GRASSROOTS
BALTINGLASS
Lotto - Numbers drawn were 15, 21, 24, and 28. No winner. Match three winners for €75 each: Kieran Hosey, Michael Farrell, Jo Coogan and Joe Barry.
This week’s jackpot is €8,200. Next draw Tuesday, October 30, in Timmins pub. Thanks for playing the club lotto. Please continue to play. Play online www.locallotto.ie.
Our development draw took place in Horan’s on Friday night last. The winner of the first prize of a Kia Picanto car was Joe Hanly, Haroldstown. Congratulations Joe and safe driving. We sincerely wish to thank everybody who purchased a ticket for the draw and to all in the club who sold tickets.
Thanks also to all who supplied/sponsored prizes: Fergus Kenny Autos, Quinns Topline Store, Kildare Village, Baltinglass Golf Club, Pat Lee Electrical, Murphy Sheerin Vets, Timmins bar, Germaines Bar & Restaurant, Bia Blasta, Horans Bar & Restaurant, Fishers Centra and Naas Race Course.
The Baltinglass Minor ladies team won the ‘B’ county final beating An Tochar in a great game of football in Roundwood during the week.
Baltinglass were winning by 4-7 to 1-3 at halftime and withstood the An Tochar fightback in the second half to win 5-11 to An Tochar’s 3-9.
Well done girls and to their coaches Paudie Swinburne, Mark Malone and Seán O’Brien.
The Baltinglass under-15 team picked up the ‘A’ Shield cup during the week. The cup was presented to the under-15 captain Jack Kirwan by Games Manager Hugh Kenny.
Ross Frahill received the under-15 player of the year. Well done boys and to their coaches Robert McHugh, Ciaran Foley, Ben Kirwan, Martin Brady, Richie Dalton and Chillie Nolan.
Thanks to the parents who drive them to training and games and for all the support to the team during the year.
Baltinglass under-20s team got their championship campaign off to a great start with an emphatic 4-22 to 0-6 win over Michael Dwyers.
The management team of Billy Cullen, Rocky Nolan and Stephen Heaslip will be delighted with the performance, work rate, interplay and a great range of scores. Bigger tests await but it was a very positive start for this team.
BLESSINGTON
Lotto - No winner on Tuesday, October 23. Numbers drawn were: 10, 12, 25, and 26. One winner of match three which was €600 (rollover from last draw) is Jude Miley c/o Miley’s pub. Jackpot for next draw on November 6 will be €2,200 in Miley’s. Thank you for your continued support.
Date for your diary – Blessington GAA night at the dogs at Newbridge on Friday, November 30, at 8pm. Sponsored by Dunnes Stores Blessington. €10 ticket will entitle you to entry on the night and for some great prizes also. Total prize fund €3600. First race at 8pm. Buster Draw One – 1st Prize €750, 2nd prize €400, 3rd Prize €200. Buster Draw two - 1st Prize €750, 2nd prize €400, 3rd Prize €200. 5 prizes of €100.
You can nominate a dog for €50 which entitles you to entry to the dogs on the night and a prize of €100 if dog wins the race.
Tickets available from all coaches and John Magee Snr 086 8717483, Breda Brophy 087 2253892 and JP Moran 087 2253892. Bus will be going on the night. Details to be confirmed later.
Club AGM – Blessington GAA AGM on Monday, November 26, in the Baile Coimin Centre at 7.30pm. Notice of AGM has been sent out by email. Anyone who is a member and hasn’t received an email please text Noreen on 087 2858375 with their email address.
Under-20s – The lads had a great victory in the first round of the under-20s championship on Sunday, October 28, against Naomh Eoin at home.
The lads led 2-8 to 2-3 at half-time. They totally owned the second half and went on to win on a scoreline of 4-17 to 2-8.
Final day of Academy - Well done to everyone who turned up for the last Academy morning of 2018 on Saturday.
It was a great turn out despite the Baltic conditions. There was fun and games for the morning ending with the children beating the parents in Tug of war.
Each child was given a nice reward for the year, a treat for Hallowe’en and a visit from the ice cream man. See you all in 2019.
Congrats to the under-15 Michael Dwyers hurlers who won the ‘A’ championship last weekend. Super displays from Blessington representatives including man of match Sam Gough.
Blessington players: Conor Gilligan, Adam Williamson, Sam Gough, Conor Richardson and Austin Brennan. Dave Richardson and Pat Brennan are involved in management. Final score: Michael Dwyers 6-6, Glenealy 0-4.
Scór na nÓg - The Scór na nÓg county final will be held in St Kevin’s Hall in Blessington on Sunday, November 18, commencing at 3pm.
As this is the 50th year of Scór, we are aiming to increase the number of entries into each of the competitions. If there any singers, dancers, musicians or actors, please contact Noreen on 087 2858375 or Catherine on 087 1224019 if you are interested in participating asap.
School/Club Link Coach - Blessington GAA are seeking a new School/Club Link Coach.
The role is financially supported by the club and requires morning/afternoon availability for 3-4 days per week.
