GRASSROOTS
ST PATRICK’S
Congratulations to Casey and all involved with the Senior footballers who made the short journey to Merrymeeting to take on near neighbours Rathnew in the Dunne Cup semi-final last Tuesday.
On a wintry evening under lights, St. Pat’s started brightly with scores from Tommy Kelly and Jordan Petticrew.
With both sides missing scoring opportunities, Rathnew playing against the wind found the net to go in at half-time: St. Pat’s 0-03, Rathnew 1-01.
St Pat’s began the second half with a strong performance from Stephen Duffy who kicked some excellent scores against the wind. At full time the sides could not be separated St. Pat’s 0-09, Rathnew 1-06.
After some confusion it was agreed to play extra-time. St Pat’s played against the wind in the first half of extra time, with two scores from Stephen Duffy St Pats were in front 2 points to 1.
In the second half of extra time St Pat’s played some nice football with Stephen Duffy finding Shane Murley in space who scored two points with Stephen Duffy adding two more.
A good all round performance with excellent work rate throughout saw the lads emerge deserving winners on a full time score after extra time: St. Patrick’s 0-16 Rathnew 1-09.
St. Patrick’s will now meet Blessington in the final of the Dunne Cup, date, time and venue to be confirmed by the County Board. Keep an eye on the fixtures.
Team: Colm Byrne, Wayne Doyle, Niall Donnelly, Padraig Higgins, Padge McWalter, Conor Ffrench, John Crowe (0-01), Dean Healy, Shane Doyle, Shane Murley (0-02), Brian Doyle, Johnny Delahunt, Stephen Duffy (0-09), Jordan Petticrew (0-02), Tommy Kelly (0-02). SUBS: Simon Bouchier, Aidan Dunne, Hugh Humby, Conor O’Brien, Lorcan Smullen and Ian Murphy
The club AGM took place on Thursday 30th November at 8pm in the Clubhouse. Chairperson John Gill welcomed the members to the meeting.
Michael Murphy gave the secretary’s report outlining the highs and lows of the year.
James Phelan gave a detailed treasurer’s report specifically regarding the recent land purchase and outlining the budgets for years ahead.
The AGM agreed a membership increase for 2018 in line with the Treasurers budget.
The elected officers on the night were: Honorary Presidents: Brian Finnegan, Michael Hagan, Shem Furlong, Marguerite Fitzpatrick and Gerry Farrell.
Honorary Vice Presidents: Carmel Earls and Concepta Connolly
Chairman: John Gill, Secretary: Michael Murphy, Treasurer: James Phelan, Adult Football: Gary Duffy, Adult Hurling: Paul O’Brien, Juvenile: Alan Lawlor, Children’s Officer: Carmel Earls, Health & Wellbeing Officer: Dr. Tom Finnegan, Development Officer: Donal Marron, Fundraising Officer: Eugene Dooley, Irish Officer: Niall Hanton
John Gill closed the meeting by wishing the members a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year, See you all at the Club Christmas Celebration in the Clubhouse on Saturday, 16th December at 8pm.
St. Patrick’s GAA Club needs volunteers.
Due to the retirement of John Smith and Patrice Evans from their roles in club communication we are looking for the right candidates to take over, ideally you require knowledge of social media. Training can be provided if you can spare a few hours a week and have an interest in St Patrick’s GAA?
As Eddie Leonard retired from his position of Club Registrar, anyone who is interested in the vacant positions within St Patrick’s GAA Club please contact Club Secretary Michael Murphy – secretary. stpatricks.wicklow@gaa.ie
Dates for your Diary:
St. Patrick’s GAA Club Christmas Celebration Saturday, 16th December 2017 at 8pm in the Clubhouse. All welcome.
St Patrick’s GAA Club Draw 2017: The third and final draw will take place in the Clubhouse on Saturday, 16th December in the Clubhouse during the Club Christmas function.
The St Patricks GAA Development 2nd Draw winners: Eddie & Veronica Leonard €1000, John Slattery Snr €700, Pat Casey €400, Niall Hanton €200, Wicklow Bowls €100, Sandra & Cyril Evans €50, Evelyn Phillips €50.
The St Patricks GAA Development 1st Draw winners: Tomas Morrissey €1,000, Paddy Heffernan €700, Derek Dunne €400, Dennis O’Mahony €200, Fiona/ Donal Mitchel €100, Brian Murray €50, Carmel Tiernan €50.
This year the club is running a draw to support the fundraising drive required to develop a new pitch at our new Greenhill Road field. Tickets are €50 each and there will be a monthly draw at the end of October, November and early December.
All funds from this draw will go to the new pitch and we will use this as the main fundraising event this year for the new development, so it is vital for the success of this project that you give as much support as you can.
St Patrick’s GAA Club Lotto results Monday, 4th December: We had no winners for our Match 5 or Match 4 Jackpots. We had two Match 3 winners: Willie Fahy c/o Willie Fahy and Rocky Newsome.
Don’t forget to buy your ticket this week. If you are not in you cannot win!
Winning numbers: 05, 16, 22 and 30. The bonus number was 4.
Thanks to the weekly Club Lotto sellers who give up their time to help raise funds for the club.
It’s greatly appreciated. Make sure you buy a ticket each week and you could be the winner of our Match 4 prize €3,900 or Match 5 €10,000 jackpot!
