GRASSROOTS
BALTINGLASS
Lotto numbers were 9, 12, 26, and 28. No winner. One match three winner of €300: Fiona Clarke. Hamper sponsored by Lloyds pharmacy winner Claire Sinnott. This week’s jackpot €7,000. Draw in Timmins pub on Tuesday, June 5. Play online www.locallotto.ie
Please continue to play and thanks for your support.
The under-14 girls had a comprehensive win over Rathnew in the league. The girls are unbeaten in the league this season and have their last match at home against Newtown in two weeks time before they head to the Féile.
The under-12 Division 3 girls played three matches during the week in the league against Ashford, Clan na Gael and Kilcoole. With three great wins and super football played from all the girls.
The under-9 and under-10 girls played a blitz in Nass GAA playing great football.
The under-13 boys team took part in the Naomh Mearnóg GAA Annual All Ireland blitz in Portmarnock at the weekend with 16 teams participating from all over Ireland.
Reminder - the GAA Cúl Camps are taking place in Baltinglass GAA grounds from July 2 to 6. Register at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
AUGHRIM
A big thank you to all those who took part in our unique Run the Rock fundraiser last Saturday at the Brooke Lodge Hotel Macreddin.
Over 150 men,women and children tested themselves against both the short and long courses and lived to tell the tale.
Club member Donal Lenihan once again had this event organised to perfection and the hard working Ann and Niicki provided much needed refreshments for all those taking part.
Thanks to all who helped out with stewarding, parking,water stations and registrations. This event goes from strength to strength each year and provides much needed funds for our own club and Wicklow Hospice.
BLESSINGTON
Lotto - Jackpot now €3,600. Next draw will be held in Hennessys on Tuesday, June 5. Thank you for your support.
Division 1 – Away v Hollywood on Wednesday at 8pm.
Wicklow Ladies –Wicklow have caused the first major upset in the Leinster Intermediate Championship by beating last year’s champions Meath 2-17 to 2-15 on Sunday in Roundwood. Well done to the ladies especially our club ladies Kim Connors and Shona O’Connor.
County Senior Footballers – Wicklow v Cavan in Joule Park, Aughrim on Saturday at 6pm. Ticket details on Wicklow GAA Facebook page.
County Senior Hurlers – Wicklow 3-18, Kildare 4-19. Wicklow face London next Saturday in the semi-final, details TBC.
County Minors – Well done to the lads who beat Westmeath in Aughrim on Wednersday, May 30, on a scoreline of 2-20 to 2-04. Well done to Kevin Quinn and Craig Maguire who had a great game. The lads still have Meath and Dublin to play.
Under-13s – Away v Baltinglass on Monday, June 4, at 7.15pm.
Under-11s – Under-11 boys Wicklow League on Wednesday, May 30, round 5. Again, a great turn out of players, 35 under-11 boys played football on Thursday, May 31. Thanks to parents particularly those who travelled to Bray and Rathnew to bring the kids to matches.
Blue squad were away to Rathnew green and despite a slow start picked up momentum and with some excellent interchanging of passes right from keeper to finisher we got great scores and battled very hard as usual and came away winners.
The White squad travelled away to Bray and again battled hard and unfortunately lost out by one score.
The Red squad were at home to Coolboy (who had long trip up fairplay to Coolboy and great to see team from small area thanks lads) and after battling right to the end and all players turning over a lot of play came away losing very marginally but great to see huge effort put in by all players.
Under-11 NKL - Lads were at home to St Edwards this morning Saturday at 11 am. They started really well which is great to see for this squad and played some very nice football movements. Unfortunately, they didn’t perform as well in the second half and lost by few scores. Well done to players today. Thanks to Jack Cotter for doing great job referreeing.
Under-10s – Parents/kids and coaches were on road very early for an 11am away on Saturday match to Cappagh and despite missing a good few players they played really well. Unfortunately, we lost by couple of scores but it’s all about good play rather than winning. Well done to all. NKL at home v Allenwood on Saturday, June 9, at 3.30pm.
Under-9s – Under-9s were in action in Celbridge in the Nkl on Saturday. Two very evenly matched teams produced a very entertaining game with some fine scores on view.
The lads worked their socks off and can now enjoy the long weekend with no training on Monday. Big thanks to all the parents for their continued support. Go Games in Valleymount on Saturday at 11am.
Under-8s – Away v St Edwards x2 on Saturday at 2.30pm.
