GRASSROOTS
NEWTOWN
Newtown GAA is driven by the incredible work carried out by many wonderful volunteers, young and old, male and female, from every single walk of life, some of who are listed below. Being involved in the GAA gives a sense of fulfilment which is unrivalled. It brings membership of the biggest club in Ireland, puts one right at the heart of Irish culture and provides a pastime for every member of the family. If you feel you can help out in any capacity for any period of time please get in touch with Dave McCormick or email secretarybng.newtown.wicklow@gaa. ie We are particularly looking for volunteers for U7 Go Games.
Congratulations to Dave McCormick who was elected to the role of Juvenile Chairman this week and to Sharon McCormick who was appointed as the new Children’s Officer. Some of the supporting current mentors/ coaches are:Girls:
Under-8/10: Ruth Prenderville, Dave McCormick, Ann-Marie Healy.
Under-12: Loretto Martin Under-14: Shay Power, Shayne Murphy & Bernie Power
Under-16: Philly and Ashling McDonald Boys:
Under-11: Peter Heffernan and Ruari Martin Under-13: Peter Heffernan and Ruari Martin and Pat Carthy
Under-15: Shane Mooney; Karl Carty, Glen Carthy
Under-17: In group team with Pearse Gaels (Kilcoole and Ashford)
Nursery (4-6-year-old): Dave McCormick Best of luck to the under-17s lads who are playing with Pearse Gaels this year and they have their first league match at Newtown on Friday, March 16.
Unfortunately the under-16 girls team panel is too low on numbers this year and the club are working with parents to find teams where they can play this year.
A Magpie legend, Jack Martin, passed away last week. Jack was left full-back on the 1964 championship winning team and also played on many Schweppes Cup winning teams. He was one of the most formidable defenders of his generation and was certainly not a player you wanted marking you. Our deepest condolences are with Kathleen, Denise and Anna. May he rest in peace
Membership fees are now due and again are one of the lowest in the county, there are no changes to the individual fees with juvenile family fee at €120 and adult family at €200.
The club would like some parents to walk with their kids in the St.Patrick’s Day Parade, leaving Gregorys Garage at 11.00 on Saturday morning.
Seven people matched three numbers in last weeks lotto, but no jackpot winner, this weeks jackpot rolled over to €5,000. Numbers drawn were 10, 15, 17, and 22.
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LARAGH
After the bad weather we’re back in the field Training every Tuesday and Thursdays at 8pm. Our next game is at home to Valleymount in two weeks. Hopefully we can get a few players back on the field for this match. Membership is now over due Alan can collect this at any training session.
We will be holding a registration day for our juveniles in the coming weeks. Everyone will be notified in advance.
All in the club send it’s deepest sympathies to the Cullen family on the sudden passing of Joe last week.
ÉIRE ÓG GREYSTONES
Lá Fhéile Pádraig faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh go léir!
The club’s annual presentation Dinner Dance takes place in that very attractive venue which is the Greystones Golf Club on March 24.
The dinner is preceded by a prosecco reception which is timed for 7p.m. The revellers will be regaled thereafter with live music and a DJ. Tickets are a reasonable €35 and may be purchased from Daniel O’Connor or Mark Barry.
PEIL: The effects of the disruption caused to the schedule of games as set out in the master fixtures table have by this stage surely faded away so one can take it that matches are going ahead as indicated therein.
The Éire Óg fixtures for the next few weeks are: March 18th Senior Hurling, Éire Óg at home to Carnew 11a.m. Sunday March 25th Arklow Bay Hotel Div. 1A Football League at home to Coolkenno 11a.m. Saturday March 31st Wicklow Hire Div. 3 Football League away to Lacken 5p.m. Sunday April 1st Arklow Bay Hotel Div. 1A Football League away to AGB. Friday April 6th Arklow Bay Hotel Div. 1 Football League at home to Kilmac 8.15p.m. Sunday April 8th Wicklow Hire Div. 3 Football League at home to Enniskerry 11a.m.
Éire Óg has huge financial outgoings and is in a constant struggle to keep its financial head above stormy monetary waters.
