NEWTOWN JUNIORS

Last weekend it was the snow, and this week it was the thaw and heavy rain that fell through Friday evening an overnight into Saturday morning put paid to a number of fixtures around the county.

Two of our teams did play and both recorded good wins. The under-9s travelled to play Ashford Rovers and thankfully they played on the Astro pitch as it rained for nearly the entire game.

Among the players who played well and were among the goals were Oisin Duffy, Lucas Dowdall, John Turley, Nathan McMahon, JV Kelly, Albie Chance and Aaron Nolan.

The under-10s travelled to Finlay Park to take on Wicklow Town and goals from Daniel Eager (2), Max Roche (2), David Mackey, Ryan Collins and Mikey Synnott edged the game for our team on the day. Best for Newtown on the day were Aaron Roy, Pat Carey and Luke Turley.

There will be no WDSL fixtures for the Easter weekend but we will be entering teams in the annual Soccer Blitz in aid of Wicklow Cancer Support.

The Blitz is run by Tony Doran and his many supporters along with the Wicklow Town and Wicklow Rovers clubs. Each team that plays in the blitz makes a donation to this worthy cause and everybody has a great day of football. Coaches will be sending out messages to all players so if you wish or intend playing please reply. Thank you.

Alex Mackey from the under-8s is our only player from the club who will celebrate a birthday in the coming week. Happy birthday Alex from everyone in Newtown Juniors F.C.

Well done to our under-9 Red team who have made it to the finals of the WDSL Futsal which will be held in Arklow on Sunday, March 18. Well done everyone involved.

All our teams are back in training. There are also a couple of slots on all our teams at the moment so if there are any girls or boys who would like to join the club please contact our secretary Hughie at 087 6987653 and he will provide you with all the information you will need.

Also in a new venture by the

We have two participants namely John Dunleavy and Stephen Nolan who will both be raising funds for our club through this event. If you can sponsor either John or Stephen for any amount no matter how small please contact any committee member for further information.

It’s that time of the year again folks where we all don the green and get ready for the march in the Paddy’s Day Parade.

As usual the parade will start from Gregory’s Garage and will depart at 11am sharp. All players etc intending to march in the parade with the club need to be over at the stat line for no later than 10.45am. Everybody to wear either club colours or green and bring whistles etc to make loads of noise.

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. Duffin c/o Charlie Kavanagh, Derek Kinlan c/o Bray Lakers. Next jackpot is €8,650.

Lotto tickets are on sale in the club shop at all home games and you can also play the Bray Wanders lotto online through our website.

Fixtures - Bray Wanderers are away to Derry City on Friday, March 16. Kick off at the Brandywell is 7.45pm. Wanderers are at home to Waterford FC on Monday, March 19. Kick off at the Carlisle Grounds is 3.00pm. Please note the earlier kick off time.

Match Tickets - Supporters can now purchase Bray Wanderers match tickets in advance online. Simply print off your match ticket at home and avoid queues on match night. Tickets can also be purchased online by using any mobile/tablet devices and can be presented directly at the turnstiles on your mobile/tablet device with no printing of tickets required.

Ticket prices for the 2018 season are adults €15, students/ OAPs €10, children under-14 €5. Students should note that proof of student ID will be requested upon entry at the stiles.

Season Tickets – Bray Wanderers 2018 season tickets are now on sale from our website.

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. Tickets can be ordered on line at www. braywanderersfc.ie/tickets.

Underage teams - The SJ.B Academy under-19s will begin their season in the Elite Southern division away to Limerick FC on Sunday, March 25. Kick off in Hogan Park is 2.00pm. On Sunday, April 8, they will host U.C.D. in their first home game of the season.

The SJ.B under-17s will begin their season in the Elite Southern division away to Cork City on Saturday, March 17. Kick off in Bishopstown is 2.00pm. They will host Waterford FC in their first home game of the season on Saturday, March 24. Kick off in the Academy Grounds in Carrickmines is 2.00pm.

The SJ.B under-15s took part in the Linfield Academy under-15 tournament at the New Midgley Park in Belfast last Sunday.

They defeated St.Kevins/Bohemians 1-0 with a goal from Regan Lennon in their first game. Their next game was a 1-0 win over Linfield with a goal from Leigh Kavanagh. Their third game resulted in a 0-1 defeat to Dundalk.

Seagulls Club - The next trip is to Derry on Friday, March 16. The Seagulls club will run a bus to this game subject to demand. To book a seat please call or text 087 9968969.

Merchandise - 2018 season jerseys are now in stock. They are available in adult sizes small, medium, large, Xlarge and XXlarge. Price is €45.

A new range of items are now available from the club shop and our on line shop. Black training tops (€30), black rain jackets (€40) and crew tops (€40) are available in adult sizes: small, medium, large and extra large.

Merchandise can also be purchased from our online store on the club website.

All the latest club news is on our website www.braywanderersfc.ie.