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NEWTOWN JUNIORS FC

Heavy rain on Friday right through to all day on Saturday put paid to games involving our Academy, under-eight, under-nine and under-14 teams.

One team who did play were the under-12s who travelled to the wilds of Ballyman to play Enniskerry. In a ding dong tussle between the two teams the game ended 3-3. Newtown had to score three equalizers in the game through Patrick Martin (2) and Aaron Cawley. In fact according to the ‘Gaffer’ Rory, Patrick’s second goal and Newtown’s third equalizer from a free kick with the last kick of the game was Beckham like. On the day among the players who starred on the day were Jack Coughlan and Patrick Martin.

Our 10’s hosted Avonmore on Sunday morning in glorious sunshine and came out on top by the odd goal in five. Ryan Collins with a superb header, Max Roche finishing of a lovely move and an own goal accounted for the Newtown goals. On the day best for Newtown were Aaron Roy, Pat Carey, Darren Fisher and Kacey Kelly.

Our under-11s completed their Champions League programme of matches with an away game against WDSL Academy and after a tight and evenly contested game Newtown lost their first game on a 1-0 scoreline. Our under-12s Hannah Martin scored the only goal of the game just before halftime. Best for Newtown were Rose Kelly Tynan, PJ Duffy and Cormac Chance. The result however didn’t alter the final standings as Newtown topped the group with the Academy in second place.

The following are the fixtures for the week ending Saturday/ Sunday, October 20/21: Development Squad Practise every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Academy Team at home to Roundwood White ko Saturday at 11.30 a.m.; under-eights at home to Carnew FC ko Saturday at 10.15 a.m.; under-nines away to St Patrick’s ko to be confirmed; under-10s at home to Greystones Yellow ko Sunday at 11.30 a.m.; under-11s – Champions League Q Final to be confirmed; under-12s at home to Sporting Greystones ko Saturday at 12.45 p.m.; under-14s at home to avonmore f.c. ko Saturday at 11 a.m. (fixtures and ko times are subject to change)

All fixtures, competitive and non-trophy, will finish weekend of November 17/18, followed by the WDSL Awards, Presentation Day in the Parkview Hotel on Sunday, November 25 (details times etc to follow in Oct),

Our ever-popular Development Squad has started back and will continue every weekend from 10 a.m. till 11 a.m. and new players are welcome. The cost is €2 per head. At the moment we have a large number of boys and girls attending each week and thankfully at the moment we have the required.

LOCAL LINK BUS SERVICE

The local link bus route 1413 will depart from the church at 10.30 a.m. every first Wednesday of the month to Nutgrove. Leaving Nutgrove at 2.30 p.m. 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 a.m. to Blanchardstown. Leaving Blanchardstown at 2.30 p.m. 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 Center. Contact the Community Center at 012810913 for details.

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. wena Brady and Paddy O’Brien and fourth Clare Sally and Mary Pierce.

002 BRIDGE

Friday, October 12, saw Noeleen Redmond and Margaret take first place for North/South, second Catherine McGillycuddy and Nancy O’Brien and third Mary Pierce and Maura Gaskin. First for East/West were Kay Plunkett and Teresa Leahy, second Rowena Brady and Maria Magee and third Ger Lenihan and Paddy O’Brien.

PROGRESSIVE 45

Progressive 45 Card Game Sunday, October 21, at 7 p.m. in Roundwood Parish Hall, everyone welcome, excellent cash prizes with raffle and refreshments at the interval.

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.

SET DANCING

Set dancing continues 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. 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

It is proposed to have our November car boot sales on the second Sunday of the month on November 10.

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.

ANGEL HEALING

Angel Healing and Angelic Guidance is back tomorrow evening, Monday, September 3, in the Parish Hall Roundwood at 7.30. So if you would enjoy an evening of peace relaxation and hands on energy healing join us for a wonderful new experience.

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

Next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance Friday, October 26, with music by Jimmy Hogan.

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist are as follows: Top Score: Shay Doyle, Top Gent: Kay Plunkett; Second Gent: Ann Pierce; Second Lady: Catherine Doyle; First Half: Kitty Kennedy; Second Half: Maura McHugh; Lowest Score: tiney Shortt and Longest Sitting: Mick Whelan. Raffle prizes were won by Mick Whelan, Tiney Shortt, Mary Pierce, Jimmy Molloy and Catherine Doyle. The next whist is this Wednesday, October 24, in the Parish Centre, Roundwood.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The next talk in the Roundwood Historical Society’s 2018 Series will take place on Monday, October 22, at 8 p.m. in Kavanagh’s (Vartry House). The talk is actually a documentary called the Flying Films – A day to Remember. This documentary is a tribute and a look behind the scenes with the people who were involved in the making of the Flying Films – The Blue Max, Darling Lilli, Zeppelin and Von Richthofen and Brown. These were all filmed in the skies over Wicklow from 1965 to 1970 and featured Irish Air Corps pilots and ground crew using replica WW1 planes. Many people in the area will remember watching these aircraft flying over Calary, The Sugar Loaf, Kilpedder and Wicklow Harbour during the late 1960s. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, October 22, at 8 p.m. The entrance fee for members is €3 and for non-members is €5 – payable at the door.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw. The numbers drawn were 11, 14, 19 and 21. There were eight match-three winners, Auinash Balaghee, Ticket sold in Centra, R & L Carthy, Imelda Byrne, Martin Carey, D Keeley, Paul Coruntu and M Kenny Next week’s jackpot will be €21,400

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

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 or 087 2506785.

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.

MONEYSTOWN 45

A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at a new time of 8.30 p.m. for the summer months tea served.