CLUB CALL
BRAY BOWLS
id-summer has come and gone, and the Bray Bowlers are still going strong on all fronts. Our Division 4 team were in action in Greystones last Monday and unfortunately our neighbours proved too strong on the night.
Seanie Shortt’s rink had hard luck just losing to the very last bowl of the night.
Tuesday saw Division 1 take five points home from Blackrock and Division 2 take 5.5 points at home to Ierne.
In the Division 2 game Robert Mac Clancy made a welcome return to the team and led the way with some outstanding bowling. Wednesday had Division 6 making the long trek to Westmanstown and they brought home 1 point from a difficult venue to maintain their top three position.
Thursday as usual had all three Vets teams in action and all 3 recorded wins to maintain their positions at the top of their respective leagues.
Both Vets 1 and 2 were at home to Crumlin and both had comprehensive wins.
Stephen Morris ‘s rink with Mick Dunne playing in an unaccustomed role at number 2 were involved in a humdinger and eventually secured victory on the last end.
Vets 3 had a great 3/1 win away to Sportslink where Eddie Condren and Pat Brosnan produced some top-class shots. Keep it going all you Vets.
On Saturday last the ladies had a good win at home to Greystones. Both Division 1 and 2 played Dun Laoghaire with Division 1 travelling and Division 2 having home advantage.
The Division 1 boys picked up two points and the Division 2 team got 4. All in all, it was a very satisfactory week’s return for all concerned.
This Wednesday both the Ladies Division 1 and Men’s Division 6 travel to leafy Rathmines to take on Kenilworth.
Thursday has Vets 1 away also to Kenilworth. Vets 2 away to Herbert Park and Vets 3 at home to our near neighbours Shankill.
On Saturday, June 30, both Division 1 and 2 commence the second half of the league with Division 1 away to CYM and Division 2 at home to the same opposition.
On the same day our Ladies Saturday team are away to Kenilworth.
On Monday, July 2, Division 4 are at home to Lerne. Finally, well done to Eoghain Brady and Pat Crinnion for organising the World Cup Competitions and to Brendan Duffy the lucky lotto winner this week.
WICKLOW ROVERS
The senior ladies A team had an excellent 4-1 away win over Mourne Skerries last week, prolific goal scorer Niamh O’Brien bagged a hat-trick with Kellie Ryder nabbing a spectacular goal from the halfway line. Niamh O’Brien, Clarisse Broughan, Leanne Sullivan and Kasey Doyle stood out in a good team performance.
The under-17Bs went down to a 2-1 defeat to Arklow United in their last league game, missing several regulars the lads were helped out by some the under-16s and it was one of those players who hit the back of the net with Paul Marah netting.
In junior action the under-11As, playing in the under-12 Premier division, had a great 3-0 home win over St Anthon’ys A, Sonny McHale found the net twice to move on to 13 for the season with Joe Culleton nabbing his fifth of the campaign in what was a very impressive performance from the team.
The 12Bs played out a scoreless draw with Avonmore A in Rathdrum, in a tight encounter both defences were on top throughout but for a scoreless game it proved to be very exciting.
Our 13As maintained their impressive start to life in the DDSL when they claimed all three points in a good 2-1 away victory over Collinstown FC. Jake Nally scored his ninth of the season with Mikey Nolan finding the back of the net for the second time this season as the lads keep the pressure on league leaders Marks Celtic in their pursuit of a league and cup double.
An understrength 13Bs went down narrowly to Greystones United A losing 2-1 at Woodlands. The lads cruelly lost out to a wicked deflected goal, the highlight of the game for Rovers was a clinical tenth goal of the season from Charlie Phelan.
The clubs annual summer camp dates having been released, Week 1 - Monday 2nd July 2018 to Friday 6th July 2018, Week 2 - Monday 9th July 2018 to Friday 13th July 2018. 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 087-7802098, Robbie Dover 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.
Wicklow Rovers AFC promote soccer for schoolboys/girls, youths and senior men and ladies in the community, our club is growing all the time and any assistance with the help of running the club would be very much appreciated.
Over recent times we have been trying to set up a fundraising committee that would work in conjunction with the executive committee, this subcommittee would be responsible with the running of the fundraising and the suggesting of ways of fundraising for the club.
This is a very important part of the progression of the club for the future. We are inviting any person that would be interested in helping out on this subcommittee, it’s your club and if you would like it to progress why not come on board and help out.
If fundraising isn’t your thing there is plenty of other ways to help out. Don’t just assume someone else will come forward, come along and help the club progress, all help no matter how big or small would be very much appreciated. If interested you can contact any committee members, private message the club Facebook page or approach any club member, thank you.
The club’s weekly junior soccer academy continues every Saturday morning [weather permitting] under the watchful eye of senior club coach Johnny Dunne.
