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secretary at the contact details below. Recently three of our coaches who have been doing great work with the Development Squad took and completed their Kickstart 1 coaching course. Well done to Geraldine Keogh, Nathan Kelly Tynan and Grace Kelly for the completion of this course.
Our Last Man Standing competition had 103 Players heading into week two and we will have 90 Players going into week three after we unfortunately lost 13 Players. It could have been more but Manchester United created a shock after coming from 2-0 down to beat Newcastle United 3-2. The Prize Pot for the competition is €550. Week 3 fixtures will not be till the weekend of Saturday the 20th-Monday, October 22 due to the International football break and these fixtures will be distributed to all players on Monday, October 15. Thank you everyone for your continued support. You can keep updated with the progress of our competition and the rules on our Facebook and Twitter pages. For further information on all matters Newtown Juniors FC 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.
GAA
Newtown seniors played their last game of the season against a strong Éire Óg side in Roundwood two weeks ago, Éire Óg finished deserving winners. But more importantly Newtown remain in the senior championship and a higher league for the coming season. All in all it was a successful season for Newtown after winning their league and gaining promotion and maintaining their senior status all while blooding a lot of young players throughout the season who all showed great promise. The undernine management team have arranged a couple of blitzes over the next few weeks, the first of these took place last Friday in Newtown and there was a great turnout. For more info regarding details about upcoming blitzes give Alun a buzz at 086 3017500.
The under-11s played Kilcoole a couple of Saturdays ago in their last league game and despite missing a few regulars the lads put in a great effort but just fell shorts, their next outing is their last and is a mini festival final on Saturday the 13th in Ballinakill. The under-13s are played their county final on Monday, October 8, against Éire Óg at 7.15 p.m. in Ballinakill. The under15s played Tomacork in the championship last Monday and await their next fixture. Please check fixtures for confirmation of all juvenile matches.
All our juvenile teams are always on the lookout 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. Training for the under-12 to under-14/ under-16 girls has stopped for a few weeks and we hope to resume at the end of September in preparation for next year. For all club gear inquiries please contact Ruth at 087 7472682.
We don’t want to mention the C word but Newtown GAA gear always makes a great present and we have a large range to suit all sizes, so get your order in early.
Newtown lotto jackpot is a whopping €11,000. Please buy a ticket to win this mega jackpot all the while supporting the club. Numbers drawn last week were 5, 08, 13 and 20.
WEE LIBRARY
The Wee Library is a miniature library located beside the Corner House at the Village Practice entrance. It contains general and children’s books and operates on a ‘leave a book, take a book’ basis. Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to use the Wee Library. It is stocked voluntarily and our book numbers are currently running low so we would appreciate any books and in particular children’s books for donation. Please contact Annick Bishop at 085 1329713 or Caroline Costigan at 087 9330850. Many thanks.
MINDFULNESS CLASSES
This course will specifically teach mindfulness skills for managing stress and anxiety. No previous experience necessary. Cost: €60 for six weeks or €13 drop in. Booking essential. Please contact Angelika at 087 2176068.
YOGA CLASSES
Space behind the Corner House Village Practice. This class is suitable for all levels of experience and beginners are very welcome. Cost: €65 for six class or €15 drop in. Reduced rates are possible also. Booking is essential. Please contact Angelika at 087 2176068.
LOCAL LINK BUS SERVICE
The local link bus route 1413 will depart from the church at 10.30 every first Wednesday of the month to Nutgrove. Leaving Nutgrove at 14.30 to return to Newtown and will stop at Garden Village. Every third Wednesday of the month the bus will depart the church at 10.30 to Blanchardstown. Leaving Blanchardstown at 14.30. If anyone has issues getting to the church they can call local link at 056 7715912 and they will accommodate home pick-ups where they can.
BINGO
There is bingo every Friday evening in the community centre. Contact the community centre at 01 2810913 for details.
LUNCH CLUB
A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday, October 19, in the Coach House, Roundwood, at 1.30.
DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB
In the first competition of October Brid Clancy and Phil Power took first place for North/ South second Clare Sally and Kay Plunkett third. Maria Magee and Judy Skates and fourth Nancy O’Brien and Catherine Halligan. East/West winners were Paddy O’Brien and Margaret Bolger second Molly Byrne and Rachel Judd third. Teresa Leahy and Marion Davis and fourth Pádraig Gleeson and Séamus Kennedy.
