Lotto –No winner of lotto on 10 Apr. Next draw on Wed 24 April in The Avon. Jackpot €3600. Thanks for your continued support.

Bingo - Our next Bingo will be on Wed 24 April and will commence at 8.15pm in The Avon. Shuttle bus available from various locations in Blessington €2.00. Books and flyer sheets €10.

Seniors - Our senior team travelled to Baltinglass on Sun 21 Apr for our eagerly awaited league match. The lads were in good spirits and were looking forward to the game against our old foes. Garrett Whelan was the man in the middle and threw the ball up. Straight away it was plain to see both sides were well up for the challenge with hard and fair hits coming in from both sides. But we struck first with a good worked score and turnover from the backs for Jordan Nolan to run on to and calmly stick it over the black spot. We tagged on two more points by Stephen Carroll and Mikey O’Connor before we had a big loss in talking off our big midfielder Eoin Keogh through an injury. Anto McLoughlin and Mikey O’Connor got another point each to leave it 0-5 to 0-3 at HT. 2nd half on, we again got first point by Curtis Geraghty. It then went pear shaped for about 10 mins when Balto hit 2-02 unanswered. Were we going to be punished for missing 1.05 in 1st half..yes! We were and we couldn't get our plan back on track at all in the last 20 mins or so and went on to lose 2-09 to 0-10. Team - S. Kitt, B. Murphy, J. Gilligan, A. Curran, J. Cotter, W. Callaghan, S. Bohan, E. Keogh, K.J. Rogers, S. Carroll 0-1, A. McLoughlin 0-2, K. Hanlon, J. Nolan 0-1, C. Geraghty 0-2, M. O’Connor 0-3. 0-1. Subs – D. Boothman for E. Keogh. D. Saukauskas for A. Curran. G. Murray for J. Nolan. J McGarr for J. Cotter. A. Boland for S. Carroll. Next up is on Sun 28 Apr at home v Kiltegan at 11am.

Juniors Div 3 – A Jun A v Eire Og at home on Fri 19 Apr. Brilliant win for Blesso 7- 24 to 1-06. Kian Geraghty, Barry Finan, (0.1) Conal O Gallchobhair, Cormac Roe, Glen Farrell, James Kearns, Brian Bohan, Sean Mescall (0.2), David Behan (0,2), Fionn Leahy (2.1 ), Michael Nugent (1.4), Kevin Quinn (0,8), Jordan Mc Garr (0.3), Sean Byrne (3.1), Kieran McGovern (1.0), Fionn Walsh (0,1), Adam Murphy, Peter O Connell, David Phibbs, Cormac Brogan, Ciaran Mescall, James Mulligan, Bradley Foster, Ruairi Finan. Thanks to Christy Broe and Paddy Sargent for doing umpires. Next up at home v Hollywood on Sat 27 Apr at 7pm.

Juniors Div 4 – Blessington away v Dunlavin on Thurs 18 Apr. Blesso 2-10 Dunlavin 1-13. Thanks to Brendan McGarr and Paddy Sargent for doing umpires. Next up is away v AGB on Thurs 25 Apr at 7.15pm.

Wicklow Minors - Wicklow v Kildare. Electric Ireland Leinster G.A.A. Football Minor Championship 2019 on Tues 23 Apr at St. Conleths Newbridge - 7.00pm. On the panel for Blessington GAA is Daniel Cooney, Jack Sargent and Luke O’Brien. Good luck to all.

Physio - Upstairs in the clubhouse on Weds at 7pm. Adults needing full physio appointments MUST go through Pat Molloy and Juvenile through Barry Cotter.

Ladies

Senior Ladies – A win for the ladies Blesso 2-13 AGB 2-09 on Thurs 18 Apr. Scorers - Roisin Ellis 1-3, Sophie Cronin 1-1, Molly Cullen 0-3, Jess Brennan 0-3, Shona O’Connor 0-2, Sara Bohan 0-1. Next up is away v Ballyboughal on Wed 24 Apr at 7.15pm. Senior ladies away v St Pats on Sat 27 TBC.

Junior ladies – At home V Kilbride on Sat 27 Apr TBC.

U16 girls – U16 girls white at home v Coolkenno in Thurs 25 Apr at 7.15pm.

U14 girls – U14 girls white at home v Ashford on Sat 27 Apr at 11am.

