BALLINACOR GFC: The club will be holding a table quiz this coming Thursday night 18th in Glenmalure Lodge at 8.30 p.m.It is very important all players have teams in and all support on the night would be very much appreciated as the club could very much do with the funds.

Membership is now due and it is €50 for senior players which can be paid to our captain for the year Paul Cullen. I'm not certain on the Juvenile membership so I'll have it in for next week's notes. Hard luck to the Wicklow Vocational School's team who were defeated in the Leinster final against a very strong Meath team and a special mention to our own two lads James Byrne who was captain and Denis Heffernan. The best of luck to Ronan Phelan and Christopher Murphy who are out shortly with Wicklow's under-21s in the first round of the Championship. If anyone would like anything put in the club's notes please contact David on 086 3336960.

BALLINACOR CAMOGIE

Under-age training continues in Kirikee Hall every Tuesday night with U-8 and U10s on at 6-7 p.m. and U-12 and U-14 at 78p.m. Senior and U-16 training are on Saturday morning in Glenmalure at 10 am. We always welcome new players from age four up.

Our Senior girls have there first outing against Glenealy in the Leinster League in Glenmalure on Saturday 20th at 11 am. All support welcome.

We are selling Lotto tickets every week and anyone who would like to take a book please contact Dora. Membership is now due please contact any committee member. Club hoodies, polo shirts, jackets, tshirts, tracksuits, track bottoms and bags are available by contacting any committee member from the camogie or football. Club contact Dora Burke 087 6719531.

KILTEGAN

Well done to Wicklow football and hurling teams on two good wins over the weekend over Leitrim and Armagh. Our players on the football, Seánie Furlong (04), JP Dalton (0-1) and Rory Finn came on as a sub, all played well to ensure victory for the team. Jeffery Bermingham and Eoin O'Neill were on the hurling team who collected their first silverware of the year when they won the Keogh Cup Shield by a point beating Armagh. Barry Cremin and Kieran Doyle were also on the panel. Well done to all.

The Annual Dinner Dance will take place Saturday, 6th March in Inisfail, this year the footballers and the camogie club are joining forces for the event, tickets are on sale from any committee member at the reasonable price of €25.00.

The Lotto numbers for last week were 6, 11, 16 and 21 there was no winner and one match 3 winner, Mick Foley, Talk of the Town. This week's jackpot stands at €8,000 and the draw takes place in the "Talk of the Town".

The presentation night for Michael Dwyer's will take place in Inisfail on this Friday, 19th February at 8 p.m., tickets on sale €10.

Well done to David Lofts who made it to the last eight in the All-Ireland Talent Show on Sunday night. He really needs your votes now to stay in the competition so please get your texts in for him.

Well done to Rathdangan Variety Group who put on an excellent show in Rathdangan Hall on Thursday and Friday night. This show was such a success that they are staging it again on Saturday 20th for anyone who has not seen it. Not to be missed.

Training for all players under new manager Flash Byrne starts in the field on Wednesday night.

MICHAEL DWYERS

A presentation night will take place in Germaine's Inisfail for the U-14's, 16's and Minors on this Friday, 19th February, 2010 at 8 p.m. Tickets on sale in the local shop or contact Dave Murray (0860750142)or any other committee member. Please come along and support our young footballers and hurlers. Refreshments will be served.

NEWCASTLE

The was no winner for last weeks lotto draw, the numbers drawn were 5, 10, 18, 25. The jackpot continues to grow and now stands at €5,600.00. The draw takes place every Monday night in The Castle Inn.

Thanks to the recent success of the development committee's bag packing fundraiser the dug-outs are underway. Hoping to raise more needed funds to continue to improve the clubs facilities, another bag packing event will take place in Tesco Greystones on March 11th, 12th and 13th. Volunteers are needed, anyone wishing to participate should contact any member of the committee.

The Newcastle GAA Dinner Dance will take place on Friday he 19th of March in the Glenview hotel. Tickets are on sale now for €35 per person. Anyone wishing to attend can see any committee member for tickets or contact Sarah on 0877766054. As usual this is a popular event so people are advised to book early to avoid being disappointed.

Good luck to the football team who take on Kilmacanogue in a challenge match this Saturday.

KILBRIDE

Club AGM was held recently with Feargal Donoghue remaining as club chairman, Andrew O'Brien continues as club treasurer with Shane Craul taking up the position of club secretary. They are assisted for the year ahead by a large committee.

Lotto results 7/2/10 - Jackpot €500, Numbers drawn 2, 17 and 25, No jackpot winner. February pre-paid ticket winner of €100 was Joseph Lynch. €20 winners were Pat Redmond, Jimmy and Esther Clarke, Michael Lennon, Evie Hudson and Siobhan Craul.

Lotto results 14/2/10-Jackpot €600, Numbers drawn 6, 10 and 18, No jackpot winner. €20 winners were Kathleen Tisdall, Mary O'Connor, Austin Tisdall, Bertha Craul and John Nicholas.

