GRASSROOTS
AVONDALE
Our most recent lotto results show there was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 6, 7, 26 and 28. No match three winners.
Twolucky dip winners of €100 each. Congratulations to Anne Dunne (Parnell Park) and Clive and Allison Heffernan.
Next week’s jackpot is €7,100. Draw to be held in Corner House. Thanks to everyone for their continued support.
A reminder that our AGM will be held on Saturday, November 30, at 5pm in the complex.
Our end of year club presentation night takes place on Saturday, December 7, at 7pm in the complex. It would be great to see all players and members on the night.
Avondale GAA are seeking expressions of interest for senior hurling manager position for the 2020 season.
Pplease apply to Secretary.avondale. wicklow@gaa.ie no later than Saturday, November 30.
AUGHRIM
Congrats to the three Lambert boys who together with their cousins, the Harper boys, combined to represent Derry Gaels in the Junior County Scór last Sunday in Avondale and emerged winners.
Reminder that our A.G.M. takes place next Friday night, November 29, in the complex at 8pm. Please come along and get involved.
RATHNEW
‘Rathnew Gaa 1885’ is the club’s one and only official Facebook page. Any other page with our name has nothing to do with our club and is run by someone with also nothing to do with our club. Please dislike any other page with our name thanks.
With Christmas only around the corner all club jerseys and any other gear are now on sale on the Rathnew shop on the O’Neill’s website or just follow the link on our Facebook page
We had no winner of the lotto jackpot on November 11. Numbers 7, 20, 24, and 27. We had one match three: Keith Jameson c/o Centra. At the time of writing the jackpot stands at €14,000. Get your tickets from Doyle’s, The Arches, The Village Inn, Rockies, Healy’s Mini Market, View hair & beauty, Malone’s, Dowling’s Butchers and Centra every Friday and Saturday evening. Thanks to everyone who supports our lotto.
The AGM is on Wednesday, December 4, at 7.30pm in the clubhouse. All nominations and motions to be sent to secretary.rathnew.wicklow@gaa.ie before Wednesday, November 27.
The under-20s match against Clara Gaels in the ‘B’ championship semi-final was called off Sunday because of a waterlogged pitch in Newcastle. Check our Facebook page for when match is on.
HOLLYWOOD
Thanks to everyone who came along to our awards night on Saturday in Tulfarris.
Our Division 5 team were receiving their medals for winning the South/West League and there following individual awards were presented also. Most Improved Player: Evan Burke, Young Player of the Year: Ryan Mulvey, Junior C Player of the Year: Dan Coyne, Junior A Player of the Year: Kevin Glennon, Senior Player of the Year: Shane Kelly. Congratulations to all the players and mentors.
Hollywood GAA Lotto Draw will be held this coming Wednesday night, November 27, in Tutty’s pub for a jackpot of €12,600. Tickets can be bought online at hollywoodgaa.com or from the usual local outlets. Thanks for your continued support and good luck.
Hollywood GAA AGM will be held on December 1 at 4pm in the Hollywood Community Centre. All welcome.
Hollywood GAA Lip Sync was launched on Saturday night in conjunction with the awards night. Some of the contestants were introduced and they are all very enthusiastic about their participation in the event, They will start their fundraising soon and we hope you will all support them.
VALLEYMOUNT
Our lotto draw was held at the weekend and there was no winner of the jackpot. The numbers were 5, 7, 13, and 19. The three €25 winners were Maia O’Brien, Edward Paton and Aoibhin Reid.
Our next lotto draw will be on Saturday, December 7, with a jackpot of €9,100. Tickets are €2 and available from all members. If anyone would like to buy a yearly lotto ticket, please contact Michael Nolan on 087 2964476.
Hard luck to the Dunlavin Intermediates who lost out to Mattock Rangers in the Leinster semi-final final over the weekend. Hard luck to the St. Kevin’s under-20’s who lost out to Blessington in the semi-final over the weekend.
Our social night and Christmas Raffle will take place in Cullen’s Lakeview Lounge at 8pm on Saturday, December 14. Raffle tickets are available from the committee and all club members.
Our AGM was held last week. Big thanks to those who attended.
The top table is as follows: Presidents: John Stones and Brendan Hennessy, Chairman: Michael Nolan, Secretary: Aislinn Reid, Assistant Secretary: Sharon Nolan, Treasurer: Brendan Hughes, Assistant Treasurer: Jamie Miley, Fixtures Secretary: Liam Kavanagh, PRO: Caoimhe Nolan, Registrar: Sharon Nolan, County Delegates: Michael Nolan and Liam Kavanagh
Deepest sympathies to the Clarke family, Hollywood on the passing of Bernie Clarke, the Griffin family, Hollywood, on the passing of Catherine, the Duffy family, Kilbride on the passing of Shay and the Pender family, Blessington, on the passing of Michelle. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
DUNLAVIN
Our Dunlavin team got to the semi-final of the Leinster championship but were sadly knocked out by a very strong Mattock Rangers at the weekend in Louth.