As part of club development and potential additional playing facilities, we are requesting that each age group team support the lotto selling rota by providing a team of 4 on their designated Saturday. Are any of you available to sell in the pubs on Saturday nights from 9pm? Contact your team manager for details.
Please send any information for club notes to Pro.stpatricks.wicklow@gaa.ie before 9pm on Sunday evenings. You can contact St Pats at Facebook St Patrick’s GAA Club Wicklow Town or Twitter @ StPatsGAAWick.
SHILLELAGH
The Annual General Meetings of both Adult /Juvenile elements of the club were held on Sunday last 10th December, full / comprehensive report of both meetings in next week’s notes.
Trying to find an ideal stocking filler for a family member, friend or acquaintance at home or abroad during the festive season, look no further than our annual lotto / club membership offer , as a special pre - Christmas offer , a 25 Euro contribution entitles each member to entry into each of our Bi - Weekly lotto draws during 2018, Interested’ just contact Chairman Mark Dempsey 087 9755557, Secretary Richard Lambert 087 6594662, Treasurer Noel Murphy 087 7034147 or any Player or Committee member, supply your 4 selected lotto numbers with the appropriate fee, your membership card will be immediately supplied, a gift card can also be supplied upon confirmation, your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Date for your diary: It’s that time of year when not a lot is happening on the field of play.
On Friday 29th December in Kenny’s Central house lounge the club awards night will take place. This a night out for players, wives, girlfriends, partners, supporters, sponsors, friends of the club and anyone who feels the need to let the hair down post Christmas. Plenty of surprises, Ceoil, Ri - Ra Ruaille / Buaille agus Craic on the night.
Please come along and help us celebrate what has been a very good year both on and off the field.
BRAY EMMETS
Boys Christmas socials: It was a busy social weekend in the club for the boys section.
Friday night saw 80+ boys gather in the bowling alley for a night of games and was a brilliant night for them many thanks to all who showed up and to the coaches that organised it.
After a busy morning in the club house with the arrival of santa where well over 100 kids went into see the big man and his elves.
The victorious U12 hurling team had a pizza afternoon in the club. That night the U15s had a social evening with darts, fusbol, table tennis and a quiz which was a fantastic success and congrats to all who organised it.
We would like to say a special thanks to East Coast Upholstery who kindly donated all the selection boxes the kids got.
Lotto: The numbers drawn were: 17, 8, 3, 25. The next jackpot will be: €20,000.
Congratulations to Brian Moran who wins €25 in the Lucky Dip.
Please sign up here, it’s a fantastic way of supporting the club and winning some cash.
If you wish to have your club activities included in the notes please contact pro. brayemmets.wicklow@gaa.ie. Remember to include the event’s date, time and venue.
Last chance for club Christmas shopping. The Club Shop is open on Tuesday 12th December from 7-8pm. This is your last chance to buy Emmets gear before Christmas.
RATHNEW
Our Senior team played St. Pat’s in the Dunne Cup semi-final last Tuesday evening.
Our late run and gruelling games in the Leinster championship told its tale on our lads, especially the dual players on our panel who had played seven weeks in succession including a Leinster final just a few days before. (Commiserations to Glenealy). Therefore with tired legs and niggling injuries we lost out to our neighbours on the night.
Gym memberships make an excellent Christmas gift and we have some great packages available.
Contact any member of committee or message our facebook page, Rathnew GAA 1885.
The club and indeed the Village were shocked and saddened at the passing of Matt Duffy late of the Bank Rathnew.
Matt was a great Gael and stalwart of our Club. He won two Senior football championships in 1970 and 1978.
He also won and captained Junior Hurling Championship winning teams. Matt loved dogs and enjoyed success with them at many shows.
He greatly contributed to the running of the annual dog show in the field and loved doing so.
He was also a great cage bird fancier. I personally will remember him enjoying a few celebratory drinks in the local pubs after our Wicklow and Leinster championship days out and while he chatted with management, players and supporters dissecting each game - he had a gleam in his eye and a proud grin from ear to ear. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him. Rest in peace fellow Gael.
KNOCKANANNA
Knockananna GAA Club would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended our super draw on Saturday night last in the Wagon Wheels.
This has been a massive success for our club and we are indebted to all our sponsors, our tickets sellers and to the generosity of the people who purchased tickets over the past three months.
The draw was overseen by County Chairman Martin Coleman helped by Dawn Byrne and our club Chairman Paul Lancaster.
Our top prize was a three night break in the Heights Hotel, Killarney for two people and was won by James Moran, Askakeagh.
Our second prize of a €400 Christmas shopping voucher was won by Seamus Kinlan, Roundwood.
The solid fuel stove sponsored by Eugene O’Brien was won by Helena Byrne. She also won 200 bags of turf as part of the prize which was sponsored by Jim Lancaster.
Paul Lancaster thanked all the ticket sellers and sponsors and particularly Tommy Kehoe who talked over 250 people into buying tickets and another seven people into sponsoring prizes.
Eugene Canna and Paddy Tracey weren’t too far off that milestone, coming in at just under the 200 mark.
He also thanked Michael and Lisa Kealy for their premises and sponsoring the DJ and all who helped with the draw.
A full list of the prizes and winners will appear elsewhere in this edition of the Wicklow People as well as our facebook page.
We would like to thank Martin Coleman for all his help to our club in the last five year and wish him well on his retirement from his position as County Chairman. Here’s hoping you all have a Happy, Holy and peaceful Christmas .