GRASSROOTS
BRAY EMMETS
Lotto winner - The long wait is over. WE HAVE A WINNER!
Congratulations to Dave Barry who is richer by €20,000 after last week’s draw. Dave is one of the most widely known people in Bray Emmets due to his involvement in so many areas of the club. He coaches in the academy, ladies football and many other teams. He assists in every fund-raising activity, danced in Strictly and takes on a special role just before Christmas each year. And so much more.
The comments on our Facebook page show just how popular a winner this was...
‘No more deserving man for all the dedication to the ladies teams over the years. Bray Emmets ladies legend!’
‘Well done, Dave, truly couldn’t happen to a nicer person!’
‘Well done, Dave couldn’t have gone to anyone more worthy’.
‘Honestly couldn’t have gone to a nicer guy! Congratulations, Dave!’
Congratulations from everyone at Bray Emmets, Dave, a very worthy winner!
Academy Training - players/helpers wanted. The Academy returns this Saturday (12th) morning in Coláiste Raithín.
Please see below the changes to the academy structure.
NEW TRAINING TIMES - The following are the new training times: 2014/13. 10-11 (indoor hall); 2012. 11-12 (indoor hall)
2011. 10.30-12 (pitch).
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to training times to sign in as we must start and finish on time.
Parking - Parking is allocated in the set down areas outside the school not in the school grounds. Please follow the instructions of the parking stewards.
Entrance - Access to the indoor hall is via the side door on the left-hand side of the building please refer to attached map.
Footwear - No football boots or black marking soles allowed in the hall. Food and drink is not permitted in the hall.
Help Needed - We will need an additional 4/5 people along with coaches to provide supervision. This will cover parking, hall and toilet access. supervisory capacity to steward traffic/ parking the door and toilets. If you are able to help out it would be much appreciated, please forward your name and childs group to Willie (club coach) 087 286896.
Scór na nÓg agus Tráth na gCeist County Final - The first Irish Language cultural event of the year takes place shortly. This is the annual Scór na nÓg Tráth na gCeist (Question Time) county final. This is scheduled for Friday, January 18, at 8pm in Ballinakill Centre of Excellence. Participants are asked to be there at 7.45pm.
Some pertinent details regarding the Tráth na gCeist are as follows:
Age category is under 17 (born on 1 of January 2002 or later)
Teams of four (clubs can enter more than one team)
10 rounds of 8 questions.
Topics include: 1. Gaelic and Ladies Football;
2. Hurling and Camogie; 3. General GAA; 4. Irish History; 5. World History and Geography;
6. Irish Geography; 7. Irish Current Affairs; 8. World Current Affairs; 9. Irish Culture; 10. General Knowledge.
Current Affairs questions will relate to 2018 and early 2019.
GAA questions will not cover any events prior to 1998.
One question as Gaeilge in each round. Engraved medals for winners.
The winners of the Tráth na gCeist county final will have the honour of representing the county in the All-Ireland final which takes place on February 16 in Castlebar.
If any club members are interested, please contact Brian Lambe at brianmaura@hotmail. com.
Lotto - The numbers drawn were: 1, 8, 16, and 21.
The next jackpot will be: €1,000. Congratulations again to Dave Barry on being a very worthy winner of the jackpot.
Please sign up to our club lotto here, it’s a fantastic way of supporting the club and winning some cash. You could be the next Dave Barry.
RATHNEW
“Rathnew Gaa 1885” is the club’s one and only official Facebook page. Any other page with our name has nothing to do with our club and is not run by anyone in our club.
We are hoping to enter a ladies football team for 2019. If you are interested keep an eye on our Facebook page or contact Katrina Murphy (087 883 7577)
There was no winner of our lotto jackpot on January 7, numbers: 1, 5, 8, and 24. Four matched three: Jonathan and Leona O’Connor c/o Sean O’Connor; Elaine Franey c/o Rocky’s; Myles Manning c/o Arches; Clifford Dowling c/o Darren Newsome.
At the time of writing the jackpot stands at €9,000.
You can get tickets from Doyle’s, The Arches, The Village Inn, Rocky’s, Healy’s mini mart, Malone’s, Dowling’s butchers or any committee member.
The club is currently replacing and upgrading the equipment in the gym. The membership for the gym is the cheapest around so if your interested contact Bobby (085 111 5514). Also, any existing member please be aware that the code for the gym cannot be passed around and must stop immediately.
The club sends its condolences to the Kearney family on the passing of Club President Joe Kearney.
Joe was a great GAA man who was well known and respected throughout the county. A duel player in his day Joe was centre half forward on the last Rathnew team to win a Senior hurling championship in 1950 and was midfield on the first Wicklow team to win a Leinster championship beating Westmeath in the Leinster Junior hurling championship final in 1954.
He was unlucky not to win a Senior football championship with Rathnew, losing finals in 1953 and 1959. Joe was also a well-respected referee in the 50s and 60s while having to cycle his bike to the games. Joe will be a big loss to the village. May he rest in peace.
COOLKENNO
The first training session of the year took place on Friday night last, a session at which newly-appointed manager Stevie Cushe set out his goals and expectations for the year. That session was followed by a Sunday morning get together as we aim to hit the ground running upon recommencement of the league.
