GRASSROOTS
HOLLYWOOD
Good luck to Hollywood GAA boys Robert Coyne, Ben O’Keeffe, Eoin Clarke and Ciaran Clarke who represent Wicklow at the All-Ireland Scór Na nÓg quiz final in Sligo next weekend. Our Lotto Jackpot is now €3,400. One can play lotto locally with tickets available in local businesses or online at hollywoodgaa.com. Thank you for your continued support.
Hollywood GAA will hold a Child Welfare Briefing and Membership Registration on Sunday, February 25, at 2 pm in the clubhouse.
Attendance at the Child Welfare briefing is mandatory for all parents of Juvenile members.
Registration will be held on the same day and membership rates are the same as last year.
ENNISKERRY
Men’s Update: Under the guidance of Tom Taylor for the year, the men will face Shillelagh away on Sunday morning at 11am in the opening of their 2018 league campaign.
Juvenile Update: Training will commence on Friday, March 3, at 7pm at the pitch, all welcome from the age of 3-12.
Fitness Class: Our free fitness classes are now into their fourth week with two more remaining, every Monday at 7.30pm in the club gym. All welcome.
National Club Draw tickets: Thanks to everyone who bought National Draw tickets over the last number of weeks, the club raised over €1,200 in ticket sales which we will use to buy new equipment for the upcoming season with a particular focus on new equipment for the younger age groups.
NEWTOWN
Newtown GAA extend deepest sympathy to Dominic Leech and family on the recent passing of his father, Des. May he rest in peace.
Online football training courses and associated practical sessions are scheduled for February 17 in different areas around the county.If you or someone you know is thinking of getting involved in the juveniles then this is a good place to start.
You will first need to register on the E-learning GAA website http://learning.gaa.ie Please not this will not open on I-Phone or I-Pad.
Coaches must complete all sections of the theory online as well as attend a practical session to receive certification.
The seniors returned to training last week and a have their first challenge game of the season this coming Tuesday 13th against Tinahely at home.
Four people took home €50 each after matching three numbers, the lotto jackpot rolled over €4,400 on numbers 4, 5, 18, and 27.
ANNACURRA
On Saturday night last, the club enjoyed a good night in the Saltee. Liam Keating kindly presented the Keating Trophy medals to the Senior footballers. The annual awards were also announced.
Alan Nolan is the club person of the year. Paul McDonald is the Senior player of the year. Gearoid Murphy is young player and John O’Neill is the Junior player of the year.
Congratulations to everyone.
AVONDALE
Our Lotto draw took place in Jacobs well on Tuesday, February 6. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 5, 8,19, and 27. There were however nine match three winners: Willie Barrett, Trish and Caleb, Trish Kavanagh, Andrew Curley, Helena Kennedy, Mary Byrne, David Gillespie, Brian Windsor, Mikie Sheehan.
Next draw takes place on Tuesday, February 13, in the Corner House at 9.30pm. Tickets available from most local businesses. Thanks all for your continued support. Next jackpot is 1,700.
We now have a defibrillator placed in the main hallway of the GAA complex. This is an important life saving device that must be respected by all. We are looking for members or managers who would be interested in being trained in the use of this machine to attend a course in the near future. Please contact Helen Penn for more details on 086 8058983.
The new juvenile committee has now been ratified and positions are as follows:
Chairperson: Liam Kelly; Secretary: Craig Cahill; Treasurer: Breda O’Neill; Vice chairperson: Lisa Byrne; PRO: Christina Doyle; School Liason Officer: Catherine Behan-Cullen; Coaching Officer: Sean Hayes; Pitch Coordinator: Seamus O’Shaughnessy; Fixtures: Emer Byrne; Senior Committee rep: Christina Doyle and Sean Hayes; Team administrator: Lisa Byrne.
Our Avondale academy is starting up again for the season on Saturday, February 24, from 9.30am in the complex. All children from four years of age up are welcome to come along. Contact Liam Kelly for more details on 087 6878123.
For anyone who is interested in helping out in the juvenile section, there are up and coming code of ethics courses with spaces available. This course is a must have if you are working with, or planning to work with children. Contact Liam Kelly on 087 6878123 for more information.
Registration night for both juvenile and senior players takes place Wednesday, February 14, between 7.30 and 9pm. Our all new family discount is now available on registration night only, so looking forward to seeing everyone there.
AGB
AGB’s registration day for our 2018 season took place last Saturday. A very successful day saw many sign up for the new season. A special thank you to St Mary’s for allowing us hold the event there. We look forward to getting started, and an exciting season ahead.