The club’s lotto is a very important buoyancy aid and its cisteoir encourages any of you with the club’s interest at heart to consider, if not already doing so, purchasing a €2 tickets in its weekly draws.
This may be done online as detailed on www. eireoggreystones.com or by going directly to www.locallotto.ie/localhome. The pota óir at the moment stands at a very enticing 12K euro. As a matter of interest last week’s nos. drawn were 4, 18, 23, and 27 and the minor prizes were won by Rory Fallon and Paul Darcy
After a somewhat tentative start our under-14 camógs are beginning to find their feet in their division of the Dublin camogie leagues.
At the weekend they played host to Commercials in weather conditions which were not for shrinking violets – in modern parlance ‘snowflakes’ -, indeed the conditions were miserable enough to have challenged the resolve of the hardiest among them.
So the cailíní from both sides are to be commended not only for nor being deterred from playing but also for having mastered the conditions to the degree to which they did.
At under-14, point scoring is a measure of the skill level attained by the players and that Commercial scored three points and Éire Óg none shows that they were, as Galway hurling pundit Cyril Farrell would have it, a little more ‘wristy’ than ár gcailíní.
The Clocha Liatha girls all but offset this disadvantage with hugely committed and determined engagement. The final score was 3-3 to 3-0. The hosts had the visitors’ goals under siege for the last five minutes and came agonisingly close to equalising just as the referee was about to blow the final whistle.
A great performance overall from the cailíní with Bryanna having a stand-out performance among the backs and Aisling, Faith and Ellie accounting for the goals.
Peil na gcailíní. The notes were delighted to hear that three of our minor girls were included in the Cill Mhantáin team which played Laois on Sunday.
Juvenile coaches; The coiste of Éíre Óg is very anxious that the club’s underage players have the best of tuition. To this end they invited the very experienced Garrett Doyle to take charge of a few ‘Training for trainers’ sessions.
The first of these for players between seven and nine was held in our halla spóirt and this is to be followed very soon by one for those looking after children between the ages of four and six.
ST PATRICK’S
Congratulations to all involved with the Wicklow hurlers who held out to win in Bray 3-15 to 2-13 against Derry. Well done to our own George O’Brien and Andy O’Brien who got the goals that make the difference and John Connors, Christy Moorehouse and Gerry Connors.
Another tough day at the office for the Wicklow Footballers on Saturday evening in Netwatch Cullen Park with a final scoreline of 1-17 to 0-12 in favour of the home side Carlow especially our own Dean Healy, Johnny Crowe and Conor Ffrench
St Patrick’s GAA Club will take part in the Wicklow Town St Patrick’s Day Parade on Satur- day, March 17. Please meet at the Council Office entrance at 12.30 for Parade starting at 1pm. See you all at the parade!
Rory’s Stories for the first time in Wicklow Presented by St Patrick’s GAA Wicklow organised by the Ladies Committee in The Grand Hotel, Wicklow on Friday, April 27, at 8pm.
Tickets €20 available from Whistlers, Fitzpatrick’s pub, Dooley Poynton Auctioneers or any ladies committee member. We will have tickets on sale next Tuesday, March 13, and Friday, March 16, from 7.30 to 8.45pm in clubhouse hall. Do not delay in getting your ticket.
St Patrick’s GAA Club Registration Day on Saturday, March 24, at 10.30am until 13.30pm in the clubhouse Dunbur. All members new and old welcome.
Anyone wishing to register their son or daughter is welcome to call to club, Adult players from all teams are also invited to come along and pay their annual membership fee. Rates: Adult player €120; 3rd level student €90, with your current student card; Apprentice €90; Mentor - non playing adult €70; Family membership (A) €190 (includes national and secondary school children); Family membership (B) €260 (includes above and also 3rd level students); Juvenile up to and including under-10 boys and girls €50; Juvenile from under-11 to under-18 boys and girls €80
Subject to a pitch inspection our “Little Warriors” are starting the season on Saturday, March 24, at 10am for boys and girls age 4-6. Fun games, getting to meet new friends and learning new skills, are what our nursery is all about. we look forward to welcoming those back from last year and meeting our new recruits!
Thanks to Gallagher’s Super Valu for their continued sponsorship of our club nursery.
