Newtownmountkennedy
ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE
Newtown’s famous St Patrick’s Day parade is looking to be the best yet. Calling all clubs and organisations to take part in our local parade, meeting at 11.00 Gregory’s Garage. Come on out and celebrate our National saints day, for further information contact Ann Duffy at 01 2819716.
NEWTOWN 2050
A heartfelt thank you to Simon Wall and all the village who turned out to hear his talk on how Newtownmountkennedy could develop in the future. It offered a startling wake up call to the beauty of the village and what can be achieved through cooperation and good forward planning. We await news from leader of how our applications went, and how the Forum got on with its application for a town design plan. All very exciting.
A special thanks to the Parkview for use of the room, Robert Byrne, Peter McCormick, Anne Gregory, Ruth Prendeville, Newtown Tidy Towns, Vanessa Tebitt, Gus Wright, and all everyone who attended near and far. We will be holding a follow up meeting soon to discuss how you as villagers, new and old would like to see the town develop. please contactnewtown2050@ gmail.comto be included on the mailing list. Its your village get involved.
YOGA
Stretch Breathe Move and Relax in our Morning Yoga Classes. These classes start Wednesday, March 8, 9.15 a.m. – 10.15 a.m. in the Newtown Community Center straight after school drop off. Classes are suitable for all levels of experience and fitness. Everyone is very welcome. Introductory offer is €5 for your first class or €10 per class. For more information contact Angelika 087 2176068.
SCHOOL NEWS
SPRINGTIME DRAW – Many Thanks to parents, staff, families and Friends, who have generously supported our Springtime Draw. Draws 1 and two will take place this week with great money prizes. €15 for a ticket for 10 draws.
ENROLMENTS – Places have been offered for Junior Infants 2017-2018. There are places in other classes for pupils coming to live in Newtownmountkennedy and transferring from other schools
FIRST CONFESSION – Best Wishes to all the children from Ms. Nolan’s Class, Ms. Hurley’s Class and Ms. Russell’s Class, who will celebrate the Sacrament of First Confession on FRIDAY March 10
IRISH DRAMA – Congratulations to the pupils of Mr O’Brien’s Class and the Transition Year Pupils from CCA who will perform Oisín i dTír na nÓg on FRIDAY at 11.15 a.m. in the SENIOR SCHOOL HALL as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge. Many Thanks to Mr O’Brien, Mr Rice and Teachers and staff from CCA for this fantastic collaboration between our two schools.
MENS SHED
If the support and goodwill of our community and surrounds for the Men’s Shed was ever doubted, on Thursday last it was surely put to bed when we were entertained superbly by the Garda band and up and coming local talent young Bobby Dowling, all those who attended were full of praise for both, and for the work carried out by the shed venture, money still coming in from this event is very gratifying indeed, and for this success we are greatly indebted to all you very generous patrons who purchased tickets or helped otherwise.
The money raised by events such as these help to keep a shed over our heads and provide somewhat of a sanctuary for the retired, the lonely, for those between jobs, and most of all for when that old dark cloud descends to engulf, we try to be that wee ray of sunshine to all.
At the moment in the shed allotments ground has been revitalised with lot’s of cowsh. sorry farmyard manure generously supplied by local farmer Mr Mooney for which we are grateful, it has been worked into the soil twice, once by the members and then again by the ‘Girls’ (hens) who by the way are natural gardeners, and our reward for letting them do this is a packaged meal supplied each morning (an egg). Plans are being put into place to sow the following: potatoes, carrots, onions, scallions, beetroot, lettuce cabbage, cucumber, strawberries, broad bean and runner bean etc etc.
I’m sure there are other plans being concocted, especially for St Paddy’s Day parade, but mumbles is all I hear, as members have become wary of my presence, ‘ear wigging’ is all I’m accused of when seeking information at times such as these, so I’m afraid we must wait and see.
