GRASSROOTS
ÉIRE ÓG GREYSTONES
PEIL: It was truly a skin-of-the-teeth affair which drew as much on our Senior team’s nervous energy as it did on its physical.
One is speaking of the Éire Óg’s 1 point victory, 1-16 to 1-15, over Avondale on Sunday morning in the Div.1A League.
B’fhiú an tairbhe an trioblóid (it was worth it all) as it means that the team has now registered three wins out of four in the league.
Our Junior ‘C’ team was not as fortunate on Friday night. It suffered a ‘no-disputing’ defeat at home at the hands of Tinahely.
PEIL NA GCAILÍNÍ: Our under-14 girls played host to Valleymount in the league on Tuesday evening.
Éire Óg won on the mind-boggling score of 13-2 to 8-7 (half-time 6-2 to 2-5).
A thoroughly enjoyable and exciting end to end game which remained very much in the melting pot until Jane Merren put the result beyond doubt with a late 2 goal salvo.
Scorers: Aisling Roche (5-1), Jane Merren (5-0), Abby Smullen (3-0), Sophie King (0-1).
The under-12 cailíní travelled to Kilcoole ro play the locals in a friendly at the weekend.
Kilcoole competes in a higher league than ár gcailíní so the Éire Óg girls took great satisfaction from the fact that they lost by just four points.
The team’s mentors were delighted at the girls’ performance which demonstrated a significant improvement in their skill levels and which showed that they are beginning to develop a game sense.
In contrast to their recent outings the squad had on this occasion only nine subs!
CAMÓGAÍOCHT: Our camógs have not been idle at either Senior or juvenile level.
On Saturday afternoon they welcomed to Greystones Naomh Éanna from Antrim and on Tuesday played a friendly against a team from Cuala.
Cuala is a club which has developed a reputation in iomáint and as a follow-on in camógaíocht.
The Éire Óg ladies were far from being out of their depth and very much held their own.
The score on the club’s Twitter read 5-4 to 2-4 but it was not at all clear from the tweet which team had scored the 5-4!
It was great to hear that our under-14 camógs had participated in the recent Féile blitz and that they had performed creditably against two well established teams.
IOMÁINT: The Northern Gaels, a team comprising mainly players from Éire Óg and Kilcoole, has qualified to participate in the Hurling Féile which will be taking place in Cork in June. Maith sibh, a bhuachaillí!
EASTER CAMP: Both hurling and football for 8-13-year-olds, boys and girls, is being run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from April 15 to 18 inclusive in the club grounds.
The cost is €50 and places are limited. Contact Billy 086-3739391.
COMHGÁIRDEACHAS to Craig Smullen on his marriage on Friday to Cáit Ní Réamainn.
Beannacht Dé orthu beirt agus go raibh saol fada sonasach acu le chéile.
UPCOMING FIXTURES: Our Senior hurlers play Bray Emmets in the first round of the Lightning Protection Championship next Sunday 14th at 11.30 a.m. in Pearse’s Park.
Our Division 3 footballers are away to Blessington on 19th at 5 p.m. and our Seniors are at home to Annacurra at 11a.m. on Sunday 21st.
AVONDALE
Our most recent lotto draw took place in the Cartoon.
Winning numbers were: 2, 18, 24, and 27.
There was no jackpot winner. There were four match-three winners. Each get €50.
Congratulations Colm Murphy, seller Catherine.
Jamie Quaile, seller May Moules, John Cullen, seller Seamus O’Shaughnessy, and Maya Byrne, seller Anto Byrne.
Our next draw will take place in Jacob’s Well. Jackpot is now worth €3,800 so make sure to get your tickets! Thanks for your continued support. Avondale GAA Registrations: Could anyone that has not paid their registration or their child(rens) registration please do so now using the app if possible. Children that are not registered are not allowed to train or play now as they are not insured.
Any queries please contact Brenda at 086 8979692.
Avondale and Éire Óg Senior footballers played each other in a sunny Avondale this morning in Div 1A.