There was no winner of the lotto jackpot of €2,400 this week. The numbers drawn were 5, 9, 27 and 32. The lucky dip winners were: Des Byrne, Birmingham; Kevin Waterton, Calgary; Liam O’Neill, Killinure and Mary Timmins, Killinure. The next draw is due to take place on Monday, January 14, in The Dying Cow.
The AGM of our juvenile club will take place in the clubhouse on Sunday evening, January 27, at 6pm. It goes without saying that all are welcome!
The Coolkenno Ladies’ Winter Programme continues in Tullow Community School on Friday at the earlier time of 6.45pm.
Condolences to the O’Grady family on the death of Lena, beloved mother of former player, Joe O’Grady. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
ANNACURRA
It was with great sadness we said farewell to Aodh O’Neill last week. Aodh was a great club man and will be greatly missed by us all. We sympathise with his family on his very sad passing. Go raibh leaba aige I measc na naomh. Join us in the field on Thursday, January 17, to launch our Operation Transformation. Why not get this year off to a good start by coming down?
NEWTOWN
Newtown Ladies AGM takes place tonight (Wednesday, January 16 at 8pm).
Newtown GAA are coming on board with Operation Transformation and the GAA for Ireland Lights Up. Every Thursday from January 17 to February 21 our club will be open and lit up for you, your family and friends to come and walk from 7pm to 9pm.
We want everyone to come and join for Ireland Lights Up 2019!
All are welcome to come to this event. The Newtown AGM took place last week, positions for the 2019 season are Chairman: Sean Tiernan, James Kelly (Treasurer), Eoin O’Riordan (Club Secretary), Daire Nolan (Vice-Chairman). We wish all the very best of luck in their roles and look forward to working together for the coming year for the benefit of the club.
Newtown appointed senior manager Damien Gilligan and Ciaran McGuirl (coach/selector) last week, the Newtown seniors are back training in advance of the start of the season. Next week training will be 7.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday. All players born from 2001 or before are eligible to play.
There will be both a Senior and Junior B team entering league and championship this year.
With all the developments in the town we welcome any new members to the club. Juvenile and ladies football will be starting back soon too
Newtowns GAA presentation banquet will take place in the Parkview Hotel on Saturday, January 26, at 7.30pm. Dinner at 8pm. Entertainment is by Men in Black. Tickets are priced at €35 each and are available from any committee member or the post office. It promises to be a great night so get your tickets early!
There was no winner of last week’s club lotto, Numbers were 13, 16, 19, and 24. Five matched three numbers and next week’s jackpot is €3,200
Tickets are only €2 so please buy a ticket and help support the club.
HOLLYWOOD
Results of the Hollywood GAA Club lotto draw on January 10. The numbers drawn were 14, 16, 20 and 30. There was no winner of the jackpot
The seller’s prize went to Deirdre Mulvey (79). The €50 winners were: Charlie Doyle (83), Darragh Burke (206) and Niamh Brophy (774).
The next draw for a Jackpot of €8,200 will be held in Tutty’s on January 24th. Thanks for your continued support.
Hollywood GAA membership is now due. Payable to Mikey Healy, Kevin Murphy a committee member or online at hollywoodgaa.com.
AVONDALE
Our most recent lotto draw took place in the Cartoon Inn.
Winning numbers were 5, 16, 17, and 26. There was no jackpot winner.
We had six match threes! Congratulations to Patrick O’Shaughnessy (seller: Victor), Clive Heffernan (seller: Eugene), Trish Farrington (seller: Audrey), Trish Farrington (seller: Claudia), Gary Jameson (seller: Tony and Paddy, Eileen and Miriam (seller: Eileen).
Next draw takes place next Tuesday in Jacob’s Well worth €2,600.
Money is climbing nicely and would be a nice win for the New year so make sure you get your tickets!
Thanks for all your continued support. This year’s Wicklow GAA awards takes place Saturday, January 19, in the Arklow Bay Hotel with our very own Ray Nolan taking home the Intermediate Hurler of the Year award.
Tickets are available from Seamus Doyle on 086 8704958.
Our Avondale GAA dinner dance takes place this year on February 2 in Lawless’s Hotel of Aughrim. With a good year behind us, a night of celebration is long overdue. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Tickets are €30 and are available from Seamus Doyle on 086 8704958 or any committee member.
The coaching calendar has been released this week and is attached to this email.
Courses and workshops will be coming soon and often in the first third of the year.
To register for any of the hurling workshops or courses, please contact Liam Kelly 087 6878123 or check out our Facebook page.
ST PATRICK’S
The Garden County GAA awards night will be held this Saturday, January 19, in The Arklow Bay Hotel.
St Patrick’s GAA Club are honoured to have two representatives: Dean Healy, county Senior footballer, and Stephen Duffy, club Senior footballer. Tickets available from club secretary Mick Murphy secretary.stpatricks.wicklow@gaa.ie or club Chairperson John Gill.