We are looking for the right candidate that is passionate about developing GAA skills and driving recruitment for our growing club.
pplicants must have a minimum of Foundation Level Coaching, Code of Ethics and Garda Vetting (if suitable applicant interested we can provide the training for above spec). If interested, please enquire by email to Noreen Keegan Kavanagh: secretary.blessington.wicklow@gaa.ie or by phone to Jess Brennan 086 8602822.
Condolences - Condolences to the Hanlon family on the sad passing of their Mam Kathleen (Kit) HANLON (née Phibbs). Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dilis.
Club physio - Physio is now finished on Wednesdays. If you need any physio please contact Pat Molloy regarding any enquiries/ emergencies on 086 8230130.
Ladies 25th anniversary mugs, pens, wristbands, boot bags etc for sale. These will be collector’s items in a couple of years so make sure you get yours. Contact Jess on 086 8602822.
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 WhatsApp please text your name to 087 2858375.
BALLINACOR
Ballinacor GFC will be holding their AGM on Saturday, November 17, in Kirikee Hall at 6pm. As the committee feel that a huge change is needed to push the club on to the next level, all the current officers of the club are voluntarily stepping aside.
This meeting is open to everyone in the community to attend to express your views, to offer an opinion on any matter relating to the club and to offer your support in any way you can as we look to the future of the club. Nomination slips for all positions are available from current committee members. All suggestions welcome.
COOLBOY
We are holding our AGM on Friday, November 2, at 7.45pm in Coolafancy Hall. All footballers and members of the club are asked to attend while new faces and ideas are always welcome!
AGB
Congratulations to our under-15 boys who have been crowned county championship winners last week after a very successful season.
Huge well done to this great bunch of lads and their management who put in a great game against St. Kevins.
Well done to St. Kevins also on such a sporting match. This is an excellent ending to the under-15s’ season, who are the proud winners of the league and the championship.
Best of luck to AGB’s under-13 boys who face St. Pats in the under-13 Championship final this coming Tuesday in Ballinakill. This is a reply for the final for this great young team, and we wish them all the best.
AGB’s AGMs are scheduled for the forthcoming dates:
November 2 - AGB’s juvenile boys at 7pm and AGB’s men’s at 8pm, both in AGB’s Ballymoney complex.
AGB’s Ballymoney Complex AGM is on November 12 at 7.30pm in AGB’s Ballymoney Complex.
AGB’s ladies AGM is on November 16 at 8pm in AGB’s Ballymoney complex.
AGB’s main club AGM is on Friday, November 23, at 7.30pm in AGB’s Ballymoney complex. All club members are invited to attend.
AGB are launching a 50/50 weekly draw from the first week in November. Our aim is to have a maximum of 250 players in draw.
The cost will be €2 per week. One prize of €250 will be drawn each week for 52 weeks. Instead of collecting each week we propose an up front payment of €100.00 per person payable prior to first draw in November.
Draw will be held every Monday night. Winner will be notified by text or email, and will also be printed in club notes in Wicklow People.
Tickets will go on sale shortly throughout the Club. Get your ticket early to avoid disappointment.
The next meeting of the Arklow Geraldines Ballymoney Club Executive is scheduled for Wednesday, November 7, in Pearse’s Park.
TINAHELY
Results from the Tinahely GAA club lotto from October 10. Numbers drawn were: 2, 4, 24, and 27. The bonus number was 9. There was no jackpot winner. There were three match three winners: Richard McDonnell, James Byrne, and Judy O’Leary. Next week’s lotto: €10,000.
Intermediate Football - Our Intermediate team were out in the Leinster club competition last Saturday afternoon when they had to travel to Tullamore to play the Shamrocks GAA of Offaly. This was Tinahely’s first time in Leinster since 1984.
Missing two key players from the county final we had to change the team around. Niall and Curtis were called upon.
Shamrocks started off by kicking two quick points before Rory Stokes hit a goal. They lost a man on a red card after four minutes but they were still on top of their game.
At half-time it was all to play for as Shamrocks took a 1-5 to 1-4 lead in.
In the second half Tinahely fought to the bitter end but Shamrocks were just that more clinical in front of goal.
Tinahely may be out of Leinster but what a year these lads have given us. We achieved championship success and still have the league final to play.
Thanks to the players and staff for all their dedication in 2018.
ST PATRICK’S
St Patricks bowed out Leinster club contention on Sunday but the newly crowned Wicklow champions did so with plenty of effort and pride.
Just 22 hours after their energy sapping win over our biggest rivals Rathnew we had to take the field again in Joule Park to face three-in-a-row Offaly champions Rhode.
Rhode are up there with the best of them when it comes to the club championship and having a forward the calibre of Niall McNamee in their ranks will always make them a threat.
The former Offaly star kicked 11 points in a super forward display. St Pats started well with the wind, taking a 0-3 to 0-1 lead in the first eight minutes with Stephen Duffy continuing where he left off on Saturday with his trusted left foot. Half-time score: St. Patrick’s 0-5, Rhode 0-10.
Stephen Duffy scored his fifth point for St Patrick’s immediately after the break in another flawless display of kicking from man of the match in Saturday’s replay.
