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Sweet success for Wicklow

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

A DOUBLE scores win over arch rivals Carlow at any time and in any game is always welcome. Keeping Wicklow's footballers in a challenging position for promotion is also a good thing to maintain interest and incentive in the remainder of the league.

Bray Wanderers sunk by Breen's late strike

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

DUNDALK PULLED off the ultimate smash and grab at the Carlisle Grounds on Friday night to break Bray Wanderers' hearts. The Louth side were second best for the majority of the match but they robbed Eddie Gormley's young charges of all three points when Garry Breen headed home in the 90th minute.

St. Gerard's edged out

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

FOR THE third time in this year's Leinster Schools Senior Cup, David was readying his slingshot. As St. Gerard's School took on St. Michael's College in Donnybrook for a place in the Leinster Schools Senior Cup final. The opening minutes were really a battle of wits more than anything; both full backs exchanged points before anything materialized.

Wicklow rue missed chances

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

THE U-21 footballers went oh so close to making it three wins from three matches for Wicklow teams at the weekend. Two missed goal opportunities midway through the first half cost Wicklow dearly in the end as they crashed to defeat to Laois by three points in the Leinster championship for a second successive year at Aughrim on Saturday.

O'Hagans on a winner

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

TWO BROTHERS teamed up to score a notable win at a point-topoint race meeting at the weekend. At Bennetsbridge on Saturday, John O'Hagan was the jockey that rode to victory on Lasquini du Moulin, a horse owned and trained by his older brother Declan.

Mark lands place on Irish fishing team

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

A SEVENTEEN year old Rathdrum secondary school student will represent his country at the world fly-fishing championships later this year. Mark Driver, a fifth year student at Avondale Community College, has already won Leinster and Irish championships in the past year to win his place on the Ireland team for the worlds in Slovakia in August.

BBC focus on Kiltegan for new documentary

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

THE LITTLE village of Kiltegan were out in force on Monday as a BBC camera crew arrived to have a look at how a GAA club in a small rural community managed to survive.

KEOGH'S CORNER

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

Under-21s lose out: A GOOD win for Micko's men on Sunday but one that leaves a lot of unanswered questions. After four rounds of the league Wicklow have threes wins on the board and one very narrow defeat. That leaves them in a good enough position to make a big push for promotion, should Micko decide to go down that road.

Hurlers take the honours in Fingal

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

WICKLOW overcame Fingal in the second half destpite being down to 14 men in round two of the Allianz Hurling League Division 3B game at Lawless Park on Saturday. Don Hyland's dismissal for a second yellow follow on 47 minutes left Wicklow short their full forward but the Garden County men who were holding a two point lead at the time came through without him.

Great display as Wicklow ladies get revenge in Roscommon

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

WITH THE sun out and a nice breeze blowing today the Wicklow ladies took the long drive up the motorway to face an old rival in the form of Roscommon, who defeated Wicklow in the league final last year.

Longford are next up as Wicklow stay on track

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

IT WAS a nice feeling picking up the daily papers on Monday morning and seeing Wicklow's footballers on top of their league table. Yet there is no room for any complacency in the push for promotion as two counties, Limerick and Clare, are still better placed, having dropped no points and having a game in hand.

Baltinglass in control

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

BALTINGLASS got off to a flying start in Division 1 of the Senior Football League at Baltinglass on Friday might. The Slaneysiders were the first clear winners of the new season and looked sharp and fit.

Wicklow hosts Cumann na mBunscol National AGM

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

LAST WEEKEND was an important one for Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantain when they had the honour of hosting the National AGM. Delegates from all over Ireland came to the Garden County. The venue was the Marriott Druids Glen and the choice was highly complimented by all the delegates for its surrounding beauty and excellent service.

St. Pat's had edge on Kiltegan

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

ST PAT'S just edged out Kiltegan in a low scoring game at Wicklow on Saturday.

Dunlavin beaten by narrowest margin

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

DUNLAVIN made their long awaited return to the top table of football in Wicklow and although it wasn't a winning one I'm sure everyone would agree that they should be able to hold their own in division one.

GRASSROOTS

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

NEWTOWN: Newtown GAA's new season got under way last Saturday with our opening league clash in Tinahely. In a hotly contested and gritty game, the lead changed hands several times.

Impressive Aughrim are leading the way

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

THE DIVISION 3 South game between Aughrim and Annacurra a very exciting local derby, played in Annacurra. Aughrim got off to a good start with an early goal. Annacurra fought bravely and for most of the first half it was end to end stuff. Daniel Owens and Adam Rochford played well in the middle of the field for Aughrim while Oisin Furlong, brought on to strengthen the Annacurra midfield, and Elliot Robinson got stuck in and never let them dominate.

Wicklow U-14 camogie side trounce neighbours Carlow

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

WICKLOW'S under fourteen girls made it two straight victories in successive weeks, this comprehensive victory away to Carlow following hot on the heels of their narrow home win over Laois.

GRASSROOTS

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

ÉIRE ÓG, GREYSTONES: The venue for the Éire Óg against Kilcoole 2009 Intermediate Football League game was in a state of flux up to well after lunchtime on the day of the game.