U12 girls – U12 Girls Blue at home v Bray Emmets on Tues 23 Apr at 7pm.

Juveniles

U15’s - U15's played St Kevins at home on Wed 17 is a very competitive game.  Blessington created a lot of chances in the first half but shooting was wayward and St Kevins went in with a big lead at half time 1:01 to 2:05. Blessington upped the game in the second half and got to within a score of St Kevin's in the second half but with a considerable number of wides. With Blessington chasing a win going forward St Kevin's won a breaking ball in midfield to score a goal to seal the game on a score of 4:08 to 3:07.  A good performance and a very competitive match but a game that Blessington felt they left behind having under-performed in the first half. Scorers: Killian O’Connell 1-03, Connor Richardson 1-02, Austin Brennan 1:00, Finn Behan 0:02. Training Bank Holiday Mon 22 Apr 7:pm to 8:15pm. Wed 24 Apr 7pm to 8:15pm. Next game Wed 2 May away V Bray. Best of luck to the lads playing on the Wicklow U15 team on Sat 27 Apr away V Clare in Shannon.

U13’s – U13 boys blue at home v Bray Emmets on Thurs 25 Apr 7.15pm. U13 boys white away v Tinahely on Thurs 25 Apr 7.15pm.

U12’s – NKL at home v Celbridge 2 Sat 27 Apr at 4.30pm.

U10’s – At home v Ardclough on Sat 27 Apr at 3.30pm.

U9’s – U9’s Go Games in Dunlavin on Sat 27 Apr at 11am.

U8’s – Away v Naas x 2 on Sat 27 Apr at 2.30pm.

U7’s – U7’s Go Games in Dunlavin on Sat 27 Apr at 11am.

Academy – Academy for boys and girls aged 4 to 6 is held every Sat at 10am. There is no charge for the first couple of weeks for new kids. Further info from Graham 0876393125.

Hurling

Hurling – Girls and boys of all abilities aged 6 and upwards are invited to join the Blessington GAA Hurling Club where you will learn to play an exciting sport in a fun and relaxed environment. All ages train regularly. If any child is interested please join our WhatsApp group b sending your name and phone number and email to Jack Whelan @0876678936 and we will keep you up to date with everything that is happening with hurling in Blessington, Valleymount, Kilbride and Lacken. Volunteers are always needed, so if any Mums or Dads wishing to relive their glory days on the pitch are welcome to help. Send your details to Jack and register your interest. All welcome. We look forward to meeting all our new players.

U9’s – At home v Round Towers on Sun 28 Apr at 11am.

Easter Camp 2019 - What a fantastic two days! Another massive success - 190 girls and boys enjoyed every minute of the action- packed couple of days. From academy age right up to 6th Class there was endless GAA fun & skills. The weather on Day 2 faired out better than Day 1 but that didn't stop any of the young footballers and their buddies! Every child received a lovely crested beanie hat (Thanks to Trevor & Karen for organising). We had our Presentations & big group photo taken at the end of the Camp.

Academy Girl of the Camp - Sophie Horan presented by Coach Mallaidh Behan
Academy Boy of the Camp - Ronan Taylor presented by Coach Eoin Higgins
Junior Girl of the Camp - Emma Vickers presented by Coach Niamh Cullen
Junior Boy of the Camp - Fionn Whelan presented by Coach Kevin Quinn
Senior Girl of the Camp - Ava O'Driscoll presented by Coach Sorcha Nolan
Senior Boy of the Camp - Paraic Quinn presented by Coach Danny Silke Fetherson

