GRASS ROOTS
BALLYMANUS
Thank you and a huge ‘well done’ to all who took part in Coole Run last weekend! Thank you also to all helpers and to Billy Porter! RESULTS
Junior Girls - 1st: Ava Stapleton, 2nd: Lily Stapleton, 3rd: Aimee Clancy.
Junior Boys - 1st: Ryhan Moules, 2nd: Callum McRae, 3rd: Tom Clancy.
Senior Men 10 km - 1st: Derek Crammond, 2nd: Alan Dempsey, 3rd: Mick Hanney.
Senior Women 10 km - 1st: Sile O’Byrne, 2nd: Clare Keeley, 3rd: Aine Byrne.
Senior Men 5 km - 1st: Patrick Kinsella, 2nd: Brian Keogh, 3rd: PJ Doyle.
Senior Women 5 km - 1st: Tara Kenny, 2nd: Anne O’Keeffe, 3rd: Laura Clancy.
A huge thank you to everyone who came and supported the recent Ice-Cream Party for the Wicklow Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland– a whopping €4,000 was raised. This is a huge amount of money which will help the Wicklow Branch immensely in the great work they do. What an amazing community we have! A huge thank you to the parents of the Billies and Knockananna juveniles for donating raffle prizes along with the following local businesses:
The Beauty Spot, LVP Renewable, Woodside Nurseries, Woodenbridge Hotel, The Saltee, BOK Construction, Paul Lancaster, Gerry Keogh, Bouncy Castles R Us, William Tyrrell, Byrnes Stores Londis, Lawless’s Hotel, KK Styles, Tinakilly Country House, Paddy Phelan’s, Aughrim Pharmacy, Arklow Bay Hotel, Earls Newsagents, The Grand Hotel, Sean Byrne Ballymanus, Super Valu Wicklow, The Coffee Shop, Sonia Darcy, The Irish House Tinahely, Martina O’Connell, Byrne’s Injury Clinic – Paddy Byrne, The Edge Hair Salon, Eoin Walsh Carpentry, Gavin Byrne, Joe O’Toole’s, Glenmalure Lodge, Ann Whelan, The Stonecutter.
Also, thanks to The Saltee Pub for sponsoring the prizes for the tug-of-war, Sean O’Neill for the sumo suits, Theresa and Byrnes Stores Londis for their continued support every year in sponsoring ice-cream along with Pettitts, Tesco and Dunnes Stores in Arklow, Britvic for sponsoring the drinks and Augustus Cullen Law Solicitors for sponsoring the sweets.
Thanks to all who baked food for the day, our ice cream ladies (Anne, Agnes and Naomh), tea ladies (Deirdre, Laura, Marie Mary), our chefs Brian, Gerry and Kev, Andy Doyle for the rope, and Fiona, Nicola, Eimear and Micheal for their help throughout the day. Thanks also to Kiltegan and Knockananna for taking part in our tug-ofwar with the Billies – hoping next year this will be bigger and better! Well done also to Aughrim, Annacurra, Knockananna, Blessington and the Billies for the highly entertaining games which were played throughout the day – a more skillful display you would find hard to see at adult level!
AUGHRIM
Following on from their double win in the under-11 hurling finals two weeks ago,our under-11 footballers completed a treble in this age group by defeating a strong A.G.B. side in Ballinakill last Saturday morning. This was a great team performance and they ran out comfortable winners in the end. Congratulations to all the panel and mentors.
Our under-15 footballers played Tinahely last Saturday afternoon in the final of the shield competition and although they were still very much in contention going into the second half, they had to give second best to a much physically stronger Tinahely side who deserved their victory on the day. This Aughrim under-15 side are near enough all eligible to play in this age group next year and the experience of getting to a final will stand to them. Well done to all.
Our annual race night and social event will take place in Joe O’ Toole’s on Saturday night, November 10. Race cards are out at the moment so please support this fundraiser and make the night a success for all.
HOLLYWOOD
Hollywood GAA club lotto results from October 18. The numbers drawn were 13, 14, 20 and 25. There was no winner of the Jackpot. The seller’s prize went to Mary Clarke (424). The €50 winners were Fiona Glennon (631), Tyrone McNab (792), Bingo Ladies (165).
The next draw for a jackpot of €7,000 will be held in Tutty’s Pub on November 1. Thanks for your continued support.
Hollywood GAA Club Dinner Dance will be held in Tulfarris on Saturday, November 17. Tickets are €35 and are available from Seamus Tutty, Paul Wilson, Liam Mooney, Kevin Traynor, Susan Wilson, John Clarke, PJ O’Keeffe, Mikey Healy, Keith Burke and Eoin Burke.
NEWTOWN
The under-9 management team have arranged a couple of blitzes over the next few weeks. For more info regarding details about upcoming blitzes give Alun a buzz at 086 3017500.