In a very enjoyable game with lots of good scores it was Éire Óg who narrowly came out on top on a scoreline of 1-16 to 1-15.
Team: Anto Byrne, Shane Beevor, Saoirse Kearon, Patrick Kinsella, Zac Cullen (1-0), Eoin Baker (0-1), Aonghus O’Briain, Barry Sheehan, Ian McDonald, Oisin McGraynor (0-7), Liam Kinsella, Jack Manley (0-1), Ross Ward (0-3), Conor Byrne (0-2), Ryan Cahill (0-1). Subs: Conor Sheehan, Darren Beevor, Ross Merry, Shane O’Neill, Donal McGraynor and Kieran Penn.
Some gear left over from last year if anyone interested: four pairs of 7/8 skinny pants, €30 each; two pairs 9/10 skinny pants, €30 each; one under-13 half zip, €30.
We will update when an order will be sorted for this season soon.
Please contact Helen on 086 8058983 if you are interested in any of the above items.
Good luck to all boys and girls who are making their confirmation on Friday in Rathdrum. Enjoy your day from all at Avondale GAA club.
HOLLYWOOD
Hollywood GAA lotto results from April 3.
The numbers drawn were: 9, 16, 19, and 21. There was no winner of the jackpot.
The seller’s prize went to Marie Tutty (158). The €50 winners were Evelyn Cooley (Online 27), Sinead Phibbs (Online 64) and Pat Murphy (171). The next draw for a Jackpot of €9,400 will be held in Tutty’s on Wednesday, April 17. Thanks for your continued support.
Under-7 and under-9 hurling is on every Tuesday 7 -8 pm in Hollywood for both boys and girls.
Hurls and helmets will be available for new comers.
If anyone has spare helmets or hurls please bring them along.
Juvenile football training for boys and girls has started back on Thursday nights 7-8pm. Everyone welcome.
Club membership is now due and please remember your child is not insured to train or play unless they are registered.
COOLKENNO
Peil Idirmheánach: Our Intermediates snatched an away draw versus Ballymanus on Sunday morning moving them on to three points after three games in Roinn II de Shraith II.
Trailing by six points at the break (2-6 to 0-6), Coolkenno stormed back in the second half with Don Jackman hitting a hat-trick of goals, one of which came from the spot after James Gregan was hauled down in the square after a lay-off from Cormac Byrne.
Indeed, it was Jackman who was fouled with time almost up giving Conor Walker the chance to tie the game, which he did with aplomb. Scór Deiridh: Baile Mháinis 2-12, Cúil Uí Chionaoith 3-9.
That result sees us just one point adrift of leaders Valleymount in what is a tightly contested Roinn II thus far.
PEIL NA nÓg: Maith sibh to all our under-9s who took part in the Go-Games blitz at the weekend in Tinahely.
Next Saturday, all roads lead to Croker for our under-8s as they get their first chance to play on the hallowed turf. A big day in store for our budding young stars who’ll be taking on Duffry Rovers of Loch Garman, club of legendary cúl báire David Fitzhenry. Bainigí taitneamh as! Enjoy it!
AN RÁS MÓR: Our annual 5k and 10k challenge is now less than a week away. Come and join us in Coolkenno Community Field this Sunday April 14.
Registration is at 10am. Race commences at 11am. To aid with administration on the day, please pre-register on-line at justrunevents.com.
Go n-éirí an t-ádh le gach duine atá ag glacadh páirte ann!
PEIL NA MBAN: Maith thú to Eimear Murphy who was part of the victorious Wicklow under--14 team who beat Offaly on Saturday to book a place in the Leinster final. Imreoir iontach is ea Eimear!
The u-12 girls kicked off their campaign on Monday night last versus Ashford and came out winners on a 1-7 to 0-5 scoreline. Great start to the year.
Lastly, a different code, but go n-éirí an t-ádh leis na cailíní ó Bhaile Uí Chonaill who will take part in the Carlow County Finals of the FAI Primary Schools five-aside this coming week.
