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Greystones United AFC Soccer Club
Under 8 Green may have been short on numbers but put in a strong performance in Drimnagh on Saturday morning against St John Bosco. Everyone got plenty of game time playing the twin game format and enjoyed themselves in the sunshine.
There was heartbreak in The U16 National Cup today as our lads took Crumlin Utd all the way before finally succumbing 5-4 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw. We hope to have more match details later. Yesterday, the U13 A were 3-1 victors in Rathnew with goals from Hugh Carr, Anthony Osciemski and Andrew Bartlett. U14B continued their good form with goals from Fionn Melia, Liam Andrews, Daniel Tierney and Dylan Thompson helping the lads to a 4-1 win over a depleted Portmarnock but credit to the visitors for making the trip out despite being short on numbers - it hasn't been the case with every team this season. On the smaller pitches, U12 DA lost narrowly to Leicester Celtic, 1-0, whilst there were goals for Luke Van Den Bergh (2), Tadhg O'Donnell (2) and Josh Devlin in a thrilling 5-4 win at Cherry Orchard for U11DA.
Congratulations to Tierney Lynch of U11C who hit a hat-trick for his side today!
It was fixture catch-up time for our U13 Girls as they travelled to Lucan in the 2nd Round of the cup on a perfect, crisp autumn morning. The cold and early start were soon forgotten as the girls attacked with purpose and Aishling Doorley soon opened the scoring after a fine ball from Emily Gaines and interplay with Lucy Jones. Caoimhe Swan then cut in from the left to make it 2 before a superb take and finish on the run from Katie Andrews added a third. Just before the break Lana Kummer made a brave stop to keep her clean sheet. The second half saw more attacking play from our girls and Emily capped an excellent display with a weaving run and a ferocious finish that the 'keeper bravely tried to stop. Emily was at it again moments later to add another before Katie had 3 weaving runs resulting in a near miss, a forced own goal and then her second of the game. With the clock ticking down, and rock solid displays from Rachel O'Toole and Emily Shortt at the back keeping a clean sheet for Lana, Elva Mellett almost added the eighth from close range before Katie did to complete her hat-trick and an excellent display that takes the girls in to round 3. A note too for the Lucan girls who stuck at it today, particularly the number 5 at the back who kept taking the game to us and the 'keeper who made some fine saves to deny Elva and Emily her hat-trick.
Greystones School of Taekwon-Do
We can do this!
Learning our polite Taekwon-Do handshake!
The ITA National Championships will be held in University of Limerick sports centre on Saturday November 11th for cadets, seniors and veterans and Sunday November 12th for juniors. Application forms must be completed and returned to Master Wheatley by this Friday, November 3rd. Please click on this link for applications and more information if you didn't get a form in class already. http://www.taekwondo.ie/news/article/ita_national_championships_2017-610.html
We love our certificates! Well done to all those successful in their grading!
Greystones RFC
it was a mighty day at the club yesterday - the present and the future on the pitch at Dr Hickey Park yesterday plus Youths and Minis bright and breezy this morning @WestmanstownRFC
There's plenty more action at GRFC today - it's Still-Going-Strong-Sunday so rehydrate with a cheeky beverage at the club and cheer on Greystones Women #grfcloveswomensrugby
After an amazing couple of days at the club, the 3rds win on Friday, yesterday's celebrations of our 80th Anniversary and the 1sts with a super win, there's plenty more action on Still-Going-Strong-Sunday! Rehydrate with a cheeky beverage and cheer on Greystones Women #
It's a WIN! super performance from the 1sts v Galwegians RFC and great home support
Greystones Sailing Club
Some more tips for winter maintainance
Well done Richard, making GSC proud!! And it would be a great stocking filler for anyone this Christmas 🎄 Book: Dublin Bay: Nature and History. Available in all good bookshop now
https://youtu.be/OqCunPhQHw4
Turkey Shoot!! Sunday 12th November First Gun 11.00am sharp ‘Free’ Hot Food & Cheap Pints for everyone who sails...
Greystones Municipal District - Wicklow County Council
FSAI Food Alert 2017.17 for Information Published: Lidl Ireland Recalls a Batch of Sol & Mar Squid in Sunflower Oil Varieties Due to Possible Presence of Salt Crystals Full details can be found in the alert which can be accessed at the following link or in the Latest Food Alert yellow box on our homepage: https://www.fsai.ie/news_centre/food_alerts/recall_lidl_squid.html.