The under-11s mini festival final was cancelled last Saturday due to the weather, it has been rearranged for this Saturday in Ballinakill at 2.15 and it’s against Éire Óg. Best of luck to Ruairi, Peter and the team. This is their last outing of a long season. Please check fixtures for confirmation of all juvenile matches.
All our juvenile teams are always on the lookout for more players and volunteers so if you want to get involved with any aspect with either a boys or girls team give our secretary Tom a buzz at 087 6611480.
Training for the under-12, under-14, and under-16 girls has stopped for a few weeks and we hope to resume shortly in preparation for next year.
For all club gear inquiries please contact Ruth at 087 7472682.
We don’t want to mention the ‘C’ word, but Newtown GAA gear always makes a great present and we have a large range to suit all sizes, so get your order in early, could all managers please get a summary of their season to the club secretary tom ASAP for inclusion in the Wicklow GAA yearbook.
The lotto is now a huge €11,200! There was no lucky jackpot winner last week on numbers 8, 12, 14, 24, but 12 people matched three numbers.
SHILLELAGH
Juvenile - Top of the pile this week and rightly so our super talented U/11 football panel who having already secured the Division 2 league crown travelled to Ballinakill on Saturday last to take on neighbours Tinahely in the championship final.
Under the guidance of Daragh Gregan and David Cullen these boys and girls have been impressive all season and Saturday following what was arguably their best display to date they came out on top against a gallant Tinahely side.
The playing panel who done their club, parents and coaches proud was as follows: Darren Fogarty, Kai Timmons, Oscar Judge, Ryan Walker, Ryan Byrne, James Dragusin, Ross Whelan, Noah Cullen, Milo Quinn, Isabelle Doyle, Michaela Fogarty, Ali Byrne, Emma Cullen, Sally Dempsey, Callum Gregan, Nathan Finuncane, Cathal Fitzsimons. Captained by the cool, calm and ever reliable Lee Dagge in the number three Geansai all panel members can be rightly proud of their achievements and behaviour during what has been a busy season for all concerned.
Thanks to Sean/Cora Kenny for the use of their premises at Central House for the post-match refreshments and to Eugene/Melissa for their sponsorship of the food which went down a treat.
With the shortening evenings and the onset of Autumnal / even Winter weather conditions Juvenile activity will needless to say be restricted but there are as usual at this time of year plans afoot to provide indoor coaching particularly for our under-7 and 9 gladiators. Our hard-working Chairman Paul Behan will no doubt be in contact with parents in the not to distant future.
Adult section - The combination drawn in the club lotto draw on Monday, October 15, was 4, 5, 20, and 25, there was no jackpot winner, the following matched three numbers and shared €100, Patrick Doran, Croneyhorn Upper and Lorna Simpson, Batchelors Walk. Keith Byrne won the promoter’s prize. The next draw with the jackpot an attractive €3,700 will take place in Kenny’s Central House on Tuesday, October 30, your continued support for our bi-weekly lotto is vital and much appreciated. Go raibh mile mhaith agat.
The wheelchair accessible walkway around the perimeter of the Fairgreen is now completed and is open for business. We hope it will be of benefit to the residents and staff in Ardeen who are an integral part of the community. To the entire community and surrounding areas and basically anyone wishing to avail of the facility.
A massive thank you to everyone who turned out at the Fairgreen on Saturday last to assist with the provision of the lighting system at the walkway, A big shout out to Alan Togher and his young man apprentice Donnacha a serious combination, to Laurence O’Toole who followed the Whacker all day, no mean feat, noticeable too how our esteemed Chairman avoided any contact with the said whacker, but all in all a serious days work and again thanks to everyone who turned up and contributed.
Congratulations to David Whelan and Aisling Nolan who announced their engagement recently. Also, to Ballyknocker legend and former club stalwart Frank Deegan and his partner Catherine who also celebrated recently when Frank popped the question. Best wishes to both couples for a lifetime of health, happiness and prosperity.
AUGHRIM
Aughrim Juvenile GAA - The Aughrim under-11 football team put in a fantastic display on Saturday last to beat a fancied AGB side in the Mini Festival finals.
This young team showed great skill and determination to come from losing at half time to completely dominate and out play AGB in a second half display that was just spellbinding.
AGB had two points on the board in the first minute and were three up before Conor Wilson settled the Aughrim nerves with a fine point. Colm McGuckian added two further points and Marc O’Shea a goal to lead on 20 minutes however AGB finished out the half stronger and scored a further point to lead 0-04 to 1-03 (under-11 rules: point = 3, goal =1).
