CLUB CALL
INDOOR BOWLING
Kildare West Wicklow Indoor Bowling Association (KWWIBA)
Ardclough and Allen Produce Thriller In Division 4 - Ardclough GAA Hall was the venue for this Division 4 Rd.12 game between Ardclough and Allen played on Friday, February 16.
Both teams at present are sitting around mid-way in the league table, with Allen just having a half point more in their favour. It is always a close game whenever these sides meet and it is anticipated that this encounter would be no different. A win for either team would bring them right back into contention, as it would put them up among the leaders.
Real Thriller - Ardclough started off in flying fashion on mat one and on the first three ends had gone into a lead of 4-0. At this early stage the home team were very much in control, and if it continued in this trend it was likely to end up in a one-sided affair.
Any doubts about concerns as such were soon dispelled, as Allen commenced their scoring and by the sixth end had levelled the game at 6-6.
The game from that point onwards became a real thriller as both sides settled to their task. With each side trying to outdo the other it turned into a real shootout. It was score for score and on the eight end teams were level for the second time at 8-8 all. The question now was could the teams maintain this level of concentration to the finish.
Well that question was well and truly answered, as again on the eleventh end it was level for the third time on a score of 10-10. On the next end when the visitors went into a lead of two it gave them a wee bit of a cushion especially in the context of this game or so was thought.
But the home side were far from finished as they thundered back to incredibly bring the teams level once again. With two ends to play the tension was almost unbearable as each side sought to register the necessary scores to see them over the line.
It was the home side that got a single score on each of those last two ends to secure a hard earned victory on a score line of 14-12. One would have to feel a bit of sympathy for the loser as a draw would have been a fairer result after such a great game, but unfortunately sport doesn’t do sympathy.
Ardclough: Oliver Farrell, Geraldine Maguire, Nina Delmar, Frank Byrne and sub Ellen Farrell.
Allen: Kathleen Bloom, Billy Kennedy, Doreen Wiltshire and Kevin McCormack.
Another Classic - Mat 2 was not going to be outdone by the previous mat and this game turned out to be another classic encounter.
This was the opposite of the other mat as it was the visitors that settled into the game from the start.
With five ends played it wasn’t looking at all healthy for the home team as Allen were the dominant force leading by nine scores against their opponents score of one.
Anyone thinking at this stage that this game was going to be a stroll in the park for the visitors with such a lead were badly mistaken.
Once Ardclough found their true form the game started to take on a different complexion.
The hosts began to make inroads on their opponents lead and by the tenth end had levelled up the match at ten scores apiece.
It was now game on. It was shot for shot and score for score for the remainder of the match with the sides level once again at 11-11 on the twelfth end.
On the next couple of ends Allen had moved three scores ahead and this looked as if was enough in a tight game to see off the challenge with only one end to play.
Ardclough fought back again to register three scores and bring the game to its final conclusion to level for the third time in another classic game of bowls.
Final score: Ardclough 14, Allen 14.
Ardclough: Tommy Maguire, Kaye Nolan, Yvonne Condron and Tony Maguire.
Allen: Helen Lawlor, Brendan Madden, Paddy Boland and Paddy Whelan.
Best for Ardclough: Yvonne Condron and Nina Delmar who played an exceptional game.
Best for Allen: Helen Lawlor and Billy Kennedy.
Ardclough move up to fourth from the top, and Allen drop to third from the bottom.
Recent league results (home team first):
Division 3: Hollywood 0, Donard/Glen 5; Ryston 4, Kildare 1.
Division 4: Clane/Staplestown 0, Rathcoffey 5.
Division 5: Castlemitchell 5, Allenwood 0.
WICKLOW ROVERS
Well a complete blank out was the order of the day last weekend, a combination of ‘The Beast from the East’ and ‘Storm Emma’ put paid to all our fixtures.
Most of the country was under a blanket of snow due to the storms, conditions only fit for the Winter Olympics.
So, let’s hope the thaw this week doesn’t bring any problems regards flooding and we can get back to playing football.
