NEWTOWN JUNIORS FC MINI-WORLD CUP: Our Mini-World cup took place last weekend and in the main the games took place in glorious sunshine. To match the weather we had some excellent football played at all age groups. In the 13's/14's section the Plate final was won by France who beat Germany on a 3-1 scoreline thanks to an Adam Hayden hat-trick. Italy won the cup final after a narrow 2-1 victory over Uruguay.

For the Italians Keith Dalton, Nathan Hamilton and Robert Greenan take the plaudits while Becky Cassin, Dylan Ford & Darren Walsh shone for the runners-up. The Player of the Tournament award went to Becky Cassin & Adam Hayden. The 11's/12's Plate final was won by Cameroon on a 21 scoreline over Ghana. Best for the winners were Aaron Toner, Kelsea Parsons & Conor Doyle and for the runners up Chelsee Snell and Sean Gregory shone.

In the cup final South Africa swept Ivory Coast aside on a scoreline of 6-0. Ireland beat Spain 4-3 in the cup final of the 9's/10's section in a thrilling game of attacking football. In the Plate final Portugal beat England 2-1 in another exciting game.

The match of the day proved to be the under 8's final between Argentina & Brazil and this was a game that had everything. The game ended two-all after brilliant goals from Josh Odlum-Kavanagh and Jamie Dodd for the Brazilians and equally excellent goals from Josh Kennedy & Luke Dease for Argentina. Even after 5 minutes of "Golden Goal" extra time the teams couldn't be separated and so it was left to a penalty shoot out to decide the winners. Brazil proved more accurate from the spot-kicks and won by 4 peno's to one.

The Player of the Tournament award went to Ben Moran and Josh OdlumKavanagh. Also we must mention Ciara Dease who played in goal during the 8's competition. Many thanks to all the committee members and managers who helped out over the weekend and to all the young managers who experienced been on the other side of the line for the first time and all did an excellent job.

NEW SEASON: The new WDSL season starts back on the week-ending 11th/12th September so all teams and players will have to be registered in the coming weeks. Dates and times for signing up are as follows, Tuesday 24th August in the Community Centre from 7pm until 8pm.

For all queries/matters relating to the club contact Hughie on 087-6987653 or visit our website www.newtownjuniors.com

CONDOLENCES: Finally everyone connected with the club extends their deepest condolences to Under 10's manager Darren Magee and all his family on the sad passing of his mother Marie 'Shirley' Magee last weekend. May she rest in peace. NEWTOWN UNITED FC

Training for all teams continuous every Tuesday & Thursday in the Community Field. The following are the fixtures for the week-ending Sat.4th/Sun.5th September: 1st Team Away to Enniskerry FC KO Sunday 2.30 p.m. 2nd Team Home to Roundwood FC KO Sunday 11a.m. Youth Team Home to Greystones FC KO Saturday 2.30 p.m. GAA NOTES

COMMITTEE MEETING: Committee meeting on Tuesday week (14th September) at 8:00pm in the Clubhouse. All committee members are requested to attend.

CLUB HISTORY: Last chance to get involved and support the Club History venture! Thank you to all who have supported our club history venture. As you know it is possible to sponsor a page to help with cost of publication. This is a most worthwhile venture and all support is graciously accepted. To sponsor a page costs €100, and it is possible for a family to combine and sponsor a page in their family's name. If interested, please contact Robert in Newtownmountkennedy P.O.

LOTTO: Thank you for your continued support! Tickets still only €2, so be sure to have a go! Good Luck!

KEATING TROPHY: Newtown vs. Hollywood. A great victory for our Senior team last Saturday in the Keating Trophy. In a very good team performance, Newtown got the first score, a point from Dean Odlum. Newtown managed to hold onto their lead until the end.

The half-time score was 0-07 to 0-05. The final score was Newtown 2-14, Hollywood 2-10. Scorers for Newtown: Dean Odlum (1-04), Cathal McNicholas (1-03), Garrett Doyle (0-02), John Heffernan (002), Jason Fitzsimons (0-01), Terry Halpin (0-01) and Wayne Hamilton (0-01). Newtown

Team: C. McGuirl, J. Owens, A. Halpin, N. Martin, T. Halpin, G. Doyle, G. Carthy (sub: N. McKenna), P. O'Riordan, J. Fitzsimons, J. Heffernan, D. Odlum, C. McNicholas, P. Martin (sub: D. Waters), E. O'Riordan, W. Hamilton. Well done, lads! SCOUTS

We are back with a bang on September 24/25/26, when we will be camping in Lough Dan. It is the opening of the refurbished hostel and hundreds of cubs and scouts will be there-the cost is €25.

Registration night is on Tuesday 7th September in the Community Centre from 7-8 in Room 6. Beavers 6-8 years, Cubs 9-12 years, Scouts 12-15 years, Ventures 15-18 years.

Registration is €50-however this may be paid weekly on top of the €3 sub if needed. Thanks for your ongoing suppport. Contact Muireann 086 0757051 for further details.