KILCOOLE

Indoor: Indoor football and hurling will start back this Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th in Coláiste Chraobh Abhann.

Hurling nursery for 3 and 4 year olds is on Wednesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Also on Wednesday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm is under-8 hurling development indoor training aimed at 4, 5 and 6-year-olds.

Next up, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday and following on from the successful under 8 indoor hurling mini leagues sponsored by Kilcoole Kabs we are delighted to announce the recommencement of the leagues, this time sponsored by Eddie Byrne Motors. This attracts a large number of players and we are extremely grateful for the support shown to us by the local community.

Under-8 football starts from Thursday 19th from 6:30 to 7:20.

U-12 hurling is on Thursday from 7.20pm to 8.10pm. Under-14 hurling is from 8.10pm to 9pm.

Cost for all indoor sessions is €15 and new players are more than welcome.

Please note we are looking for people to help out on both nights, so if you think you can, just approach any of the coaches on the night.

Please note that further details can be found on our Facebook page, linked to www.kilcoolegaa.ie.

Club House: As we are all well aware, our new dressing rooms and clubhouse are now completed and operational. Before Christmas, the club had three significant and successful events to proudly show off our wonderful new premises.

Firstly, we had an open night for players and members, past and present to view our spacious new home.

This open night was very well attended and proved to be a great success. Photos of teams, from the early days right to the present teams were on display.

Team sheets of our most successful teams, most notably the teams of 1929, 1939 and 1954 who won Senior football titles were displayed while videos of our present teams were shown.

It was a great opportunity for previous players to relive past glories and the club's history, while our present juvenile and adult teams are creating their own piece of history.

A coming together of Gaelic minded people would not be complete without having some Kerry and Kilkenny influence.

We were delighted to have Pat Ryle and Pat O Connell, from these respective counties present. Both men had being former Kilcoole Boy's primary school principals and were instrumental in the development of our club.

For a lot of players (from my generation anyway), this was our first introduction to Gaelic football and hurling and the love of the games has remained since.

The current Principal of the combined primary schools, Joanne Mcdonagh was also present. Joanne is daughter of former Galway great Mattie. Joanne remains a great help and is full of encouragement for the coaching of both codes in the schools.

Father Liam Belton blessed our new home and along with County board members Pat Mitchell and Mick Murphy and other guests was there to hear current Chairman John Toner give an uplifting speech and highlighted the pride, each member has for the club.

We were privileged to have Eoghan O'gara presenting our juvenile players with Player of the Year and Most Improved Player awards. Each juvenile coach assessed the previous season and Eoghan presented trophies to the relevant players.

December 2 proved a historical day in the club's development when we hosted our first ever AGM in our new building.

It was great to see such a good attendance present at this meeting. The previous year and the future year were discussed. The chairman, secretary and treasurer addressed the audience with their reports.

The outgoing committee of John Toner- Chairman, Colm Hatton- Secretary, Vice- Chair people of Eithne Walsh and Tom Fortune, Treasurer - Tommy Nolan, Juvenile Chairman - Gerry Curry, Juvenile Secretary- Noeleen Evans, PRO - Andy Hanney were re-elected unopposed for the following year. Pat Gammell and Pat Doyle are Honorary Presidents with Eddie Keddy and Jimmy Hatton as Vice- Presidents. Liam Gahan will assist with the PRO, while new committee members Bernard Collier, Karl Cooke and Kris Farrell were also welcomed onboard.

On all events in the clubhouse, refreshments were laid on and thanks to the hard working girlsSiobhan, Niamh, Eithne and Yvonne (hope I didn't leave anyone out) for spoiling everyone and helping make every occasion special.

DONARD-GLEN CAMOGIE

We are offering members another chance to register for the year ahead on Friday 20th January from 7pm - 8pm. All players from under-8 to Senior are welcome and the fee is €10 per person or €20 per family. New players are always welcome!

AGB

Arklow Geraldines Ballymoney AGM will be held this Friday in the Arklow Bay Hotel at 8pm all members, coaches and parents welcome as we plan for the upcoming season.

Remember our annual Club Mass will take place on Saturday the 28th of January at 7pm, this is an opportunity to reflect on the season gone, the development of our younger members and the friendship and camaraderie we often take for granted.

KILTEGAN

No match in the new West Junior Football League on Sunday, due to insurance and registration problems, but everything should be back on track next weekend.

Well done to our county football team and all concerned on a great win over Athlone IT in the O'byrne Shield on Sunday, best of luck next week when they play Wexford on Sunday next at a Wexford venue.

Our club entered a fund raising draw with Rathkenny GAA Club in Co. Meath called Sporting Dream, this draw was held last weekend in Meath and our club had two winners; Joey Kelly Baltinglass, won 3rd prize, a trip for two to see Manchester United v Liverpool, one nights' accommodation plus flight and €500 spending money. Avril Wynne won 7th prize; 2 tickets to Punchestown for the 3 days festival in April. Both tickets were sold by Gavin Wynne.

The club wish to thank everyone who purchased tickets for this draw and thanks to all who promoted and sold tickets, which was a great success for our club.