We say a huge thank you to all 35 coaches for giving up some of their midterm break, and they all did a wonderful job. They are a credit to our Club and it's brilliant to see the kids looking up to them and taking their guidance on board. Our coaches for 2019 were Ronan Gardner, Cormac Roe, Jake O'Kelly, Grace Quigley, Liam Phibbs, Niamh Cullen, Emma Reid, Finn Behan, Conor Richardson, David Phibbs, Eoin Higgins, Paddy Doherty, Mallaidh Behan, Dan Cooney, Adam Williamson, Tommy Fisher, Dan Keogh, Leah Quigley, Craig Maguire, Aoife Richardson, Brian Bohan, Sara Bohan, Jack Sargent, Moya Richardson, Robbie Richardson, Kevin Quinn Oisin Brogan, Niamh O'Brien, Danny Silke Fetherson, Anna Vas, Sorcha Nolan, Ruairi Finan, Austin Brennan, Dara Richardson and Coach of the Camp Mikey O'Toole. Thanks a million, to the following: Julie, Amanda & Laura Connors for the lovely lunches both days. Ronan from Scott's Jewellers for sponsoring some of our awards, our registrars Michelle Richardson & Lynn McMahon. Thanks as always to John Magee and the lads for having the grounds in order for us. Many thanks to the school secretaries for their work in collecting Reg Forms, as there was quite a volume of them it made our life easier using the school offices. To Kim well done on keeping all the gear and equipment in order, you have been a super help thanks again...I know you are well ready to take over these Camps now!!!  Jess has had the best (but busy) time organising this event for the last 5 years but it's time for a break so she will happily bow out after seeing all those smiling enthusiastic faces leave the pitch. See Facebook and Wicklow People for all our pictures.

Wicklow Cul Camps 2018 – www.wicklowculcamps.gaa.ie. Only 200 places for football camp (8 July) and 150 for the hurling camp (22 July).

Wicklow Hurling Academy Easter Camp - Wicklow Coaching and games are hosting an Easter training camp for all boys Under 13 / 14 and 15. Thurs Apr 25 in Ballinakill COE 11am - 3pm.  
REGISTRATION at 10:45. Players will need to bring •Hurls / Helmets •runners (for the gym) •boots (for the field), •training gear, •rain gear, •change of clothes, •Lunch and Water. For further information please contact Jonathan (083) 364 5136 Philip (086) 044 2762.

West Wicklow Wellbeing Workshop - Lisa Jackson - Blessington GAA new Health and Wellbeing Officer would like to promote the West Wicklow Wellbeing Workshop among our members and the wider Blessington Community. The fourth workshop will be held on Thurs 25 April. Anyone attending should be in the room by 7.20pm for a 7.30pm start. This session will cover “Steps to achieving your goal” will be held again in The Avon at 7.30pm – 8.30pm. There will be 1 final session on 2nd May.  

Congratulations - Well done to Sorcha Nolan who was on the first ever Universities International Aussie Rules Test matches on Sat 20 Apr v England and helped her team win by scoring 2 goals.  

Wicklow GAA Fundraiser – On Sat 4 May the Wicklow GAA Race day will take place in Punchestown Pavilion. Blessington GAA has purchased a table of 10 and we still need two tickets to be sold at €150 each. If you are in a position to support the Wicklow GAA please call Noreen asap on 0872858375. Package includes admission to the pavilion, Reserved enclosure badge, Panel discussion with expert jockeys and special guests, Private betting facilities, 4 course lunch and afternoon tea after the feature race.

Sympathies - Condolences on behalf of Blessington GAA to Kiltegan Gaa and Peter Byrnes family following Peters untimely passing. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Calling all our Wicklow GAA Supporters - Fri 26 Apr 7-8.30pm. Meet and greet the County Footballers and Hurlers in Ballinakill. This will be an excellent evening for all, and we invite you to come join in the fun.

Date for your diaries: Blessington GAA will be holding a Golf Classic at Craddockstown Golf Club on 12 July. Inquiries to John Magee 0868717483 or Arthur Hennessy 0872396157

 

Car parking at the pitch - Can all who use the Blessington GAA Astro and Pitches please Reverse In, Drive Out please? There are a lot of children who use the grounds and they have a habit of just running out. Please respect the job that our Health and Safety Officer Annmarie (or anyone else assigned to assist with parking) must do and if you are asked to move your vehicle and park correctly please do so without a fuss.

New website – Log onto our new website Blessington GAA. (https://sites.google.com/view/blessingtongaaclub/home?authuser=0)

Clothing Collection ongoing - collecting good quality second hand clothing suitable for re-use. Please fill as many black bin bags as you can – the more we collect, the more our club receives. If you are unable to bring them to the GAA grounds, we can arrange collection. Please contact: John Magee Snr 086 871 7483 or Breda Brophy 087 225 3892. Thank you for your support.

Online shop – https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/blessington-gaa.html

Remember to keep updated on what is happening in the Club log on to Blessington GAA on Facebook and on Twitter @blessingtongaa. If you wish to be on the Blessington GAA Supporters Whats App please text your name to 087 2858375. 

 

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