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ter and fought back to level when Liam Burke notched his twelfth of the campaign.
The 12Bs maintained their 100 per cent record in the league with an exciting 3-2 away win over Avonmore. Goals from Charlie Phelan and a seventh of the season from Ryan McConnell put them 2-0 up at the break.
Avonmore stormed back in the second half to level matters, but the lads showed their fighting spirit to hit back when Charlie Phelan claimed his tenth of the season to earn all three points.
Our 13As earned all three points in a tough encounter away to Aughrim Rangers. Jordan Younger scored his 14th of the season with Tom Hodgkinson firing in his eighth of the campaign to ensure the lads keep ahead of the chasing pack.
The under-13Bs went down 6-1 away to Glencormac, Oran Dempsey fired home his fifth goal of the season.
Well, it was a long time coming but at long last our under-14Cs got their deserved rewards for their sterling efforts over the season. The Cs earned an excellent point when they held the B team to a 1-1 draw.
Both the B and C team are competing in the premier grade. Kevin Leonard scored his first of the season for the Cs with Evan Dwyer notching his second of the campaign for the Bs.
Our 15As recorded a fantastic 1-0 win over Aughrim Rangers, every single Rovers player gave a 100 per cent in achieving this result. Frankie Reynolds was the goal hero when he claimed his second of the season.
The 16Bs were unlucky when they went down 2-1 away to Greystones Utd, they at least should have gained a point as they had two efforts cleared off the line and also struck the woodwork. Nathan Sullivan scored their goal in what was a good all round team performance.
The club are running an Easter Camp from Tuesday, April 18, to Friday, April 21.
It runs from 10 am to 2 pm daily in the Whitegates. The cost of the camp is €45, a ball will be given to all participants at the start of the camp and a medal will be presented on the final day. There is also a reduced rate for two or more kids from the same family.
Registration forms can be picked up at the Saturday morning academy, from any committee member or alternatively you can download a form on the club website at www.wicklowrovers.com. Check out club Facebook page and club website for more details.
Our Last Man Standing competition resumes this coming weekend, March 18. As it stands we have 67 players left standing.
We would like to wish all remaining players the very best of luck in the remainder of the competition. Remember all selections must be in by 7pm on Thursday night and you can’t select a team you have previously selected. Also a big thanks to everyone who supported our competition.
Anyone with information for the club notes or the club website can contact me at 0879108706 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.
AVONMORE FC
Avonmore under-11s Green v Wicklow Rovers: Avonmore FC under-1’s welcomed Wicklow Rovers to Tullylusk on a bright, windy day last weekend.
Two very evenly matched teams went at it in an end to end game that covered every blade of grass on the pitch. Wicklow played with the wind in the first half but neither team produced many chances in the final third to trouble the defences. The first half ended nil all.
The second half the wind dipped a bit and the game opened up. In defence, we played excellent and our forwards created a few good chances but we were denied by excellent saves from the Wicklow goalie.
Joseph pulled off some great saves of his own but with two minutes left in the game, Wicklow, against the run of play, launched a final attack and a high ball that looped over an out stretched Joseph hit the far post and rolled in for the only goal of the game.
Well done to both teams who have it their all and provided us parents with loads to cheer about... great game lads.
Avonmore under-11s Yellow v Enniskerry: It was probably the tightest match of the season for our under-11’s Yellow this morning as they took on Enniskerry in Tullylusk.
Having lost to this team earlier on in the season we knew that we couldn’t let that happen on our home ground. From the first whistle it was plain to see that there was nothing to divide these teams. It was end to end football with great passages of play from both sides.
Enniskerry’s goalkeeper was tested again and again but he bravely saved everything that was thrown at him. Going into the break, the score line was nil all.
A couple of minutes into the second half the ball fell nicely to Mark O’Reilly who struck it perfectly and landed sweetly into the back of the net.
The next 20 minutes were nail-biting as Enniskerry piled on the pressure. With two minutes to go, Calem, in goal, found himself one on one with Enniskerry’s striker. He spread himself beautifully to deny Enniskerry their equaliser.
The final whistle couldn’t come soon enough. A well deserved win today lads, thanks to Enniskerry for a great game.
Lotto - There was no jackpot winner on March 12. Numbers drawn were 2, 5, 19, and 24. €30 lucky dip winners P.J. Mchugh c/o Bray Lakers, S. McGuire c/o C. Kavanagh, Claire Morris c/o D. Crinion, Keith Ryan c/o BW on line. B. McKenna c/o M. Duffy.
Next week’s jackpot is €8,875. Lotto tickets can be purchased in the club shop at home games or you can play the Bray Wanderers lotto online at our web site www. braywanderersfc.ie.
Fixtures- Bray Wanderers are away to Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division on Saturday, March 18. Kick off is 7.45pm.
Bray Wanderers under-19s have a home fixture against Cobh Ramblers on Saturday, March 18. The under-19s were defeated 3-1 away to UCD last Saturday in their opening league game of the season. Jamie Aherne put Wanderers ahead on five minutes but UCD responded with three first half goals.
Bray Wanderers/St. Joseph’s Boys under-17s begin their 2017 Southern Elite Division campaign on Sunday, March 19, away to UCD. Kick off at the Belfield Bowl is 2.00pm.
Supporters bus to Sligo - The first away bus trip is on Saturday, March 18, to Sligo.
The Seagulls club will run a bus to this game. Seats can be booked by text to 087 9968969 or by calling into the club shop.
Bus departs 2.30pm from the Carlisle Grounds. Fares for Seagulls Club members are Adults €20, Student (Age 15-17) €15, Schoolchild (under 15) €10. Nonclub members €5 extra.
