GRASSROOTS
CARNEW EMMETS
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Given the recent national outbreak of Covid-19, the club feel it is a very important time to act together as a community.
We would like to offer the services of our club members to assist the elderly, vulnerable or anybody who needs help throughout this time.
We have over 50 adult players who are keen to help with deliveries of any sort, or anything whatsoever that may be needed as this situation develops.
It is a very challenging time for many in communities all over the country and we appreciate that the smallest things may be of benefit. Please do not feel like you are alone.
Feel free to get in contact with any club member, contact us through our Facebook page or contact Michael Rock directly on 087 6425162 for anything that we can help with.
ANNACURRA
As a result of Covid-19, all games and training have been suspended for all grades in the club. In addition the gym is also closed.
We will keep players and members informed as the situation changes.
We hope everyone stays safe during this difficult period.
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.
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 have also got in club bobble hats for sale which can be seen on our Facebook page. They are €15 each and can be ordered by giving Hazel a text on 086 0592935.
We had no winner of the lotto jackpot on Monday, March 9. Numbers were: 4, 19, 26, and 28.
There were three match-threes: Veronica Doyle c/o Lar Ellis, Mandy Quinn c/o Doyle’s, Caroline Kelly c/o Kevin Gill. At the time of writing the jackpot stands at €15,500.
Get your tickets from Doyle’s, The Arches, The Village Inn, Rockies, View hair & beauty, Malone’s, Dowling’s Butchers and Centra every Friday and Saturday evening. Thanks to everyone who supports our lotto.
The 2020 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp dates have been released with Rathnew pencilled in for August 10 to 14. Go online to the Cúl Camp website to book early.
With the club on lockdown for the near future we hope everyone stays safe and well and we all get through this difficult time.
BLESSINGTON
Due to the COVID-19 Blessington GAA has now ceased all activities until March
29. No matches, use of gym, training is allowed.
Blessington GAA have put a team of volunteers together led by our senior men’s and ladies’ teams to help our community at this uncertain time.
If you know of anyone in need of assistance with shopping, picking up prescriptions or anything you can think off please don’t hesitate to contact Lisa 086 3766534 or Michelle 086 3734748.
Local Defibs - A list of defibs in Blessington and surrounding areas is on the Blessington GAA Facebook page.
Under-12 Ladies – March 10. What a super game for our under-12 girls blue team against Rathnew in Rathnew especially in the second half when we started to hit our mojo.
The girls listened at half-time and it proved to pay off. Every girl put their heart and soul into it. We couldn’t be prouder as coaches still loads to work on in training but a good start to the league. Katie Behan was the POTM, she was outstanding. Final score line: 4-7 to 3-3.
Lotto - No winner of the lotto on March
10. Three matched three numbers and win €100 each – Oliver Byrne c/o Bealins, Orla Howlin Ashton and Tommy Treacy, Rockypool. Thanks for continued support.
Considering the current situation, our lotto draw that was due to take place on Tuesday, March 24, will now take place on Sunday, March 29, and the jackpot will be €2,600.
For anyone who wishes to play online here is the link. https://clubforce.com/ clubs/gaa-blessington-gaa-club-wicklow/.
Bingo – In the interest of the health and safety our bingo has been cancelled until further notice.
Defib training - Excellent turnout at defib training on March 9 at the clubhouse. Thanks to Simon, Dave, Dominic and Jason.
Memberships – Memberships can be paid online https://clubforce.com/clubs/ gaa-blessington-gaa-club-wicklow/.
Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camp Coaches Summer 2020 – Apply now - Head coaches must be over 18 and assistant coaches must be over 16 years old. Apply to Cormac Noone 086 7013403. Dates for Blessington GAA - Football and Ladies camp dates, July 6 to 10 and August 10 to 14. Hurling/camogie from July 20 to 24.
Instagram - Blessington GAA is now on Instagram. Keep up to date with all the action by following us - Username @ blessingtongaa.
Remember to keep updated on what is happening in the Club log on to Blessington GAA on Facebook and on Twitter @ blessingtongaa. If you wish to be on the Blessington GAA Supporters WhatsApp please text your name to 087 2858375.
GLENEALY
In light of the current situation Glenealy Hurling Club have decided to pull together and offer our services to anyone in need, elderly, vulnerable etc.
