GRASSROOTS
BALTINGLASS
Lotto results - Numbers were 7, 8, 11, and 24. No winner. Match three winners €75 each were Martha Keogh, Valerie Whyte, Charlotte Quirke, Martin and Bernie Doogue.
This week’s jackpot is €6,400 and draw takes place in Timmin’s pub on May 14. Please continue to play and support the club. Play online www. locallotto.ie.
The under-12 Division 1 girls travelled to Wicklow to play St. Pats in the league. With only 15 girls to line out, from 1 to 15 the girls played their hearts out.
In the last 10 minutes we were down to 14 girls due to an injury however the team still battled hard and came out well deserving winners on a scoreline of 3-07 to 1-04. Well done girls.
Lá na gClubanna takes place on Sunday, May 20, in our club grounds starting at 12.30pm. There will be plenty of activities on the day with a 5km fun walk kicking off the proceedings. All in the community are welcome to come celebrate all things GAA to get involved and have fun.
Congratulations to the Wicklow Ladies team on their great win in the National League Division 4 final against Louth. Congratulations to Balto players Sarah Jane Winder, Helena Dowling and Sarah Fennelly and Player of the Match Marie Kealy who scored 3-3 on the day.
Sincere thanks to Theresa and Colette of The Peoples Shop, Mill Street Baltinglass who presented the under-14 girls team with a cheque for €1,400 to assist in funding the team on their trip to the Féile this summer.
SHILLELAGH
Well done to our County Senior football panel and management on their championship win over Offaly on Sunday last and all the best in the next round against Dublin on Saturday, May 26 in Portlaoise .
To our county hurling team on their win at the weekend congrats. Also well done to the ladies on their success in the football league final recently.
The combination drawn in the club lotto draw on Monday, April 30, was 1, 4, 13, and 20. There was no jackpot winner.
Elaine Timmins c/o Walkers was the sole match three winner Elaine won €100.
The next draw with the jackpot at €2,500 was scheduled for Monday last April 14.
Results will be available in all local business outlets on Tuesday morning, also on the club Facebook page and in next week’s club notes.
The Junior A football team after a couple of weeks of inactivity ( not of their own making) return to competitive action on Friday next, April 18, in the Division 3 Cup competition when Knockananna are the visitors to the Fairgreen. Throw in is at 7.30pm. Do come along and give the lads your support.
The club annual golf classic will take place in Coolattin Golf Club on Sunday, June 3. Golfing enthusiasts we would appreciate your support. Tee off times are available from 2pm to 4.30pm. Lar Behan is the man at the helm and can be contacted at 087 2785242.
Congratulations to Linda and Noel Murphy on the birth of a baby son, Henry Patrick Murphy arrived on Friday last, May 11. JUVENILE NEWS.
Well done the St. Mary’s under-13 football panel and management who got back to winning ways with an impressive display against Newcastle on the Fairgreen on Monday last.
This Coolkenno/Shillelagh combination have shown remarkable improvement in only their second season, huge credit to everyone involved and also nice to see the increased attendance numbers to offer the young lads support.
All the best to Jack Deegan’ Brandon Rossitter and Ciaran Lambert part of the Colaiste Bhride first year football panel who contest the county final in Pearse’s Park Arklow on Wednesday evening, May 16.
The under-11 football team continued their unbeaten start to the season when after a thriller they accounted for an impressive St. Kevins side on the Fairgreen on Wednesday, May 2.
After their early season exploits this talented group are now operating in a higher division and the skill levels and determination on display from both sides during this encounter was most encouraging.
On this Wednesday, May 16, the 11s travel to Arklow to take on AGB with a 7.15pm throw-in. All support appreciated.
BLESSINGTON
Lotto - No winner of Blessington GAA lotto on May 8. Numbers drawn: 19, 22, 23, and 26. Jackpot now €3,400. One winner of match three numbers and wins €300: Brendan McGarr c/o Jordan/Sean. Next draw May 22 in Miley’s. Thank you for your support.
