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CLOTHES COLLECTION
You can help raise funds for the Laragh National school. Over the next few weeks, as summer gives way to autumn we are asking you to gather up any clothes, shoes, bags etc. that you no longer use or need. Please try to fill a bag or two with your discarded items and bring them to the school before Monday, October 16. All donations most welcome.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
Our Christmas Fair in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh is on this year on December 10 with lots of special gifts. If you are interested in booking a stall at our popular and festive Christmas Fair or if you would like to perform music or entertain in the festive spirit at the fair call Michelle at the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600 or email us at laraghit@eircom.net to request a booking form.
AFTERNOON TEA DANCE
There will be a pre-Christmas tea dance coming up this year on November 19. All groups must book in advance with the Brockagh Centre by calling us at 0404 45600. All are welcome with refreshments provided with a small cover charge.
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
The Brockagh Centre is delighted to be able to offer a fantastic evening of paediatric first aid on Monday, October 16 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Run by the highly acclaimed ‘Parent First Aid’ company, this popular, informative evening will cover all basic first aid required in the care of children including choking, burns, meningitis, breaks/fractures, CPR, bleeding and more. There are a few places left, to book, please call the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600.
FLOWER CLASSES
A series of flower classes are being planned for the autumn at the Brockagh Centre. The sessions can cover everything from basic methods to modern designs for a variety of occasions. The teaching team will facilitate the requirements of the participants and Basket-making
This full day, traditional basket-making workshop will teach you basic basketry techniques. Taught in a relaxed learning environment, you will bring home your own completed small round willow basket (a skib). The workshops will take place in the Brockagh Centre at various dates from now to December. Classes are small with five participants. Garden workshop also available on request. Visit wicklowwillow. ie, phone Aoife at 087 9773622 or email info@wicklowwillow.ie.
MORNING YOGA
Louise’s yoga class will be held every Thursday from 10 to 11.15 a.m. This is a gently paced class where students learn how to align, open and strengthen the body gradually while stabilising the platforms of the feet and ankles, hips and pelvis and shoulder girdle. The class be- gins with general and targeted warm-up sequences followed by postures (Asanas) and Vinyasa (breath-connected) sequences before final relaxation in Savasana. To find out more, call Louise at 087 6032202 (booking is essential).
CHAIR YOGA
Our very popular Chair Yoga class will take place on Thursdays from 11.30 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. Chair Yoga is suitable for almost everyone and helps students find balance and calm in everyday life. The class takes students through centering and breathwork, followed by postures that let the joints move through their range of movement while seated or through use of the chair while standing. Call Louise at 087 6032202. (booking is essential).
AA MEETINGS
Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night.
TAI CHI/QIGONG
Tai Chi and QiGong classes are very powerful tools which help to heal physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. To learn more about the classes contact Ann Martin 087 6081219 (conrymartin@gmail.com). Classes are held on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre, call Ann to book in.
BADMINTON
Badminton classes are on Monday evenings in the Brockagh Centre at 7 p.m. (junior fourth class up) with seniors from 8 p.m. And on Thursday evenings with a repeat of the same classes. Contact Finian at 086 2476822.
IRISH DANCING
Irish Dancing on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Classes cater for any age over three years and all levels including absolute beginners. Registered members of An Comhdhail, fully Garda Vetted and insured. Contact details for enquiries are Cian Flood TCRG (086 1293807), Eimear McGrath TCRG (085 7180926), email mcgrathfloodschool@gmail.com, Facebook. com/mgfschool or search ‘McGrath Flood School of Irish Dancing’.
PILATES
Marie Noonan is a qualified Pilate’s teacher and has been teaching for the last 17 years and works full time as a movement therapist for rehabilitation, health and longevity. The duration of the class is seven weeks and will start at 9.15 a.m. to 10.15 a.m. And another class at and 10.15 to 11.15 a.m. in the Brockagh Resource Centre. Please text Marie at 087 1953072 or email marie@ noonanpilates.ie. Visit noonanpilates.ie for more information.
EVENING YOGA
Viva’s yoga classes are for beginners to advance on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre. Wear comfortable clothes on the night and bring a blanket. Mats are available on the night. You can contact Viva at 086 3409629 for more information. al register will be used to verify place of residence.
PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS – Parent Teacher Meetings will be held on Wednesday, October 25, from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. in the community centre hall.
SPONSORED WALK – Many Thanks to the local community, friends, relations and parents for the support for this major fundraising event which will take place on Friday, October 20, from 11 a.m.
GAA CLUB NOTES
The seniors put in a good performance on Friday last against Coolkenno in the Keating Trophy winning by three points, there are two games left to play to finish out this season.
