CLUB CALL
WICKLOW ROVERS
Last week on Monday night the senior B ladies team played their first ever game, unfortunately they lost 2-0 to Terenure.
They gave it their all on the night and it could have been so different if Jade Manley’s effort had of nestled in the net instead of rattling the woodwork.
All in all it was a good first performance and there is potential in the team. As time goes on they will progress with games under their belt.
The under-18s defeated league leaders Castleknock Celtic 3-1 at Whitegates on Sunday morning, in a tough game with no quarters given Rovers ran out deserved winners. Stuart Cox, Daniel Fitzsimons and Luca Rampersaud supplied the goals, a which sees the lads move to within three points of the leaders with two games in hand.
On Tuesday, the 12As had an excellent 4-1 away win over Cabinteely, having lost at home recently to the same opposition a tough game was on the cards.
Lorcan Sinnott fired home a fantastic hat-trick with Charlie Czwalina adding a single in what was a magnificent all round team performance.
The 13Bs went down narrowly to local neighbours Rathnew in the semi-final of the U12/13 Challenge cup losing 2-1, the lads had chances but they didn’t take them. Ryan McConnell scored their goal on the night.
The 14Bs also exited at the semi final stage of the U14/15 Challenge cup losing 3-0 to Arklow Celtic, the lads never really got going in this one against a good Celtic side.
The 15As recorded a good 6-0 win over Mount Merrion to maintain their title push, Ross Quinn scored an amazing personal four goal haul with Connor Lewins and Andrew Nolan scoring one a piece.
Well done to the 15Bs who progressed to the final of the U14/15 Challenge cup when they defeated Roundwood 6-1 at the Vartry Grounds. Keevan Doyle and Adam Shepherd nabbed two a piece with Evan Dwyer and Tom Flood weighing in with singles to book their place in the final. Well done to Fred and the lads.
On Thursday night the 11As went down 3-0 away to Aughrim in the second leg of their Interim final. Leading 3-2 from the first leg nothing went right for the lads as they went down to a 5-3 aggregate defeat.
On Friday, the under-16s maintained their good run with an impressive 7-3 away victory over Avonmore, Joe O’Shea, Ben Algera and Tom O’Shea all hit doubles with Dylan Moriarty scoring one goal in a good all round team performance.
On Saturday, the 12As played out a scoreless draw with Templeogue Utd at Whitegates, the lads had plenty of chances but it was one of those days were the lads came up against a keeper at the top of his game.
Pride of place this week goes to our 13As who won the DDSL Gerry Murphy cup when they defeated Kinsealy Utd 3-0, Darragh Heffernan set them on their way with a cracker after three minutes, Jake Nally made it 2-0 before half time with Alex Sinnott putting the icing on the cake with the third midway through the second period.
It was an impressive display from the lads and history in the making as it’s the first piece of DDSL silverware to come into the club. Congratulations to Keith, Stephen and the lads.
The 13Bs progressed to the A1 Jako Cup final when they drew 1-1 with Greystones Utd winning 4-1 on aggregate.
A first goal of the season from Oliver Lawless ensured there was no comeback from Greystones. Well done Robbie and the team.
The 15As kept their assault on the DDSL Saturday A title when they beat Lourdes Celtic 2-0 at Whitegates.
Ross Quinn nabbed his sixteenth of the season with a third of the campaign from Stephen Kearns ensuring all three points were bagged by the lads.
The 15Bs went down 2-0 to Arklow Celtic in the first leg of their Premier Jako Cup semi-final, it leaves the lads with a tough assignment in the second leg but in football anything is possible.
The only junior game on Sunday involved our 14Bs, they went down 7-2 to Arklow Town in the second leg of the A1 Jako Cup semi-final losing 11-3 on aggregate. Tim Hastie fired home a double to bring his tally to 15 for the season.
The club’s annual summer camp dates having been released, Week 1 - Monday, July 2, to Friday, July 6; Week 2 - Monday, July 9, to Friday, July 13.
The camp will take place in Whitegates and will run daily from 10am to 3pm. The camp is for children from four years old to 13 years old, the cost is €70 per child and €120 for two children from the same family. For early booking its €65.
For registration forms or further information please contact Johnny Dunne on 087 7802098, Robbie Dover on 087 1768264 or any committee member.