Senior Fundraiser – The Sports Panel Live - Blessington GAA Senior men’s fundraiser. Marty Morrissey, Alan Brogan, Dessie Dolan, Anthony Daly, Marc O’Sé and Mick Galwey in the Avon Ri on Thursday, May 17, at 7pm. Doors open 6.30pm. Tickets available from senior footballers, committee members and at the door. Tickets €20. If juvenile players (aged 13 and over) wish to attend with a parent/guardian, they can pay at the door €10. Please support.
Paddy Magee Memorial Match – Friday, May 18, at 7.45pm at the pitch against Castletown, Co Wexford. Entrance €5 will be donated to local charities.
County Senior Footballers – Well done to the County Senior Footballers and especially our clubman David Boothman who beat Offaly in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise on a score-line of 1-20 to 1-15.
County Senior Hurlers – Well done to the County Senior hurlers who beat Mayo in Aughrim on a scoreline of Wicklow 1-20 Mayo 2-11. Minors – Training Monday and Friday at 7pm. Under-15s – The lads had an enjoyable trip to Carlingford at the weekend. The team were a credit to themselves and Blessington GAA.
On Friday the lads did an activity followed by a meeting with Louth Senior player Jim McEnenany. An early 7.30am morning swim on Saturday shook any cobwebs off and this was followed by activities in Carlingford adventure centre. under-14s and coaches took on under-15s in a match. A hat-trick from Jonathan Daniels sealed a win for the under-14s. Training Monday from 6.30pm. Under-15s away to Éire Óg on Wed at 7.15pm.
Under-12s – We travelled to Celbridge on Thursday for the next round of the U12 Football Cup.
An early evening throw in due to pitch availability saw us face Confey from Leixlip in the third round of the NKL Cup on Wednesday, May 9, at home.
Despite most of possession and some errant finishing, half time saw us in the lead in a tough contest.
The second half saw Confey come back strongly but Blessington scored a goal late on to secure passage to this weekends Q/F draw. Some great performances and effort shown especially in defence. Final score Blessington 4-06, Confey 4-03. Next round of NKL Cup this Wednesday. At time of writing draw not issued yet.
Under-12s v St Edwards away on Saturday, May 12, in Rathcoffey. Due to injuries and unavailability the squad needed the help of some under-11s. The match was a great contest and with rotation of all 13 players Blessington came out on top against a team yet unbeaten in the league and championship on a scoreline of 10-06 to 8-08.
Under-11s – Training going very well. Under-11 matches on Wednesday (today): Blues away to Bray 1, Whites home to Kiltegan, Reds away to Coolkenno.
On Saturday at 4.30pm, the under-11s face Allenwood away.
Under-9s – Blessington’s under-9s hosted Go Games on Saturday and fielded three teams with some great football being played.
A big thank you to Baltinglass and Hollywood for making it a great mornings football. A big thank you from all the coaches to Elaine Duffy for all her organising. A great job done as usual. Next up away to Allenwood at 3.30pm on Saturday.
Under-8s - Our Under-8 NKL league team played at home against Ardclough on Saturday and after a busy morning’s football at the Go Games the lads were slow to get going, but it didn’t take long for them to kick into gear and put in a great performance with some brilliantly worked team scores...emphasis today was on defending from the front and good tackling.
Under-7s – Great morning of football as Blessington hosted Go Games. We had two teams and hosted Baltinglass and Hollywood and did brilliantly in all games playing lovely football and working very hard for each other.
The most competitive game was Blesso 1 against Blesso 2 and for peaceful training on Monday we will call that one a draw. Thanks to all the parents for supporting us and also bring snacks. Thanks to Elaine and her team of helpers and Sean Dempsey for having the pitches marked out.
Next up on Saturday, May 19, away to Cappagh at 2.30pm. Also, away to Ardclough at 3.30pm.
Senior Ladies – In the Wicklow league, at home to Valleymount on Thursday at 7pm.
Under-14s – Under-14 girls had a friendly last Thursday away to Baltinglass. The team started slowly, shooting some early wides, however, they got into their stride and ended up winning on a scoreline of Baltinglass 2-04, Blessington 6-07.
