Bray People

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CARNEW EMMETS

Carnew Emmets GAA club are holding a table quiz in McCrea’s lounge on Friday next, Marchch 10, at 9 pm sharp. Club officials and parents are invited to enter teams of four at a rate of €40 per table. All monies raised on the night will go to further developmen­ts of the facilities at the sports complex. Come along and test your knowledge, join in the fun and with a bit of luck maybe win some prize money. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

AVONDALE CAMOGIE

The club would like to send their sincere condolence­s to the family, friends and GAA community on the sad loss of Johnny Cullen. Johnny was a familiar figure to our members in his red car and he will be missed by all who used the complex. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

We are currently looking for people to look after our under-10 and under-16 camogie teams for the upcoming season. We are also looking for somebody to come on board and look after our intermedia­te adult team. If you are interested in these positions or know somebody who may be please get in touch with any member of the club.

The club would like to send their sincere condolence­s to the family, friends and GAA community on the sad loss of Johnny Cullen. Johnny was a familiar figure to our members in his red car and he will be missed by all who used the complex. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

GLENEALY

Glenealy GAA club would like to offer its sincere condolence­s to the family of George Byrne Wicklow town who passed away in February. Loving husband of Rita and much loved father of Liz, Tom, Mags, Colin and all his grandchild­ren, may he rest in peace.

Monster bingo - The next Monster GAA bingo is Glenealy Village Hall on Sunday, March 12, at 3pm. Great cash prizes to be won. Hope to see you all there.

Senior hurling - Well done to the Senior hurlers and management on their great win in the start of the Leinster League on Saturday, February 25, against Leixlip. A big thank you to Bernie Doyle and Emma Weir for doing the refreshmen­ts after the game for the teams.

AN TOCHAR

Scór - Well done to our representa­tives in the Instrument­al Music section of Scór Sinsear - Clare, Molly and Morgan. The Group will take part in the Leinster semi-finals which take place next Saturday, March 11, in the Marchion Hall in Birr, Co. Offaly

Ladies Training continues every Friday at 7.45pm sharp. and Tuesdays at 7pm. All new and former players welcome.

Under-14 girls training continues on Mondays 6.30 - 8 pm. New players always welcome.

Cúl Camp Coaches - Do you want to Coach on our Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps 2017? Job Descriptio­n: Coaches must be over 18 years old on the first day of the camp on July 3.

Closing Date for return of all fully completed Coaches Applicatio­n forms is Friday, April 7.

LARAGH

We welcome Deckie Byrne in as our manager for the year ahead. This Saturday we play our first league game away to Ashford at 4.30pm. All support welcome. Training continues Tuesday and Thursday this week at 7.45pm. Big numbers expected.

Our under-6s and under-8s are training away in the Brockagh Resource Centre every Friday from 6-7. Anyone that hasn’t paid up there registrati­on Monday can do so any Friday night at above training.

Adult membership is now due this can be paid at any training session or you can give it to any committee member.

We are looking for mentors to help out with our under-15s and under-17s who are playing with Avondale this year.

The club send its deepest sympathies to the Kearney, Byrne and Cullen Families on the sudden passings of Chrissie Paul and Johnny.

AUGHRIM

Our Division 2 match against Rathnew fixed for last Sundayday morning was postponed at the request of the Aughrim Club as a Marchk of respect to the Maher and Lifely families. The club would like thank the Fixtures Chairman and the Rathnew club for their cooperatio­n with this request. This match will be refixed for later this month.

Training continues for all players on Tuesday and Friday nights and it is heartening to see good turnouts for these training sessions.

Well done to clubman Robert Lambert for a great display in goal for the Wicklow Senior footballer­s last Sundayday against Wexford

Congrats to clubman John Keenan and his team of officials on officiatin­g at the Division 1B inter-county hurling match between Wexford and Kerry last Sunday.

BARNDARRIG

Well done to Aoibhín Stone and Ellie Boddy who are lining out for the county in Minor football. It is fantastic to have two girls from our club representi­ng the county considerin­g that the ladies team is not yet 10 years old. Also well done to our lads who are representi­ng the county.

Jack McCall and Marchtin Cullen were unlucky with the under-21s last week. Despite a blistering start the lads ended up losing out to Louth. All club members are proud to have our younger stars representi­ng the county.

Everyone is invited to our club social night and player presentati­on awards in Jack Whites on Saturday, March 11, at 8pm. There will be plenty of craic going as our player of the year awards will be handed out.

The lotto numbers drawn on Sunday, February 26, were 6, 19, 25, and 27. There were two match three winners, Brian Walsh and Séamus Murphy. Well done lads and thanks for supporting your club.

The lotto jackpot is now €5,500 and tickets are on sale every week in Fleming’s shop, Jack Whites, Jones’ Redcross, Browne’s Redcross, the Garage in Barndarrig and D stores in Brittas Bay. Please support the lotto to help with our ongoing renovation­s at the clubhouse. Thanks again to all those who are selling and buying lotto tickets and also to everyone who helped out with the revamp at the clubhouse ….everything looks clean and shiny…..for the moment!!