The mens intermediate and Junior C team resume training in the club pitch at 8 p,m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, All are urged to attend and all are very welcome.

BRAY EMMETS

U-11 football: Bray Emmets Under-11s played their second football game of the 2010 season on Saturday in Old Conna against Westmanstown. This game was a much tougher test than their previous game but they came through it and won on a score of 4-6 to 3-6. Again it was great to see such a good turnout of players and also of parents to support them. It was a game in which every player made a valuable contribution.

The game was won because every player did their very best and kept going right to the end. The most pleasing thing in this game was the fighting spirit that they showed right to the final whistle. There is not enough space to go through all the good things the lads did. Just two examples were Jason in goals making vital goal line saves in the last ten minutes and Cian making a tackle which set up a score for Bray when it was need most. We also welcome Simon Reynolds who played his first game for Bray.

Panel: Fiachra Murphy, Aaron Kennedy, Paddy Redmond, Cian Kavanagh, Daniel Jakob, John Ahearne, Eoghan Martin, Niall Groves, Rory Cotter, Jason Pritchard, Ben Kearney, Noah Cummins, Cormac Foley, Lochlann Dougan, Donncha Morgan, Eoghan Potts, Garret Myhal, Shane Slattery, Cormac Kelly, Simon Reynolds.

ASHFORD

Congratulations to Philip and his team of helpers on the massive success of our first Texas Hold'em tournament. A crowd of over 70 from near and far registered in the Woodpecker on Friday night. It ended in the small hours with a three way tie, with this PRO very happy with the outcome. It was great to see people from our neighbouring villages and towns supporting our fundraising efforts for the pitch development. We would like to thank our sponsors for their kind donations for the draw and a special mention goes to David and Rosemary in the Woodpecker for the lovely food and hospitality. To all who bought lotto tickets on the night, let that be the first of many, we need as many tickets sold as possible.

EIRE OG GREYSTONES

The weekend after next, one awaits it with anticipation and not a little trepidation. With it, we will be able finally to close the lid on the 2009 season with its noteworthy successes and its frustrating uncertainties. Saturday will be the occasion for acknowledging with rewarding presentations the unprecedented set of achievements of our teams and for trumpeting the dedication of our mentors and the club's many workers. And all will be giving vent to their appreciative rejoicing in feasting and bodily sway to terpsichorean rhythms.

A setting which surely has the ingredients for a night of cheerful camaraderie and a very pleasant passing of time. One is, of course, speaking of the Éire Óg Annual Dinner Dance which has by now become an established highlight on the local social calendar and is a date marked on the diary of many of the 'want to be seen at' socialites! The demand for 'a place at the table' is high and tickets are strictly limited so early booking is advisable.

The trepidation aspect refers to that Sunday 2009 league game against Kilcoole, the outcome of which will determine our league status in 2010. For years now we have been hovering on the periphery of Division 1 in both league and championship but have not been able to make the breakthrough. How we would relish testing our mettle against the Rathnews, the Baltinglasses and the St. Patses - what better way is there to gauge our real worth? This year we are tantalisingly close to achieving that goal, the only remaining barrier being this game against Kilcoole - no doubt they are thinking the same thoughts! Hence, even though it is only a league match, its outcome is of such consequence that the game will be played with championship intensity. Our cause would benefit from your support.

The resumption of Juvenile activities in hurling and football is in the immediate offing and the timetable for the various groups is given below.

Contact nos. etc can be found on the website at www.eireoggreystones.com . Incidentally the site now includes a facility which allows you Twitterers to twitter and to become informed on Éire Óg related matters.

Juvenile training - hurling: U-8 Monday 6.30 pm; U-10 Wednesday 6.30 pm, starts 3rd March; U-12 Thursday 6.30 pm. starts 4th March; U-14 Friday 6.30 pm, starts 27th February; U-16 Tues/Thurs 6.30 pm, Saturday 5 pm, starts 27th March; Minor Wednesday 7.30 pm

Juvenile training - football: U-8 Thursday 6.30 pm, starts 25th February; U-10 Tuesday 6.30 pm, starts 9th March; U-12 Wednesday 7.00 pm, starts 24th February; U-14 Monday 6.30 pm, starts 22nd February; Minor Monday 7.30 to 9.30 pm.

Just this morning in a casual encounter my interlocutor spoke of the wonder that is the sport of hurling. For him, with no background in the game, 'the best sport of them all' and he regretted its inability to effectively gain a foothold in non-traditional areas. And if proof was needed for his assertion we have only to consider the weekend's All-Ireland Club semi-final between Ballyhale and Newtownshandrum. What a testament to the sport! A match between two teams of amateur players representing two rural towns with very small player catchments to be able to produce a contest of which on any sporting criterion, skill content, excitement, bravery, beauty of movement etc., would be shown to hold its own against any of the games, amateur or professional, played at the weekend.

Now with the wearing of the helmet being compulsory hurling has become a game with a low injury count.