Scorers for Blessington were Aoibheann Bailey, Emily Rose O’Toole, Kayleigh O’ Neill, Sadhbh Cotter and Sadhbh Fisher.
Next up for the girls are Wicklow league games: Thursday, May 17, the White team have a home game vs Kilcoole at 7pm. Speedy recovery to Hannah Byrne and Elaine O’Dwyer who picked up injuries last week.
Under-12’s –Two one-sided games at home tonight for our under-12 girls. White Team were heavily beaten by Coolkenno but credit to our girls for their never give up attitude.
Special mention to Eilis Reid who received player of the match tonight she’s some trooper!
The Blue team had a big win against AGB 9-14 to 2-2. phenomenal performances they are displaying.
Aisling Brennan was the very worthy POTM - with a little stint in goals also!! Blue team have only one league game to go v St Pats in two weeks time.
Under-8s - Under-8 girls gave a great performance in the blitz in AGB on Saturday, May 12. Three matches, won two, drew third. The future is bright for Blessington ladies.
Under-10s - What a morning out in Arklow for the under-10 girls on Saturday. The weather was fab and the girls were super. Played Roundwood, Ashford and the best game of all against Tinahely. A win in all three, well deserved. Each of the girls were brilliant but a special mention has to go out to Elizabeth Hearns for her strength on the ball and Caoimhe Murphy with her super kick outs in goals. Well done to all.
AVONDALE
Our lotto draw on May 1 took place in Jacob’s Well.
The numbers drawn were 10, 18, 26, and 27. There was no jackpot winner.
Two match three winners. Congratulations Mia and Jake of Parnell park and Brendan Brady. Each receive €100.
Our most recent lotto draw took place in the Corner House.
The numbers drawn were 3, 6, 19, and 21. There was one match-three winner. Congratulations to John Geoghegan on winning €200.
Next week’s draw is in lucky Miley’s! We’ve already had two jackpot winners in Miley’s so
Make sure to get your tickets. Jackpot is worth €1,700. If you’re not in...you can’t win.
Avondale’s Junior footballers welcomed Avoca to a damp complex on May 3 for our first game in north east league.
From the very start we got stuck in and the scores started to flow. Despite Avoca’s best efforts they were never able to get within touching distance of us and we ran out comfortable winners on a scoreline of 2-15 to 1-09.
Team: Kieran Penn, Conor Sheehan, Kevin Sheehan, Conor Penn, Harrison Penn, James Busher, Stephen Langan, Oisin McGraynor (104), Adam B Byrne (0-1), Ross Ward (0-1), Callum Pursey (1-0), Jack Manley (0-1), Ian Heffernan (0-4,) Sean McGraynor (0-2), Darren Beevor (0-2). Subs: Anthony Byrne, Shane Burch, Ross Merry and Diarmuid O’Briain.Abhainn Dala Abu.
The senior footballers played Kilmac in the Division 1 Cup competition on Thursday last.
Despite missing a lot of the panel through injury, holidays and county duty, the lads came through an entertaining game on a scoreline of 1-14 to 2-10.
We were down to 13 men in the second half through injury but held on, with a goal from veteran Eugene Dunne and a five-point haul from Sean McGraynor proving key.
Team: Brian Burke, Shane O’Neill, Adam Benson Byrne (0-1), Shane Beevor (0-1), Liam Kinsella (0-1), Shane Byrne, Paddy Kinsella (01), Eoin Baker (0-1), Paudie Geoghegan (0-2), Eugene Dunne (1-0), Dean Gahan (0-2), Shane Burch, Cian O’Hannin, Sean McGraynor (0-5).
Our under-13 hurlers had their first match of the season on Monday 30th away in Tinahely against Luke O’Toole’s.
Despite low numbers, they turned up and played full of heart!
Unfortunately they were defeated but are optimistic for the coming months.
We are so proud of each and everyone of these young lads.
For any lads interested in hurling, we’ll be out training every Friday at 7pm.
We’d like to thank Luke O’Toole’s for their hospitality. Very much appreciated.