Tommy Kelly’s late goal put a better complexion on the final scoreboard coming at the end of a fine passing move involving plenty of Pats players which the players fully deserved.
LSFC Full Time: Pats 1-9, Rhode 2-16. Tiredness most definitely played a big part in this defeat and maybe too the celebrations after such a great win against local rivals Rathnew on Saturday.
Well done, lads, every one of you really battled very hard in Aughrim on Sunday. Far from ideal circumstances to be playing this game. It was always going to be a tough ask to play two games in less than 24 hours.
You can all hold your heads up high and be proud of your performance.
In the Senior football championship final replay on Saturday afternoon, two late points from man of the match Stephen Duffy and Tommy Kelly helped St Pats take the Renault Senior football title from our near neighbours Rathnew in sunny Joule Park. Half-time score: St. Patrick’s 0-3, Rathnew 0-5.
Pats started to play more direct in the second half and drew more frees which Stephen Duffy converted.
Excellent defensive work saw Rathnew kept scoreless from the 49th minute which was the foundation for Pats to drive home. Full-time score: St. Patrick’s 0-10, Rathnew 0-8.
Scorers – St Patrick’s: Stephen Duffy 0-8 (7f), Tommy Kelly 0-2.
Congratulations to manager Casey O’Brien and captain Dean Healy and all involved with our Senior footballers.
County Champions 2018: Colm Byrne, Wayne Doyle, Shane Murley, Patrick O’Keane, Simon Bouchier, Conor Ffrench, Ciaran Doyle, Dean Healy, John Crowe, Ciaran McGettigan, Padge McWalter, Paul O’Brien, Paul Earls, Stephen Duffy, Tommy Kelly, Jack Dunne, Jordan Petticrew, Aidan Dunne, James Kavanagh, Johnny Delahunt, Ian Murphy, Chris Kavanagh, Hugh Humby, Ronan Murray, Padraig Higgins, Shane Doyle, Rossa Marron and Ruairi Marron.
Management: Casey O’Brien, Gary Duffy, Ronan Connolly, Damien O’Brien, Alan O’Brien, Adam Quinn and Ritchie Murphy.
Well done to Casey and Dean all involved with St Patrick’s Senior footballers on your achievements this year. Celebrate the championship and league double and enjoy!
Thank you all for the memories and the joy you have given to so many this year. We are all so proud of you!
Miley is home!
Questions would have to asked as to why the Leinster club championship game could fall so awkwardly in the fixtures calendar with all the fixtures controlled by Leinster Council and implemented by Wicklow County Board given the outcry over player welfare in recent times.
Best of luck to our under-13 White football team the replay of the Shield final on Tuesday (last night) at 7pm in Ballinakill v AGB.
After a fantastic game of football extra time still couldn’t separate the teams in the final.
St Pats trailed by four at half-time and seven points at one stage during the second half but showed tremendous fighting spirit to come back and push the game into extra time.
The final score after extra time was 4-6 to 3-9. Both teams deserve great credit for serving up a hugely entertaining game. Please support your clubs future players.
Congratulations to all involved with CCM who won the first year Super 7s hurling in Ballinakill on Wednesday morning. They beat St. Kevin’s Community College in the final.
his completed an unique double for CCM 1st years victorious team. The first double ever in 2018 for first year Super 7s football and hurling.
All in St Patrick’s wish county champion Conor Ffrench the best of luck on your adventure and safe travelling
Congratulations to former captain Andy Jameson and Lynda Gill on their recent wedding. Hope you had a wonderful day and we wish you both long life and happiness
Looking for a Christmas Present idea? Why not get a pair of GAA gloves from CCM Safehands with club logo. This is a small enterprise company set up by TY students in CCM Wicklow. Order a pair of gloves from them and you know you will be in “Safe Hands”
Wicklow GAA’s annual county convention will be held on Monday, December 10, at 7pm sharp in county buildings, Joule Park Aughrim.
Wicklow Camogie County Board are looking for a Junior county manager. Applications to secretary.wicklow@camogie.ie. Closing date Friday, November 2.
Our indoor bowls continues each Monday in the hall at 8pm all new members welcome. If you require further information please contact 087 260 5156
Thank you to everyone who supports our club lotto. Last Monday, October 22, the lotto numbers were: 7, 8, 20 and 25. Bonus: 17.
No match 5 jackpot winner for €10,000. No match 4 jackpot winner for €2,600. No match 3 winners. This week’s match 4 is €2,700.
Next draw was yesterday evening in the Clubhouse.
Thanks to the weekly club lotto sellers who give up their time to help raise funds for the club. It’s greatly appreciated.
Our sincere condolences to the family of Emma Murphy, Hillview, Ballyguile, Wicklow Town who passed away on October 26, at home, surrounded by her loving family, sadly missed by her loving parents Declan and Evelyn, children Patrick, Kyle, Jimmy, Megan and John, sister Tracey, brother Anthony, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Please send any information for club notes to Pro.stpatricks.wicklow@gaa.ie before 9pm on Sunday evenings. You can contact St Pats at Facebook St Patrick’s GAA Club Wicklow Town or Twitter @StPatsGAAWick.