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STRICTLY NEWTOWN 2018.

Next Sunday, February 18, sees the official Launch of ‘Strictly Newtown 2018’ in the Parkview Hotel.

This is the launch of a ‘Strictly’ adventure, culminating in the Town’s social event of the year, on April 21.

The 14 dancing couples and their dances, will be revealed by the Show MC Everyone is welcome to come and satisfy their curiosity, and even support their dancers.

Doors open at 7.30 p.m. and entrance is free. So come along and enjoy the fun and suspense.

NEWTOWN JUNIORS FC

Due to a mix up on WDSs part regarding a mix up with venues only one of our teams saw Futsal action. That team the under-11 Red team played in Arklow where they played out three very close games with Aughrim Rangers and St Patrick’s. William Valentine scored the goal in a 2-1 loss to Aughrim Rangers Blue, goals from Dylan Dunleavy and Luke Turley secured a 2-0 win over Aughrim White, while goals from Dunleavy and Valentine couldn’t prevent a 3-2 loss to St Patrick’s. The squad on the day were the goalscorers plus Cillian Coffey, Brooklyn Doyle, Aidan Heffernan and David Mackey. Well-done lads. Last weekend was the first leg of the Interim Shield Finals and both our 12’s and 14’s were in action. Our 12’s travelled to Greystones on Saturday and in a decent game where both sides had their chances it was the home side who take the advantage into the second leg thanks to a goal either side of half time for a 2-nil lead. Despite the absence of a number of players the team gave a good account of themselves with Hannah Martin, Jack Coughlan and Edward Valentine the pick of the Newtown players.

The 14’s who have lost a couple of players for a variety of reasons went into their game away to Glencormac on Sunday with determination. The team got off to a great start with goals from Luke Breen and Charlie Gregory giving us a 2-0 lead. Despite the home side pulling a goal back, Martin Kelly restored Newtown’s two-goal lead. The home side came more into the game in the second half and they managed to score twice to make the scores level and 3-all is the way the game ended. On the day among the players who were best for Newtown were Martin Kelly, Seán Bishop, Laragh Davis, Luke Breen and Shane Synnott.

The following are the fixtures for Saturday, February 17, and Sunday, February 18: Under12s at home to Greystones B ko Saturday at 12.30 p.m. (Interim Cup Final second Leg)

Under-14s at home to Glencormac Utd ko Saturday at 11 a.m. (Interim Cup Final first Leg) (Fixtures and ko times are subject to change)

All our teams are back in training. All teams will have official games from the weekend of February 24/25. 2018. There are also a couple of slots on all our teams at the moment so if there are any girl’s or boys who would like to join the club please contact our secretary Hughie at 087 6987653 and he will provide you with all the information you will need.

Also in a new venture by the WDSL they have started a Girls Academy for all girl’s playing in the league that will also cater for girls who may not be a member of a club or a team. For further information please contact our secretary Hughie at 087 6987653/hughienolan@gmail. com.

Our latest Last Man Standing competition continued with its week three fixtures. We had 51 Players left standing going into week three. With the FA Cup on next weekend week four Fixtures will be for the period February 24 to March 1

Many thanks everyone for your continued support.

Four of our players will be celebrating a birthday in the coming week and they are Adam Hill from the Development Squad, Aaron Nolan from the under-eights and under11s duo Dylan Dunleavy and Cormac Chance. 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 tohughienolan@gmail.com and you can also follow the club on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

GAA CLUB

Newtown GAA extends 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 learning.gaa.ie. Please note this will not open on iPhone or iPad. 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 the 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.