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that completely dominated the exchanges.
They were so much on top we were left wondering what on earth had happened to Caragh, as they were completely being obliterated.
By the seventh end we were looking an unbelievable scoreline with the home side leading by 13/1.
At this time the champions decided to introduce their substitute John Doyle and what an impact he made straight away.
Suddenly the champs looked a different team and they started the process of hauling in their opponents.
For the rest of the match it was all Caragh as they scored end after end and by the fourteenth end had turned the game on its head and were leading by two scores.
On the last end a shocked Ardclough regained their composure to score two, thus ending the game with the score of 16 apiece.
This was a most intriguing contest as you are ever likely to see.
Ardclough: Olivia Maguire, Tony Maguire, Brien Cullen and Leo Tiernan.
Caragh: Timmy Wright, Dom Kavanagh, Martin Lynch, John Murphy and sub John Doyle.
The standout players on view were Nina Delmer (Ardclough) and John Doyle (Caragh). Nina played a marvellous and consistent game throughout, and John without question had the game of his life, and helped to drag the champions back from the dead.
Ardclough will be very happy having secured four points from this encounter, and Caragh will surely be disappointed but can count themselves lucky to take one point home.
Recent league results (home team first):
Division 1: Ardclough 4, Caragh 1; Caragh 5, Brownstown 5.
Division 2: Balyna 5, Baltinglass/Kiltegan 0; Blessington 2, Prosperous 3; Prosperous 0, Rathmore 5.
Division 3: Donard/Glen 5, Straffan 0; Hollywood 1, Naas 4. Division 4: Balyna 3, Kilcullen 2. Division 5: Kill CBC 5, Clane/ Staplestown 0. the all weather pitch on the club grounds at the Whitegates and is open to all kids from the age of 3 years to 8 years. The academy starts at 11 o’clock and finishes at 12. There is no need for registration so you can come along to any week that suits.
Come along and learn the skills of football while having fun and enjoyment, it’s a great way of meeting new friends as you learn the skills as you get prepared for the introduction to participate in organised league football in the coming years.
For all your club gear you must contact Mandy O’Neill who is running our club shop, everything regards club gear goes through Mandy and no one else. You can contact Mandy at 087-7924649 and she will only be too glad to discuss all details with you.
All enquires regarding the club should be done at a respectable time of the day, please remember that all club committee members are also volunteers the same as coaches, managers and players. The committee members are giving their spare time to the club to try help its progression so please remember most of us have our day jobs to attend to as well, many thanks.
Wicklow Rovers AFC promote soccer for schoolboys/girls, youths and seniors men and ladies in the community, our club is growing all the time and any assistance with the help of running the club would be very much appreciated.
At present we have a very hard working committee but we are always on the look out for people interested in helping out.
The club are always on the look out for people who are interested in getting involved in soccer, whether its coaching and managing or on the executive committee or a sub committee.
Maybe you would just like to help as an assistant manager, help with fundraising or help just around the grounds or in anyway at all, don’t hesitate, get involved, anyone interested in helping out the club in anyway can contact any committee member.
So, if your interested in doing some work around the club please contact any of the following committee members, John Frazer, Paul Delaney, Johnny Dunne, Franny Copeland, Jimmy Nolan, Jason Harris, Mandy O’Neill, Rachel Bolger and Brigid O’Reilly. Contact numbers can be found on the club website or alternatively you can private message our club facebook page.
Remember the more people we get involved the smaller amount of work everyone will have to do.
At present we have people like Robbie Dover, Maria Lewins, Anthony Earls and Charlie Mitchell helping out doing non executive roles which takes the pressure of committee members, for this the club are so grateful and appreciate their help so much.
So, if you feel you have something to offer why not have a chat with one of our committee members and see where you can help our club prosper.
It is hoped to start our second Last Man Standing competition very soon, dates for the start of the competition will be posted on the club Facebook page, club website and printed here in the club notes as soon as the start date has been decided.
Anyone with information for the club notes or the club website can contact me at 087 9108706 or e-mail me at jimmy.nolan09@ hotmail.com.
For all news regarding the club, check out the club website at www. wicklowrovers.com or the club Facebook page. Sean Heaney (Shamrock Rovers), Jake Kelly (Longford Town) and Darragh Gibbons (Shamrock Rovers).
Leinster Senior Cup - The draw for the Fourth Round of this season’s Leinster FA Senior Cup has given Bray Wanderers a home draw against St. Patrick’s Athletic. Date and time of game to be arranged.
Season Tickets – Bray Wanderers 2018 season tickets are now on sale from our online store. This season will see the introduction of excellent value family season tickets alongside regular season tickets.
Those under the age of 14 will now come under the child category. Prices for the 2018 season are: Adults €210, student/concession €130, family season tickets are one adult and two children €210, one senior citizen and two children €130, two adults and four children €420, season tickets are valid for all home league games and pre-season friendlies.
Tickets can be ordered on line at www.braywanderersfc.ie/ tickets. Bray Wanderers begin their league season with an away game against Dundalk on Friday, February 16.
The first home league game of the season is on Friday, February 23, against St. Patrick’s Athletic.
Underage teams - We are delighted to announce the appointments of Gavin Teehan (U15), Bernard Byrne (U17) and Tom O’Connor (U19) as the managers of the SJ.B Academy teams for the 2018 season.
All three coaches have vast experience in Elite Youth Development having helped to develop some of the best young players in the country in recent years and we are delighted to have them and their backroom teams on board.
Preparations are well under way for the upcoming season as the Academy aims to build upon the many successes of last season. as a curtain raiser to the official Calendar season.
Up until then the WDSL will be running Futsal over the coming months at three venues across the county i.e. Aughrim, Arklow and Newtown at the following age groups under-9s (2009/2010), under-11s (2007/2008) and under-13s (2005/2006).
For further information please contact our secretary Hughie at 0876987653/hughienolan@ gmail.com.
Our under-13s team will have their first Futsal outing on Saturday, January 13, in Newtown where their opponents will be Aughrim, Coolboy Rangers Girls and Sporting Greystones Red, while our under-9s Black team should/could also have their first outing on this weekend (TBC).
So, that’s it now until the New Year when our next Last Man Standing competition will kick-off on the weekend of Saturday, January 20, until Monday, January 22.
As before the cost is €10 per head and all monies raised go back into the youth of the area. Please support your local club.
All support is very much appreciated.
Three of our players celebrate their birthday in the coming week and they are Alex Ryan from the under-9s, PJ Duffy from the under-11s and last but not least Laragh Davis from the under-14s. Happy birthday to all three players from everyone at Newtown Juniors F.C.
Newtown Juniors F.C. would like to wish all our players, members and their families, supporters, sponsors, opponents, league officials and referees a very Happy and peaceful New Year.
The club would like to extend its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Elizabeth Mooney (nee Kennedy) of St Patrick’s Road who sadly passed away recently. May she rest in peace.
For further information on all matters Newtown Juniors F.C. please contact the secretary at 087 6987653 or by email to hughienolan@gmail.com and you can also follow the club on our Facebook and Twitter pages as well.