The academy takes places on the all-weather pitch on the club grounds at the Whitegates and is open to all kids from the age of 3 years to 8 years.
The academy starts at 11 o’clock and finishes at 12. There is no need for registration, so you can come along to any week that suits. Come along and learn the skills of football while having fun and enjoyment, it’s a great way of meeting new friends as you learn the skills as you get prepared for the introduction to participate in organised league football in the coming years.
Anyone with information for the club notes or the club website can contact me at 0879108706 or e-mail me at jimmy.nolan09@ hotmail.com
For all news regarding the club, check out the club website at www. wicklowrovers.com or the club Facebook page.
NEWTOWN JUNIORS
The last games before a wellearned summer break as usual brought loads of goals, thrills and spills. On Thursday evening our under-8s hosted Wicklow Rovers Green and both teams went onto provide plenty of exciting football in their series of games. Best for Newtown were Kayla Hamilton, Colin Healy and Gerry Hoban.
Our under-9s had no game as their opponents had all flown off to the sun!
Great game between our 10s (who are kindly sponsored by Real Debt Solutions) and Carnew in sub-tropical conditions. All the goals in this game were scored in the first half as Aidan Heffernan, William Valentine, David Mackey and Dylan Dunleavy hit the net for Newtown. Among those who starred for Newtown were Mikey Synnott, Nichita Neaga, Aaron Roy and Pat Carey.
The under-11s enjoyed a narrow win away to St. Anthonys thanks to goals from Brooklyn Doyle (3), Jake Robertson and Jack Daly.
The under-12s hosted Enniskerry B on Wednesday evening and with a couple of regulars unavailable they had to settle for a share of the spoils in a 2-2 draw. Iggy Szpilka (pen) and Eoghan Fox both scored for Newtown and in doing so notched their first goals of the season.
Among those who starred on the evening were Iggy, Aaron Hackett, Hannah Martinand Jack Coughlan. Also special mention to William Valentine who togged out for the team and did very well.
Our under-14s travelled to take on table toppers Arklow Town and unfortunately, they went down to an 8-4 defeat. This was a game where mistakes in defence were punished throughout the game. Newtown’s goals were scored by Luke Breen (2), Charlie Sulivan and an own goal.
These games conclude games now until the end of August beginning of September as we break up for the summer break in the “calendar football season”.
The WDSL will be running invitational competitions for most age groups over the summer months and we will have further details in the weeks ahead.
We have four players from the club celebrating their birthdays in the coming week and they are Matthew Whelan from the Development Squad, Lucas Dowdall from our under-9s, Pat Carey from the under-10s and Edward Valentine from our under-12s. Happy birthday to all from everyone at Newtown Juniors F.C.
There are also a couple of slots on all our teams at the moment so if there are any girls 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.
We extend our sincere sympathies to the families and friends of Kim Rushe, Arklow (and late of Sycamore Drive), Patsy O’Toole Kilcoole (and late of Monalin Newtownmountkennedy) and Frances Kileen of Season Park (and late of Timore Newcastle) who all sadly passed away last week. May they all rest in peace.
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 June 24. Numbers drawn were 8, 10, 24, and 27. €30 lucky dip winners were Anne Marie Mohen c/o V. Walsh, Christopher Keene c/o Bray Wanderers on line, Conor Caulfield c/o Michael Caulfield.
Next jackpot is €9625. 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 next game is away to Limerick FC on Friday, June 29. Kick off at the Markets Field is 7.45pm.
Match Tickets - To beat the queue’s on match night supporters can now purchase Bray Wanderers match tickets in advance online at http://braywanderersfc. ie/tickets-info/.
Simply print off your match ticket at home and avoid queues on match night.
Tickets can also be purchased online by using any mobile/tablet devices and can be presented directly at the turnstiles on your mobile/tablet device with no printing of tickets required.
Ticket prices for the 2018 season are adults €15, students/OAPS €10, children u14 €5.
Students should note that proof of student ID will be requested upon entry at the stiles.
Underage teams - The National League underage teams return to action this weekend.
The under-19s host Cabinteely on Sunday, July 1. Kick off at the Carlisle Grounds is 2.00pm. The under-17s next game is away to UCD on Tuesday, July 3. Kick off at the Belfield Bowl is 7.00pm.
Supporters bus to Limerick - The next away game is to Limerick FC on Friday, June 29, at the Markets Field.
The Seagulls club will run a supporters bus to this game. The bus will depart from the Carlisle Grounds at 3.00pm. To book a seat on the bus text your name to 087 9968969.
Merchandise - A new range of items are now available from the club shop and our on line shop.
Black training tops (€30), black rain jackets (€40) and crew tops (€40) are available in adults sizes small, medium, large and XLarge. Merchandise can also be purchased from our on line store on the club website.
All the latest club news is on our website www.braywanderersfc.ie.