AGB will host their annual dinner dance on Saturday, February 24, in the Arklow Bay Hotel at 7.30pm. A great night of entertainment is planned and there will be a celebration of the 2017 season. Tickets are €25 per person and are available from Sinead on 087 1374812, Jennifer on 086 83331491, or Margot on 085 862 4994.
AGB’s complex in Ballymoney, Shelton, will be open on Friday, March 16, at 8pm for a traditional Irish night of music and entertainment. All are welcome to attend.
LARAGH
Senior training continues every Tuesday and Thursdays at 8pm. Everyone make a big effort attend both nights.
Our first league game is this Saturday away to Donard at 6.30pm. It would be great to see some support on the night.
A special word of thanks to all who attended ‘An Evening With The Dubs’. It was a great night even without Pat Gilroy who sent his apologies after getting stranded in London.
But Mikey Whelan and Diarmaid Connolly were well able to handle all the questions.
Then, on Saturday, we held Laragh’s Blind Date. This was one of the best nights in a long time with plenty of laughs on the night. We thank all the contestants and all who purchased tickets. Well done to all involved.
As everyone knows by know we’re holding a major fundraiser StrictkyLipSync Laragh.
This is a joint venture with Scoil Chaoimhin Naofa this event is getting very close its on Saturday, February 24, in Roundwood tickets are limited and selling fast so order yours ASAP.
All the contestants and committees are putting in a savage amount of time and effort so please get out and support them.
So far they’ve had numerous events and without all your support this would be impossi- ble to go ahead. There not over yet see below for some very good nights ahead.
On February 14 there is a Rainbow Run starting at Scoil Chaoimhin Naofa.
Valentine’s disco on February 15 from 2-4pm in Lynam’s Hotel function room. Then on night Friday 16th in the Glendalough Hotel we will hold a karaoke night this promises to a great night.
Saturday, February 17, in Lynham’s lobby were holding a Past and Present Laragh GAA players night. This has been organised by Brian and Marie we will have the great Jimmy Dunne in attendance.
Jimmy will no doubt have all the details of Laragh’s history over the years. This is a great opportunity for the ex players to meet the present Junior ‘A’ champions. This all kicks off at 8.30pm.
Also on sale are 2018 calendars contact any school or GAA member for one. These are something you can’t miss out on some excellent photos.
Classic car rally on in Laragh’s GAA grounds on February 18 from noon. Refreshments served on the day.
ST PATRICK’S
The St Patrick’s annual dinner will take place in the Grand Hotel, Wicklow, on Saturday, February 24. All members past and present welcome!
Dinner 8pm sharp (Doors open 7.30pm) with music by Quest for Ted till late. Ticket price €35.
Tickets will be available this week in the clubhouse this Friday evening, February 16, from 7pm until 9pm.
Tickets will be available also from the following Committee Members John Gill 087 060 1669, Nicola McGettigan 086 404 8451 or Michael Murphy 087 274 3645.
Wicklow & District Lions Club quiz in aid of St Patrick’s GAA Juveniles in Fitzpatrick’s on Wednesday, February 14, at 8.30 pm.
Teams of four cost €40 - Please support this Club fundraiser.
Congratulations to Lucy Dunne who is the county under-16 captain, a great honour.
Well done to the county footballers who earned a well-deserved draw in Antrim in the third round of the Allianz League on Sunday in Corrigan Park; especially our own Dean Healy, John Crowe and Conor Ffrench.
Hard luck to the county hurlers who were unlucky in the Kehoe Cup final in Pearse Park, Longford against Longford with the minimum between both sides in what was Longford’s maiden success in the tournament; especially our own John Connors, Gerry Connors, George O’Brien, Shane Doyle and Michael Connors.
Another disappointing weekend for the Wicklow ladies as their Ladies Division 4 League match away to Limerick has been called off due to a heavy fall of snow, following a walk over from Kilkenny the previous week.
Our Under-15s make the long trip to Ballylinan GAA Club in Laois on a cold Sunday afternoon and put in a spirited performance playing good football but the result did not go our way. Well done to all involved.
Reminder to all coaches that two Code of Ethics courses will take place next week in the county. One will take place in Baltinglass GAA Grounds on February 13 and the other will take place in Pearse’s Park, Arklow, on the February 15. If you would like to book a place on either of these courses please contact the regional GDA below with your details
Arklow - Darren Hayden 086 1450150 or Baltinglass - Paul Garrigan 083 4366801, Cormac Noone 086 7013403.
St Patrick’s GAA club lotto results from Monday, February 5 - We had no winners for our match five or match four jackpots. We had one match three winner: Matt Carroll c/o Andy Broe.
Don’t forget to buy your ticket this week. If you are not in you cannot win!
Winning numbers: 1, 6, 9 and 10. The bonus number was 15.
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.