Our under-13 footballers played Tomacork last Monday, May 7, at home in the complex. Unfortunately for our lads, Tomacork came out the much stronger team.
Training Wednesday at 7pm.
Our under-11 footballers had a good win on Wednesday, May 2, after a tough battle against Michael Dwyers.
Final score was 3-4 (15 points) to 0-6 (18 points). This is a game that went right to the wire.
It was a great team performance with Leighton, Padraic, Leon and the heroic Oscar standing out.
Training continues every Friday from 6.30 to 7.30pm.
Well done to all the under-7s and 9s boys and girls who played very well in Carnew Friday evening the 4th in the Hurling Go Games blitz with the hosts Carnew and Aughrim.
This Friday the hurling Go Games blitz is in Glenealy. Please be there for 6.45pm.
Unfortunately, last week’s football Go Games had to be called off due to the weather.
The club are having a first aid course in the complex on Thursday, May 31. If anyone is interested in taking part please contact Liam Kelly at 087 6878123.
Can all juvenile members who are participating in Hell & Back on June 17, could you please start returning your sponsorship cards.
The Avondale academy will continue this Saturday morning from 9.30 to 10.30am for all kids ages four years up to under-9s.
For anyone looking to purchase helmets, can you contact Liam Kelly.
A big well done to Conor, Saoirse and the Wicklow football team on their great win against Offaly in Portlaoise on Sunday.
Your club is proud of you lads!
NEWTOWN
Newtown seniors took to the field sporting their new jerseys sponsored by Absolute 47 last week and secured promotion in the league following a win against Laragh.
The seniors want to continue their winning run and carry the same momentum to the championship with a win against Ashford on Tuesday night. Support always welcomed at home and away.
The under-9s had a great time at their blitz last Friday in Enniskerry. their next outing is in two weeks’ time in Rathnew, training continues every Monday at 6.30pm.
Give Alun a ring on 086 3017500 if you need any more information.
The under-11s are playing Ashford tonight (Wednesday ) in the pitch at 7.15pm.
The under-13s who have a couple of wins under their belt are playing st Mary’s in Ballinakill next Monday at 7.15pm.
Training continues every Monday at 6.30pm for the under-11s and at 6.30pm on Wednesday for the under-13s. Contact Peter on 087 7633089 for more info about the under-11s or under-13s.
The under-15s under the watchful eyes of Shane, Karl and Glen are away to st Nick’s tonight (Wednesday), give Shane a buzz at 087 6239971 for all the details about training and matches etc.
All our juvenile teams are always looking for more players and volunteers so if you want to get involved with any aspect with either a boys or girls team give our secretary Tom a buzz at 087 6611480.
The under-12 girls next match is against st Nick’s on the 22nd and they are training twice a week on Tuedays and Friday.
Loretto is the team contact at 087 9295591. The under-14 girls played An Tochar last week and their next game is away to st Nick’s on Tuesday 29th. Give Shayne a ring on 087 2256436 for all info regarding the under-14s. They are training on Mondays and Thursdays at 7pm.
All membership is now overdue and as we are operating a strictly no pay no play policy it is advisable to get it paid asap as May 31 is the deadline.
The jackpot and three numbers rolled over in the lotto this week on numbers 15, 18, 21, and 27. This week’s jackpot was €6,800, please buy a ticket and help support the club.
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RATHNEW
A great day in Abbotstown when 18 of older girls had fun packed day meeting all star players. The girls started the day with a training session with former Dublin goalie and All Star winner Clionadh O’Connor.
After lunch the girls played against four teams. Teams from Wexford, Sligo, Cavan and Monaghan, winning two and narrowly losing two.
They then had informative talk given by Cork star Orla Farmer & Monaghan star Sharon Courtney on lifestyle, health & nutrition.
Then they finished off with some lovely food on the woodpecker! Great bonding day for all involved.
The club and indeed the village was saddened and shocked at the untimely passing of one of our own young gaels. We send heartfelt sympathies to the parents, siblings, extended family and the many close friends and team mates of Jordan Quinn. We know Jordy will be flying the red and green for us when championship comes around. RIP young man.