Storm Denis
Last week it was Ciara and this week it was Storm Denis that caused the cancellation of all soccer games in the region. Hopefully the weather improves to allow games go ahead next weekend.
Juniors
Next week’s junior fixtures. Junior A, Premier A, Newport Town AFC v Corbally Utd, 11am (Derryleigh Park). Junior C, Div 3, Dromore Celtic v Newport Town AFC, 11.00am (Rathuard).
Schoolboys
Next weekend’s fixtures. U12A, Div 1, Lisnagry A v Newport Town AFC A, 11am (Scanlon Park). U12B, Div 3, Newport Town AFC B v Corbally Utd C, 11am (Derryleigh Park). U14, Div 1, Newport Town AFC v Caherconlish, 12.30pm (Derryleigh Park). U16, Div 1, Regional Utd B v Newport Town AFC, 2pm (Dooradoyle Astro).
Schoolgirls
Congratulations to our players, Rachel Carey & Eimear Carey, who have both been selected on the NTSFL U18 representative squad. Well done girls, fully deserved.
Next Saturday’s fixtures. U11 Girls, Newport Town AFC v Borrisokane, 12pm (Derryleigh Park). U13 Girls Premier, Newport Town AFC v Ballymackey, 12pm (Derryleigh Park). U15 Girls, Killavilla v Newport Town AFC, 11.30am (Villa Park). U18 Girls, Midlands Cairdeas Shield, Newport Town AFC v Herbertstown, 1pm (Derryleigh Park).
Lotto Winner
Congrats to John Ryan Bawn of Ballinahinch, lucky winner of the €1,450 jackpot in this week’s lotto. The jackpot now starts again at €1,000 with the next draw taking place on Saturday, February 22 in McGrath’s. The numbers drawn were 5, 6, 18 & 30. Tickets can be purchased from any committee member, in the local pubs, Nicky English Butchers, the Derryleigh Dugout and at our lotto stand at Ryan’s Centra on Sunday mornings. They can also be bought online via the club website. Thanks, as always, to everyone who supports the club’s main fund raiser.
Last One Standing
Our Last One Standing fundraiser starts this coming Saturday, February 22. Entry is €10 with €500 on offer to the winner. You can enter the comp & pay the €10 entry fee securely online from anywhere in the world on our website https://newporttownafc.clubifyapp.com/products/872/purchases/new You can also play by sending your name & mobile no. by text or Whatsapp to 089-4052382 or give your name, mobile number & payment to any committee member, team manager or player by 9pm on Friday, February 21. You can also enter at O’Sullivan’s Bar, English’s Butchers or Kennedy’s Discount Store. Payment must be paid before Round 1 begins. Thanks for your support.
Clothes Collection
If you are in the mood to start spring-cleaning, we can help. Our ‘Clothing Collection’ continues so drop your bags of clothes, shoes, handbags, blankets & bed linen to the clubhouse anytime. Just leave them under the canopy and we will recycle them for you. This fundraiser is in partnership with the NCBI – Working for People with Sight Loss. Thanks for your support. If you have any questions or need bags collected, please contact Sarah 087 2826155.
Website Advertising
If you would like to advertise your business on the homepage of our website www.newporttownafc.com please contact Dave Noble on 086 6002534 or e-mail info@newporttownafc.com for details. We will also regularly feature your business on our popular Facebook page, which currently has almost 2,200 followers, making it one of the highest-profile pages in the local area.