Our Last Man Standing competition moves onto round four. At the weekend Tottenham’s comfortable 2-0 home win over relegation threatened Huddersfield meant 34 players safely booked their place in round four.
Liverpool’s impressive display in their 2-0 win over Newcastle at Anfield saw four players progress to the next round.
Joining them were the three players who selected Watford who duly obliged by beating bottom of the table West Brom 1-0 at Vicarage Road.
One player bravely picked Swansea at home to West Ham and they came up trumps when the welsh side hammered the unhappy Hammers by a score of 4-1.
Of the players that fell at the third round hurdle, Leicester let down seven players as they failed to make home advantage tell when they could only manage a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth with the Foxes only leveling matters in the dying seconds of injury time. Disappointing Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat away to Brighton saw another seven players bite the dust.
At the time of going to print we have 42 players definitely through to round four with another eight players hoping to join them if Manchester United can get the better of Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Monday night live game on Sky.
Good luck to all remaining players in the competition and once again a big thanks to everyone who took part in our competition, your continuous support is very much appreciated.
The registration nights for overdue membership that were scheduled for last Thursday and Friday nights were cancelled due to the bad weather.
The nights have now being rescheduled for this Thursday, March 8, and Friday, March 9, in the clubhouse at Whitegates from 7.30pm to 9pm.
With the short season now mostly completed club memberships should have been paid up by now.
Anyone with outstanding membership is strongly encouraged to attend one of these rescheduled nights, thank you.
All enquiries regarding our club shop should go through Rachel Bolger for the time being. Rachel can be contacted by email at rachelbolger1705@outlook.com or by mobile at 083 3010550. Please make sure if you need anything from our club shop, it’s done by contacting Rachel, thank you.
Wicklow Rovers AFC promote soccer for schoolboys/girls, youths and seniors men and ladies in the community, our club is growing all the time and any assistance with the help of running the club would be very much appreciated.
At present we have a very hard working committee but we are always on the look out for people interested in helping out, the club are always on the look out for people who are interested in getting involved in soccer.
Whether its coaching and managing or on the executive committee or a sub committee, maybe you would just like to help as an assistant manager, help with fundraising or help just around the grounds or in anyway at all, don’t hesitate, get involved.
Anyone interested in helping out the club in anyway can contact any committee member.
So, if you’re interested in doing some work around the club please contact any of the following committee members, John Frazer, Paul Delaney, Johnny Dunne, Franny Copeland, Jimmy Nolan, Jason Harris, Mandy O’Neill and Rachel Bolger.
Contact numbers can be found on the club website or alternatively you can private message our club facebook page.
Remember the more people we get involved the smaller amount of work everyone will have to do.
At present we have people like Robbie Dover, Maria Lewins, Anthony Earls and Charlie Mitchell helping out doing non executive roles which takes the pressure of committee members, for this the club are so grateful and appreciate their help so much.
So, if you feel you have something to offer why not have a chat with one of our committee members and see where you can help our club prosper.
Everyone at Wicklow Rovers AFC would like to extend their sincere sympathy to the families and friends of Sally Murphy (Wicklow Town), Jim O’Neill (Duncormick, Wexford), and Michael John Harbourne (Enniskerry) all who sadly passed away recently.
Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends at this sad time, may they rest in peace.
BRAY WANDERERS
Lotto draw - There was no jackpot winner on March 4. Numbers drawn were 3, 14, 25 and 26. €30 lucky dip winners were John Keating c/o J. Keating, Marie, Daisy, Jake, Eloise & Alex c/o V. Walsh, Robbie Kavanagh c/o D. Crinion, Robert Flanagan and Keron c/o J. Keating, Anne Coogan c/o J. Keating.
Next jackpot is €8,575. Lotto tickets are on sale in the club shop at all home games and you can also play the Bray Wanderers lotto online through our website.
Lotto App - You can now play the Club Lotto through the MyClubFinances.com Mobile App which is now available to download for iPhones and Android.
It’s free to download and use and stay in touch with Bray Wanderers news with mobile alerts.
So, you can now play the club lotto, receive club news updates all from the comfort of your mobile device.