Membership fee to our club and gym in now due €30 per member and €50 per family, membership fees can be paid to Avril Wynne (Treasurer) or any committee member.

Some Wicklow GAA Books still available from Edel Wynne 087 - 6338444 in Katie Lowes and Talk of the Town.

Lotto Draw Results: Winning Numbers: 11 - 14 - 23 - 26. No Jackpot Winner. Next week's Jackpot €6,400. Match 3 Winners: Peter Dunne. Next Draw takes place in Juniors on Monday 16th Jan, at 10pm. Christmas Draw €40 Vouchers for Quinns Buyers Prizes: Niamh Timmins, Thomas O'toole, Pat Gartland, Andy O'byrne, Patsy Power, Peter Cooney Byrne, Briget Foley, Mona O'toole and Niamh Farrell.

Promoters Prizes: Violet Jackson, John O'toole and Mick O'toole.

AN TOCHAR

Club Membership is now due and the team who have been tasked with collecting it will be in contact with all members very soon. The collection process went on for a long time last year but this year it is intended to have it all collect by the end of January.

Our minors will resume training this Wednesday night (the 18th January) at 19:30 at the Centre.

The Club would like to extend their sympathy to Calvin Swords and all the Swords family on the recent passing of Sean Swords, May He Rest in Peace.

KILCOOLE CAMOGIE

Kilcoole Camogie Club's 2012 Season is currently springing into action - why not join us and be part of the craic? Get fit, return to the sport of your younger days or try out a new sport, meet a gang of enthusiatic people on the same mission, join a team or not, train to compete or simply train, the choice is yours! We have a lot happening on the fields of Wicklow and Dublin as well as quite a lot happening off the fields too.

Indoor Training for Girls aged from 4 to 16 takes place on Tuesdays in Colaiste Chraobh Abhann in Kilcoole starting at 5pm and continuing for different age groups until 8.45pm.

Our Adults play in Wicklow and Dublin competitions in 2012 - to ease us into the playing season and attack some of the Christmas excesses, you are welcome to join us on Tuesday evenings at Charlesland Recreation Park - meeting at the entrance - what used to be Jackie Skelly's. See you all there!

Off the field we start with our Juvenile Presentation evening. This is in Kilcoole Golf Club on Tuesday January 31st starting at 6.30pm. We will honour the work of all our juvenile players during 2011 as well as launching the 2012 season. Then on Thursday February 2nd we ask all our members, adult players, parents, supporters and friends to join us for a Table Quiz in Byrne's Mill Room. Get yourselves organised and for 20 Euros a team of 4 is guaranteed a good night's entertainment! A Raffle too with £$£$£$ Cash Prizes!!!!

Join us on Facebook or check out www.kilcoolecamogie.com for up to date information. Contact secretary@kilcoolecamogie.com for more details.

We wish all our players and followers a fantastic Sporting season in 2012 - with the Olympic Games across the pond and the European Championships in Milena's back garden in Poznan - join Kilcoole Camogie Club to ensure you get in on all the action back home!

Congratulations to our Tracy Mccabe who, as well as being our Club Secretary, also fills the role of County Board Secretary for 2012 and Breda Donnelly who is Wicklow representative on the Leinster Camogie Council.

Best Wishes to our friends in Eire Og, Greystones in their upcoming All Ireland semi-final.

BALLYMANUS

There was no lotto jackpot winner for the draw held Monday 9th January. The numbers drawn were 3, 4, 14, 18 with Olga Stephenson, Ann Dowling and Michael Stapleton the only match three winners.

Mass this Saturday evening (January 21st) will be offered for former players and members. After mass, there is a short players meeting in the hall. All players (Junior and Intermediate) are asked to attend.

BLESSINGTON

Well done to Wicklow who beat AIT in The O Byrne Cup Shield in Baltingass after extra time by 2-17 to 1-10.

Well done to Barry Murphy who had a fine game at corner back and played the whole game. They play in Wexford next Sunday.

We wish Eire Og/greystones the best in their All-ireland semi-final. Our Junior C team got off on a winning start today in the West Winter League with a win over Valleymount 2-9 to 1-10.

Our team had six lads who made their debut to adult football from being under-16 last year. The team was Robert Gilligan, Ciaran Mcenroy, Colm Miley, Declan O'connell, Luke Mccormack, Mark Carroll, Jordan Lynch, Gary Curran, Peter O'connell, David Boothman, Conor Wilson, Conor Devlin, John Mcenroy, Paul Breen and Jonathan Kelly. Subs were Declan Mcenroy for Gary Curran and John Paul Moran for Mark Caroll. Scorers David Boothman and Paul Breen 1-2 each, Jonathan Kelly and Conor Devlin 0-2 each and Declan Mcenroy 0-1. They play Stratford at home next Sunday at 11.30am.

Well done to our lads involved in the U-21's - Paul Mcloughlin, Eoin Devlin and Kevin Hanlon - they played Greystones last week and drew with Wexford on Sunday. Great to see Kev Hanlon back after his recent injury.