002 BRIDGE
Friday, October 5, saw Monica Brady and Kay Plunkett take first place for North/South second Nancy O’Brien and Mary Pierce and third Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien. Taking victory for East/ West were Maria Magee and Rowena Brady second Maura Gaskin and Bridie Nolan and third Gertie Fee and Jane Cronin.
CREATE YOUR OWN PAINTING
Create your own painting with guidance. All art materials will be supplied in Roundwood Parish Hall on Friday, October 12, at 7.30 p.m. Refreshments will be served and raffle on the night. Tickets are €20 and all proceeds will go to the Mustard Seed Communities, who care for disabled and abandoned children in Jamaica, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. Telephone 086 2560872 for tickets.
TRIBUTE TO TERRY
The Roundwood Active Retirement would like to pay tribute to the late Terry Kavanagh, Anne and Peter and all his staff who donated a box of vegetables every month to the bingo. We were so grateful for his generosity and he will never be forgotten by the Active Retirement bingo organisers and those who played bingo every month in Annamoe. Thank you, Terry. May you rest in peace.
CALARY ART EXHIBITION
Calary Church is once again holding an art exhibition. It will open at 7.30 p.m. on Friday, October 12, continue between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday the 13th and between midday and 2.30 p.m. on Sunday the 14th (after which the Harvest Service will be held).
This event is kindly sponsored by Wicklow County Council Creative Ireland Programme. For further details or an entry form to exhibit, please phone Gay Nuttall (086 0605268) or email charlotterosemond@gmail.com.
On Saturday, October 13, there will also be a plant and country produce sale, the proceeds of which will go to Fields of Life child sponsorship.
CALARY HARVEST SERVICE
Calary’s Harvest Thanksgiving Service will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, and will be followed by Harvest Tea in the church room. This is always a wonderful event and we look forward to welcoming all our friends to it.
SET DANCING
Set dancing in Kavanagh’s every Thursday night from nine till 11 p.m.
MORNING BADMINTON
Morning badminton has resumed on Tuesday morning from 9.30 p.m. in Aras an Tochar.
BINGO
Monday night bingo in the Coach House, Roundwood, starting at 8.30 p.m. with cash prizes. A fun night out every Monday.
CAR BOOT SALE
The monthly car boot sale will take place in Roundwood Parish Centre on next Sunday, October 13, from midday to 4 p.m. It is proposed to have our November car boot sales on the second Sunday of the month on November 10.
MATHS LESSONS
Rebecca Delamere will be teaching group maths lessons on a weekly basis in Roundwood for first year students. Class sizes will be very small. These lessons provide support for students who may be struggling with maths or students who are aiming for high grades and also prepare students for their maths exams. To reserve a space or for further information, please contact Rebecca at 086 0650129 or rebeccadelameremathslessons@outlook.ie.
MUSIC WEEKEND IN DONEGAL
There will be a music weekend in Donegal from the second to November 4. This will be a three-day coach tour at a price of €289 per person sharing. The price includes the bus from Roundwood to Donegal and back to Roundwood, two nights dinner, bed and breadfast in four star Clonee Hotel, Letterkenny, with music nightly with Lisa McHugh, Derek Ryan and Gerry Guthrie. A depost of €100 is required before September 25. Names to Susan at 087 6273032 and remainder of money to be paid before October 15. The bus will leave at 8.30 a.m. from Roundwood.
ROUNDWOOD WHIZZERS
Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group are back in action meeting at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Coach House car park. All welcome to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
Next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance Friday, October 26, with music by Jimmy Hogan.
WHIST
The next whist is this Wednesday, October 10, in the Parish Centre, Roundwood.
LOTTO RESULTS
There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw. The numbers drawn were 7, 11, 15 and 20. There were nine match-three winners Gerry Ellis, John Cullen, Tom Brady, Pat Fizpatrick, Kirsten Lynch, Chris and Vin, Sara Byrne, Dawn Doyle and Carmel Fanning. Next week’s jackpot will be €21,100. The lotto celebrates 25 years in existence this year and to celebrate this there will be a €3,000 jackpot for match-three win or share on Sunday, October 14.
HOME PRODUCERS
Roundwood Home Producers Market is open from midday till 5 p.m. every Sunday in the Parish Centre. Come for your home baking, crafts, plants, vegetables and more. New members always welcome.
CEILI DANCING LESSONS
Adult ceili dancing classes are held every Wednesday night in the parish hall from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn to solo dance and also group dances under the tuition of Aoife, Cian and Eimear and have great fun learning.