LaraghGlendalough
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
The course was cancelled on October 16 due to the weather but we have re-scheduled the class and it will go ahead on Monday, November 6, 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.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
We are still taking bookings for this year’s Christmas Fair on Sunday, December 10. As a customer you will find unique presents and gifts at very good value. 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 with a cover charge of only €5, with refreshments. 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.
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 focus on the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside. For more details, email maureenlaragh@gmail.com or 0404 43640.
TAE KWON-DO
Master Kenneth has a special offer for new students, one month free classes. Teens and adults will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley at 087 2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesdays at 7.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. (seniors and teens).
MORNING YOGA
Louise’s yoga class will be held every Thursday from 10 a.m. 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 begins 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).
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.
DRAMA SCHOOL
Drama classes are a fantastic way of developing confidence and encouraging creativity and imagination. Drama modules will incorporate improvisation, mime, script work, vocal training and acting skills. Students will also learn from the Irish Board of Speech and Drama syllabus and be afforded opportunities to take graded examinations under a fully qualified teacher. Elevation holds a 100% pass rate in IBSD examinations. Elevation Drama Junior (5.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.) is held at the Brockagh Centre. Contact Kate at 086 8256775.
DANCE SCHOOL
Elevation Modern Dance classes focus on Jazz, Lyrical, and Commercial styles as well as ISTD syllabus work giving a well rounded understanding of the Modern Theatre style. Go to elevationschoolofperformingarts.com or contact Kate at 086 8256775 to find out more about her dance class. Class times and ages are as follows: Baby ballet (2.45 p.m.), Pre-Pri Ballet (3.15 p.m.), Gr2 (4 p.m.), Gr four and G1 (5 p.m.).
WE LOVE ART
Classes on Monday afternoons are for Primary school children. They are taught by artist and qualified art teacher Almha Roche. Classes held in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh are small, and divided by age group. In the classes we work with lots of different art and craft forms. Children learn new skills and techniques and have fun experimenting with materials and making creative decisions about their work. Phone/text: Almha 086 3897732 Email weloveartcrafts@ gmail.com.
ADULT ART
This painting class will help
Connie and Seamus Fitzsimons on the dance floor at the Wicklow Lifeboats Tea Dance at the Park View Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy.
you to find your own artistic style in your preferred medium. It is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced painters.
Take up a new hobby or develop your skills and techniques in a friendly and informal group.
Classes are taught by artist and qualified art teacher Almha Roche. Wednesday mornings 11 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. Call Almha at 086 3897732. 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.
Tickets for the national draw will be available shortly and as usual all money raised by the club goes to the club so if you’d like to buy or Maybe even sell a few tickets please get in touch with any committee member. Tickets are great value at only €10 each.
Two people matched three numbers in the lotto but no one won the jackpot last week. Numbers drawn were1 6, 9, 13.
Keep up to date on all that’s happening by following us on Facebook or Twitter at Newtown GAA.
NEWTOWN JUNIORS FC
It was another busy weekend for football last weekend as all our teams saw some action. Due to illness our under-8s had to get a loan of two players from the Development Squad in their games at home to Glencormac Utd. Those two players Jake Fitzsimons and Jack Gavin played starring roles on the day along with regulars Tyler Doyle, David McCormack and Colin Healy.
Our 9’s also played at home and played out an excellent series of games against Greystones B. On the day among the players who starred were Alex Ryan, JV Kelly and Leon O’Connor.
The under-10s have moved up a couple of sections and despite a good first half showing they found the going tough in the second half away to Ashford Rovers Blue. However, there was plenty of honest effort and Pat Carey and Nichita Neaga were among those who shone.
Likewise after there fine results this season the 11’s have been moved up to the top section where they played away to Enniskerry Red but unfortunately the game went the way of the home side. Best for the 11’s were Cillian Coffey, Cormac Chance and Dylan Dunleavy.
No luck again for the 12’s as they went down 7-2 away to Greystones B Patrick Martin scored both Newtown goals and he along with Jack Coughlan and Keira Farrelly all battled to the very end of the game.
The 14’s were dealt a double injury blow early in the week when two of their best performers this season so far Ryan Clarke (hand) and Jason Carthy (knee) were ruled out for a number of weeks. Everyone at the juniors wish the two lads a speedy recovery and a quick return to action.
However, the team travelled to take on Arklow Town A and they came home with all three points after edging out the home side by the odd goal in nine. Martin Kelly led the way with a hat trick while Bobby Dowling and Dar- ragh Heffernan added the others. On the day Kelly, Shane Synnott and Bogdan Rusu were among the star performers.
The following are the fixtures for the weekending Saturday/ Sunday Octtober 21/22: under-8s away to St Anthony’s Green ko to be confirmed; under-9s at home to Glencormac United ko Saturday at 10.30 a.m.; under-10s at home to Arklow Town White ko Sunday at 11.45 a.m.; under-11s at home to Arklow Utd Stripes ko Sunday at 10.30 a.m.; under-12s – fixture to be confirmed; under-14s away to Crettyard Utd ko Saturday at 12.30 p.m. (Wicklow/ Carlow Cup) (Fixtures and KO Times are subject to change)
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).
We have two players from the Development Squad celebrating their birthdays in the coming week and they are Donnacha Eager-O’ Brien and John Paul Dunleavy. Happy birthday lads from everyone at Newtown Juniors FC For further information on all matters Newtown Juniors FC 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.