The under-14 girls played st Nicholas last Sunday in the div two league play-off final in Ballinakill. The girls never got going and found themselves nine points down and despite cutting it back to two we couldn’t get that all important goal, eventually we just ran out of time. Despite this loss the girls can be really proud of themselves having won the A shield earlier in the season, so even though the year finished with a defeat any year you win a trophy is a good one. Well done to the panel of girls on the day: Grace Murphy, Doireann Smyth, Cora Heffernan, Katie Smith, Alyssia Larkin, Laura Murphy, Aleesha McMahon, Yasmin Phipps O’Connor, Rebecca Gillan, Laragh Davis, Una Power, Zara di Tofano, Alicia Farrell, Katelyn O’Toole and Sophie O’Reilly. Thanks to Shayne, Shay, Kirsty and Bernie for looking after the girls all year.
The under-13 lads need a win in their next match away to AGB to progress further in the championship, training continues on Mondays at 6-30. Our juvenile presentation will be taking place when all our teams have finished out their season we have no date yet as the under-13s are still playing. Well done to Pearce Gaels, who beat Éire Óg in the semi-final of the u 17 B championship last week in Newtown. The final is against Rathnew on Sunday the 15th, best of luck to all in the final especially our own large contingent.
Don’t like to mention the Christmas word but it will soon be upon us so if you want to buy Newtown GAA merchandise get your order in early as there are always delays around the festive time. There is a good stock of club gear now available to buy for any enquiries regarding club gear please contact Amy at 086 3332195.
Numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 2, 5, 13 and 16, no one scooped the jackpot of €6,800 but two people won €100 each after matching three numbers.
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NEWTOWN JUNIORS FC
Our under-8s hosted a very young but spirited Wicklow Rovers Blue team and both teams put on an enjoyable hour’s of football. On the day among the players who starred for the 8’s were Erik Lis, Kayla Hamilton, Aaron Nolan and Alex Mackey. Our 9’s travelled to Wolfe Tone and played out a very close contest. Best for the 9’s were Ryan McDonald, Albie Chance and John Turley.
The 10’s travelled to Rathnew where for the second week running they came up against another outstanding goalkeeper. In saying that the Newtown team had to produce finishes of the highest quality and that they did with Frank Lang, William Valentine, Max Roche, Pat Carey and Aidan Heffernan all hitting the net. On the day the best for Newtown were Sebastian Anton, Darren Fisher and Ryan Collins.
The under-11s edged out Wicklow Town at home in a very close but entertaining game. Matthew Doyle (2), Dylan Dunleavy scored the goals while Brooklyn Doyle, Naoise Lowe, Halim Topol and Rose Kelly Tynan were among the best players on the day.
Our 14’s travelled to the Meath/ Westmeath border to take on Kinnegad Youths in the National Cup and despite a valiant effort they went down to defeat. Martin Kelly scored the Newtown goal and despite been down a few players through injury the team gave it their all.
The following are the fixtures for the weekending Sat/Sun. October14/15: under-eights at home to Glencormac Utd ko Saturday at 10.30 a.m.; under-nines at home to Greystones B ko Saturday at 11.30 a.m.; under-10s away to Ashford Rovers Blue ko Saturday at 1 p.m.; under-11s away to Enniskerry ko to be confirmed; under-12s away to Greystones B ko to be confirmed; under-14s away to Arklow Town A ko to be confirmed (Fixtures and KO Times are subject to change)
One of our ever-popular fundraisers the ‘Last Man Standing’ competition will start back on the weekend of Saturday the 21st – Monday, October 16. The cost to play is €10 per player and the club pays out 50% of all money we take in. All money collected go to the continued development of the youngsters in the club. Please support lets get as many players into the competition as possible.
The WDSL in conjunction with all the clubs in the league are running a fundraiser ‘The Kube’ on Saturday, November 18, in the Parkview Hotel in Newtown. It is hoped every club will enter at least one participant to take on the Kube. The entry fee is €300 per participant, which each club must pay themselves or can, get sponsored. Sponsored cards are available at present through any committee member. As yet the club haven’t decided who will take on the Kube on behalf of the club but we have a couple of interested parties. Anything over €300 raised on the sponsor cards goes to the club and our participant/s stands to win up to €1,500 for the club depending on how she or he does. We had intended to have one player but it looks like we May be able to put forward two contestants (all will be revealed).
Training times for the coming week are as follows: Development Squad (players born in 2011-2013) on Saturdays 10.11 a.m.; under-eights (players born in 2010) – Tuesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; under-nines (players born in 2009) – Wednesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; under-10s (players born in 2008) – Thursday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; under-11s (players born in 2007) – Wednesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; under-12s (players born in 2006) – to be confirmed; under-14s (players born in 2004/2005) – Saturdays at 11.30 a.m. (Prov)
As the evenings are closing in fast in the coming weeks all of our teams will be moving into the Indoor Hall in due course. (Training times May change, so if unsure contact respective team coach)
For further information on all matters Newtown Juniors FC please contact the secretary at 087 6987653 or by email tohughienolan@gmail.com and you can also follow the club on our Facebook and Twitter pages.