On Tuesday last, February 28, our AGM was held in the Ned Carroll room and was attended by a large membership minutes of the AGM are posted on the shed notice board, officers Elected for the coming year 2017 are as follows; president; James Carroll chairman; John Kelly V. Chair; C. Gammell secretary; G. Sinnot treasurer; Mary Kelly. Asst. Treasurer; P Kelly. PRO. J. Byrne. We thank you all again for your kindness and great support, and remember postings of shed shenanigans and happenings may be seen On Facebook with photos, so drop by any time for an oul cuppa or chat.
TIDY TOWNS
Newtown Tidy Towns hosted their ‘Spring Clean Day’ on last Saturday, and it was a massive success. Last week we asked for volunteers and your response was phenomenal, with over 40 people turning up on the day. Tidy Towns, on behalf of the community, would like to thank each and everyone for making this essential pilot venture such a success. The turnout has demonstrated a great community spirit that is alive and well in Newtownmountkennedy, and bodes very well for the future of our town. It seems that we all want to make this town a better place in which to live.
The volunteer teams covered the Entrances to the town, Main Street, Church Road, Season Park, The woodland walkways, Roundwood Road opposite ‘Wicklow Hills’, Areas around the Schools and the entrance to Springfield Heights. An incredible total of 40 plus bags of trash was collected, and what a difference it has made. The village and environs have never looked so well, and all thanks to the 40 generous volunteers who turned out in force on the day. Well done.
We in Newtown Tidy Towns want to enhance our village in many ways, by flowers and planting, litter picking, community music and cultural events, fun family events, development of local amenities, heritage pursuits and more.
We always need your help for these projects. Do please contact secretary Grace at 087 1477507, or Annick at 085 1329713 if you are interested in any particular venture. Make Newtown pretty. Do check the Newtown notes each week for ‘Tidy Towns’ updates.
GAA CLUB NEWS
Newtown ladies all send their sincere thanks to Dominic Leech and Dessie Waters Snr for all their hard work for the last two years with the ladies’ team and wish them all the best in future and would also like to welcome Robert Doyle to the management panel for the coming season. Newtown ladies continue to train Mondays and Wednesday at 7: 15 on the pitch, new players always welcome. Best of luck to the girls and management team for the coming season.
Hard luck to Paul O’Riordan, Darren Walsh and the Wicklow under-21s who lost out to Louth in under-21 championship in Abbottstown last Wednesday.
We are delighted to announce that weather permitting our popular junior magpies nursery program is returning on Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. on the pitch, an hour’s fun and excitement is guaranteed each week for four to 8year olds. If you need more info please give Barry a buzz at 086 8390507.
For anyone involved or interested in becoming involved with the GAA nursery program, Wicklow GAA are holding a GAA Have the Ball nursery workshop in the Aughrim County Grounds Wednesday, March 22, 7.30 p.m. 9 p.m. The Under-nines are also returning to the field and are training every Tuesday at 6.30 p.m. The under-13 boys are training Mondays at 6.30 p.m., while the under-14 girls are out on Saturday mornings at 11 a.m. and the under-16 girls are training Mondays and Fridays at 7 p.m. More of our teams will be returning to the training ground within the next few weeks, details to follow
We are delighted to have a large number of kids playing for our fast growing juvenile sides, more kids means more helpers so if you feel you are in a position to help in any capacity our future GAA stars then please get in touch as it takes much more than a manager to run each team. We are still short of help for some of our teams and may not be able to enter teams at all ages due to lack of mentors, please give Tom a ring at 087 6611480 or Shay at 087 2699620 for more info.
As usual we will be marching in the St Patrick’s Day parade and all are welcomed to join us on the day, please wear either club colours or green and be at Gregory’s garage for 10.45 please. We have a couple of upcoming events starting with our community fun day on Sunday, April 2, and our fight night which is on Saturday, April 15, in the Parkview. More about these events will be provided in due course.
Numbers drawn in the lotto last week were 6, 8, 12 and 20, there was no lucky jackpot winner but five lucky match three who won €40 each. There is a good stock of club gear now available to buy for any enquiries regarding club gear please contact Ruth at 087 7472682 or Amy at 086 3332195.