Registration forms can also be downloaded from club website at www.wicklowrovers.com. Every participant will receive a ball, jersey and medal.
All participants should bring a packed lunch, drink, rain jacket, football boots and shin guards.
BRAY BOWLS
Another productive week on the bowls front with Division 4 setting the tone with a very good five points to one victory last Monday night away to Leinster.
Wednesday saw home victories for Ladies Division 1 by five points to two aginst Westmanstown and Men’s Division 6 defeated Kenilworth by three points to one to go top of the table. Both Frankie Byrne and Bobby Doyle led the way.
Thursday saw all three Vets teams in action with Vets 1 bringing home one point from CYM and Vets 2 taking all four points at home to Westmanstown to maintain their lead at the top of the table.
Both Bryon Dancer and Robert Mac Clancy contributed handsomely. Vets 3 got three points in Dun Laoghaire.
On Saturday last, our Ladies one-rink team clinched victory away to Greenhills.
The final piece of good news came on Sunday in the Shott Cup (for the men’s lower divisions). Bray narrowly saw off the challenge from CYM with Pat Tracey’s rink holding their nerve in the final end to secure the few shots needed.
Bray now have the dubious pleasure of visiting Sportslink of Santry in the next round in a fortnight’s time.
On Monday last, our Division 4 side were at home to CYM. The senior men’s teams played their postponed matches on Tuesday evening with the first team making the difficult visit to champions, St James’s Gate and the second team hosting Crumlin in Bray.
Wednesday 30th sees our Ladies Division 1 team make the long journey to Skerries and Men’s Division 6 are at home to Greenhills. Thursday has Vets 1 at home to Westmanstown, Vets 2 heading to Blackrock and Vets 3 at home to Westmanstown. There are no games this coming weekend due to the Public Holiday. Hostilities resume on Tuesday, June 5, with Men’s Division 4 having to brave the evening traffic and travel to Westmanstown.
The club championships are making good progress so let us keep up the good work. Also well done to those members taking part in the various BLI Competitions. The club lotto winner this week was Owen Byrne.
NEWTOWN JUNIORS
Plenty of footie last week and again loads of goals were scored.
The under-8s hosted a gallant Sporting Greystones team in what turned out to be a very one-sided game.
Well done to all the team on there performance and they will be facing tougher challenges in the weeks ahead.
The under-9s played out a very close series of games at home to Greystones B.
On the day among the players who played well were Alex Ryan, Albie Chance, Ryan McDonald, Leon O’Connor, Nathan McMahon and Nathan Donohoe (up from the under-8s).
The under-10s (kindly sponsored by Real Debt Solutions) made the short trip to Kilcoole to take on St. Anthonys and after a great game they edged out the home side. Aidan Heffernan, Luke Turley, William Valentine, Ryan Collins and Pat Carey all scored while Mike Synnott and Sebastian Anton were the pick of the Newtown players.
Naoise Lowe helped herself to a hat-trick for the under-11s at home to a gallant St Anthony’s team.
Also scoring on the day were Cormac Chance, Jake Robertson, Brooklyn Doyle and PJ Duffy. Cillian Coffey, Jack Daly and Evan Fahey were among the players who starred on the day.
The under-12s played the second leg of their Cup semi-final away to Greystones B trailing 4-nil from the first leg.
Despite their efforts where they gave it they’re all they went down to a 2-0 defeat and an aggregate score of 6-0.
On the day among the best players for Newtown were Hannah Martin, Jack Coughlan and Patrick Martin.
All our teams are back in training now for the past couple of weeks.
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.
From our recent ‘Golden Goals’ coupons the winners were as follows:
Chelsea vs Manchester United: €60, 22nd minute - Josephine O’Toole c/o Rory; €20, 21st minute - Hughie Nolan c/o Self; €20, 23rd minute - To be confirmed.
Real Madrid vs Liverpool: €60, 51st minute - To be confirmed; €20, 50th minute - Lucy Nolan c/o Stephen; €20, 52nd minute - To be confirmed.
Details of winners will be on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We will be putting out some coupons for some of the upcoming World Cup games and they can be purchased off any club coach or committee member.
Congratulations to Newtown United F.C. who won the Charlie O’Leary Cup after a 3-0 victory over St. Peters in Arklow last Sunday.
We wish Newtown United the very best of luck next Sunday when they take on Glencormac Utd in the Wicklow Cup final.
