NEWTOWN JUNIORS FC: While we managed to get some action in on the field last weekend, the heavy pitches still put paid to a couple of fixtures.

The under 8's travelled to Bray to take on Ardmore Rovers and despite a good team display they lost out on a 3-0 scoreline. Best players on the day were Eimear Douglas, Colm Flynn and Mark McHugh.

The under 9's were involved in the WDSL Futsal Blitz and from their four games played they won 3 and drew 1 game. In total they scored eight goals and conceded just three. Cian Walsh ended the day with 6 goals, while Seán Byrne and Conor O'Toole-Odlum also found the net. The full under 9's squad was, Lee Turner, Seán Byrne, Cian Walsh, Adam Heffernan, Tadgh O'Connor, Conor O'TooleOdlum, Melanie Clarke and Darren Magee.

The under 10's lost 2-1 at Wicklow Town in a game were they led 1-nil through a goal from Corey Sullivan. Best players on the day were the goalscorer, Dion Doyle, Alex Synnott and Seán Gregory.

The under 12 girl's team suffered a rare defeat 4-1 away to Malahide United, the Newtown goal been an own goal. On the day none of the players reached the heights of recent games. The under 12's were in league action at home to St. Anthonys and secured all three points with a good win.

The win puts us level with Arklow Town at the top of the table but Arklow have a game in hand. Dillon Carthy scored four excellent goals, Kenneth Turner scored two lovely goals and there were singles for Steven Kennedy, Seán Dease, Darren Walsh and Vladimir Ribakov. At times the team played some lovely football with Keith Dalton, Evan Moran and Robert Greenan at the heart of many good moves. The following are the fixtures for the weekend of Sat.6th/Sun.7th March 2010,

Under 8's away to Arklow Town ko to be confirmed; Under 9's away to Arklow Town ' A' ko t. b. c. (Shield); Under 9's at home to Ashford Rovers ko t.b.c. (Cup); Under 10's at home to Roundwood F.C. ko t.b.c.; Under 12's - fixture to be confirmed; Under 13's - fixture t.b.c.; Under 12 Girl's at home to Templelouge Utd. ko t.b.c. (fixtures and ko times are subject to change)

In the birthday slot this week I think I've got it right and Caoimhe Heffernan from the girl's team is celebrating her birthday in the coming week. Happy birthday Caoimhe from everyone at Newtown Juniors F.C.

The club will be running a Girls Aviva Soccer Sisters Easter Camp from Monday March 29th untill Thursday 1st Aprill 2010 in conjuntion with the F.A.I. (further details next week). For all matters relating to Newtown Juniors F.C. visit our website www.newtownjuniors.com <http://www.newtownjuniors.com>

SOUTH EAST CYCLING CLUB

The club has also been asked to participate in the Laurence Dallaglio cycleslam, which will arrive in Rosslare Harbour on Friday next the 2nd March at 2 pm approximately.

This is a great honour for the club particularly for the under age members who will be meeting famous sports stars from the worlds of rugby and soccer, including former soccer players, Lee Dixon and Les Ferdinand, former Irish professional cyclist and current top sportswriter, Paul Kimmage and former England rugby captain Laurence Dallaglio who are taking part in this gruelling 24 day cycle from Rome to Edinburgh.

The South East Road club have agreed to accompany the cyclists into Arklow on the Friday afternoon where they will be staying in the Arklow Bay Hotel and then to accompany them as they leave Arklow for Dublin on the following morning at 7 am sharp. The cyclists will have completed on their arrival in Arklow 2,500 hundred kilometres of their 3,000 kilometre cycle. The purpose of the cycle is to visit all the Rugby Six Nations; stadia whilst raising funds for Sports relief and the Dallaglio foundation. Further details will be available on the club's website during the week.

At a well-attended informal function in the Old Ship pub, Arklow on Friday night last, the club bade farewell to veteran cyclist Tony Kew from Avoca who is retuning to Canada after twenty-one in Ireland.

Tony who is a life-long cyclist kept the flag flying for cycling during the years when it went into the doldrums in the locality. Tony was the recipient of a Glass bowl and a set of the club's latest cycling gear, which has come into stock recently. Tony was of terrific assistance in the setting up of the South East Road club in 2004 He is renowned for his interest in the welfare of members particularly the under age section. He is held in the highest regard by all members and is one of nature's gentlemen and is a big loss to the club.

ARKLOW UNITED

Arklow United are pleased to announce the return of their hugely successful soccer academy 'Arklow United Nippers'.

The 'Arklow United Nippers' will now take place every Saturday from March 6 until Saturday May 29. The 'Arklow United Nippers' has relocated to the excellent indoor hall at Arklow CBS, Coolgreany Road. By holding the academy in an indoor hall it ensures 'The Nippers' get their weekly training session regardless of the weather.

Children born in 2004 and 2005 are invited to attend the first session between 10 and 11 am. Children born in 2002 and 2003 are invited to attend the second session between 11am and 12 noon. (Note: Players from the Arklow United U-8 team are more than welcome to also join this session at no charge).