STRATFORD-GRANGECON
The lotto numbers for last weeks draw were 02, 10, 16, and 20. There was no jackpot winner.
Next week’s jackpot is €7,250.
AGM took place last Sunday, February 11. A new committee was selected. First executive meeting is on Tuesday, February 20. Junior training is 8pm on Thursdays. Juvenile registration is 11am-1pm in the clubhouse this Saturday, February 17. Training starts Saturday, March 4.
Dinner dance Saturday week 24th 8pm in Germaines. Book tickets with Ellen 086 1615195.
We had a mega turnout for the AGM today compared to previous years. Your eyes are not deceiving you when you read that we have not one but two people willing to take on some of the roles and share them. This is so encouraging and all bodes well for the future of the club.
There is a lot of passion for our club but also a lot of work to do. So now we need to push forward, get everyone settled into their roles, push on with playing GAA and making our small club great.
The four main officers as listed on the GAA Club Officers manuals were filled by the following people:
Chairperson: Meryvn O’Neill; Secretary: Annette Mangan; Treasurer: Colette Bollard; PRO: Ellen O’Neill.
Their assistant officers are: Vice Chairperson: Maurice Mangan; Juvenile Chairperson: Joe O’Neill; Assistant Secretary: CE Scheme Administrator Lisa Cashin; Assistant Treasurer: Eileen Channing; Assistant PRO: Maura Dundon.
Other officer roles as listed in the GAA Clubs Officers manual were filled by the following people:
Coaching and Games Officer: Patrick Walsh; Club Schools link Co-ordinators: Stratford School: John Kelly; Grangecon School: Dermot Paige; Club Registrar: Annette Mangan and Ellen O’Neill; Club Children’s Officer: Shirley O’Neill and Ciara Kinsella; Irish Language and Cultural Officer: Caroline Kerr; Health and Wellbeing Officer: Eric Fenlon; Club Development Officer: Maurice Mangan and James Barrett of Goldenfort; Fixtures Secretary: Declan Bollard; Grounds Officer: Jim Bollard and Joe O’Neill; Assistant Grounds Officer: Patrick Cronin Jnr; Alcohol and Drugs Awareness Officer: Eileen Channing; Lotto Co-Ordinator: Jim Bollard; Assistant Lotto Co-Ordinator: unfilled; Players Representative: Eoin O’Neill.
It was very encouraging to see two intermediate players there and two dual players and two Junior player there also.
This also bodes well for the increased commitment needed from the teams for the clubs running this year.
See you all next week at the Intermediate match, the first league match of the year. 4pm away to Ballinacor and the following week is at home to Valleymount with the dinner dance later that evening.
BRING IT ON. #LoveYourClub #community.
TINAHELY
Tinahely GAA lotto results from February 5. numbers drawn were: 7, 10, 14, and 27. The bonus number was 14. No jackpot winner. No match three winner. There were four lucky dips: Anne Harpur, Mick Byrne, Pat Doyle, and Liam Darcy.
Next week’s lotto jackpot is €6,300, draw in Murphys Hotel.
Intermediate Football - Our Intermediate team played Hollywood last Sunday in a challenge match in Tinahely. A mighty performance by everyone. We now look forward to our opening game of the league on Saturday evening against Annacurra. This is a home game so you’re support would be greatly appreciated.
BRAY EMMETS
We would like to offer Jackie Napier and his family our heartfelt congratulations on receiving the GAA’s President’s Award for his service to club and county at a gala ceremony in Croke Park on Friday last.
Your club membership is now due for 2018. The Coffee Shop on Saturday mornings is in desperate need of volunteers. If you’re free just pop up to the clubhouse on Saturday morning between 10-1pm. Even if you can spare an hour it would be very much appreciated. It’s great fun and we promise not to take it too seriously .
The club shop has new club gear from Power On Sports. in stock. We have a small supply of the rain jacket and training top in stock and the bottoms are due in early February. The club shop is open every Saturday morning from 10.30am.
BE FIT (Bray Emmets Fun in Training) is backwith a variety of indoor and outdoor circuits, army style obstacle course, Pilates, yoga and aerobics. Every Tuesday and Friday 7-8pm.
All welcome, male and female, we cater for all levels of ability.If further information required please ring PJ 086 8217631 or Linda 086 8566202.
RATHNEW
Lotto results from February 5: Numbers drawn were; 6, 7, 20, and 29. One match three: Darren Newsome, C/O Darren Newsome.
Rathnew GAA Celebration Night 2018 takes place in the Grand Hotel, Wicklow Town, on March 9. Come celebrate a fantastic year for our club with our Junior ‘B’ and Senior county champions.
It is sure to be a great night! Ticket price is €25.
Contact committee members or team managers for tickets.