Newtownmountkennedy
COMMUNITY AWARDS 2017
The winners are as follows. Youth Leadership: Lauren Nolan. Heart of the Community: The post office. Best Estate: Springfield H8s. Good Neighbour: Anne Duffy. Best Enterprise: Fishers. Young Achiever: Bobby Dowling. Working in the Community Above and beyond the call of duty: Gda John Whelan. Community Event: St Patrick’s Day parade. Sportsperson Man and Woman: Keith Dalton and Jessica Grant. Hospitality and Tourism: Parkview Hotel. Special Recognition: Peggy Kelly and Rose Lynch.
Congratulations to the winners and all those who were nominated in the various categories. Also well done to the organising Committe on a job well done. A great night.
NEWTOWN JUNIORS FC
Our under-8s played in the WDSL Fives Blitz in Ferndale Park in Arklow last Saturday morning and all present enjoyed their football and had loads of fun. The 9’s game away to Glencormac was called off.
The under-10s hosted near neighbours St Anthony’s and after racing into a three goal lead the away side hit back to score four without reply Newtown awoke from their slumber to notch three goals to take the game 6-4. On the day among those who starred for Newtown were Sebastian Anton, Max Roche and Aaron Roy. The goals came courtesy of William Valentine (2), Pat Carey, Max Roche, Aidan Heffernan and Ryan Collins. Mention must also go to the Anto’s two keepers who both pulled off some stunning saves on the day.
A late equaliser from Avonmore denied our 11’s victory away from home as both sides settled for a 3-3 draw. Newtown’s goals came from Cathal O’Toole, Jack Daly and Cormac Chance.
Our under-12s suffered another defeat, this time to table toppers Enniskerry on a 1-5 scoreline. Yet again despite a big effort the away side punished every mistake the team made. Max Synnott did strike late on with a fine finish for a consolation for Newtown. On the day among those who starred were Jack Coughlan, Patrick Martin and Eoghan Fox.
Despite a much-improved display on the last time the two teams met, our 14’s still lost 7-2 away to an excellent Rathnew team. Charlie Gregory and Martin Kelly scored the Newtown goals.
The following are the fixtures for the weekending Sat/Sunday, October 8/9: under-8s at home to Wicklow Rovers Blue KO to be confirmed; under-9s away to Wolfe Tone KO to be confirmed; under-10s away to Rathnew FC KO to be confirmed; under-11s at home to Wicklow Town KO Sunday to be confirmed; under-12s – Fixture to be confirmed; under-14s away to Kinegad Youths KO Saturday at 12.30 p.m. (Fixtures and KO Times are subject to change)
One of our ever-popular fundraisers the ‘Last Man Standing’ competition will start back on the weekend of Saturday the 14th – Monday, October 16. The cost to play is €10 per player and the club pays out 50% of all money we take in. All money collected go to the continued development of the youngsters in the club. Please support.
The WDSL in conjunction with all the clubs in the league are running a fundraiser ‘The Kube’ on Saturday, November 18, in the Parkview Hotel in Newtown. It is hoped every club will enter at least one participant to take on the Kube. The entry fee is €300 per participant, which each club must pay themselves or can, get sponsored. Sponsored cards are available at present through any committee member. As yet the club haven’t decided who will take on the Kube on behalf of the club but we have a couple of interested parties. Anything over €300 raised on the sponsor cards goes to the club and our participant/s stands to win up to €1,500 for the club depending on how she or he does. Further information in the coming weeks.
Training times for the coming week are as follows: Development Squad (players born in 2011-2013) on Saturdays 10.11 a.m.; under-8s (players born in 2010) – Tuesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; under-9s (players born in 2009) – Tuesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; under-10s (players born in 2008) – Thursday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; under-11s (players born in 2007) – Wednesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; under-12s (players born in 2006) – Tuesdays at (6.30 p.m.) and Thursdays at 6.30 p.m.; under-14s (players born in 2004/2005) – Saturdays at 11.30 a.m. (Prov). Training times may change, so if unsure contact respective team coach.
We have three players from the club celebrating their birthdays in the coming week and they are Cian Foley from the Development Squad, Kacey Kelly from the under-10s and Aaron Hackett from the under-12s. Everyone at Newtown Juniors FC would like to wish all three a very happy birthday.