The game is in the Carlisle Grounds and the kick off is 3.30pm so get along if you can to give your support.
For further information on all matters ‘Newtown Juniors F.C.’ 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.
BRAY WANDERERS
Lotto draw - There was no jackpot winner on May 27. Numbers drawn were 9, 15, 19, and 27. €30 lucky dip winners were Eamonn McEvoy c/o D. Crinion, Samanta Brophy c/o D. Crinion, B.McKenna c/o M. Duffy.
Next jackpot is €9,425. Lotto tickets are on sale in the club shop at all home games and you can also play the Bray Wanderers lotto online through our website.
Fixtures - Bray Wanderers are at home to St. Patrick’s Athletic on Friday, June 1, against St. Patricks Athletic.
There has been a change of date for Wanderers upcoming away game to Limerick FC. The league fixture scheduled originally for Saturday, June 30, will now take place on Friday, June 29. Kick off at the Markets Field will be 7.45 pm.
Underage teams - The SJ.B Academy under-19s defeated Wexford FC 3-1 at Ferrycarrig Park last Saturday. Goalscorers were Pitor Suberlak, Oscar WainwrightSmith and Daniel Luczynski. The under-19s are now on a mid season break and don’t play again until July 1, when they host Cabinteely.
The under-17s defeated Cabinteely 1-0 in the Academy Grounds last Wednesday. Goal scorer was Precious Omochere.
The under-17s are at home to Bohemians in the League cup on Wednesday, May 30. Venue and kick-off time to be confirmed.
The SJ.B under-15s were defeated 3-1 by Shamrock Rovers on Sunday in the Academy Grounds in Carrickmines. goalscorer was Billy Vance. The under-15s are away to Dundalk in the League cup this week-end. Kick-off time and date to be confirmed.
Note that fixtures are subject to change.
World Cup competition - The Seagulls members club are running a World Cup competition based on goals scored at the 2018 world cup. Full details are on the club website and available from the club shop at Friday’s home game against St. Patricks Athletic.
All the latest club news is on our website www.braywanderersfc.ie.
SOUTH EAST ROAD CLUB
It has been a busy start to the season for SERC with members partaking in both race and sportive events.
Conor Short Selected for Ireland - Well done to Conor Short whom was selected to represent Ireland at the Dolan Bike series in England in March.
Conor competed well over the two days and came away having gained invaluable experience.
This achievement is a tribute to the talent and hard work he has put in over the past year.
3 Peaks Challenge - On April 8, over 250 riders rolled out from Arklow Rocks on a dry, sunny, spring day to challenge themselves to our 100km and 70km climbing sportive around south Wicklow taking in the famous Sliabh Mann and Shay Elliott Climbs.
A great day was had by all and huge thanks go out to all the volunteers whom helped to make it such a successful day.
A lot of preparation goes into running such an event and a special mention has to be made to some of the people who without their effort and tireless work, this great event would not happen.
Tony Barnes as chief marshal, Michael Forde as administrator of the event, Willie Murphy and his road marking crew, Ronan Short and Stephen Furlong our mechanics, Sandy McCabe and Margaret O’Neill the catering organisers and all our wonderful volunteers who willingly stand at junctions for hours on end to support and ensure the safety of all riders and Arklow Rocks for the use of their excellent facilities.
Kanturk 3 Day - Ronan Short, Conor Short, Jason O’Toole and Jay Earls participated in this tough event over the May Bank Holiday. A fantastic time trial by Jay Earls achieved first place in the TT stage event and he went into the last two stages holding first place and the coveted green jersey.
With Jason O’Toole giving his all to claw back attacks in the final two stages, the two Js gave everything to hold onto the jersey right up until the last sprint.
In the end, Jay Earls finished second overall and earned enough points to move up to A3 status.
This was a fantastic result for Jay whom is only in his second season of riding and coming only a few months after a serious bike accident. Well done to Jay from all at SERC.
Gorey League Series - The Gorey League Race has been running throughout May with some fine performances in the A4 group. Jonathan Russell has taken top three finishes in three races and Wayne Byrne winning the latest league race.
Mount Leinster Challenge - A group of club members undertook the Mount Leinster Challenge on May 19.
This is a tough sportive with members tackling Mount Leinster twice in the 100km spin and three times in the 145km spin. Well done to all on a challenging but enjoyable day out.