We in Éire Óg are doing our bit, as you can see from the timetable, to promote the game and are offering the youth of Greystones the opportunity to experience the joys and pleasures (and frustrations!) of this highly-skilled sport.

RATHNEW

The A.G.M. of Rathnew G.A.A. Club was held on Friday evening 5th February in our clubhouse.

The following officers were elected: Chairman: John Snell; Assistant Chairperson: Essie Fogarty; Secretary: Harry Murphy; Assistant Secretary: Yvonne Kelly; Treasurer: Carol McDonald; Assistant Treasurer: Peter Keane; P.R.O. Marion Murphy; Football Officer: Harry Murphy; Youth Officer: Vivienne O'Neill; Development Officer: Patrick (Whacker) Doyle and Barry Mernagh; Registrar: Ian McDonald; Scor Officers: Edward Jameson, Marion Murphy, Breda Jameson; Committee: Margaret Doyle, Hazel Doyle, Breda Jameson, Alan Clarke, Nicky Mernagh; Honorary Presidents: Catherine Melia, Kevin Melia, Joe Kearney, Maurice Sheehy; Fr. Dermot Kavanagh.

A fantastic weekend was had by our senior panel, management, committee members and supporters in Ennis Co. Clare recently. The "craic" was something else, well done to all involved in organising this trip.

Belated birthday wishes to James Hollingsworth and John Hubbard who celebrated their "21st" recently.

HOLLYWOOD

The Academy continues on Wednesdays for 5-8 year olds, Thursdays 9-12 year olds and Fridays 12-16 year olds.

Mens training for both Juniors and Seniors continues on Tuesdays and Fridays. All are welcome.

Membership for 2010 is now due, members must fill in the new application forms which will soon be making their way to all households in the community.

Last few copies of The Wicklow GAA Year Book for 2009, are on sale from Richard Burke.

SHILLELAGH

The club extends deepest sympathy to Pat Murphy (Buggy) and family on their recent bereavement of Anna. Sympathy is also extended to Pat Keogh on the death of his sister Nel who was residing in England. Our thoughts are with both families during this time. May they rest in peace.

A players meeting takes place in Kenny's Lounge on Wednesday, 17th February at 8 pm. A large attendance is expected.

BALLYMANUS

There was no lotto jackpot winner for the draw held 8th February from the numbers 11, 15, 17, 21. Match three winners were Ann O'Shea and Paddy Byrne. Club membership for the coming year is now being collected by Rory. Players (non-students) €30; Players (students) €20; Non-players €10 and juveniles €3. Although a bit late, the club wish to congratulate Tom and John on being selected on Wicklow's best 125 hurlers recently. Finally, the club wish to extend its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the late Pauraic Cunnane who died recently. Pauraic, a true gentleman, trained the Billies during the nineties but always kept a keen and close interest in the club. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

ST. PATRICK'S

There was speculation recently in this paper that St. Patrick's would be returning to adult hurling next year. This is unfounded as following the recent hurling meeting we have adopted a plan to rebuild hurling within the club from juvenile level up and this is our primary focus in the short term.

Well done to Casey O'Brien on landing his first bit of silverware with the county Seniors on Sunday last. This Kehoe Shield win over Armagh, hopefully will stand to them in the forthcoming league campaign. Andy O'Brien grabbed two goals for Wicklow on the day. The Senior footballers also got back to winning ways with our own Paul Earls, Pat McWalter and Shane Morley involved in the victory over Leitrim.

The Juvenile Presentation night will take place in the GAA Clubhouse on Friday week the 26th February starting at 7.30 p.m.

Team managers will be in contact with their various teams this week to advise the schedule regarding their teams medals award.

All cups won in 2009 must be given to the club this week, completely polished and cleaned up, for the presentation night.

Please note that all Juvenile memberships are now due for payment. Please forward payment to Stephen Mc Nulty immediately.

Your team manager will also be requesting membership payment from you at your next training session.

The adults aren't exempt from membership either and Stephen is contactable on 086-8235248. The rates this year are; Family €100 (1 Vote), Adult (inc Playing/Non Playing Members) €60, Student/Apprentice/Senior Citizen €40, Membership with No Votes:Juvenile €40, Under 10's €25, Member of the St Patrick's GAA Supporters Club €25.

The Supporters Club member will receive a car sticker and we call on all friends of St. Patrick's to support this new facility.

Dunbur Park activity schedule up-coming: Thursday evening 18/02/10 - at 7.30 pm - Senior Girls Training; Friday evening 19/02/10 - at 8p m - Minor Hurling and Football Training; Saturday Morning 20/02/10 - at 11 am - U-16 Girls Football Training; Sunday afternoon 21/02/10 - U14 Girls County Football Game; Monday evening 22/02/10 - 6 pm - U-14 Boys Football Training; Monday evening 22/02/10 - 6.30 pm - U-16 Girls Football Training; Tuesday evening 23/02/10 - 7.30 pm - Senior Girls Football Training.