ST PATRICK’S
Well done to Eoin Lawlor, one of our under-13s who won the County Cumann na mbunscoil skills competition in Ballinakill on Wednesday.
Eoin will get to play in Croke Park on All-Ireland semi-final day later in the summer.
Many thanks to Mr Cuddihy and Peadar DeHora for all the encouragement and coaching to all our players at St. Pats NS.
Hard luck to all involved with our brilliant Wicklow ladies team who were unable to secure a semi-final berth with Sunday’s loss to Longford but what a campaign it has been to only be denied a semi-final spot by a single point in the table in their first year promoted to Division 3.
Everyone in St Pats wishes county captain Niamh McGettigan a speedy recovery from what looked like a fairly nasty injury.
Well done to Megan Dunne who started Sunday’s game in goal for her National League debut.
Well done to all the St Pats representatives on an excellent league campaign: Captain Niamh McGettigan Sarah Delahunt, Clodagh Fox, Kate Hennessy, Saoirse O’Reilly, Megan Dunne and Erynn O’Brien
On Sunday morning St Patrick’s, county Senior football champions, welcomed the county Intermediate champions to Dunbur for their Division 1 clash. Half time: St Patrick’s 0-9, Tinahely 1-2. Full-time: St. Patrick’s 1-11, Tinahely 3-5. A draw.
Well done to all involved with our Division 3 footballers who travelled over the mountains on Saturday afternoon to take on Blessington.
Jack Dunne scored a goal at the death to give the lads a well deserved draw. Full time: Blessington 2-11 St Patrick’s 3-08
Everyone in St Patrick’s wish a speedy recovery to James Kavanagh who broke his collarbone.
Our U15 footballers travelled to play Ballinglen in Annacurra on Wednesday night. Both teams played good football in tough conditions with heavy rain and wind.
Ballinglen put early scores on the board and maintained their lead throughout the game. With five minutes to play Pats had the score down to a two point margin, however a late Ballinglen rally scoring a goal and a point saw them run out deserving winners. Well done to all the St Pats players that traveled and played.
Big well done to our Senior ladies who travelled to Lucan Sarsfields on Wednesday night.
In Division 2 after winning Division 3 last year they knew they would need to work hard, and they didn’t disappoint. They led at half time 2-08 to 2-02.
In the second half their opponents only managed to score a single point with the girls dominating and scoring 2-08 to leave the full time score 4-16 to 2-03.
Well done, ladies. Big shout out to Holly McSorley on making her debut for the senior ladies tonight and putting in a strong performance.
Well done to Bill O’Brien on being this week’s U7 Hurler of the Week.
Well done to Senan O’Brien on being this weeks U7 Footballer of the Week.
St Patrick’s Easter Camp 16th, 17th and 18th April 10am to 1pm daily. Football - Hurling - Camogie for Boys and Girls aged 4-10. Following on from our successful summer camp our Easter camp promises some great fun and games. Bring snack, drink, runners and gumshield. Hurls and Helmets available to borrow for new players, otherwise bring your own. Receive club certificate and club free gift. €40 per child Second child €30. Registration on the Day. Male and female qualified coaches. Contact Rebecca 086 335 1806
Thank you to everyone who supports our club lotto.
Numbers from Monday, March 25, were: 5,12, 15 and 29, and bonus number 27.
No match-five jackpot winner for €10,000 and no match-four jackpot winner for €4,600.
Five match-three winners: Sally Cullen, Christine Merrigan, Hazel Quinn, Laurence and Mary c/o Hackett and Mick Keating
This week’s match-four is €4,700. Next draw is on Monday, April 8, in the clubhouse.
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.
BALTINGLASS
Lotto numbers: 9, 17, 24, and 26. No winner. Match-three winners €45 each: Elizabeth Gavin, Betty Byrne, Eoin Kelly, Mike Moore, Dave Carton, Dee Caplice and Gerry Barnes and Pool D d/o Golf Club. Jackpot now €13,100. Play online www.locallotto.ie.