U7’s – We played St Edwards away in NKL on Saturday. We had 16 players which was great turn out considering the weekend it is. We played two seven-a-side games and fell slightly short in one and won the other game.
The work rate of the lads today was brilliant and they are really starting to gel as a team.
It was great to see everyone starting to pick up properly, hand passes and now going for points rather than goals.
Again, a big thank you to all parents who made the journey to Straffan and a BIG thank you to Turlough Kinane on sponsoring our new set of jerseys.
Senior Ladies – Away v Clara on Sunday, June 10 at 7pm.
G4M&O - A big well done to Blessington G4M who beat Leixlip 2-16 to 1-4 on Wednesday last. A big welcome to our new comers Nessa and Helen.
Under-14 girls White at home on Thursday, June 7, against Ashford at 7.30pm.
Under-10s and under-8s – Blitz on Saturday on June 9 in Rathnew at 10.30am.
Under-8s - Under-8 hurlers played Broadford on Saturday. It was a brilliant game and the improvement in this team is amazing. They are really following instructions, tight marking at the back, keeping wide in the forwards. We even saw a few hooks today. I couldn’t ask any more from this team. I haven’t seen Will O’Connor and Tadhg Kennedy playing so well. Watch out Brian Cody we’re coming for you.
Feile na nGael – Very best of luck to the Michael Dwyers hurling team heading to Féile this Friday, June 8.
The lads are really looking forward to meeting their host team Clan Na Gael (Athlone).
Special mention to our club players Sam Gough (Capt), Austin Brennan, Adam Williamson, Conor and Brian Rich- ardson and Finn Behan.
The team has had an incredible last year winning the under-13 county championship and then the Wicklow Féile competition.
Also, best wishes to our two brilliant club coaches Pat Brennan and David Richardson and John O’Toole (Kiltegan). The work they have put in with the lads has been incredible and greatly appreciated. We know the lads will have a memorable weekend and will hopefully bring home the Feile title.
Remember to keep updated on what is happening in the Club log on www.blessingtongaa.ie and Blessington GAA on Facebook and on Twitter @blessingtongaa. If you wish to be on the Blessington GAA Supporters text list, please text your name to 087 2858375.
COOLBOY
League Match - After playing Shillelagh at home last night, we are away to Kilbride/ Lacken next Tuesday evening, June 12, with kick off down for 8pm. As always fixtures are subject to last minute changes.
STRATFORD-GRANGECON
The lotto numbers for last week’s draw were: 9, 11, 19, and 21. No jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot is €11,250.
Next week’s draw takes place in the clubhouse on Tuesday, June 5, at 8.45pm.
Juvenile hurling - Under-7 and under-9 hurling training Tuesday at 7pm in Stratford. Next blitz is Friday, June 15, in Avondale.
Under-13 Michael Dwyers hurlers were invited to Kiltegan for a training with Kilkenny hurler Richie Power on Friday last. Many thanks to Kiltegan GAA
Juvenile football - Academy 4-6 years have training Saturday 11am.
Under-7, under-9 football training 6.30pm Wednesday. Blitz in Annacura on Saturday 11am. Under-7 monster blitz has been postponed until July.
Under-11 no match fixed for this week, they play away to Fergal Og the following week. Training Wednesday 6.30pm and Saturday at 11am.
Mouth guards essential for under-7 upwards.
Under-13 playing with Michael Dwyers have a league match against Annacurra at 7.15 on Monday 4th. Next match on June 18.
Under-15 and under-17 playing with Michael Dwyers.
Our under-15 non exam players with attended a coaching session and games ran by Wicklow Coaching and Games in Ballinakill last week
Great experience and education for them.
Intermediate team who are sponsored by Horans bar & Restaurant Baltinglass played and a Challenge match with Kiltegan last Tuesday, May 29. First round of the Championship is Sunday, July 22, against Dunlavin in Baltinglass.
Training is at Tuesday and Friday at 8pm.
Junior team play at home against Carnew this Thursday 7th 8pm. Following match is away to Blessington Thursday 14th at 8pm.
Go Games Referee Course 7-8pm in Dunlavin NS on Wednesday, June 6.
Child protection Course in Baltinglass GAA Tuesday, June 12 for €10.
Our club PRO ran the Women’s Mini Marathon last Sunday in aid of our Juvenile club for training facilities at Michael Dwyers GAA and raised €900.
