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SCHOOL NEWS
GAA FUN and RUN – Congratulations to the GAA, Mr Keddy and Orla Reck for leading the design and development of a new inclusive sport which can be played by all children especially children with special needs. The Game was launched on Culture Night.
ENROLMENT – Application forms and Admissions Policy available from School secretary for enrolments during the year and Junior Infant enrolments for September 2018. All completed forms must be returned on or before November 30. The electoral register will be used to verify place of residence.
PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS – Parent Teacher Meetings will be held on Wednesday, October 25, from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. in the community centre hall.
SPONSORED WALK – Many Thanks to the local community, friends, relations and parents for the support for this major fundraising event which will take place on Friday, October 20, from 11 a.m.
GAA CLUB NOTES
The seniors put in a good performance on Friday last against Coolkenno in the Keating Trophy winning by three points, there are two games left to play to finish out this season.
The under-14 girls played st Nicholas last Sunday in the div two league play-off final in Ballinakill. The girls never got going and found themselves nine points down and despite cutting it back to two we couldn’t get that all important goal, eventually we just ran out of time. Despite this loss the girls can be really proud of themselves having won the A shield earlier in the season, so even though the year finished with a defeat any year you win a trophy is a good one. Well done to the panel of girls on the day: Grace Murphy, Doireann Smyth, Cora Heffernan, Katie Smith, Alyssia Larkin, Laura Murphy, Aleesha McMahon, Yasmin Phipps O’Connor, Rebecca Gillan, Laragh Davis, Una Power, Zara di Tofano, Alicia Farrell, Katelyn O’Toole and Sophie O’Reilly. Thanks to Shayne, Shay, Kirsty and Bernie for looking after the girls all year.
The under-13 lads need a win in their next match away to AGB to progress further in the championship, training continues on Mondays at 6-30. Our juvenile presentation will be taking place when all our teams have finished out their season we have no date yet as the under-13s are still playing. Well done to Pearce Gaels, who beat Éire Óg in the semi-final of the u 17 B championship last week in Newtown. The final is against Rathnew on Sunday the 15th, best of luck to all in the final especially our own large contingent.
Don’t like to mention the Christmas word but it will soon be upon us so if you want to buy Newtown GAA merchandise get your order in early as there are always delays around the festive time. There is a good stock of club gear now available to buy for any enquiries regarding club gear please contact Amy at 086 3332195.
Numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 2, 5, 13 and 16, no one scooped the jackpot of €6,800 but two people won €100 each after matching three numbers.
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NEWTOWN JUNIORS FC
Our under-8s hosted a very young but spirited Wicklow Rovers Blue team and both teams put on an enjoyable hour’s of football. On the day among the players who starred for the 8’s were Erik Lis, Kayla Hamilton, Aaron Nolan and Alex Mackey. Our 9’s travelled to Wolfe Tone and played out a very close contest. Best for the 9’s were Ryan McDonald, Albie Chance and John Turley.
The 10’s travelled to Rathnew where for the second week running they came up against another outstanding goalkeeper. In saying that the Newtown team had to produce finishes of the highest quality and that they did with Frank Lang, William Valentine, Max Roche, Pat Carey and Aidan Heffernan all hitting the net. On the day the best for Newtown were Sebastian Anton, Darren Fisher and Ryan Collins.
The under-11s edged out Wicklow Town at home in a very close but entertaining game. Matthew Doyle (2), Dylan Dunleavy scored the goals while Brooklyn Doyle, Naoise Lowe, Halim Topol and Rose Kelly Tynan were among the best players on the day.
Our 14’s travelled to the Meath/ Westmeath border to take on Kinnegad Youths in the National Cup and despite a valiant effort they went down to defeat. Martin Kelly scored the Newtown goal and despite been down a few players through injury the team gave it their all.
The following are the fixtures for the weekending Sat/Sun. October14/15: under-eights at home to Glencormac Utd ko Saturday at 10.30 a.m.; under-nines at home to Greystones B ko Saturday at 11.30 a.m.; under-10s away to Ashford Rovers Blue ko Saturday at 1 p.m.; under-11s away to Enniskerry ko to be confirmed; under-12s away to Greystones B ko to be confirmed; under-14s away to Arklow Town A ko to be confirmed (Fixtures and KO Times are subject to change)
One of our ever-popular fundraisers the ‘Last Man Standing’ competition will start back on the weekend of Saturday the 21st – Monday, October 16. The cost to play is €10 per player and the club pays out 50% of all money we take in. All money collected go to the continued development of the youngsters in the club. Please support lets get as many players into the competition as possible.
The WDSL in conjunction with all the clubs in the league are running a fundraiser ‘The Kube’ on Saturday, November 18, in the Parkview Hotel in Newtown. It is hoped every club will enter at least one participant to take on the Kube. The entry fee is €300 per participant, which each club must pay themselves or can, get sponsored. Sponsored cards are available at present through any committee member. As yet the club haven’t decided who will take on the Kube on behalf of the club but we have a couple of interested parties. Anything over €300 raised on the sponsor cards goes to the club and our participant/s stands to win up to €1,500 for the club depending on how she or he does. We had intended to have one player but it looks like we May be able to put forward two contestants (all will be revealed).
Training times for the coming week are as follows: Development Squad (players born in 2011-2013) on Saturdays 10.11 a.m.; under-eights (players born in 2010) – Tuesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; under-nines (players born in 2009) – Wednesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; under-10s (players born in 2008) – Thursday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; under-11s (players born in 2007) – Wednesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; under-12s (players born in 2006) – to be confirmed; under-14s (players born in 2004/2005) – Saturdays at 11.30 a.m. (Prov)
As the evenings are closing in fast in the coming weeks all of our teams will be moving into the Indoor Hall in due course. (Training times May change, so if unsure contact respective team coach)
For further information on all matters Newtown Juniors FC please contact the secretary at 087 6987653 or by email tohughienolan@gmail.com and you can also follow the club on our Facebook and Twitter pages.