ST PATRICK’S

It was not to be for our gallant footballers in the Senior football final on Sunday. Congratulations to Baltinglass who took the honours in a most entertaining and sporting occasion in which St Patricks played their part; A good advertisement for Wicklow GAA.

Thanks to all the players for the massive commitment you have shown all year with captain Padge McWalter and the rest of the players Ian Murphy, Padraig Higgins, Emmet Cullen, Ciaran Doyle, Wayne Doyle, Niall Donnelly, Dean Healy, Johnny Delahunt, Conor Ffrench, Brian Doyle, John Crowe, Brian Coen, Tommy Kelly, Eamonn Wolfe, Ruairi Marron, Stephen Duffy, Ritchie Murphy, Ciaran McGettigan, Shane Doyle, Colin Byrne, Colin O’Toole, Jack Kelly, Hugh Humby, Donie Fitzgerald, Davy Byrne and Conor O’Brien. Thank you to your management team. Robert, and the backroom team of Gary, Alan, Liam, Lee, Ritchie and Des and all the committee for their efforts put in all year. You all have given us as supporters some great days out.

Well done to Alan O’Brien our club treasurer for organising the sponsorship of St. Patrick’s sports tops, kit bags and footballs by Fitzpatrick’s Bar, Wicklow, Aine Fitzpatrick, Wicklow Tyre Services Ltd., McCreas funeral homes, Conway shipping, Dooley Poynton Auctioneers and Sophisticuts.

Thank you to all the volunteers who decorated the Main Street with bunting and flags - Shauna Byrne, Megan Kelly, Leona Franey, Liam Byrne Snr, Mick Murphy, Alan Lawlor, Frank Earls, Damien Marah, John Gill, John Smith and Dave Fitzgerald who had the honour of giving Billy Byrne his flag and county final jersey!

Congratulations to all the pupils and staff of the schools who were very creative in the decorations for the Best Dressed Classroom for the County Final 2016 especially St Patrick’s National School Wicklow Town, Margaret O’ Neil’s Little Rascal’s Preschool, Bethlehem building, Holy Rosary School. The committee have been overwhelmed with the response and the attention to detail. We thank everyone for the fantastic support of your Senior Football team.

It has been a very difficult decision to choose one winner. The winner of the Best Dressed Classroom County Final 2016 is: Ms. Murphy’s 1st Class - St. Patrick’s N.S. Wicklow Town To our supporters everywhere Thank you all Our under-14s took on Eire Og in the ‘A’ championship in Ballinakill on Thursday night. We always knew this was going to be a tough game.

Under the skilful eye of Paul Fox, Barry Cahill, Padge McWalter and Patrice Evans, The lads opened the scoring after the first minutes with a rocket of a goal from full forward Jamie Noble.

Ever cool Dylan Kavanagh then fired home a second. Eire Og replied with a goal and some points to leave the Pats lads trailing by two points at half-time.

A good strong team talk from management saw Pats come back stronger and fighting for every ball. The work rate from these lads was immense.

Each player stepped up to the mark and came out worthy winners by a single Mark O’Brien point. Victory in the end, the passion and skill which was on display was just amazing. Well done lads you did your club, coaches and yourselves proud. Final score: St Patrick’s 3-04, Eiré Óg Greystones 1-09.

We now await the outcome of a three-way play off between St Nicholas/Baltinglass and Eire Og to see who we meet in under-14 ‘A’ football Harry Leonard Memorial Shield semi-final.

Well done to St Patrick’s under-8s who took part in Go Games Monster Blitz in Ballinakill on Saturday with their fab new tops.

Our under-16 ‘B’ ladies were unlucky in the championship ‘B’ final on Saturday in Ballinakill where they met an in-form Eire Og team.

Congratulations to Brian Gleeson, the winner in the St Patrick’s Club county final ticket members draw. Thank you to all the members who entered the draw.

Congratulations to Nora Devlin, the winner in the St Patrick’s Club County Final Ticket Social Media Draw.

St Patrick’s presents TEXAS Hold’em on Saturday, October 15, in St Patrick’s Clubhouse, Dunbur Rd, Wicklow Town. Registration starts at 8pm. Cost: €20. Unlimited buy-ins until the break. Each buy-in €10 Contact Alan 086 278 4498.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Alan O’Brien, club treasurer, and all the O’Brien family, Hugh, Derbhla, Ian and Colin, at this trying time for them.

Our sincere condolences to the family of TOM COLEMAN Strduff, Garryhill, Myshall, Carlow who passed away peacefully, in St Luke’s Hospital. Tom, beloved husband of the late Bridie and much loved father to Bridget and Ed.

Deeply regretted by his daughter-in law, grandchild, brothers and sister Ned, Pat, Mary, Liam, Peter, Martin (Wicklow County Chairman), Michael and Oliver, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

We had no jackpot winners in our club lotto this week! Numbers drawn were 4, 6, 20 and 22. The bonus number was 10. We had four match three winners: Bren Murphy, Aidan Delaney, Darren O’Connor and Neil O’Sullivan.

Thanks to the weekly club lotto sellers who give up their time to help raise funds for the club. It’s greatly appreciated. Make sure you buy a ticket each week and you could be the winner of our match four prize €1,800 or match five €10,000 jackpot!