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NEWTOWN JUNIORS FC
Only two of team’s games survived the weather and both games resulted in good wins for Newtown Juniors. The under-10s travelled to Tullylusk to take on Avonmore and came home with an excellent 3-2 win. They had led 3-0 thanks to goals from Matthew Doyle, Jake Robertson and Cormac Chance but two late goals from the home side produced an exciting finish to the game. Among the players who played well were Cillian Coffey, Dylan Dunleavy and Evan Fahey.
After our pitch was deemed unplayable our 15’s had to play their cup quarter final away to Greystones and to be fair they didn’t let it get to them as they made the semi-finals after a 5-0 victory. A first half goal from Ryan Smillie was added to by second half goals from Luke Kelly (2), Andrew McMahon and Alex Byrne. On the day among those who starred were Josh Odlum, Seán Douglas and Stephen Doran.
A couple of our players are currently on the injured list and we wish them all a speedy recovery to action i.e. Pat Carey and Liam Kinlan from the under-nine’s and Conor Kavanagh from the under-15s.
Well done to Martin Kelly and Darragh Heffernan (under-12) and Bobby Dowling and Jason Carthy (under-13) who all lined out for the WDSL in Inter-League games away today South Dublin. Bobby captained his age group in their match. Well done, all.
The following are the fixtures for the weekend of Saturday/ Sunday, March 11/12: under-8s away to Arklow Town Black ko to be confirmed; under-9s at home to Wicklow Rovers Green ko Sunday at 11.15 a.m.; under-10s at home to Arklow United Stars ko Saturday at 10.30 a.m.; under-11s at home to Carnew FC ko Saturday at 11.30 a.m.; under-13s at home to Avonmore F.C. ko Sunday at 11 a.m.; under-15s away to Greystones ‘B’ ko to be confirmed (fixtures and ko times are subject to change)
We only have the one player from the club celebrating a birthday this week and he is Shane Synnott from the under-13s. Happy birthday Shane from everyone at Newtown Juniors FC
The Development Squad is back in action and they practise every Saturday morning 10.11 a.m. indoors in the Community Centre (Sports Hall). Cost per player each week is €3. Regards the Indoor Hall all players must wear indoor/astro runners and also must adhere to all rules governing goalpost safety etc.
The teams have confirmed their training times for the week beginning Monday, March 6: Dev. Squad on Saturday, March 11, 10.11 a.m.; under-8s on Wednesdays 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (March 8); under-9s Thursdays 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ( March 9); under-10s on Tuesdays 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (March 7); under-11s Wednesdays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (March 8); under-13s Wednesdays 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (March 8); under-15s Thursdays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (March 9)
All members are reminded that the remainder of Membership Fees for the season 2016/17 are now due. Please organise any outstanding payment with your child’s respective coach or any committee member. Thank you.
The results of last week’s ‘Golden Goals’ competition were as follows for the cup final between Manchester United and Southampton; 19th Minute €60 Carlo Duggan; 18th Minute – €20 Stephen Nolan; 20th Minute – €20 Hollie Campbell. Well done to the winners and many thanks to all who bought tickets.
Our latest Last Man Standing competition started last weekend and we had 93 players at the starting line meaning that the winner of the competition will win €465. Going into the Monday night game where four players have pinned their hopes on Chelsea to win away to West Ham we lost 45 players so far in week one After Manchester United could only manage a draw with Bournemouth meaning 38 players exited in one foul swoop. Week two fixtures will be for the weekend beginning Saturday, March 18, as next weekend sees the sixth round of the FA Cup. Many thanks to everyone for their continued support.
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.
TAE KWON DO
After taking home 29 medals from the Scion Championships in Cork and 14 from the UK nationals were not resting on our laurels, were training harder.
Anyone, who wants to be part of a winning team we are in community hall Newtown every Tuesday 7.30 p.m. till 9 p.m. and Thursday from 7 p.m. till 9 p.m. Beginners always welcome. We also have a special class for young kids called KUBZ (4 years to seven years)
Our Taekwondo instructors are Internationally recognised and Garda vetted for more info call 087 9897217 or visit us Facebook (East Coast TKD) or why not call up to the community hall on our training nights Tuesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. till 9 p.m. Beginners always welcome.