Wicklow GAA - Well done to the Wicklow football team who beat Sligo in Aughrim 1-15 to 1-10 and also to the Wicklow hurlers who beat Mayo away 1-13 to 1-16. Unfortunately, the ladies weren’t as lucky and were beaten away to Kildare 2-11 to 1-07.  

 

Fixtures – Seniors at home v AGB Sat 22 Feb at 3.30pm. Div 3 away v Hollywood 6 Mar, Div 4 West home v Baltinglass 16 Apr.

 

Ladies – Our Senior ladies enjoyed a very unique football session on Valentines night with guest coach Mick Bohan (Dublin Senior ladies manager). Mick instilled the idea of good practice, effective communication and team-work within the group. Fantastic guidance for this squad as their competitive season kicks off next weekend. Div 1 Cup at home v Clara. Time TBC.

 

Lotto – No winner of the lotto on 11 Feb. Jackpot 2000. Numbers drawn were 10, 12, 19, 25. 3 people matched 3 numbers and each win €100 – Frances Lambe, Chris/Paddy O’Connor, Nicholas Shirran c/o Hennessys. Next draw 25 Feb and Jackpot will be €2,200.  For anyone who wishes to play online here is the link. https://clubforce.com/clubs/gaa-blessington-gaa-club-wicklow/. Tickets available from players and committee members as well as businesses around the town – John Crimins, Macaris, Image Hair Salon, Blessington Barbers, Hennessys, Bealins, Murphys and the West Wicklow House. If any other business in the town would like to take some tickets for our lotto draw, please contact Noelle McGarr on 0877460327.

 

Bingo – Every night is a brilliant night at Blessington Bingo. Come along for the craic and the chance to win a few bob! Next bingo on Wed 19 Feb at 8.15pm sharp in The Avon. Cost €10 includes jackpot and flyer sheets. Jackpot now €2400 in 45 calls or less! Please spread the word and bring a friend. Thanks to the sponsors of the €50 Lucky number – BD Safety Services, Murphy Surveys, JB Sports Massage and Injury Treatment, John Magee Painting and Decorating, Tony Pender Brick and Block Laying, David Behan Go Gym, Heart Safety Solutions, Steven Doyle SD Flooring, Blessington Computers and Kilbride Plant Services.

 

GAA National Club Draw 2020 - €10 per ticket. 100% of sales come back to the club. Tickets available from players, committee members, Breda 0872253892 and Noreen 0872858375. Lots of prizes including a Renault Clio and All Ireland Football and Hurling packages.

 

Blessington GAA are going SMOKE AND VAPE FREE – The club will launch this initiative on Daffodil Day on 27 March. We will be running an art competition in the community to ask the children to create a poster incorporating NO SMOKING. The winning entry will be chosen by some local artists and will be displayed in the GAA Grounds all year.

 

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 for the duration of the programme. Meeting at McGreals opposite the playground every Sat at 10am.

 

Kelloggs GAA Cul Camp Coaches Summer 2020 – Apply now - Head coaches must be over 18 and assistant coaches must be over 16 years old. Apply to Cormac Noone 0867013403.

Dates for Blessington GAA - Football and Ladies camp dates 6 – 10 July and 10 – 14 August. Hurling/Camogie 20 – 24 July.

 

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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