CLUB CALL
WICKLOW ROVERS
The senior ladies suffered their first defeat of the season when they went down 5-3 away to C.M.H. FC in Dundrum.
The girls never really got going in this game and never reached the high standards they have set themselves.
They fell behind early on but hit back within a minute when Niamh O’Brien scored a cracker. Two goals in as many minutes just before the break put the home side in the driving seat.
The girls pulled one back in the first minute of the second half through Hannah Cox but they then conceded a soft goal to fall 4-2 behind.
They reduced the deficit again when Laura O’Brien blasted home to make it 4-3 but any hope of completing the comeback was dashed when the home side scored a fifth to run out 5-3 winners.
On the night Louise Johnson and Kellie Ryder were the stand out players for Rovers.
The under-17s went down 4-2 to Firhouse Carmel, the lads were under strength but gave a good account of themselves none the less. Luca Rampersaud hit his 15th goal of the season with Sean Leonard nabbing his first.
The club’s annual summer camp dates having been released, Week 1 - Monday 3rd July 2017 to Friday 7th July 2017, Week 2 - Monday 10th July 2017 to Friday 14th July 2017.
The camp will take place in the Whitegates and will run daily from 10am to 3pm.
The camp is for children from four years old to 13 years old, the cost is €65 per child, €120 for two children from same family, €170 for three children from same family, €200 for four children from same family.
For registration forms or further information please contact Johnny Dunne 087-7802098, Robbie Dover 087-3621049 or any committee member.
Registration forms can also be downloaded from club website at www.wicklowrovers.com.
Every participant will receive a ball, jersey and medal. All participants should bring a packed lunch, drink, rain jacket, football boots and shin guards.
The club’s AGM has been fixed for Thursday night, July 20, it will take place in the clubhouse in Whitegates and will start at 7.30pm sharp.
Anyone with nominations to go onto the executive committee or issues they want on the agenda should submit them by emailing club secretary Rob Free at robfreemax@gmail.com by no later than Thursday, July 6.
No submissions will be taken after the deadline. Also please arrive early as the AGM will be starting at the scheduled time, thank you.
Open training sessions for some of our junior teams for the 2017/18 season have been confirmed, they are as follows: Under-8s (Born 2010/11/12] are on Tuesday, July 4, and under-10s [Born 2008] are on Thursday, July 6.
All the above open training sessions will be held at Whitegates from 7pm to 8pm.
All players whether present or new players must arrive at 6.30pm to register. More dates for other age groups will follow and be published here, on the club website at www.wicklowrovers.com and on the club Facebook page.
The WDSL presentation day will be held in The Grand Hotel on Sunday, June 25, for all our junior teams from under-8s to under-16s. The following are the time slots for the individual age groups: Under-8s at 10am; Under-9s at 10.30am; Under-10s at 11am; Under-11s at 11.30am; Under-12s at 12pm; Under-13s at 2pm; Under-14s at 2.30pm; Under-15s at 3.15pm; Under-15/16 Challenge Cup at 3.45pm and Under-16s at 3.45pm. All our teams are requested to be there at least 15 minutes prior to your slot and please wear your club colours.
At present our main pitch at Whitegates is going through its annual maintenance work of reseeding, sanding and goalmouth repair work.
We would appreciate it if club members would remain off the pitch while this work is been carried out, also if you see people on it while the work is in progress as club members would you ask them to leave the pitch.
Any activities on the pitch can hinder the progress of the works been carried out.
As you will appreciate the time, money and work spent on the pitch is to the benefit of all our club members to provide the best playing surface possible, please stay off the pitch and thank you.
Anyone with information for the club notes or the club website can contact me at 087 9108706 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.
BRAY BOWLS
No rest at all this week with action on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/ Saturday.
Division 4 started the week off on Monday night by travelling to Greystones where they took home 0.5 point.
Division 6 played Shankill but had no luck. Tuesday saw Division 1 at home to Leinster where they took six points in a match that finished at 10.30pm.
On the same night Division 2 were away to St. James Gate and they took home one point.
Wednesday saw the ladies Division 1 team at home to Blackrock and six points were secured.
Division 6 were at home to Crumlin and captain Damien Gallanagh led his team to a four-point haul to take the lead in the division. Michael Eggleston and Tommy Quinn were outstanding on the night.
We were also treated to an all Bray clash in the BLI Baird Cup where the team of Christy McEvoy and Eamonn Kennedy prevailed in a humdinger over John Dunne and Dave McMahon.
Thursday saw all three Vets teams playing. Vets 1 got 1 point in Crumlin, Vets 2 got all four points at home to Crumlin where Pat Brosnan and Colm Murphy bowled well.
Vets 3 were away in Blackrock and had no luck.
On a sweltering day last Saturday Division 1 took home two hard earned points away to Dun Laoghaire and Division 2 got 2 points at home to Dun Laoghaire.
This coming week sees Division 4 away in Santry against Sportslink on Monday.
On Wednesday, Division 6 make the trip to Terenure to play CYM. Thursday is Vets Day with all three teams on the road.
Vets 1 in Kenilworth, Vets 2 in Herbert Park and Vets 3 in Shankill. Next Saturday has the Ladies at home to Greenhills, Division 1 away to CYM and Division 2 at home to CYM.
The lucky lotto winner was Bryon Dancer who is just back from his holidays. Some guys have all the luck!
NEWTOWN JUNIORS
Saturday, July 1, is the date for our presentation day. All the finals for our Mini World Cup will take place on this date and we will need a little bit of help.