Next Executive meeting is Wednesday, June 6, at 8pm.
Anyone who wants to purchase club gear please contact Annette (087) 064 4241.
Our new Horan’s sponsorship sign was erected at the clubs entrance by our development officers and the clubhouse is being painted this week and next by our TUS scheme groundsmen and is funded by our lotto.
Clubhouse clean up this Saturday 9th 10am-1pm please come down and lend a hand.
ST PATRICK’S
St Patrick’s Building for the Future – Player Development. St Patrick’s GAA Club invite you to an evening in the Clubhouse to discuss and review Coaching & Player Development.
Time: 8pm Date: Tuesday 12th June Venue: Clubhouse, Dunbur.
RSVP: secretary.stpatricks.wicklow@ gaa.ie or Mick Murphy 087 2743645 Micheál Ó Murchú, Runai Naomh Pádraig C.L.G.
All club golfers note a date for your dairy: The annual St Patrick’s GAA Golf Classic is booked for June 16 in Wicklow Golf Club.
Scramble 4 Ball Competition Venue: Wicklow Golf Club Date: Saturday, June 16. Tee Times: 9am to 3.30pm €120 per team.
To book your team, contact Tommy Vickers 087 9901505, Gerry Tiernan 087 2483490, Davy Shannon 087 2453887.
St Patricks GAA Club fundraiser tickets are now been distributed. One ticket for three draws in June, July and August. Prizes Each month: 1st Prize €1,000, 2nd €700, 3rd €400, 4th €200, 5th €100, 6th €50 and 7th €50. Tickets available from any committee member or Team Manager €50 each. Contact James Phelan for details 087 228 4441
Congratulations to our unbeaten Wicklow county ladies who welcomed the reigning champions Meath to Roundwood on Sunday afternoon in the first round of the championship.
At half-time Wicklow lead 1-09 to Meath 0-07 with a very impressive display. In the second half Wicklow continued to impress and were deserving winners with the full time score: Wicklow 2-17 to Meath 2-15. Congratulations to all involved especially our own Niamh McGettigan, Rose Fagan, Saoirse O’Reilly and Mick Kavanagh (management team).
Congratulations to our ladies captain Sarah Delahunt on winning LGFA Interfirms Blitz 2018 at Naomh Mearnóg GAA Club, Portmarnock, Dublin, representing AIB.
Hard luck to Wicklow Under 20 footballers this week who came up against a very strong Meath side on Monday evening with the final scoreline of Meath 6-16, Wicklow 1-09 in the Leinster U20 football championship.
On Saturday the U20s travelled to Port Laoise to take on the home side in a must win game for both.
Unfortunately the home side prevailed in an agonising defeat for Wicklow who deserved better after a really positive display. Full time: Laois 1-14, Wicklow 1-13 in Round 2 of the Under 20 Leinster Football Championship.
Hard Luck to our county hurlers in the Christy Ring final game against Kildare on June 2 in Aughrim especially our own Andy O’Brien, George O’Brien, John Connors, Christy Moorehouse (Jnr) and Gerry Connors. In an entertaining game where both sides kept going to the end with a final score of Wicklow 3-18, Kildare 4-19.
Best of luck to our Senior county footballers in the qualifiers.
On Saturday June 9, Wicklow welcome Cavan to Joule Park, Aughrim especially our own Dean Healy, Johnny Crowe and Conor Ffrench.
Hard luck to our Junior hurlers who visited our near neighbours Glenealy on Wednesday with the final score in the Junior Hurling League: Round 6 Glenealy 3-11, St Patrick’s 1-06
On Saturday, our under-11 and under-13 hurlers visited Wexford Park for the Wexford v. Galway Leinster Hurling Championship clash.
Thank you to Crossabeg Ballymurn GAA Club for being such welcoming hosts and participating in excellent games of hurling. Kids and parents had a great day. We look forward to welcoming you on the return trip to St Pats.
Congratulations to our under-13 hurlers who travelled to Arklow on Monday evening with the final score line of Arklow Rock Parnell 2-08, St Patrick’s 5-03.
Congratulations to all involved with our under-11 footballers who had a busy Wednesday with results as follows:
U11 Football Group 3: AGB 3-05, St Patrick’s 3-08; Group 2: St Patrick’s 0-25, AGB 0-42; Division 1: Dunlavin 1-11, St Patrick’s 1-11.