Under-7 (born 2011/2012) hurling continues on Tuesdays at 6.45pm to 7.45pm in the Hall, Dunbur. Coaches are Tomás Morrissey, Willie Carey, John Joe Mc Coy, and Alan Lawlor. Contact Tomás on 086 1933796 or Willie on 083 8570491.
Our under-7 boys (2011 and 2012) football commences on Saturday 10th in Dunbur from 11-12. New players are welcome. Contact Tomás on 086 1933796 or Willie on 083 8570491.
Ladies Gaelic Football commencing this Saturday, March 10, subject to pitch inspection.
U12’s-10:00am-11:15 Coach Rob Greene 0861676270
U8’s- 11:00am-12:00 Coach Brian McSorley 0862996799
U10’s- 11:00am-12:00 Coach Mark Donohoe 0868527767
All new members welcome Camogie @ St. Pats for All Girls born in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011at St. Patrick’s GAA Club, Dunbur Road in the club hall: Thursday 15/3 at 6-35pm to 7-45pm. Thursday 22/3 at 6-35pm to 7-45pm. Thursday 29/3 at 6-35pm to 7-45pm. Contacts: Margaret Leonard 087 782 7881or Jason Carey 086 897 4898
REMINDER - Coach and Referee Education Courses upcoming
New referee course on Tuesday, March 13, at 8pm in Ballinakill. Contact Donal O’Keeffe referee Administrator (086) 821 9941 or Hugh Kenny 087-2718537.
Important notice for all under-11 teams 2018: Clubs are now required to send one coach involved with under-11 hurling and football teams for 2018 to this referee course as we will need them to assist in completing the games programme for 2018 as we have a shortage of referees. Referees must be over 18 years.
Coaching officer workshop is now on Wednesday, March 14, at 7.30pm in Ballinakill.
Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp details out this week. Keep an eye out for the coaches application form, all coaches must be over 18 years of age. County Cúl Camp coordinator Garrett Doyle (083) 435 7460 garrett.doyle.gda.wicklow@gaa.ie.
St Patrick’s GAA club juvenile section are grateful for the recent donation from Wicklow and District Lions Club from their successful quiz nights. Thanks to all for supporting their local community.
The Grand Hotel in conjunction with An Garda Síochána present ‘THE GAA CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW NIGHT’ on April 13, 2018, Grand Hotel, Wicklow Town at 7.30pm.
Special guests and prizes: Wexford’s Tom Dempsey – All-Ireland winner 1996 Hurling Waterford’s Paul Flynn – All Star and Waterford Legend, Dublin’s Pillar Caffrey – former Dublin Manager and many more and Special Guest MC.
LIVE MUSIC IN THE BAR AFTERWARDS TICKETS €15 PER PERSON AVAILABLE FROM WICKLOW GARDA STATION & THE GRAND HOTEL
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WICKLOW MENTAL HEATLH
This year Kelly’s Fruit & Veg have chosen Wicklow Cancer Support to sell shamrock for and hope to make a few bob for a great cause, Other local shops Boyz 2 Men Barber Shop, Cullens Quality Butchers , and Derek Dunne Butchers are also joining this year! Every little helps. Please support and shop local.
St Patrick’s GAA Club lotto results Monday, March 5.
We had no winners for our match five or match four jackpots. We had one match three winners: Carmel O’Toole c/o Brian Finnegan.
Don’t forget to buy your ticket this week. If you are not in you cannot win!
Winning numbers: 12, 18, 19 and 24. The bonus number was 14.
Thanks to the weekly club lotto sellers who give up their time to help raise funds for the club. It’s greatly appreciated. The next draw is on Monday, March 5, in the clubhouse. Make sure you buy a ticket each week and you could be the winner of our match four prize €5,100 or match five €10,000 jackpot!
As part of club development and potential additional playing facilities, we are requesting that each age group team support the lotto selling rota by providing a team of four on their designated Saturday. Are any of you available to sell in the pubs on Saturday nights from 9pm? Contact your team manager for details.
Our sincere condolences to the family of Rose O’ROURKE (née Hill) Dunbur Park, Wicklow Town, Wicklow Formerly of Kent, England who has passed away peacefully, at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family.
