U20’s – Blessington will meet Clara Gaels in the U20B Championship Final in Aughrim on Sunday 8 Dec at 12 noon. Please come out and support this great group of lads and their management.  

 

Senior manager appointment - Blessington GAA have announced Jonathan Daniels as manager of their Senior Footballers for the 2020 season. Jonathan will take over immediately. Strength and conditioning will be by Ronan Carroll, who was with the team this year. Jonathan will appoint his backroom team over the coming week. Best wishes from everyone in the club.

 

Re-scheduled Blessington GAA AGM – The Rescheduled AGM will be held this Tuesday 3 December 2019 in Room 4, Blessington Community College at 7.30pm sharp. Because this is Lotto night it is hoped that the AGM will conclude at about 9.30pm. Please attend if you can even if it for a while. Non-members welcome to attend (cannot vote).

 

Lotto – Jackpot €6,800. Next draw 3 December in Hennessys. For anyone who wishes to play online here is the line. https://clubforce.com/clubs/gaa-blessington-gaa-club-wicklow/. Tickets available from players and committee members as well as businesses around the town.

 

Bingo – Next Bingo on Wed 4 Dec at 8.15pm sharp in The Avon. Cost €10 includes jackpot and flyer sheets. Jackpot now €1500 in 45 calls! Please spread the word and bring a friend.

Blessington Ladies - Blessington LGFA are now recruiting for the upcoming 2020 football season. Our ever-expanding ladies section welcomes new players, coaches and volunteers for our upcoming season. With U14-Adult activity commencing in early January, now is the time to register your interest. Academy - U12 commences shortly after in Feb/March. These younger age groups provide the perfect opportunity to make those first steps on the coaching ladder. If playing or coaching is not for you, Blessington LGFA also welcomes all volunteers in any capacity/role. No job is too big or too small. For more info please contact
Anne Doyle 087-2237640, [email protected]. Kim Connors 085-2079649, [email protected].

 

Blessington GAA Juvenile awards - Thanks to Des Cahill (Cuala/TV personality) and John Sheanon (Cuala President) who travelled to Blessington on Thurs 28 Nov to present the awards to our young players. A terrific evening in the No 1 school for our teams from U7 to U17. Thanks to all the coaches, Tom Hennessy (presented the Pat Fanning Cup in its 32nd year), Ivan Smyth on audio and visual, ladies on the tea and biccies, Michelle and helpers decorating the hall, Barry Cotter and all the helpers who prepared the hall and cleared it afterwards, players and parents. Thanks to Phyllis Hamilton for taking official photos. BLESSINGTON G.A.A. AWARD WINNERS 2019 (FOOTBALL) – U13 Blue Stars: David Gilmore; Jack Byrne; Aaron Keogh. U14 Blue Stars: Dylan Friel; Jack Hardy; Adam Smith. U15 Blue Stars: James Dooley; Killian O’Connell; Sam Gough. U16 Blue Stars: Luke O’Brien; Mikey O’Toole; Cillian Bailey. U17 Blue Stars: Jack Leitner; Oisín Brogan; Jamie Hamilton. Pat Fanning Trophy winner: Austin Brennan. Minor Player of the Year: Dan Cooney. Team of the Year: U11.

Top Oil Leinster Post Primary Schools – Wicklow Schools 2-19 Dundalk Schools 2-9. Well done to Craig Maguire and Cormac Roe who are on the team.  Well done also to Kevin Quinn who is on the Naas CBS team who had a great win over St Benildus on a scoreline of 4-24 to 1-8.

 

Scór na n-Óg Quiz County Final - will take place on Friday 13th December at 7:45pm in Ballinakill Centre of Excellence. Participants are asked to be there at 7:30pm at the latest. If anyone is interested in putting together a team and taking part, please text or What's App Noreen 0872858375 or Catherine 0871224019 asap. Contestants must be U17. Born on 1.1.2003 or later.

 

Get Ireland Walking - In conjunction with Wicklow Sports Partnership and joining in with RTE'S Operation Transformation, Blessington GAA will be taking part in Get Ireland Walking on 18 January 2020. This will tie in with the Healthy Club Project and we will be encouraging all disciplines to get involved. It will be one day a week starting in January. So, calling on all coaches to round up your players and kick off a healthy 2020.

 

Wicklow Referee Recruitment - Blessington GAA are looking to recruit past players, present players, coaches and supporters over 18 years of age who are willing to take up the whistle to referee matches from U11 to U17 and eventually refereeing adult games. Each club in the county is asked to identify at least one person to be recruited.  Please Contact Hugh Kenny or Eddie Leonard to register.

 

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.

Wicklow GAA - Following on from the success of our Gaeltacht Grants earlier this year, we are pleased to announce that, in addition to the 6 Gaeltacht Grants offered this year, Wiickow GAA will offer a full Gaeltacht scholarship (Scoláireacht) to one lucky Wicklow student in 2020. We have decided to twin with Spleodar, one of the most reputable Gaeltacht colleges. We are offering the Scholarship for any Spleodar course during July or August. Wicklow GAA will cover the winning student's fees in their entirety. The 6 runners up will each receive a grant of €150 towards their fees for their chosen Gaeltacht course. To enter, simply fill out the entry form on officialwicklowgaa.ie. Closing date for entries is Friday 6th December at 5pm.

 

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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