For further information on all matters Newtown Juniors FC please contact the secretary at 087 6987653 or by email tohughienolan@gmail.com and you can also follow the club on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
MENS SHED
It’s moving along nicely towards Christmas and the wee ones who have been good will be expecting something of an award for their efforts, so what better to give something even the passers by can enjoy and admire why not a ‘Fairy House’. Newtown and Newcastle Men’s Shed do a great line in all types, from the luxury to the ordinary, why not get that order in now and make your wee one happy, just post a message on our popular Facebook page, or drop by the shed any day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. And enjoy a cuppa while picking out your Fairy House, you never who you might bump into (we know from October onward, that great man himself, Santa drops by to make arrangements for his Christmas visits to our community).
We welcome two shedders from Wicklow Town, who join our lads in our shed band on Thursday nights and have made a great addition to the music played there.
Our shed was nominated for a community award in the ‘Heart of the community’ category but failed were unsuccessful this time, but were very pleased to be at least recognised for our work within the community and for that we say a big thanks.
A big thank you also to the Irish Heart Foundation for their visit to our shed on Thursday last for our ‘Health Check’ orgainised through the HSE and the association of Men’s Sheds, we also welcomed a number of shedders from around Co Wicklow to take part.
Every now and then, when all those dreaded bills are paid, and some put on the long finger, we at the shed in Killadreenan put our hands down the back of our sofa, and have a good oul root for a penny or two to give other unfortunates who might be having some difficulty in making ends meet, now and again it bears some fruit, but more often it comes up empty, this time we got lucky, and the beneficiaries we chose were Irish Guide Dogs (Autism branch) and My Ca9 Companion, very deserving of a few bob of any one’s money.
Finally we hope to start machine training in October for members who wish to make use of certain machines in the workshop, only members who attend will be allowed to use these machines, so remember to enroll for training.
Weekly breakfasts continue on Wednesday mornings from 10.30 to 11.30, so if youre passing please drop by for an oul chin wag.
ICA GUILD NEWS
Newtown ICA guild send their heartiest congratulations to our longest serving members Peggy Kelly and Rose Lynch on their recent community award win, for many a year they have, and continue to, play a very active role in community life, by their vigorous fundraising efforts for numerous charities they are widely known and loved, we wish them well for many, many years to come.
Our branch congratulations also to the Newtownmountkennedy District Forum for their orgainisation of a very enjoyable event in presenting these community awards, and to that special venue the ‘Parkview Hotel’ where we all had a great night honouring our worthy winners and nominees for all the great work they do within our community, long may it continue.
GAA CLUB NOTES
The seniors play Coolkenno this Friday in the Keating trophy, throw in scheduled for 8 p.m. in Avondale but please check fixtures to confirm.
The under-16 girls were beaten by a good Tinahely side in the final of the A shield last week, the girls battled on bravely and never gave up but left themselves with too much to do. Thanks to Tinahely for agreeing to come to Newtown to play us, all in all it was still a good season winning div two and playing in the A championship. Well done to all the players and management of Philly, Aisling, Niamh and Nicola on a very successful year.
The under-14 girls are playing their league play-off this weekend but no venue or date yet.
The under-13 lads have started their championship with a great win which now seems an eternity ago; the lads have two fixtures within the next week away to AGB and home to Annacurragh, however both seem certain to change so please check fixtures for times and venue, training continues on Mondays at 6.30 p.m.
The under-16 girls were beaten by a good Tinahely side in the final of the A shield last week, the girls battled on bravely and never gave up but left themselves with too much to do. Thanks to Tinahely for agreeing to come to Newtown to play us, all in all it was still a good season winning div two and playing in the A championship. Well done to all the players and management of Philly, Aisling, Niamh and Nicola on a very successful year.
The under-14 girls are playing their league play-off this weekend but no venue or date yet.
The under-13 lads have started their championship with a great win which now seems an eternity ago; the lads have two fixtures within the next week away to AGB and home to Annacurragh, however both seem certain to change so please check fixtures for times and venue, training continues on Mondays at 6.30 p.m.
The girls had a great time at the all-Ireland finals and most were delighted that the Dubs finally claimed the prize, thanks to all who travelled with us and behaved impeccably on the day. Newtown’s juvenile presentation will be taking place when all our teams have finished out their season so date yet to be confirmed.
Don’t like to mention the Christmas word but it will soon be upon us so if you want to buy Newtown GAA merchandise get your order in early as there are always delays around the festive time. There is a good stock of club gear now available to buy for any enquiries regarding club gear please contact Amy at 086 3332195.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot, numbers drawn were 7, 13, 16 and 21, this week’s jackpot was €6,800. Six people matched three winning €35 each. Please buy a ticket and help support our club.
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