Fantastic fare in New Ross
Wicklow U-9s, 10s, 11s and 12s travel to south east blitz
Wicklow RFC
WICKLOW RFC’s under-9s, 10s, 11s and 12s all journeyed south to New Ross RFC on Saturday morning for a south east blitz. Conditions were excellent for rugby and some great matches were played at all levels.
For the under-9s this was the first fixture between the two clubs at this age grade. Both clubs fielded two teams and they played four evenly contested matches. The players all enjoyed making new connections and are looking forward to a return fixture.
One squad of under-11s travelled to New Ross and put in a great performance against tough opponents. Both the backs and forwards put their skills to good use to create some excellent plays with plenty of tries scored.
The under-12s travelled with a largely experimental side and enjoyed a great morning’s rugby.
Many of the squad’s inexperienced players had a great opportunity to gain some valuable game time and benefitted greatly from the encounter. Their confidence grew as the morning wore on and there were great glimpses of the players of the future. Their beaming faces told the whole story at the final whistle.
The coaches would like to thank everyone that made the trip to New Ross. It is a testament to both parents and players that they are always willing to travel in great numbers to all the clubs across the South East.
Meanwhile, Wicklow’s under-7s were keeping the home fires burning as they hosted under-7s from Greystones and New Ross at Ashtown Lane on Sunday morning.
Conditions were perfect for the under-7s’ own brand of chaos running rugby.
In all there were 14 teams with games running continuously. Just over 100 kids took part in a great morning’s rugby.
Monday evenings from 7 to 8.30pm. Cost €10. Junior Coaching continues every Saturday with Tom. For further details, or, if you want to improve your own game for the New Year contact Tom on 087 7622125. Tom gives private playing lessons on the course. Every Wednesday, OFS is on at 12.
Every Thursday evening from 8pm to 10pm. ‘25’ Card night in the clubhouse. The atmosphere in the clubhouse last week was lovely and it was a very sociable evening. Everyone is welcome including non-members.
Club table quiz on Saturday, March 9. Captains Drive-In on Sunday, March 17, at 2pm Subscriptions - Membership subs for 2019 are now due and can be paid in the office or to Club Treasurer Tom.
The direct debit option is a great way to spread the cost over the year, this can be done over six payments during the year, and to avail of this option Club treasurer Tom has all the details.
Contact details - To help communicate better with our members, the club are updating email addresses and mobile numbers. If you are not receiving correspondence (texts and emails) from the club please leave your details in the club office
Membership - Membership of Baltinglass Golf Club is open, application forms can be obtained in the clubhouse, or you can download it from the website. There are some great special offers available at the moment!
Function Room/Pavilion Hire - Baltinglass Golf Club has a function room for hire which can seat and cater with full menu for over 100 people. It has a well-stocked bar with competitive prices.
The 19th Hole Stratford Lodge Lounge can seat and cater for 60 people.
It has its own bar facilities including a 42” plasma TV.
This lounge makes an ideal meeting room. Barry and Clare would be delighted to discuss your needs. 2nd: Paul Byrne (16) 33 points.
Cat 4: (21+) 1st: Michael Small (31) 32 points; 2nd: Michael T O’Neill (24) 30 points.
Ladies 13 Hole Singles Stableford, Friday-Sunday 8th/9th/10th February 2019
1st - Nora Dunne (18) 28pts, 2nd - Mary Stapleton (17) 26pts, 3rd - Maria Kerr(26) 25pts
Men’s 13 Hole Open Singles Stableford (White), Thursday, February 7 - Cat 1: (0-10) 1st: Shane Mitchell (9) 30 points.
Cat 2: (11-15) 1st: Niall Dowling (13) 32 points. Cat 3: (16-20) 1st: Martin O’Neill (19) 31 points. Cat 4: (21+) 1st: Pat Smullen (23) 29 points Inter-Club Results:
Wicklow Garden County team drew 3-3 with Blainroe on Saturday, February 2.
Wicklow Garden County team defeated Coollattin 4-2 on Saturday, February 9.