Newtownmountkennedy
CONGRATULATIONS
Two sisters from Newtownmountkennedy have been announced as ‘Ireland’s Greatest Friendship’ following a nationwide photography competition run by Fisherman’s Friend Ireland and the Irish Farmer’s Journal.
The photo of sister Anna (3) and Neala Duffy (4) was taken by their mother, Claire Duffy and captured the essence of their sisterly bond, securing them the top place out of 10 finalists.
Following a nationwide search by Fisherman’s Friend for Ireland’s Greatest Friendship, individuals from across Ireland were encouraged to share photos that captured their friendships and provide a short description of what their relationship means to them.
Out of hundreds of entries, Claire’s photo was selected as the winner after her entry captured the hearts of the judges. Congratulations to Claire Anna and Neala.
ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE
We ask all businesses clubs and associations to put their thinking caps on and start organising their St Patrick’s Day float. More details to follow.
FASHION SHOW
There will be a Fashion Show in aid of the Irish Cancer Society hosted by Theresa Martin and team in the Parkview Hotel Newtownmountkennedy Friday, March 1, at 8 p.m. Tickets €10 available from post office, Parkview Hotel, Ann Duffy Florist. Processco Reception at 7.30 p.m. (€3 donation to ICS).
Special performance from Tenor Darren Mooney. Come join us for a night not to be missed. All proceeds to Irish Cancer Society.
DISTRICT FORUM
Newtownmountkennedy District Forum meet the last Tuesday of the month at 7.30 p.m. in Newtownmountkennedy Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 26. For more information or meeting minutes follow us on Facebook – Newtownmountkennedy District Forum.
GAA CLUB NEWS
A late surge by Newtown secured the club a valuable victory on a scoreline of 0-10 to 1-5 over Annacurra last Friday night. The men bounced back impressively from the opening league defeat to Éire Óg Greystones the previous week. Scorers – Newtown: Ross Davis 0-7 (5f, one 45), Mark Fitzsimons 0-1, Seán Gregory 0-1, Dean Odlum 0-1.
Yet again there was a smashing turnout on a chilly Valentines evening for Operation Transformation. Well done to all, walks continue each Thursday at 7 p.m. from the clubhouse. New walkers/runners more than welcome each week.
Newtown GAA Cúl Camp will take place July 22 this year.make sure to book online early to avoid disappointment.
There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot, numbers drawn were 11, 15, 21 and 24. Please buy a ticket for €2 and help support the club.
NEWTOWN JUNIORS FC
Some of our teams will start their season next weekend with the rest in action the following weekend. The following are the fixtures for the weekending Sat/ Sunday, February 23/24; under-nines away to Greystones Red ko to be confirmed; under-11s at home to Greystones Yellow ko Saturday at 11.30 a.m.; under-13s at home to Wicklow Rovers ‘ B’ ko Sunday at 11.30 a.m. (Fixtures and KO Times are subject to change)
All players playing football this season will have to be registered online at FAI net. This process will be implemented by the club secretary with help from all team coaches and parents. Details and further information on FA.
Inet will be posted on all teams group pages. Anyone, who requires further information on any matter regards FAI net please contact our secretary.
All our teams are all back training for the new season for a couple of weeks now and new players are always very welcome to join our club. We will be fielding teams from under-eights up to under-13s. Last seasons Academy team will now become this seasons under-eights team, though some of these players will be playing at the under-eights age group for two more years. Our Development Squad practise every Saturday morning in the community centre Sports Hall from 10 a.m. till 11 a.m. For all matters relating to training times etc for all our teams please contact our secretary Hughie at the contact details below.
Six players from the club will be celebrating their birthdays around this time includinga couple of lads we missed out on a couple of weeks ago. Those players are as follows, a trio from the Development Squad, Shane Farrell, Harry McCormick and Charlie Kelly, Rory O’Gorman and Elliott Biddle from the under-nines and last but not least Dylan Dunleavy from the under-12s. Happy birthday lads from everyone at Newtown Juniors FC.
Our second Last Man Standing competition of the season will start back on Tuesday, February 26/Wednesday, February 27, so if you would like to take part please let any of our committee members or coaches know and they will fill you in with all the information you require. All money we take in goes towards the youth of the area.
The village of Newtown and surrounding areas were shocked to learn of the passing of Peter ‘Padge’ Farrell last week. Peter was a valued player on teams in our club in the late eighties/early nineties. To his mother Denise, father Eamonn, siblings Paudie and Niamh, his grandfather Jimmy, his extended family and his large circle of friends, our club would like to offer our deepest condolences at this sad time. The regard that many people held Padge in was evident by the huge turnout at his funeral Mass. May he rest in peace.
For further information on all club matters contact 087 6987653 or by email to hughienolan@ gmail.com