Little Shamrocks Nursery Programme commenced on Thursday evening last for boys and girls. Due to the bad weather we had to move to the hall in Scoil Naomh Iósaf where a large crowd of young Balto footballers commenced hopefully a long, enjoyable and successful Gaelic career.
All boys and girls are welcome to attend (from age four years) 6pm on Thursday evenings.
Well done to the under-7 boys who played great football in their Go Games Blitz in Donard-The Glen GAA Club.
Twenty under-7 boys travelled last Saturday morning to play football two teams were made.
The boys put into practice the skills such as the hand pass, bounce and kick pass which they have been learning in training.
Well done to Donard-The Glen GAA for a well-organised and enjoyable blitz for all. Training continues on Thursday evenings at the slightly later time of 6.15pm. The next Go Games blitz is on Saturday, April 27, in Dunlavin GAA.
Under-11 boys played Donard-The Glen in their first league match at home and had a winning start on a bitterly cold night.
Under-14 boys team played in the ‘A’ final of the Féile which they lost to AGB but the team have qualified to represent Wicklow at Féile Peile Na nÓg 2019 being held in Connacht the last weekend in June, Well done to the boys and coaches for qualifying for the Féile in the Summer.
Under-13 boys training Monday evenings 7-8pm. Their first league game is at home to Coolboy/Shillelagh.
The Seniors played Hollywood in Division 1 of league away winning 2-15 to 0-5; John McGrath and Stephen Heaslip
DUNLAVIN
Dunlavin v Kilmacanogue results Sunday, April 7:
Dunlavin 2-11, Kilmacanogue 1-5. Dunlavin scorers were: Cian O’Sullivan 2-2, Shane O’Rourke 0-2, MJ Moran 0-1, Shane Carty 0-1, Daniel Dawson 0-1, Eoin Murtagh 0-1, Paddy Kelly 0-1, Tom McGuirk 0-1.
GAA awards night results:
The award for Junior player of the year went to Lee Admitage.
Intermediate player of the year was Mark Reid.
Club person of the year went to the Chairman, James Whelan.
We had a special award for Louise Allen who has stepped down as club secretary to show our thanks for all of her hard work over her time as secretary. It is greatly appreciated by the club.
A massive thank you to everyone who supported our annual auction. We raised an incredible €6,700!
This will go towards the delevopement of our club , dug outs and a walking track around the pitches.
None of this is possible with the help of the community and your kindness and generosity. All your efforts will be seen in your club house in the coming year.
LACKEN-KILBRIDE
Men’s Football: The lads made the long trip over the Wicklow Gap and came back empty! A disappointing performance all round, primarily down to a lack of fitness.
Much work to do individually in order to up the fitness levels.
Fair play to Avoca and Eddie Leonard who managed the game well, final score, 2-9 to 0-9. Best wishes to Avoca in the Junior ‘B’ championship this year.
Training continues Tuesday and Thursday, 7.30pm. Next match is Home to Ashford, Saturday, April 20, at 5pm.
Junior ‘C’ league (Division 5) commences Thursday, April 18, away to Donard-The Glen at 7.30pm.
Club membership is currently being collected contact Diarmuid or any committee member.
Juvenile training continues. Training reverts back to the Kilbride pitch every Monday at 6.30pm. Please bring membership fees and completed registration forms.
Donal Gahan is gathering names and players for an under-14s girls’ team, so any girls born in 2005, 2006, 2007 please contact Donal on 087 9792354.
Fixtures for all the juveniles are now live on the club Facebook.
Lotto results from April 7 were: 9, 10, 17, and 18. No winner and the €20 winners were: Charley and Ollie, John Ward Sr., Catherine Cosgrave, Charley and Ollie (x2), Eamonn Slattery.
The two €50 pre-paid lotto winners for April were: Nuala Haughian Jr., Maura and Brendan Robinson.
The jackpot stands at €10,700 – next draw, April 14, in Bealin’s Bar.