So, if you are interested in football and can spare an hour or two every week leading up to finals day on July 1 to do maybe a bit of refereeing etc it would be greatly appreciated.
It is open to girls and boys from five years upwards. Please note that all children will play on finals day, and you never know the ever-popular “Tiny Tots” game may make a comeback.
On the opening couple of days of the MWC over 150 goals were scored as over 100 boys and girls showed off their skills to the large crowds present.
You can follow all the fixtures, results, teams etc on our Facebook page.
All our players are currently out and about with sponsor cards (where players can purchase club gear depending on how much money they collect).
This is one of our main fundraisers so it would be great if we got loads of support, which to be fair we usually do.
All sponsored cards are to be back with the committee on or before Thursday, June 22. As part of our presentation day we will have loads of fun games, which will include “Bubble Football” for all our teams from the season just finished.
We will also be looking for the Penalty King, Accuracy King and the Top Bin King among other things on the day.
The WDSL Presentation Day will take place on Sunday, June 25, in the Grand Hotel in Wicklow town for all players from under-8s up to under-16s. The following are the times that presentations will be made to our teams/age groups:
Under-8s - 10am; Under-9s - 10.30am; Under-10s - 11am; Under-11s - 11.30am; Under-13s - 2pm; Under-15s - 3.15pm.
All players/coaches must be at the venue at least 15 minutes before their time slot. Please let your respective coach know if you’re unable to attend.
Players attending should wear their club kit.
We have only one player from the club celebrating his birthday in the coming week and he is Eoghan Fox from the under-11s. Happy birthday Eoghan from everyone at Newtown Juniors F.C.
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.
BRAY WANDERERS
Lotto draw - There was no jackpot winner on June 18. Numbers drawn were 2, 7, 12, and 13. €30 lucky dip winners were Mary C. c/o C. Kavanagh, Kim McCormack c/o Bray Lakers, Ray Stanz c/o M. Duffy, Adrian Flynn c/o Bray Wanderers shop, Barry O’Neill c/o M. Duffy.
Next week’s jackpot is €9,950. Lotto tickets can be purchased in the club shop at home games or you can play the Bray Wanderers Lotto on line at our web site www. braywanderersfc.ie.
Lotto tickets are also printed on the rear of match tickets. Simply fill in the ticket and drop it into the club shop at home games.
Fixtures - Bray Wanderers are at away to Galway United on Friday, June 23. Kick off at the Eamonn Deacy Park is 7.45pm.
Supporters bus to Galway - The next away game is against Galway FC on Friday. The Seagulls club will run a bus to this game. Seats can be booked by text to 087 9968969.
Bus will depart at 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.
Under 15 team - Bray Wanderers and St Joseph’s Boys are delighted to confirm the appointment of Bernard Byrne as Head Coach to our U15 SJ.B Academy team for the upcoming U15 League of Ireland season which kicks off this coming August.
Bernard will be joined by Alan Kelly, Keith Egan, Jay Mullally and former Bray Wanderers goalkeeper Colin “Boo” Kelly in what is a vastly experienced coaching staff.
Speaking about the appointment of the backroom team, Bernard commented: “We as a backroom team are delighted to accept the offer to coach the U15 SJ.B Academy team.
“We are fully aware that the new National League will present the players and coaching staff with a new set of challenges however we’re very excited by the prospect of it and we’re looking forward to the start of pre-season.
Mini World Cup - Bray Wanderers are hosting a Mini World Cup for under-10s (boys and girls) – 11-a-side on Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2.
Venue is the Carlisle Grounds. All clubs with a youth structure within the Bray, greater Wicklow and South Dublin area are invited to enter the above Mini World Cup with entry on a first come first served basis.
All participants will be guaranteed: A Bray Wanderers FC season ticket - A Bray Wanderers T-Shirt - fantastic free entertainment line-up (incl. Disco Dome, Bouncy Castles) - very reasonable team entry fee (€10 per panel member; €140 euro per panel of 14) - extremely great value food over the weekend - a great fun family day out on both days– not just football but focused on community inclusive events.
Full details are on our web site www.braywanderersfc.ie. To book a place email: bwfcminiwc@gmail.com.
THREE CASTLES ROWING
Three Castles Rowing club juniors had very good results at Athlone Regatta held at Coosan Point on Saturday.
Tadhg Mc Knight had a comfortable win in the U18 single sculls. In the U18 double sculls Rory Quinn and Oisín Clune had a 4L win and then partnered Tadhg and Aaron Keogh in the quad scull event.
In a very exciting finish the Blessington crew pushed Carlow all the way to the line and Carlow hung on to win by 2feet.
Luke Flynn had a semi final win over club mates Caolan Higgins and Tiarnan MC Knight in the U16 single sculls.
Luke went on to win the final by 5L from Slattery of Carlow. In the U16, doubles Luke partnered Aaron Keogh and won easily with club mates Jonathan Grace and Tiarnan MC Knight coming 5th.
Emily Irwin had a great race in the final of the U15 singles coming a close second to the winner from Portoro.
The boys U14, quad of cox Dylan Woods, Robert Gilheany, Eoin Mc Loughlin, Robert Collins and Daniel Dunleavy came second in their semi to Enniskillen and went on to win the final by 2L from Carlow. Robert Gilheany had a good race in the final of the U14 single sculls coming in third.
The juniors are preparing this week for Cork City Regatta next weekend.