, second Teresa Leahy and Marian Davis, third Phil Power and Nancy O’Brien and fourth Rachel Judd and Molly Byrne. First for East/West were Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien, second Brid Clancy and Catherine Halligan, third Pamela Byrne and Clare Sally and fourth Miriam Coyle and Pat Rushe.

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Friday, November 14, saw Jim McNamara and Triona Woodroofe take first place for North/ South, just one point behind were June Digby and Monica Brady and one point behind that were Kay Plunkett and Mary Murphy and fourth Elizabeth Belton and Philomena Kenna.

First for East/West were Noeleen Redmond and Margaret Bolger, second Maura Gaskin and Bridie Nolan, third Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien and fourth Miriam Coyle and Marian Davis.

IRISH MUSIC CLASSES

Learn traditional Irish music and dance with an award-winning Comhaltas branch (guitar, fiddle, flute, tin whistle and grúpa ceoil).

Classes are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in St Laurence O’Toole NS, Roundwood the first term is from September to January while the second term is from January to May. Performances, workshops and outings take place throughout the year. For more information phone 086 8269964 or email roundwoodcce@gmail.com.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Roundwood and District Historical Society will hold a talk on Tuesday, November 1, with Speaker – Dr Neil Carlin talking on ‘People, Places and Things: the life stories of Beaker polypod bowls in Ireland’

It is our intention to arrange further talks for early 2017 and once speakers are confirmed we will forward dates and details to you. Admission is €3, the talk will take place in the Parish Hall and commence at 8 p.m.

We have also provisionally arranged our annual Christmas dinner to take place in the Roundwood Inn on Friday, December 9 – more details later.

ANNAMOE CENTRE

Bowls every Tuesday night at 8 p.m., new members welcome. Women’s/Men’s Shed started back on Wednesday, September 15, at 10.30 a.m. Why not come along for a chat and much more

ADOPT A SPOT

Is there an area near you which could do with a bit of a tidy up? The Tidy Towns group are appealing to residents throughout the parish to adopt even a small area with a view to maintaining it even for just one year.

If you can identify a spot and have some ideas on how to improve it, please contact Terry at 087 2551579 or email info@ roundwood.ie where necessary support will be given if required. Every little helps.

YOUTH LEADERS

Are you interested in helping to set up a youth club for young people in the area? Youth leaders are required to enable a club to be formed. Free training will be provided in child protection and other related areas to all volunteers. For further information please email info@roundwood. ie.

MATHS LESSONS

Rebecca Delamere will be teaching group Maths lessons on a weekly basis in the Parish Hall in Roundwood for secondary school students. Class sizes will be very small and there will be classes at different levels.

These lessons provide support for students who may be struggling with Maths in school, support for students who are aiming for high grades and also prepare students for their Maths exams. To reserve a space of for further information, please contact Rebecca at 086 0650129 or @outlook.ie.

45 CARD GAME

A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8.30 p.m. Teas served.

PARISH HALL

The Roundwood Hall is always available for all social events, meetings, children’s parties, christenings, workshops, training courses etc. These great facilities are now available. For more information contact us at 087 9627527,087 3932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@ gmail.com.

SET DANCING

Set Dancing continues every Thursday night in Kavanagh’s Lounge from 9 p.m. till 11 p.m. with music this month by the O’Kane family. Come along and join us for a night of good fun, great exercise and a very social night out.

Also giving jiving lessons starting on Thursday at 8.30 p.m. before our weekly set dancing session. All are welcome to these lessons.

Newcomers always welcome and great way to meet some locals. Cost for night of dancing and entertainment is still only €5.