U20’s – Hard luck to the lads who lost today away v Eire Og Greystones on Sun 10 Nov. Teams were level at 0-8 each at half-time. A quick 1-3 in the second half had Eire Og on a run of points with Blesso scoring just 0-1 in the second half. We now are in the B championship with semis played in neutral venues on 17 November. Finals in Aughrim on 24 November. Details TBC.

 

U13’s – Rising Stars. Football Winter Program. This program began in 4 venues on 18 Oct from 7.30 – 8.30pm. The venue for Blessington is Baltinglass GAA. Further dates 16 and 22 Nov. The program will be run by Wicklow coaching and games GDAs with the assistance of club coaches and is open to any player born in 2006.

 

U13’s – Our lads had their end of year party in KBOWL on Sun 10 Nov. The lads had a great time.

 

Lotto – No winner of €6400 jackpot. Numbers drawn 4-12-23-28. 3 matched 3 numbers @€100 each – Pauline McGarry c/o Pat Molloy, Cristy Meehan c/o Scal, Tony McLoughlin, Glending Place. Next draw 19 November in Bealins. Jackpot €6600. For anyone who wishes to play online here is the link Blessington GAA Lotto Online. Tickets available from players and committee members as well as businesses around the town.

 

Date for your diary – Club fundraiser. Fri 15 November 2019. Tickets €10 which enters you into both draws and entry to Newbridge Stadium. 2 buster draws with 1st prize of €750, 2nd prize €400, 3rd Prize €300, 5th prize €200 and 5 prizes of €100. You can nominate a dog for €50 and this entitles you to Free entry and €100 if dog wins. It was a terrific night last year. Bus will be available on the night. Departing from the Square, Blessington at 7.15pm. Leaving Newbridge at 10.30pm. €10 return. Contact Pat Molloy to book 0868230130.  This fundraiser is kindly sponsored by Dunnes Stores Blessington. Tickets available from committee, players and coaches. Also Contact Breda Brophy 0872253892, John Magee Snr 0868717483 and JP Moran 0872388592. This year we will be donating some of the proceeds to charitable causes. Please support. More information will be on our Facebook page.

 

Blessington GAA AGM – Will be held on Mon 25 Nov at 7.30pm in Room 4, Blessington Community College. If a member hasn’t received the notice yet please email [email protected].  Further information will be emailed on 15 November.

 

Paddy Magee and Pete Nolan Man of the match will be held on Sat 16 Nov v Ballymore in Blessington GAA at 2pm. TBC.

 

Date for your Diary – Girls presentation evening in Blessington Community College on Thurs 21 Nov. Juvenile presentations Thurs 28 Nov in Community College at 7.30pm U10’s to U17’s and at 7 Dec in St Kevin’s Hall for U7 and U9 at 6.45pm.

Bingo – Many thanks to all who attended our themed Halloween Bingo night on 30 Oct. Congrats to Peggy Curran and Nora Kearns who won a carvery lunch in The Avon. Some great photos on our Facebook page. Next Bingo on Wed 13 Nov at 8.15pm sharp in The Avon. Cost €10 includes jackpot and flyer sheets. Half books available for children €2.00 each. Jackpot now €1300 in 45 calls! Please spread the word and bring a friend.

 

Condolences – It was with sadness and shock that the club heard of the sudden passing of Frankie Keogh on Tues 5 Nov. Condolence to his son Patrick, wife Kathleen, sisters Kathleen and Adrienne and family and friends. Frankie played Junior football for the club and in 1990 won a Hennessey Cup medal. Some of his teammates and members of Blessington GAA formed a Guard of Honour on Sat. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

 

Physio – Physio is now finished for the season. Any issues adults call Pat Molloy and Juvenile through Barry Cotter.

Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others – G4M team is looking for new members. If you fancy trying something new and meeting some new people, please come along and try it out on Tues evenings at 7pm.

Healthy Club Project - Lisa Jackson and Michelle Richardson represented the club at the launch of the Wicklow Smoke Free policy on 3 Nov in Aughrim.

 

Wicklow Rose – Nominations for next years Wicklow Rose from the county GAA clubs – calling all ladies aged 18 – 29 years old or any guys interested in being an escort, you can contact Steve 0862505791 or Lyn 0834631611 for more information.

 

Wicklow Referee recruitment drive 2020 – Closing date Fri 22 Nov for expressions of interest [email protected].

 

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.

 

BLESSINGTON STRIP O’Neills Online shop – Blessington GAA gear for sale in O'Neills online. Get online and order for the Christmas! https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/blessington-gaa.html

 

Instagram - Blessington GAA is now on Instagram. Keep up to date with all the action by following us - Username @blessingtongaa.

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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