NEWTOWN

Newtown ladies all send their sincere thanks to Dominic Leech and Dessie Waters Snr for all their hard work for the last two years with the ladies team and wish them all the best in future and would also like to welcome Robert Doyle to the management panel for the coming season. Newtown ladies continue to train Mondays and Wednesday at 7.15pm on the pitch, new players always welcome. Best of luck to the girls and management team for the coming season.

Hard luck to Paul O’Riordan, Darren Walsh and the Wicklow under-21s who lost out to Louth in under-21 championsh­ip in Abbottstow­n last Wednesdayn­esday.

We are delighted to announce that weather permitting our popular junior magpies nursery program is returning on Saturday, March 25, at 10am on the pitch, an hour’s fun and excitement is guaranteed each week for 4-8 year olds. If you need more info please give Barry a buzz at 086 8390507.

For anyone involved or interested in becoming involved with the GAA nursery program, Wicklow GAA are holding a GAA Have the Ball nursery workshop in the Aughrim County Grounds Wednesday 22nd March 7.30pm – 9.00pm

The under-9s are also returning to the field and are training every Tuesday at 6.30pm. The under-13 boys are training Monday at 6.30pm, while the under-14 girls are out on Saturday mornings at 11am and the under-16 girls are training Monday and Fridays at 7pm. More of our teams will be returning to the training ground within the next few weeks, details to follow

We are delighted to have a large number of kids playing for our fast growing juvenile sides, more kids means more helpers so if you feel you are in a position to help in any capacity our future GAA stars then please get in touch as it takes much more than a manager to run each team. We are still short of help for some of our teams and may not be able to enter teams at all ages due to lack of mentors, please give Tom a ring on (087) 661 1480 or Shay at (087) 2699620 for more info.

As usual we will be marching in the St Patrick’s Day parade and all are welcomed to join us on the day, please wear either club colours or green and be at Gregory’s garage for 10.45am please.

We have a couple of upcoming events starting with our community fun day on Sundayday, April 2, and our fight night which is on Saturday, April 15, in the Parkview. More about these events will be provided in due course.

Numbers drawn in the lotto last week were 6, 8, 12, and 20, there was no lucky jackpot winner but five lucky match three who won €40 each.

There is a good stock of club gear now available to buy for any enquiries regarding club gear please contact Ruth on 087 7472682 or Amy at 086 3332195.

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ANNACURRA

On Sunday morning last we gathered as an entire community to bring our friend Sean to his village of Annacurra for one last time, As he was carried over the bridge, the green and gold shone proud and bright just as he always did.

As a community we cannot express our sense of loss and grief, on the all to sudden passing of Sean.

He will always be remembered fondly and we express our sympathy’s to his family, neighbours and many friends May you rest in peace, Sean Sleep well and God bless.

AVONDALE

Avondale is in mourning this week as we say goodbye to our great friend Johnny Cullen.

Over his lifetime Johnny was a great community activist who served the local community with distinctio­n on many levels.

He was a club legend having been involved with Avondale for many years. He was one of the main drivers of the building of our sports complex in the early 1980s, was a long serving senior football selector, club chairman for 10 years and served on many club committees with distinctio­n.

His passion for the club was endless and he had a unique way of getting things done.

One of his greatest attributes was that you could argue with him while still remaining his friend. He was a true gentleman.

The huge esteem in which he was held was ev- ident last Monday as hundreds of people turned out to pay their respects to a great GAA man, and a wonderful friend. Rest in peace Johnny, you will be sadly missed by all who were honored to have known you. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a aimn dilis

ÉIRE ÓG GREYSTONES

FIXTURES - Éire Óg’s opening game in the 2017 Arklow Bay Hotel Division 1 League is in the nature of being a baptism of fire. They are at home to county champions Baltinglas­s on Sunday, March 12, at 11.30 a.m. The lads have been training hard for this game and are very deserving of your support.

On Saturday, March 18 (remember the boxing is that evening) our senior hurlers play in Greystones at 3p.m. in Div 4 of the Leinster league.

Comhgáirde­achas to the Wicklow Ladies football team on their unbeaten run to date in Division 4 of the NFL. Two of the players on the panel, Laurie Ahern and Aoife Gillen, learned their football in Éire Óg.

LOTTO - The numbers drawn on February 27 were 2, 13, 22, and 25. Brian O’Sullivan and Peter Hanlon shared the weekly cash prize. The pota óir was not won and stood at €4,400 for Monday, March 6.

On Saturday, February 25, our under-14 camógs lifted anchor and set sail for, what was for our infant camogie outfit, the uncharted waters of the Dublin Camogie League. Their first outing in this adventure, thankfully favoured by pleasant if somewhat blustery conditions, had them undertakin­g the long journey to Castleknoc­k to play St. Brigids.