Wicklow County Council wishes to advise motorists that roadworks will be in place on the L-97551 at junction R755, Calary, Co. Wicklow on Tuesday 31st October 2017 from 08.00 to 17.00. (8am to 5pm). A traffic management system will be in place for the duration of the works. The works are required for surfacing of roads at junction.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF PART XI OF THE PLANNING ACTS 2000 (AS AMENDED) AND PART 8 OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (AS AMENDED), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES: To construct 24 no. 1 & 2 storey residential units, and all associated works at a site adjacent to Farrankelly Close, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. The accommodation shall consist of the following: • 9 no. 1 bed apartments (1&2 storey) • 12 no. 2 bed houses (two storey) • 3 no. 3 bed houses (two storey) It is also proposed to create a new pedestrian ramp and steps to provide a new pedestrian route from Farrankelly Close to the Kilcoole road. Plans and particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Housing Authority at Wicklow County Council, County Buildings, Wicklow from 9.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays. Plans may be inspected at Greystones Municipal District, Civic Offices, Mill Road, Greystones, Co.Wicklow during opening hours from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays, for a period between 18th October 2017 to the 1st December 2017. Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated may be made in writing to David Porter, Administrative Officer, Housing Section of Wicklow County Council on or before 15th December 2017. Submissions may also be made by email via the following address: dporter@wicklowcoco.ie Further information generally is available by contacting the Housing Directorate, Wicklow County Council, directly on 0404 20120. Details of the Part 8 process will also be available on www.wicklow.ie
ROAD-USERS URGED TO ‘BE SAFE AND BE SEEN’ AS CLOCKS GO BACK • RSA & An Garda Síochána urge pedestrians & cyclists to wear hi-visibility clothing • 10 killed and 40 seriously injured in October Bank Holiday weekend crashes since 2011 The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have urged pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, ahead of the October Bank Holiday weekend and clocks going back, to ensure they can clearly see and be seen when out on the roads. The most effective way to do this is to wear high visibility clothing such as a high visibility vest or a Sam Browne belt or by carrying a torch and ensuring you have working lights on your bicycle or motorcycle. Over the past six years, 10 people have been killed and 40 people have been seriously injured over the October Bank Holiday period.* The RSA and An Garda Síochána are reminding road-users to ‘be safe and be seen’, particularly on poorly-lit rural roads. A study conducted by the RSA in November 2016 monitored the high visibility wearing rates of 5,341 motorcyclists and 23,343 pedal cyclists. The study found that: • 45% of motorcyclists are most likely to be wearing any form of High Visibility Clothing.32% of all cyclists were wearing any form of High Visibility Clothing • The wearing rate of any form of high visibility clothing for private pedal cyclists was 34% and for public pedal (bike rental scheme) cyclists it was recorded as 21%. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross TD said: “The evenings are getting darker and particularly so as the clocks going back this weekend, so it is vital that pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists are clearly visible to drivers, especially on dark unlit rural roads. That’s why I would urge people to wear high visibility clothing or carry a torch when out on the road.” Ms. Moyagh Murdock, Chief Executive, RSA said: “Pedestrians and cyclists can be difficult to see in the road traffic, especially at night and in dark weather conditions. Without wearing something reflective a pedestrian or cyclist is only likely to be visible 30 metres away, in low beam headlights. By wearing something reflective they become visible at 150 metres away. This gives drivers five times the distance to notice them and, more importantly, to avoid them. There really is no excuse for anyone to be out on the road without a high visibility jacket, especially when you can order one free of charge from the RSA website.” Assistant Commissioner Michael Finn, Roads Policing, said: “Although there is no legal obligation for pedestrians to wear high visibility clothing, it makes absolute sense. Wearing the high visibility clothing gives drivers the opportunity to see pedestrians and other vulnerable road user significantly earlier which is especially important on dark and on poorly lit roads. Bicycle lights, high visibility clothing and replacement bulbs cost a fraction of the fixed charge penalty that can be imposed. Please make sure all obligatory lights are working on you bicycle or any other vehicle that you are using. We cannot emphasis enough the importance of being able to see and as important to be seen. Ms. Murdock also added that to help drivers stay alert behind the wheel over the Bank Holiday Weekend, “The RSA and Applegreen will provide free cups of coffee to drivers between 2pm and 8pm on Friday 27 October and Monday 30 October at participating service stations. Simply say ‘RSA’ or ‘Driver Reviver’ to the till operator to avail of a free coffee.” A list of participating Applegreen service stations is available at www.applegreenstores.com/ie/locations To date this year, 124 people have been killed on Irish roads, a decrease of 36 when compared to the same period last year. Working together as a community we can help make 2017 one of the safest years on our roads. The fixed charge penalty for cycling lighting offences is €40 euro, and €60 for vehicle lighting offences ENDS For further information, please contact: RSA Communications Office: 096 25008 RSA Communications Manager: 086 388 1009 Garda Press Office: 01 6662071
Greystones Yoga
Congratulations to Siobhán Noble, winner of our "Follow Us On Instagram" competition. Siobhán wins a 6 class pass for the studio :-)
Hallowe'en Vinyasa Flow tonight at 7:30pm. All levels and drop-in welcome!
Olya's 11:30am Vinyasa Flow class today - a blissful way to start your Sunday! All levels and drop-in welcome.
Ingrid's back from the Ashtanga Yoga Conference in Amsterdam, ready to roll out the mat for her 9:30am led class tomorrow, Saturday! Enjoy!
Greystones Lawn Tennis Club
Club Championships 2017
Congratulations to two of our ladies teams who made it through to the playoffs in the Floodlight League. Rachel Kearon's Class 4 team play Elm Park 1 at home at 7.30 while Emma O'Brien's class 5 team play away to Deerpark 2 at 8.15. Best of luck tonight ladies 🎾😊
Cardio warm up in full swing on Saturday ❤️🎾
Last few spaces for Greystones LTC round Robin tennis doubles tournament bank holiday Monday morning at 11. looking for a pair of ladies 2/3 and also men's pair and/or 1 man class 5/6 - contact Ailish 0872380265 http://ti.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=513721A4-6A09-42F8-AEAC-7A991944F5EC