ST PATRICK’S

On Sunday, our Senior lads make the trip to Aughrim for the late start at 4.45pm to take on Baltinglass in their opening championship game.

In a cagey first half playing against the wind St Pats went in at half-time a point ahead. Half-time score: St Pats 0-5, Baltinglass 0-4. In a game of missed chances, Baltinglass converted a close in free at the end of the game to draw level. Full-time score: St Pats 0-10, Baltinglass 0-10.

Team: Colie Byrne, Wayne Doyle, James Kavanagh, Ciaran Doyle, John Crowe, Padge McWalter, Niall Donnelly, Dean Healy, Shane Murley, Johnny Delahunt, Stephen Duffy, Conor Ffrench, Eamonn Wolfe, Jordan Pettigrew, Tommy Kelly. Subs: Conor O’Brien and Paul O’Brien

Scorers: Tommy Kelly 0-7(0-2F), Jordan Pettigrew 0-3 (0-1F).

Congratulations to all involved with our under-17 hurlers who traveled to Pearse’s Park, Arklow, in Round 4 of the league on Monday night. The lads came away worthy winners with the full time score of Avondale Parnells 3-16 St. Patrick’s 4-16.

Well done to the under-16 A girls who had a comprehensive win over Bray they march on to take on Tinahely home Tuesday 4th at 8.10pm throw in.

Our Senior Ladies made the trip to Tinahely for the opening game of the championship. After a strong performance in which we will regret the missed opportunities, Unfortunately it was not to be.

On Saturday evening out Junior ladies welcomed Eire Og Greystones to Dunbur in their opening game of the championship. Our junior ladies put in a strong performance to secure a fine win. Well done girls

Our future Joe Canning and Lee Chins’ were on duty at under-7 hurling training this week. Well done to Luke Connolly and Michael Delaney on their player of the week awards!

On Wednesday evening our Junior hurlers welcomed Barndarrig to Dunbur. Congratulations on a fine victory with the full time score of St. Patricks 3-12 Barndarrig 1-05.

Our under-11 hurlers made the trip south to Carnew on Wednesday. It was a fruitful journey with the result in favour of St Patricks with a final score of St. Patricks 7-6, Carnew 3-1.

Dunbur was a hive of activity on Saturday morning with so many teams training in the sunshine! Our under-7 footballers were going through their paces under the watchful eye of coaches Bosco, Donal, and Tomas. Players of the week were Seb Phelan and Jack Dempsey, keep up the good work lads!

Big congratulations to Senior player Shane Murley and his wife Hannah on the birth of their son Coley who was born on Saturday.

A big shout out to Jackie Kinch on a great fundraiser for the Ellen Kinch memorial cup today which raised a brilliant €1,915.00 for Barretstown! Well done to all involved especially our own girls who took part and had a great day. Thank you all for your kind donations and it is hugely appreciated!

Wicklow Golf Club are hosting an Inter Club Talent Competition on Saturday, August 12.

This event is to raise much needed funds for Breast Cancer Research Ireland and is in conjunction with the Play in Pink golf competition that Wicklow Golf Club ladies will be organising on Saturday, August 12. A night of fun and craic at Wicklow Golf Club inter-club talent competition. Music on the night will be provided by Breakaway.

Any budding singers, comedians, dancers or any form of entertainer welcome! The winner will receive €100.

Contact Anthony Franey at afraney@wicklowcoco.ie of 087 6799857 to take part in the show.

Have you got any used football boots/hurling helmets you are not using? The club would love them. They can be dropped into the gear shop every Saturday morning to help with the club gear exchange program.

Don’t forget tuck shop and club gear shop open every Saturday morning 11-12.30pm.

New pink club supporters jerseys are now available.

Jerseys that have been pre-ordered from Alan O’Brien will have first preference.

Call to club shop on Saturday morning to collect Jersey’s 11am to 12.30pm.

Jersey sizes are the same as the jersey sold in our club shop on Saturday mornings: 0-6 months, 1-2 years, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 10-11, 13, small, medium, large, X-Large, 2XL etc.

Prices are €28 for sizes 0-6 thru’ 3-4, €30 for sizes 5-6 thru’ 10/11, €40 for size 13, €45 for all adult sizes.

A big thank you to volunteers Siobhan Hollingsworth, Emma Hughes Czwalina in the tuck shop and Marie O’Brien, Olivia Connolly Carey and Mick Murphy who have volunteered to assist with the club gear shop at the club nursery every Saturday in Dunbur.

Any Individuals interested in been involved with our club teams for 2017 should contact the Club Secretary at: Secretary.stpatricks. wicklow@gaa.ie.

We are always welcoming new players to St Patrick’s GAA club. We begin at three years of age come along Saturday morning and try it out

The Kellogg’s GAA Cúl website is now LIVE for Bookings. Contact County Coordinator Garrett Doyle 083-4357460 or https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/online/

Cúl Camp dates 2017 in St Patrick’s GAA Club Wicklow Town this year are

Hurling Cúl Camp 3rd July to 7th July 2017 Football Cúl Camp 17th July to 21st July 2017 Camogie - Training continues for under-8 and under-10 girls on Thursdays at 6-45pm in St. Patricks National School pitch. New players always welcome contact Margaret 087 7827881. Dates for your Diary:

Under-16A Ladies: Tuesday 4th July 2017 St Patricks V Tinahely in Dunbur at 8.10pm.

Senior Hurling Championship Saturday 8th July 2017 At Aughrim: St. Patrick’s v Carnew 6.45pm.

Junior A Football Championship Tuesday 11th July 2017 At Pearse Park: St. Patrick’s v Carnew 8.00pm.

Wicklow GAA Review 2017 will have a club forum scheduled for July 11 at Tulfarris House Hotel. The aim is to gather the largest number of opinions as possible to make a plan for the people by the people. Please contact club officers to discuss.

We had no winners for our match 5 or match 4 jackpots. We had three match three winners: Peter Duffy, Carmel Earls and T/K c/o Bash Barry. Don’t forget to buy your ticket this week. If you are not in you cannot win!

Numbers drawn were 1, 3, 15 and 22. The bonus number was 6.

Thanks to the weekly club lotto sellers who give up their time to help raise funds for the club. It’s greatly appreciated. The next draw is on Monday 3rd July in the Clubhouse. Make sure you buy a ticket each week and you could be the winner of our Match 4 prize €1,700 or Match 5 €10,000 jackpot!

As part of club development and potential additional playing facilities, we are requesting that each age group team support the lotto selling rota by providing a team of 4 on their designated Saturday. Are any of you available to sell in the pubs on Saturday nights from 9pm? Contact your team manager for details.

Please send any information for club notes to Pro.stpatricks.wicklow@gaa.ie before 9pm on Sunday evenings.

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