Simply go to the App store and search for “MCF”. Once downloaded you can add Bray Wanderers as your favourite club.
Fixtures - Bray Wanderers are away to Limerick FC on Friday, March 9. Kick off at the Markets Field is 7.45pm. Wanderers are at home to Sligo Rovers on Monday, March 12. Kick off at the Carlisle Grounds is 7.45pm.
Match Tickets - Supporters can now purchase Bray Wanderers match tickets in advance online at http://braywanderersfc.ie/tickets-info/.
Simply print off your match ticket at home and avoid queues on match night. Tickets can also be purchased online by using any mobile / tablet devices and can be presented directly at the turnstiles on your mobile / tablet device with no printing of tickets required. Ticket prices for the 2018 season are adults €15, students/ OAPS €10, children under-14 €5.
Students should note that proof of student ID will be requested upon entry at the stiles.
Season Tickets – Bray Wanderers 2018 season tickets are now on sale from our online store.
This season will see the introduction of excellent value family season tickets alongside regular season tickets.
Those under the age of 14 will now come under the child category.
Prices for the 2018 season are: Adults €210, student/concession €130, family season tickets are one adult and two children €210, one senior citizen and two children €130, two adults and four children €420. Season tickets are valid for all home league games. Tickets can be ordered on line at www. braywanderersfc.ie/tickets.
Seagulls Club - The next away bus trip is to Limerick FC on Friday, March 9. The Seagulls club will run a bus to this game. Seats can be booked by text to 087 9968969. Bus will depart at 3.00pm (sharp) from the Carlisle Grounds. Fares for Seagulls Club members are Adults €20, Student (Age 15-17) €15, Schoolchild (under 15) €10. Non-club members €5 extra.
The Golden Goal in our last home game against St. Patrick’s Athletic was scored in the second minute. The winner was Lenny Lennox.
We will be running a golden goal card game competition at every home game this season based on the time the first goal is scored we will use sseairtricityleague.com for the official time the goal is scored, winner will receive €60, cost of card is €2 and all proceeds go to running buses and club events. Golden goal tickets are on sale in the club shop.
Merchandise - A new range of items are now available from the club shop and our on line shop. Black training tops (€30), black rain jackets (€40) and crew tops (€40) are available in Adults sizes Small, Medium, Large and XLarge.
NEWTOWN JUNIORS
Last week some of our teams played in some lovely sunshine, but this past weekend all games across the land were off and it was all thanks to the combination of ‘Storm Emma’ and the ‘Beast from the East’ who left the whole country blanketed in a couple of feet of snow. Hopefully the snow will have cleared for next weekend and if it does the players and coaches will all be happy.
We have two players from the club celebrating their birthday’s in the coming week and they are Colin Healy from the under-8s and Shane Synnott from the under-14s. Happy birthday Colin and Shane from everyone in Newtown Juniors F.C. Also we wish one of our under-8s coaches, Luke Hoban, a very happy birthday which he celebrated recently.
Well done to our under-9 Red team who have made it to the finals of the WDSL Futsal which will be held in Arklow on Sunday, March 18. Well done everyone involved.
All our teams are back in training. There are also a couple of slots on all our teams at the moment so if there are any girls or boys who would like to join the club please contact our secretary, Hughie, at 087 6987653 and he will provide you with all the information you will need.
Also, in a new venture by the WDSL, they have started a Girls Academy for all girls playing in the League that will also cater for girls who may not be a member of a club or a team. Training takes place for all age groups, under-10, under-12 and under-14 at East Glendalough School from 4.30pm until 6pm every Sunday evening. For further information please contact our secretary, Hughie, at 087 6987653 or hughienolan@ gmail.com.
We had 34 players still standing going into Week 5 but that number dropped by four going into the Monday Night Football between Crystal Palace and Manchester United. Week 6 fixtures will be for the weekend of Saturday 10th-Monday 12th March 2018. Many thanks everyone for your continued support. You can follow the progress of the competition on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
On a sadder note everyone in Newtown Juniors F.C. wish to extend their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jack Martin from O’Neill Park 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 and Twitter pages.