Aughrim were pleased enough having played in to a stiff breeze. On the resumption Aughrim quickly got in to their stride and completely blitzed AGB scoring 2-14 in 25 minutes to AGB’s 0-01. The scores coming from Colm McGuckian 1-3, Marc O’Shea 1-4, James Lambert 0-3, Darragh Rice 0-2, Sean Byrne 0-1 and Ryan Kinsella 0-1.
The second half was a complete team performance, these young lads could show a few adult teams how to move the ball at speed and turn defence in to attack in just a few seconds. From Pierce Carroll in goal right up to Bea Clancy in the forwards everyone pulled together in a fine team display.
At the final whistle, Ryan Kinsella accepted the Mini Festival final trophy on behalf of the team. Panel Pierce Carroll, Matthew Byrne, Tom Healy, John Fanning, Peter Toomey, Ryan Kinsella, Mikey Keogh, James Lambert, Marc O’ Shea, Sean Byrne, Colm McGuckian, Bea Clancy, Conor Wilson, Darragh Rice, Dominic O’ Loughlin, Cormac Sheridan, Aaron Kavanagh (inj).
Two weeks earlier the under-10 and under-11 teams both won their mini festival finals against the pick of the west. The under-11 team beat Michael Dwyers 18 to 15 while the under-10 team beat Western Gaels 33 to 31 in two very close games.
In all 30 players from Aughrim and Annacurra played hurling and it is testament to the hard work and dedication undertaken by some very good coaches that we fielded two teams at this grade this year and came away with two trophies.
The fact that the under-10 team were playing in an under-11 competition, finished second in the Division 2 league and won a mini festival final trophy speaks for itself.
Under-11 team: Darragh Rice, Conor Wilson, James Lambert, Cillian Duffy, Marc O’ Shea, Cormac Sheridan, Adam Lifely, Mikey Keogh, Mark Tyrell, George Doyle, Rhyan Moules, Thady O’ Sullivan, Liam Molloy, TJ Hynes.
Under-10 team: Peter Toomey, Matthew Byrne, Aaron Mooney, Ewan Doyle, Dominic O’Loughlin, Bea Clancy, Aaron Kavanagh, Cian Delaney, Cameron Delaney, Ryan Whelan, Pierce Carroll, Daniel Byrne, Sean Byrne, Ross Weld, Daniel Duffy, Darragh O’ Byrne. Congratulations to all for bringing home the treble this year.
Commiserations to our under-15 football team who lost out to Tinahely in the under-15 ‘C’ championship final on a score of 1-15 to 0-9. Unfortunately, the lads were giving away too much in size to a bigger and physically stronger Tinahely side. Dylan Byrne scored some fantastic long range frees, and he Shane Arthur, Philip Toomey, Hugh Gunning, Conor Edwards and Alex Kavanagh kept going until the end, but it just wasn’t to be their day.
TINAHELY
Lotto results from October 15. Numbers drawn were: 12, 14, 18, and 27. The bonus number was 14. There was no jackpot winner. We had five match three winners: Kevin O’Leary, Beth Wybrant, Geraldine and John Nolan, D and N Dalton, and Annie Enright. Next week’s lotto jackpot will be €9,900.
Intermediate Football - Our county champions of 2018 are out in the Leinster club championship this Saturday away to the Offaly champions the Shamrocks GAA. This game is down for throw in at 1.30pm in O’Connor Park, Tullamore. Best wishes to the team and management and all the supporters traveling.
Ladies Football - Hard luck to our ladies senior football team who were defeated in the Leinster semi-final away to Clontarf last Sunday on a score of 8-7 to 3-10. Thanks to the team and management for all their hard effort in 2018.
Tinahely GAA extends their condolences to the family and friends of Paddy Rawson.
The Scór na nÓg county final will be held in St Kevin’s Hall in Blessington on Sunday, November 18, commencing at 3pm. As this is the 50th year of Scór, the committee are aiming to increase the number of entries into each of the competitions. If there any singers, dancers, musicians or actors, who would like to get involved and represent Tinahely GAA Club please feel free to get in touch with us here. Please spread the word also.
COOLBOY
We are holding our AGM on Friday, November 2, at 7.45pm in Coolafancy Hall. All footballers and members of the club are asked to attend while new faces and ideas are always welcome! Heartiest congratulations to our under-11 team who won their league final on Thursday evening last in Ballinakill. They overcame Ballinacor on a score line of 3-11 to 1-3. This was also their 14th game unbeaten, ensuring the future is most definitely bright for Coolboy GAA!
RATHNEW
All roads lead to Aughrim on Saturday as we take on St. Pats in the SFC final replay.
Best of luck to the management and team. The entire village as usual are behind you.
Check the Facebook page for supporters bus availability and information.
Well done to our under-15 team who have reached another county final for the club.
We take on St. Nicholas on Wednesday evening. (Check fixtures.) Best of luck to all involved.
Crested flags will be available to purchase from Wednesday. Check out our Facebook page for pictures.