Our lotto was not won last week and is now at €4,800 - next draw 24th January in Murphy's. We had five match 3 numbers Natalie Doyle c/o Declan Fennessy, Rachel O'donovan c/o Barry, Rita Shannon c/o Martin, Elaine Richardson c/o Dermot and Nicholas Shirran c/o Hennessy's.

Juvenile calendars and Wicklow Year books still available from local outlets.

Our Club sevens will commence on Sunday 5th February on the Astro.

Birthday wishes to Janice Foster, Niamh Carroll, Patrick Nolan, Eoghan Keogh. Congratulations to Kevin and Yvonne Foster on the birth of their Baby Boy Austin. The club sends its deepest sympathy to Geraldine Boothman and the Allen family on the death of Tommy Allen.

BALTINGLASS

Lotto stands at €9,600. Numbers last week were 7-16-28-29. The club's AGM is Friday 20th at 8.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

The Club is holding a Code of Ethic's course on February 1st from 7pm to 10pm. This course is for over-18's and is compulsory for all coaches who are training. Anyone interested should contact Hugh on 087-2718537.

Well done to the Wicklow Lads on their great win over Athlone IT and now play Wexford in the O'byrne Shield semi-final. Well done to John, Joey, Peadar and Billy on making the team.

The Ladies are back training anyone interested in joining up should contact Paul on 083-4366801.

ST PATRICKS

Please note that the closing date to apply for the position of Club Development Project Co-ordinator for St. Patrick's GAA under the Gaa/jobbridge Internship Scheme has been extended to Friday 20th January.

This internship is for a 9-month period commencing in February 2012.

Under the scheme the intern will receive an allowance of €50 per week on top of their existing social welfare entitlement. For further information and to download an application form please go to the club website www.stpatrickswicklow.ie or www.jobbridge.gaa.ie .

Training for the Senior and under-21 hurlers will commence in the next couple of weeks, in what will be a big year for the club in our first year back at Senior level. All new players are welcome please contact Pat Stapleton 086-8068170 or Alan Lawlor on 086-2784498. Well done to the county footballers on their win over Athlone IT at the weekend, and to Padraig Higgins and Daragh O'sullivan who played on the day.

Thomas Kelly, Eamon Woulfe and Dean Healy are busy in preparations with Ronnie Phillips on the county under-21 team at the moment also.

A meeting will take place this evening Wednesday at 7pm in the clubhouse for all Juvenile hurling mentors, to plan out the year ahead, if you are interested in getting involved in coaching this year please contact Alan Lawlor or Barry Traynor, Minor Board Officer (086-2693357).

NEWTOWN

A re-convened committee meeting will take place on this Thursday, 19th January at 8 pm in the clubhouse. Details will soon be available on a new First Aid and First Responder course, to be run by the local Red Cross Association.

This is a most worthwhile course, and any club members who wish to participate should contact club secretary as soon as possible. Lotto jackpot is now €2,600, and we would like to thank all who support the club through this draw, and all our ticket sellers and checkers at the draw.

RATHNEW

Belated birthday wishes to Kellyanne Doyle, Woodside, Rathnew, who celebrated her 30th birthday recently. Kellyanne is a great follower of the Red and Green. We also send belated

wishes to Catherine Kavanagh who celebrated her 50th, Siobhan(franey) Dunne her 40th, Laura Canavan on her 18th and to Darragh Doyle from Old Village who also celebrated his 18th.

One of Rathnew's Gaels returned home from Australia to spend Christmas in his native Village with his family. Derek Hollingsworth who hails from The Rock emigrated to Oz many years ago. He wore the Red and Green jersey with pride in his day. Enjoy your holiday Deck!

Rathnew GAA extends deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Quinn and Smyth families of Rathnew on their recent bereavements.

SHILLELAGH

Shillelagh Gaa hold its AGM this Thursday 19th January in Kenny's Lounge at 8pm sharp. New and existing members are all welcome. Tickets are now on sale for the St. Mary's Dinner Dance which takes place on Friday 10th February in Mount Wolsley, Tullow. Tickets can be purchased from all committee members.

VALLEYMOUNT

Our Lotto draw took place at the weekend and the jackpot wasn't won. The numbers were 2-3-711 and the four €25 winners were Kathleen Nolan, Willie Clarke, Davy Callaghan and Tom Guing.

Tickets are now on sale for the next draw, with a jackpot of €1300, which will be held in Leos on Saturday the 28th January.

Well done to Leinster who continued their unbeaten run in the Heineken Cup at the weekend. Well done to Harry Murphy and the Wicklow Senior footballers on their first win of 2012 in the O'byrne Shield against Athlone IT. Best of luck in the semi's next weekend against Wexford.

Hard luck to the Junior C's on losing to Blessington in the West Winter League by a narrow 2 points.

Nice to see them back so early in the year and also we welcome Davy Harper, Lee Reid and Conor Twomey Vaughan to the adult team. Training recommences for both lads teams on Tuesday 24th January at 8pm sharp. Please make a big effort to attend and give the new football year a good kick-start.

The club will hold its AGM on Saturday 21st January in the Community Hall in Valleymount. The meeting is due to start at 7pm, so be early and get a good seat. Congratulations to Marie Kavanagh and Larry Farrell who got engaged recently.