The aim of the program is to introduce the kids to the basic skills of football through drills designed to be fun and challenging.

Arklow United is committed to furthering the development of its players through coaching and education. It is important for players that they are trained by qualified coaches who have a good understanding of the basic components of coaching and of the game of soccer.

The club is committed to supporting all coaches in achieving the necessary qualifications. The coaches will also use the techniques and drills picked up from the recent visit from Glasgow Celtic academy coaches.

The only needs for the Nippers are a t-shirt, shorts/tracksuit, runners and a drink.

The cost is 20 for the season (March-May) but there is no cost to Arklow United club members.

Places are limited so please come next Saturday 6th March to register your place. For more information please contact our Chief Academy Coach, Chris McGeary, on 0872667412.

ROUNDWOOD ATHLETICS CLUB

Leinster Schools Cross Country Finals were held in DCU on February 24. Weather conditions didn't make it easy for the athletes - really wet and mucky making it heavy underfoot.

Congratulations to Amy Murphy (11th Junior Girls) and Michael Kavanagh (13th, Senior Boys) who qualified for the All Ireland finals in Cork IT on the 13th March 2010. Great performances on the day from Eoghan Marah (Junior), Graham Philips (Inter) and Jonathan Philips (Senior).

We had a great weekend in Nenagh at Leinster Indoor Track and Field Finals, results to follow next weekend.

Roundwood Athletics Club is delighted to announce an additional training session each Sunday at 10am. The session will concentrate on building endurance and stamina and will meet at the Vartry Reservoir on the Newtownmountkennedy Road to Roundwood. It will be of particular interest to athletes aged 11 and upwards, and adults (beginners and experienced) are also encouraged to attend. We hope to develop a meet and train group in tandem with this training session, so shake off the Winter blues and get running into Spring! Contact Brendan Lawlor (087 2432798) or Anne Marah (087 2861781) for more information, but feel free to just turn up and run!

Don't forget if you haven't already registered as a member of the Roundwood Athletics Club, new members are always welcome. Registrations can be completed at and fees paid to any of the Trainers/Committee Members at the regular Athletics Training Sessions held in the GAA Club in Roundwood Fridays 6pm-7pm.

WICKLOW TENNIS CLUB

Wicklow Tennis Club has two teams remaining in the Dublin Lawn Tennis Council Winter League after three teams completed their games on Sunday last. The men's 4th team playing in class 7 traveled to Naas and lost out narrowly in the play offs for a place in the quarter finals. The ladies 1st team enjoyed a great victory of a 30 win over Stackallen TC in the class 2 play offs and the ladies 2nd team playing in class 3 did battle with Greystones 3rd team and were unfortunate to lose 1-2.

So both the ladies 1st team and the men's 1st team now advance to the quarter finals on Sunday next 7th March. The men will play either Mt. Pleasant or Naas at home at 11am and the ladies will play Carrickmines away at 2pm.

Well done to all the players and super subs who represented the club to date in this league and best of luck to the teams for Sunday.

CARNEW FC

The senior men were at home to Enniskerry FC in the quarter final of the Charlie Byrne cup and won 52,Goal scorers on the day were Eugene Jordan and Fergus Garrett and Seán Kinsella with a hat trick. Their was a great team performance with dogged defending and fantastic team spirit shone through after being reduced to ten men after Seán Kinsella was shown a 2nd yellow card. Fergus Garrett and Thomas Kinsella were Carnew start players on the day.

The ladies were at away to Wexford Celtic and were defeated 3-2 in what was a extremely close game. The scorers on the day were Lorraine Gilligan and Noreen Lambert. Caroline Langrell shone for the Carnew side in goal and made some amazing saves that included a penalty.

The under 10's were at home to Wicklow Rovers A and drew 1-1, it was an entertaining game with a great team performance by all on the day.

The under 8's were at away to Arklow town and lost 3-1. It was an exciting game and the sole scorer for Carnew was John Young.

INBHEAR DEE ATHLETICS CLUB

Athletes from Inbhear Dee Athletic Club travelled to Nenagh Co. Tipperary last weekend to partake in the Indoor Track Leinster Championships.

Claire Earls won the Girls U-19 1500m race.

Cathal Daly did the double winning the Boys U-19 1500m and 800m races

Amee Mooney was third in the Girls U-17 1500m walk.

Lynda Earls was first in the Girls U-16 60m hurdles, second in the 60m sprint and third in the 200m race.

The above athletes now go on to represent the club in the forthcoming All Ireland Championships. The following athletes also took part in a most enjoyable meeting, some for the first time, and whilst not amongst the medals winners, some reaching the final stages of their chosen events and all competing to the best of their ability: Cian Dowd, Naoise Francis, Zoe Lematy, Robin Mooney, Jane Fagan, Alison Geraghty and Laura Daly.

Well done to one and all.