Unfortunately, the weather caused havoc with the fixtures for the third week running and all games were cancelled with the exception of the U18 girls Midlands Cairdeas Shield game. Any more cancellations and there will be a backlog of games towards the end of the season.
Juniors
Good luck to Jake Dillon, who’s on the Limerick District League Youth squad that take on the Clare District League in the quarter-final of the FAI Inter-League Cup. Kick off in Jackman Park on Sunday is at 2pm.
Next week’s scheduled 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). U17 B, Div 2, Herbertstown v Newport Town AFC, 2pm (Herbertstown).
Schoolboys
Well done to our schoolboy players who have recently been called up for trials/assessment with the Limerick League development squads. (U11) Cian O'Donoghue, Steven O'Brien, Ronan Gaffrey, Michael Healy & Ollie Roche. (U12) Tommy Whelan. (U12 Emerging Talent Programme) Scott Nugent. (U15) Mark Forde.
Great to see the hard work & talent of the players being recognised. Special mention to the coaches for all the hard work in developing our young players. Long may it continue.
Next weekend’s scheduled fixtures. U15 Premier, Newport Town AFC A v Aisling Annacotty A, 11am (Derryleigh Park). U15 Div 2, Geraldines v Newport Town AFC B, 11am (Rathuard).
Schoolgirls
In the only game that went ahead at the weekend, our U18 girls braved the elements and put in a great performance in an excellent 4-2 win at home to Herbertstown in the Midlands Cairdeas Shield on Saturday afternoon. Emma Kett was the scorer-in-chief with all 4 goals.
Next Saturday’s fixtures. U14 Girls, Newport Town AFC v Borrisokane, 10am (Derryleigh Park). U16 Girls, Ballymackey v Newport Town AFC, 11.30am (Ballinree).
Anti-Bullying Message
A timely reminder that Newport Town AFC is committed to setting standards and values to apply throughout our Club.
Bullying of any kind is unacceptable in our club. We will promote a TELLING atmosphere. This means that anyone who knows that bullying is taking place is expected to report the incident. Players and parents should be assured that they will be supported when bullying is reported.
Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone, equally. Our club’s commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.
Equality of opportunity at Newport Town AFC means that in all our activities we will not discriminate or in any way treat anyone less favourably, on grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or disability.
Our club's Child Protection Officer is Micheál Lenihan (087 6341160)
Lotto
There was no winner of this week’s club’s lotto and the jackpot is now €1,050 with the next draw taking place on Saturday, February 29 in Ryan’s. The numbers drawn were 4, 19, 25 & 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
Thanks to the 148 players who entered our Last One Standing competition, which started at the weekend. All of the players were in with a chance of winning the €500 first prize. The round 1 picks were, Liverpool (50), Wolves (45), Sheff Utd (19), Man Utd (15), Southampton (7), Burnley (5), Arsenal (4), Chelsea (1), Palace (1) & Man City (1). Sheff Utd. were the only side failing to register a win, so 19 players were eliminated and 128 move on to round 2. Best of luck and 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 in closed bags 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.