Season Tickets - Bray Wanderers 2017 season tickets are now on sale from the Carlisle grounds. Adults €200, Senior citizen/Student €120. Child €50 (includes free home or away jersey and membership to the Young Gulls Club).
Season tickets can also be purchased on line through the club website.
Seagulls Members Club - The new Seagulls members club is now taking applications for membership. 2017 Season ticket holders get free membership.
Membership is €10. Membership forms will be available in the club shop at Friday’s home game. Members will get discount on buses to away matches, vote for Player of the month and year, and be eligible to attend Bray Wanderers Stakeholders meetings.
RAS Mhaigh Eo Underage 2 Day - The 2017 Ras Mhaigh Eo 2 Day underage race took place over the weekend of March 11 and 12. Hosted by Covey Wheeler Westport Cycling Club and SERC were represented by Conor Short and Eoghan Cooke in the under-14 event.
The race consisted of three stages comprising a road race and time trial on day one followed by a final road race stage on Sunday.
On a very challenging hill top finish, Conor came home in ninth place with Eoghan taking 17th on stage 1. This was followed up with Eoghan taking a fine third place in the time trial with Conor taking sixth place.
The two lads finished up a fine weekend of racing with Conor taking fifth overall and Eoghan ninth overall after the final stage on Sunday.
SERC want to congratulate both young men on their fine performances and fantastic results against the best underage riders from around the country on what was a great weekend of racing.
Derroura Biking Blitz - In round 3 of the biking blitz challenge held in Derroura, Galway on March 12, Derrick Evans continued his strong start to the season with a fine third place finish.
The Biking Blitz series is a fourround cross country mountain bike event taking place in Wicklow, Limerick, Galway and Dublin. Derrick has finished in the top five in all three races of the series to date and we wish him well in the final round in Ticknock, Dublin on March 26.
Boyne GP - Luke Kearney and Cian Keogh represented the club at the Boyne GP on March 12. Luke competing in the A2 race was in a break for most of the race getting caught on the last lap but finishing comfortably in the main bunch.
Cian Keogh continues to impress with another strong performance in the A3/Junior race finishing ninth overall and second junior home on the day.
Well done to both lads.
The weather was still rearing its ugly head last week and Saturday’s games involving the under-10s and under-11s both fell victim to the weather. The games involving the 8s and 9s went ahead in sunshine though cold.
The under-8s travelled to Arklow Town and played an excellent game against strong opposition. Among the players who scored were Albie Chance, David McCormack, Aaron Nolan, Lucas Dowdall, Leighton Byrne and Oisin Duffy.
The under-9s hosted a strong Wicklow Rovers team and among the players who scored were Aidan Heffernan, Liam Kinlan, Cathal O’Toole and Dylan Dunleavy.
Among the players who starred were Sebastian Anton, Conor Thornton, Frank Lang and Mikey Synnott.
The under-15s returned to scene of their cup victory last weekend but this time they wee in league action against Greystones ‘B’. It may have been a different competition but the result was the same as our lads came home with all three points.
Ryan Smillie helped himself to a hat-trick, Steven Coughlan scored twice including a penalty, while Luke Kelly and Andrew McMahon added the other goals. Well done everyone.
With a bit of a stretch in the evening now, all of our teams will be going outside for their training. The coaches will notify all players.
Our latest Last Man Standing competition will be going into Week 2 this coming weekend. In Week 1 we lost 45 players so 48 players remain in contention for the €465 prize pot. Week 2 fixtures have already been distributed among the remaining players and we await their selections with baited breath. Many thanks to everyone for their support.
On a sadder note we extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joey Doyle (Mountainview Drive) who sadly passed away last week. May he rest in peace.
For further information on all matters “Newtown Juniors F.C.” please contact the Secretary at 0876987653 or by email to hughienolan@gmail.com and you can also follow the club on our Facebook & Twitter pages.
Our Leinster first team had a very successful game against Dunboyne FC on Sunday morning. Walking out 4-1 winners against their counterparts, this was a brilliant result for the team. Well done.
Arklow Town Youths had a resounding 6-0 win over Rathnew side at Bridgewater Centre Park on Saturday afternoon.
Goals from Clive Keenan (4), Matas Lubosevicous and Adrian Gracjon Wiochwski saw a rampant Town team open their Premier Shield challenge in some style. This team is enjoying tremendous success in their WDFL campaign so far this season. Well done, lads and to your management team of Tom Breen and James Brauders.
Our newly promoted Under 11 DDSL team won their first home game of the season with goals from Kyle Mills and Sean O Neill against Collinstown FC with a scoreline of 2-1. Well done lads, a terrific start to your season.
In their opening game of the new DDSL Season, our U17 DDSL Team welcomed Shelbourne Academy to our Astro facility in Bridgewater Centre Park. A game, dominated by a strong Arklow side, saw our boys winning the game with a 5-1 scoreline. Goals on the day courtesy of Dan Fitzsimons and Jakub Kcuckez (4). Well done!
Adam Higgins from our U13 team made the trip up to Tallaght stadium on Friday evening to watch Shamrock Rovers v Derry City and got to catch up with our former club player Aaron Barry who now plays for Derry. Best of luck to Aaron and his Derry Team for the season ahead from all of us here at Arklow Town FC.
Our weekly Bingo continues every Thursday night at 8.30pm in our main clubhouse in Lamberton. The Snowball Jackpot currently stands at a very impressive €4,900, so why not join us this Thursday - always a great night with loads of cash prizes on offer.
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