Hard luck to all involved with Coláiste Chill Mhantáin who played Scoil Chonglais Baltinglass in the final of the Wicklow qualifier in South Leinster ‘D’ football in Ballinakill last week.
Coláiste Chill Mhantáin had the majority of possession in the first half but trailed at half time by 4-4 to 0-3 with CCM kicking eight wides.
Coláiste Chill Mhantáin started the second half much better, scoring 1-4 without reply. However, it was not to be for Coláiste Chill Mhantáin with the full-time score: Coláiste Chill Mhantáin 1-8, Scoil Chonglais 5-9. Thank you to referee Pat Hickey of AGB.
It has been announced that Wicklow GAA and Wicklow Ladies Football, following discussions between all parties, have agreed that the Lidl NFL match v Down LGFA on Sunday, February 10, will form part of a double bill in our GAA county grounds Aughrim with a throw in of noon and the Allianz GAA NFL Match v Limerick following at 2pm (Irish weather permitting). This is the first time a double bill featuring our ladies and men’s football teams has been agreed and sanctioned and is surely a sign of the cooperation which now exists between our two sporting bodies.
The Wicklow Coaching and Games Coach Education Calendar 2019 has been launched. Please contact St Patrick’s Football GDA contact: Garrett Doyle 083-4357460 garrett.doyle.gda. wicklow@gaa.ie for more details on any of the courses listed.
Wicklow GAA Coach Education- Please contact St Patrick’s Hurling GDA (H) Jonathan Tallon 083-3645136 jonathan.tallon.gda.wicklow@gaa. ie for more details on any of the courses listed.
Wicklow LGFA are holding a Fundamental’s course on Saturday, January 26 - Venue will be confirmed later.
The 2018 county yearbook with our own Dean Healy on the cover are now available for €10. Please contact PRO John Smith 086 813 0477 pro.stpatricks.wicklow@gaa.ie or contact club secretary Mick Murphy at secretary.stpatricks. wicklow@gaa.ie to get your copy.
St Patrick’s GAA club hats are now available in Fitzpatrick’s Bar, Wicklow, for only €10.
Individuals interested in managing adult playing teams for 2019 should submit their name and management team proposals to the secretary. Management teams will be appointed by the Executive Committee.
The GAA National Club Draw tickets are now available from Club Treasurer James Phelan. Please contact James on 087 2284441 for tickets.
Thank you to everyone who supports our club lotto. Last Monday, January 7, the lotto numbers were: 4, 8, 18 and 26 and bonus number 22.
There were no match-five jackpot winner for €10,000. There was no match-four4 jackpot winner for €3,500, or no match three winners. This week’s match four is €3,600. Next draw is on Monday, January 14, in the clubhouse.
LACKEN/KILBRIDE
The Duffy family would like to extend their thanks to all who extended their warm support with the passing of Sean last week. A short statement from Paul and the family:
‘On behalf of Sean’s family I would like to thank all of the players, members and supporters of Lacken-Kilbride GAA club and our neighbors and friends in the area. You’ve been such a help to us over the last few days. We have really enjoyed hearing everyone’s memories of Sean. He would have been very grateful for the support you have shown to us. Thank you all again. The Duffy family.’
Sean will be dearly missed by all.
The club’s AGM is fixed for Sunday, January 27, at 7pm in Kilbride Hall. Please attend!
The club lotto numbers from last Sunday were 1, 14, 17, and 27. The €20 winners were: Sean Blake, John Sheedy, Alan Jones, Shane McGuire and Catherine Broe.
The club’s pre paid lotto forms will be in circulation soon.
The St. Kevin’s AGM was held Sunday gone and Lucy Mooney has moved on as club secretary, everybody from Lacken-Kilbride would like to thank Lucy for all her hard work and dedication throughout the past decades.
Lorcan Clarke will manage the men’s first team for 2019, continuing on from the progress made last year and will be aided by Paul Carroll and Pat Murtagh. Training has commenced in the Kilbride Hall every Monday and Wednesday at 8pm. New members and players are always welcome.
AGB
Congratulations to the winner of AGBs 50/50 Draw for week one of January 2019, Fredie Milar, Team Kildare, Ticket H077. Congratulations to the winner of AGBs 50/50 Draw for week 2 of January 2019, Eftim Hurley, Team Wicklow, Ticket B019. The draw will continue weekly on a Wednesday night for the new year. Once again thank you to all who have supported this new fundraising initiate and we look forward to your continued support.
The next meeting of the Club Executive is scheduled for Wednnesday, January 9.
AGB’s annual dinner dance will be held on Saturday, March 2, in the Arklow Bay Hotel. This year is a celebration of 21 years of the club Arklow Geraldines Ballymoney. Tickets are now on sale at €30 per ticket. Please contact Sinead Redmond on 0871374812 or Jennifer Mitchell on 0868833159.
BARNDARRIG
On behalf of all the club we would like to wish everyone a happy new year and thank everyone for their continued support.
The Development draw is taking place next Saturday the 20th, can all outstanding development draw tickets please be returned to any committee member as soon as possible.
Don’t forget club lotto tickets are available from committee members, local shops and pubs.
Well done to Andrew Kavanagh on winning Junior hurler of the year!