With many of its players under 13 years the team lacked a little on physical presence and experience. However, in their feistiness and determinat­ion the girls made up, to a considerab­le extent, for these disadvanta­ges.

This was evidenced in the Éire Óg girls not being a whit intimidate­d by their much more mature opponents.

That the game had to be played on a full-sized pitch, a totally new experience for ár gcailíní, added further to the challenge they faced. The Éire Óg girls were into action straight away, and from throw-in to final whistle battled bravely against the odds.

There were lots of good performanc­es on the day but special mention must be made of Aisling (0-1), of Emily in defence and Faith in mid-field. The stand-out moment of the game involved full-back Siobhán (briseann an dúchas……..,the apple does not…….) catching a high velocity, net-directed sliothar and delivering with graceful strike 50m. to safety.

An auspicious start to the under-14s campaign which carries hope for the future of the sport within the club. Tosach maith leath na h-oibre.

The under-8s and under-10s started their 2017 training on Saturdayur­day morning on the astro turf in Charleslan­d. The coaching team was delighted to welcome on board two new members, Fiona and Evelyn. Training takes place every Saturday at 10.45 a.m. and is open to girls born after 2009 and 2007 respective­ly. Beidh fáilte mór roimh cailíní nua. Why not “put a hurl in your daughter’s hand?”

A gentle reminder to all parents to complete their online Garda vetting form so that they can help with small tasks around the club during the year like lifts, refreshmen­ts etc...Please direct any questions on Camogie Garda Vetting to Freda O’Kelly – Fredaok13@gmail.com

Online applicatio­n form is here GAA Garda Vetting - Online Form

PEIL NA GCAILÍNÍ - What is the function of team sport in society? A question which would give rise to a lot of debate and would take a lot of time to tease out.

However, its answer would certainly include the promotion of athleticis­m and the promotion of kicking, manipulati­ve and other skills. Anyone who has seen the top ladies teams in action would have to agree that Peil na mBan (LGF) is a sport which has a wider range of these skills than most other team sports.

Éire Óg has girls teams at under-12, under-14 and under-16 levels. Training for these teams takes place on Thursday evenings in the Éire Óg grounds between 6.30 and 7.30 p.m. with an extra session for uner-12s at Saturdayur­day at mid-day. Why not drop down and take advantage of these sessions to improve your fitness and allround dexterity? Ladies Gaelic, like basketball, is a low-contact sport.

COOLBOY

Annual Golf Classic - Back by popular demand!

Coolboy Handball and GAA Club will hold a golf classic in Coollattin Golf Club on Sundayday 30th April. An option of €120 per team without food or €160 per team with food is available. Contact Miley O’Keeffe (087) 984 9999 or Patricia Byrne (087) 987 9920 for tee times. Should you wish to sponsor a teebox please contact any member from the Handball or GAA committees. The night will be folloWedne­sday by the presentati­on and music, a great night is guaranteed.

League Match - Our first league match of the year is away to Enniskerry and is fixed for Sunday, March 19, at 11.30am. Please note that the above fixture is subject to change so keep an eye on the Wicklow People for fixture changes.

Practice Match - Practice match away to Knockanann­a is fixed for this Saturday, March 11, 5pm.

Newsletter - We are hoping to get a newsletter up and running for all organisati­ons in the area. The aim for the first edition is the middle of March. Should you wish for something to be included, contact Carol (087 7466194) or email carolbyrne­422@yahoo.com

TINAHELY

Lotto results from February 27. Numbers drawn were 7, 8, 10, and 23. The bonus number was 4. There was no jackpot winner. There were two match threes: Geraldine Nolan and Lorraine Dunne. Next week jackpot: €4,900. Training this week for all minor, junior and senior players is Friday at 8pm sharp. The senior team kicks off 2017 league on Sunday morning at home to Hollywood at 11am. Please come along and support the lads for the year ahead.

Membership and insurance is now due. You must have this paid up before you can play a match so see David Blake with payment.

Our club jackpot is now €4900. Tickets are on sale for €2 and they are available from all local businesses.

RATHNEW

On Saturday last, our heavily anticipate­d Hugh Doyle Festival of Football had to be postponed due to waterlogge­d pitches.

Please keep an eye on our official club page for future fixtures. The fundraiser in Shay Doyle’s held for the late Anto Doyle was a great success! We wish to thank everyone who sold tickets, bought tickets, donated great prizes on the night for the raffle and to everyone who turned up to give something back to the man who worked so tirelessly for our club.

Our Seniors kick off the league campaign on March 12, at 11.30am at Dunbur grounds in Wicklow Town against our neighbours and old rivals St. Patricks.

(Any changes regarding this fixture will be posted on our Facebook page.)

Finally we would like to congratula­te Wayne Devlin and Nicole Butler on the birth of their baby girl recently.

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