Myself and Mary Weir will be on hand day or night to take a call from anyone in need of anything. We will act as your port of contact and we have numerous committee members and players available to help you in anyway we can.
So if you are in need of having for example shopping, fuel or prescriptions picked up, please do not hesitate to call us. By working together we will get through this testing time.
Kerrie O’Neill - 0860824136
Mary Weir - 0876491407 Glenealy Hurling Club - A small club with a big heart
VALLEYMOUNT
Our lotto draw was held at the weekend and there was no winner of the jackpot. The numbers were: 8, 17, 20, and 28. The three €25 winners were Mary Fisher, Dermot Farrell and Hannah Miley.
The next lotto draw will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday, March 28, with a new jackpot of €9,900. 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.
The Division 2 league began on March 8 at home against Kilmacanogue. There was a great crowd there to support the team and we won our first match 1-15 to 1-12.
All fixtures for Division 2 and Division 5 are available on our website. Well done to the ladies played Bray away on Saturday, March 7, and came home with a draw.
All GAA games and activities are suspended for the time being so keep an eye on the fixtures in paper and our social media pages for new match times.
The Kellogg’s Cul Camps 2020 are now recruiting for head coaches over the age of 18 and assistant coaches over the age of 16.
If you are interested please fill out the online form. The Valleymount camp will take place from June 29 to July 3.
All who need to use the field for either training or matches MUST book the pitch with Liam Kavanagh.
We would like to wish Don Jackman, Coolkenno, a speedy recovery, keep up the good fight.
Valleymount GAA is now on Instagram. Keep up to date with all the action by following us - Username @valleymountgaa_.
NEWTOWN
Club weekly lotto draw takes place each monday at 8.30pm in Community Centre. The jackpot is now €5,400.
Newtown ladies have defeated Carnew Emmets in their Wicklow LGFA Division 3 Cup game played in Newtown on Wednesday evening by 4-11 to 6-2.
Well done to Newtown’s under-14 girls on a fantastic win in there first league game this week against Rathnew, very promising young team, the future looks bright in Black and White. The final score was 9-7 to 5-8.
Newtown GAA have been selected to partake in the *Gaelic for Girls Initiative* which will commence on Saturday, March 14, at 10am at Newtown GAA pitch and run for an eight-week duration.
The G4G program is open to all girls between the ages of 8-12 yrs who are not currently playing Gaelic football or a member of a club.
All participants will receive a G4G jersey and will participate in a bliz at the end of the eight weeks with other clubs.
Registration forms have been handed out in the local schools and anyone wishing to find out more information can contact Margaret Synnott of Newtown LGFA. Looking foward to seeing lots of new faces for a fun and enjoyable experience.
LARAGH
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government guidelines Laragh GAA Club would like to help anyone in our village (especially the elderly, vulnerable or self isolating.
Our players and members are available to collect from the shop and drop it to your doorstep with minimal contact. We are also willing to help with anything else that’s required.
Everyone is not on social media, so please share this with friends, neighbours etc.
Contact: Fergal 087 2107876; Philip 086 8443840; Damien 086 3423561 or any off our players and members.
Everyone stay safe in this difficult time.
ST PATRICK’S
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak sporting events have been thrown into disarray.
Our main concern is that all our members stay safe during this tough time.
We at St Patrick’s GAA have put a team of volunteers together led by Alan Lawlor and Eugene Dooley to help our community (vulnerable, self-isolating and especially our elderly) at this uncertain time.
If you know of anybody in need of assistance with shopping, picking up prescriptions or anything you can think of, please don’t hesitate to contact Alan 086 2784498 or Eugene 087 2953633 for assistance providing complete respect and full confidentiality and we will aim too gladly help in any way that we can.
Our weekly lotto took place last Monday, March 9. The winning numbers were as follows 9, 15, 18 and 22, with the bonus number being 11. We had no winners in any of the draws.
We urge all our members to look after themselves and stay safe during this difficult period.
We cannot stress enough if anybody needs helps or assistance please don’t hesitate to ask as we must stick together and help everyone in the community. Stay safe.
Please send any information for club notes to PRO.stpatricks.wicklow@gaa.ie before 9pm on Sunday evenings.
You can contact St Pats on Facebook at St Patrick’s GAA Club Wicklow Town or on twitter @StPatsGAAWick.