Loving wife of the late Aidan and loving mother of Fiona, Andy, Roisin, Maeve and Sinead. Also sadly missed by her brother Norman, sisterin-law Marina, brother-in-law Pat, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, Stephen, Amy, Ian, Aidan, Georgia, Ella-Rose, Emer, Ollie, and Sam, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and good friends.
The family also wish to extend sincere gratitude to the management and staff at Blainroe Nursing Home for their wonderful care of Rose. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Please send any information for club notes to Pro.stpatricks.wicklow@gaa.ie before 9pm on Sunday evenings. You can contact St Pats at Facebook St Patrick’s GAA Club Wicklow Town or Twitter @StPatsGAAWick.
BRAY EMMETS
Lotto: The numbers drawn were: 8, 29, 5, and 3 The next jackpot will be: €20,000 Congratulations to Rob Murphy who wins €25 in the Lucky Dip.
Please sign up to our club lotto, it’s a fantastic way of supporting the club and winning some cash.
St Patrick’s Day Parade - We are taking part in the Bray St Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday 17th, so let’s make it the biggest and best yet!
Assemble at St Cronan’s School at 1.30pm. Wear your Bray Emmets gear and anything green that you have. Green wigs are mandatory. Bring the noise!
Teen mental health talk - The Positive Mental Health and Resilience in Teenagers talk takes place on Thursday, March 22, at 8pm in Bray Emmets. It features Dr Niall Muldoon (Ombudsman for Children) and Dr Yvonne Quinn (Snr Clinical Psychologist, HSE.
Please book your free ticket now as it is a ticket only event.
Camogie Table Quiz and Medal presentations - On Friday evening, March 16, the adult camogie team is holding a table quiz fundraiser and the presentation of the championship, league and cup medals to the adult camogie team players. The cost is €25 per table. Please support this excellent venture.
Bray Emmets Easter Camp - The Easter Camp will run from 10am to 2pm from Monday, March 26, to Thursday, March 29. Please see the leaflet and application form attached.
Your club membership is now due Coffee shop volunteers - The Coffee Shop on Saturday mornings is in desperate need of volunteers. If you’re free just pop up to the clubhouse on Saturday morning between 10-1pm. Even if you can spare an hour it would be very much appreciated. It’s great fun and we promise not to take it too seriously .
New Bray Emmets gear - The club shop has new club gear from Power On Sports. in stock. We have a small supply of the rain jacket and training top in stock. The club shop is open every Saturday morning from 10.30am.
U13 Camogie - The girls had an excellent win against a talented Naomh Mearnog side. The score 10-11 to 5-9 did not do justice to Neath Mearnog who missed a lot of chances. Credit to Bray forwards who on the day were very good on the counterattack. The girls should be very happy with their performance in which all players contributed. Credit to our defence who kept the opposition at bay.Team was Tara, Laura, Cara, Sibeal, Rosa, Sienna, Martha, Aoibha, Ailbhe, Eimer Katrina, Anna, Emma N, Emma B.
Well done to all!
ASHFORD
Ashford and Glenealy GAA Club lotto results: Monday, March 5. Jackpot: €11,600. Numbers drawn: 12, 17, 27, and 28. No jackpot winner.
Match 3s: Bernie Murphy c/o S McDermott; Barry Dunne c/o S McDermott; Robert Kearns c/o S McDermott. (€100 each).
Next draw: Monday, March 12 in King’s. Jackpot: €11,900.
After a mauling in Ballymanus in our first league match, we played Donard-The Glen in Round 2 at home. Despite a narrow defeat, this was a very much improved performance. Our next match, Round 3, which was postponed due to the severe weather, takes place this Sunday, March 18, in Roundwood at 11.00 am.
Last Saturday, we had a very enjoyable social in Chester Beatty’s. A medal presentation was made to the victorious winning Junior ‘C’ champions of 2017. Thanks to all in Chester’s for putting on a superb meal and entertainment afterwards.
The under-14 girls are back training on Thursday evenings. Contact Leia Doyle for more information.(086-8450571). All juveniles and u/12’s are back on Tuesday 20th. March, weather permitting.