We would like to thank our local GAA clubs for all the well wishes throughout the competition and the amazing supporters who took the long drives to many of our games throughout the year. The team appreciated it so much, we are so Lucky to have such a great community and support.
A massive thank you to our outstanding team of players who gave up so much time in what has turned out to be such a successful year. We are looking onwards and upwards to a senior season for 2020.
Dunlavin GAA Club have completed a new path and dugouts and look forward to hosting championship matches in the future. Our new fence is going in next week and are offering families a plaque 4in x 2in with the your name on it for €50 to be attached to the fence surrounding the pitch. Please contact James on 085 1274139.
BLESSINGTON
Under-20s – A terrific match which went from end to end whereby the result was that the lads beat St Kevin’s at home on Sunday in the under-20 ‘B’ championship semi-final.
At half-time Blessington were trailing by a point 2-4 to 3-2. Following a great second-half Blessington ran out winners. Full-time score: Blessington 2-12, St Kevin’s 4-4. They now meet the winners of Clara Gaels or Rathnew. That match was postponed as the venue was unplayable. They went to the CCC on Monday to see what happens now. The final was scheduled to be played in Aughrim on Sunday, December 1. Watch out for information on the club Facebook page.
Condolences - Sad news on Saturday, November 23, to hear of the passing of our Club President John Coogans wife Elizabeth. Condolences to John and family. Update on funeral arrangements tbc. Condolence also to the Pender and Behan families on the passing of Michelle on November 18. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anamacha.
Blessington GAA AGM – ***Postponed** Details of rescheduled date will be posted on Facebook, Email and Supporters Whats App. AGM papers have been sent out to members. If you are a player over 18 or a paid-up member and haven’t received this e-mail, please contact Noreen at secretary.blessington. wicklow@gaa.ie.
Lotto – No winner of the jackpot of €6,600. Numbers drawn: 1, 3, 7, and 18. Five matched three numbers and win €60 each – Shannon Doyle c/o Steven Doyle, Mick Higgins c/o Paddy Sargent, John and Julieann Williamson, Maura Clarke c/o Mary Hamilton, Anna Long c/o Mark/ Michelle Richardson.
Next draw on December 3 in Hennessy’s. Jackpot €6,800.
Girls presentation evening – Blessington Community College was the venue for this year’s LGFA juvenile girls Awards Night on Thursday, November 21. Jess Brennan, Ladies Chairperson and MC was joined by four of our Senior ladies who presented medals and awards to over 200 girls.
Winners of individual Awards were as follows: Under 12 White Team - Most Dedicated Player- Emma Carpenter. Most Improved Player- Aoibheann Daly. Player of the Year- Georgia Mae Keeley.
Under 12 Blue Team - Most Dedicated Player/s - Abbie O’Riordan and Robyn Brennan. Most Improved Player- Éilis Reid, Player of the Year- Erin McMahon.
Under 14 White Team - Most Dedicated Player-Katelyn Elliott. Most Improved Player- Holly Byrne. Player of the YearClara Keane.
U14 Blue Team - Most Dedicated Player-Róisín Doyle. Most Improved Player- Emma Stynes. Player of the Year - Aibhe King.
Under 16 White Team - Most Dedicated Player-Hannah Byrne. Most Improved Player- Robyn Charles. Player of the Year- Sophie Keogh.
U16 Blue Team - Most Dedicated Player-Orlaith Behan. Most Improved Player- Niamh Kinsella. Player of the Year- Kayleigh McGuire.
Jess commented that our ladies section goes from strength to strength each year and our achievements continue to mount. The future looks very bright for blue and white!
Date for your Diary –Juvenile presentations (under-10s to under-17s) will be held on Thursday, November 28, in the No 1 School at 7.30pm. Des Cahill will be presenting the awards on the night. Presentations will take place on December 7 in St Kevin’s Hall for under-7s and under-9s at 6.45pm.
Scór na n-Óg Quiz County Final - will take place on Friday, December 13, with further details to follow shortly. If anyone is interested in putting together a team and taking part, please text or What’s App Noreen 087 2858375 or Catherine 087 1224019 asap. Contestants must be under 17.
Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others – G4M team is looking for new members. If you fancy trying something new and meeting some new people, please come along and try it out on Tuesday evenings at 7pm.
COOLKENNO
Tráth na gCeist/Table Quiz: By the time you read this Coolkenno juvenile club’s Annual Table Quiz fundraiser will be only days away! It all happens in The Crablane on Saturday night, November 30, throwing-in at 8.30pm. A table of four costs €40. Raffle prizes on the night also. Alan O’Callaghan is both question-composer and question-poser so, as always, it promises to be a great night! Bí ann! For more detail, consult our Facebook page.
LATÓ: There was no winner of our lotto jackpot of €6,900. The winners of the €25 lucky dip were Stasia Doyle, Joe Byrne, Michelle Moriarty and Mary Timmins. The next draw was due to take place on Monday, November 25, in The Dying Cow. Jackpot will be €7,000.
ST PATRICK’S
Thank you to all who supported the Wicklow & District Lions Club Table Quiz in the Old Forge on Wednesday, November 20, in aid of the St Patricks boys and girls juvenile section at 8.30pm. An enjoyable evening was had by all.
The St Patrick’s Juvenile Annual General Meeting will be held in the Clubhouse on Monday, December 2, at 8pm.
The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Clubhouse on Tuesday, December 10, at 8pm.
All nominations for the 2020 Executive Committee and motions to be put before the AGM must be sent to the undersigned on or before Monday 18th November 2019 signed by Proposers and Seconders
Forward to: secretary.stpatricks.wicklow@gaa.ie.
The St Patrick’s Ladies Annual General Meeting took place in the Clubhouse on Monday, November 11, at 7.30pm.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Ladies Agm tonight, a very successful meeting. Thank you to the out-going committee of Siobhain Delahunt, Peggy King, Sarah Delahunt, Lee Watters for all your hard work during the past year.
The incoming Ladies Committee for 2020: Chairperson- Rob Greene, Vice Chair - Robert Hollingsworth, SecretarySiobhan Hollingsworth, Treasurer- Denise Cahill, Registrar-Emma Czwalina, Pro- Patrice Evans. Incoming Ladies Committee: Aine Fitzpatrick, Sandra O’Neill and Lorraine O’Reilly.
The first two St Patrick’s GAA Club Development draws took place in Fitzpatrick’s Bar & Lounge on Friday, October 25, at 10pm. The results are as follows:
Draw 1: €1,000: Neasa McGillacuddy, €700: Peadar De Hora, €400: Eamonn O’Brien, €200: Niall Earls, €100: Ruairi and Rossa Marron, €50: Michelle Hender-Phillips and €50: Niamh, Joe and Katie.
Draw 2: €1,000: Amy Dunne, €700: Barry Lynn, €400: Billy O’Rourke, €200: Michelle Driver, €100: John Sinnott, €50: Pat “Bash” Barry, €50: Denise Luddy
Thank you to all who bought tickets in our most successful draw to date.
Thank you to everyone who supports our Club Lotto
Draw on Monday, November 18. Lotto Nos: 4, 11, 22 and 24. Bonus: 26. No Match 5 Jackpot Winner €10,000. No Match 4 Jackpot Winner €4,300. Five match three winners for €250: Marie Clarke c/o C. Clarke, Claire Hunter c/o C. Clarke, Kevin Byrne c/o A. Delaney, Mark Whyte c/o D. O’Brien and Patrice Evans.
LACKEN-KILBRIDE
On a very sad note, Shay Duffy, one of Kilbride’s legendary band of two-time Senior Champions passed away last Friday.
Shay was renowned as a very stylish footballer, who also represented the county and was heavily involved in management and coaching when he hung up his boots.
Shay will be remembered fondly by his neighbours in Oldcourt, friends, colleagues and everybody associated with the club. Condolences to the Duffy family, in particular, Shay’s wife, Eileen, son’s Aidan, Paul and daughter Jean and Shay’s brother Liam.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam CLUB SOCIAL EVENT – AVON RI – The social night, organised by the ladies team and in particular Grainne Byrne and Aoife McGowan, was a great success. The organisers were overwhelmed by the support received and would like to thank everyone who bought tickets or donated raffle prizes. All funds raised will be reinvested in the Ladies team for the 2021 season, where they hope to go one better…
Recent Club Lotto Results – JACKPOT STANDS AT €13,900
Lotto this week was postponed until Monday the 24th.
BALLINACOR
The Ballinacor GFC AGM takes place on Saturday night, November 30, in Kirikee Hall at 7.30pm. All players past and present and parents of the juveniles most welcomed all help needed for the future of our club.