Coláiste Bhride are champions

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

THE COUNTY Wicklow Post Primary Schools senior A camogie championship came to a conclusion in Pearse's Park Arklow on Thursday with the Liam Kavanagh Cup going to Colaiste Bhride Carnew.

Town tops in cup game

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

A POWERFUL free kick from versatile right back Ryan Doyle late in the game sealed victory for the home team in a highly entertaining cup tie as Arklow Town B welcomed a talented Avonmore A to the Community College on Saturday last.

Wicklow garda team nab five-a-side cup

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

THE ANNUAL Fogarty/Skelly Garda five-a-side soccer blitz took place at Enniscorthy Astro Centre in Bellefield, with six teams taking part - Enniscorthy, Wexford, New Ross, Gorey, Arklow and Wicklow.

Enniskerry beaten

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

ENNISKERRY YC tasted defeat for the first time in the league this season, succumbing to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Wicklow Rovers.

Seaview Wanderers and Celtic Stars pick up the points

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

WITH AVONMORE FC idle at the weekend, Seaview Wanderers and Celtic Stars both had the chance to overtake the league leaders should they have won their fixtures on Sunday and neither disappointed.

Bray Wanderers Supporters Club

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

THERE WAS no winner of the lotto this week with a jackpot off €7,675, the numbers drawn were 8, 9, 15, 28. The five lucky €30 winners were M Messit c/o F Slevin, M O Brien c/o Glenview dc, H devitt c/o Glenview fc, N Keogh c/o Glenviewfc, A Cullen c/o D Crinnion. The lotto is held in the Hibernia Inn every Sunday at 10pm. The next lotto will be on the March 14 with a Jackpot of €7,750. Tickets can be purchased online at www.braywanderers.ie or from the supporters club.

ONtheFAIRWAYS

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

Baltinglass: For a change we were blessed with dry crisp weather last Sunday morning, as the frost gradually cleared and the sun made an appearance, mulled wine warmed up some of the large turnout of members who came to honour our Captains Robert Mc Hugh and Olivia Cooney.

ON the FAIRWAYS

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:39:09 +0000

Baltinglass: The Captains Drive in for Robert Mc Hugh and Olivia Cooney is on this Sunday 7th March at 12pm sharp, please put in your diary as a great day is promised!

ON the FAIRWAYS

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:25:26 +0000

Kilcoole: Saturday, February 13: Nine-hole stableford - 1st. Ian Richardson (27) - 27 points; 2nd. Patrick McCaul (17) 23 points; 3rd. Patrick Cullen (20) - 23 points.

ON the FAIRWAYS

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:54:50 +0000

Coollattin: Saturday, February 6 and Wednesday, February 10: 13-hole competition; 1st. Pauline Walker (21) 26 points; 2nd. Ann Lynch (18) 23 points. Kilcoole Saturday, February 6: Nine-hole rumble: 1st. Niall Mannion (14); Tony Weymes (21); Dermot Browne (21); Tony Gorman(16) 53 points.

ON the FAIRWAYS

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:43:19 +0000

Wicklow: The following are the results of recent competition at Wicklow Golf Club. Saturday, January 30, 14-hole sweep: 1st. Ray Wheatley (14) 39 points, 2nd. Rubin Dover (15) 36 points, 3rd. Tommy Murphy (18) 33 points.

Wicklow U-15s go through in cup

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

WICKLOW Under 15s advanced to the quarter final of the cup with a 22 points to 5 win over New Ross in Arklow on Saturday. In ideal conditions for playing rugby it was an entertaining contest and both sides were highly committed. Wicklow dominated the set piece from the start stealing ball from the New Ross scrum and line out but throughout the first half could not turn this possession into points.

Swords were no match for rampant Rathdrum

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

RATHDRUM GOT back into winning ways after a spell of injuries and weather enforced layoffs caused disruption to their progress in the Super Six league campaign. 'Drum took on Swords at home in perfect conditions at the Ivy Leaf and took the game to the visitors from the off and forced a penalty on half way which they opted to kick for the line out.

Wicklow pipped in New Ross

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

WICKLOW'S first XV travelled to New Ross on Sunday last to play the last league game of a tough season in Division 1B. On the same day, Garda welcomed Newbridge to Westmanstown and Kilkenny who were on the bottom of the table travelled to in form Enniscorthy. One point separated all three teams and the results would determine who would stay up, who would be relegated and who would go into a play off.

'Stones beaten by Terenure in final game

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:01 +0000

IN THEIR final away game of the season, Greystones started well and almost finished with a win, but with a couple of vital injuries just before the half time break, when they lost both fullback, Andrew Kealy and outhalf Barry Lynn, this cost them dearly at the end.

Wicklow battle hard but Carlow take the spoils

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:39:09 +0000

WICKLOW entertained Carlow in the second round of the cup on Sunday. From the off the Wicklow pack had the upperhand on their much bigger opponents. The Wicklow pack led by captain Shane Carroll tore into the Carlow pack.