A great night was had by all who attended the Blessington GAA Adult Awards Social evening in the Avon Ri on Fri 20 Jan. Michael Sargent welcomed John Williamson as the new Chair of Blessington GAA and his Vice Chair Barry Behan. Michael wished John and his committee the very best in his new role. John thanked everyone for their kind words and best wishes. He acknowledged that the club needs to win a championship and offered his support to every team from Academy to Senior his full backing. His first duty was to present the awards.

Sophie Cronin was winner of the Jimmy Hughes Shield for Young Player of the Year 2016. Sophie was presented with the award from Barry Hamilton and John Williamson.  Shauna Byrne was winner of the Blessington GAA Ladies Players' Player 2016. Shauna was presented with her award by John Williamson and Jess Carroll. Emma Sargent Kelly won Blessington GAA Senior Ladies Player of the Year 2016. Emma was presented with the Teresa Sargent Shield by Martin Sargent and John Williamson.

Minor player of the Year 2016 was Aaron Curran. Aaron was presented with the Patrick Eustace Shield by Jack Eustace. Jack Gilligan was presented with the Blessington GAA Young Player of the Year 2016 and received the Jimmy Keogh Medal from Jimmy's sister Lindsay and John Williamson. Michael McLoughlin was the Senior Player of the Year 2016. Michael was presented with the Ray Daniels Shield by Jono Daniels.

Annmarie Nolan received her well-deserved Blessington GAA Club Person of the Year 2016 from John Williamson.  Annmaire can always be called upon for a variety of duties - parking, kitchen duties, erecting the gazebo, sandwich making etc etc. Nothing is too much trouble for Annmaire. A very worthy winner. The music was provided by the very entertaining Toss and Turn.

Re-convened AGM - The following have been appointed to the Executive Committee 2017. Chair - John Williamson. Vice Chair - Barry Behan. Secretary/PRO - Noreen Keegan Kavanagh. Treasurer/Registrar/Injury - Breda Brophy. Ass Treasurers - Arthur Hennessy and Trevor Murphy. Irush Culture Officer - Pat Molloy. Childrens' Officer - Eoin Phibbs. County Board Delegates - Michael Sargent and Mick Mills. Players Rep - Eddie Boylan. Committee - Noelle McGarr (Juvenile Chair), Jessica Carroll (Ladies), Martin Shannon and Pat Brennan.

Leinster GAA League Rd 1 U13 and U15- U13's will play away to Edenderry on Sat 28 Jan at 2.30pm and a BYE on 4 Feb. U15's at home v St Peter's, Dunboyne on Sat 28 Jan at 2.30pm and away to Simonstown, Navan on 4 Feb at 2.30pm.

Permissions - All permission forms must be in by 30 Jan the very latest. Contact Noreen for signing. Derek Brogan is co-ordinating with Michael Dywers.

Coaching and Games Development - Comprehensive training calendar for clubs and coaches. http://wicklowgaa.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/WW-Coach-Education-Programme-2017.pdf. Any one working with children must complete Garda Vetting. Contact Eoin Phibbs [email protected] for more info. Everyone also needs to do a Code of Ethics course and a Foundation course. The current training sessions can be found on www.wicklowgaa.net.

Scor Sinsir - Scór is a GAA competition that combines all the colour and rivalry of Gaelic Games with the social/fun element of Ireland's traditional past-times. The competition was established by the GAA in 1969 with the aim of promoting Ireland's traditional pastimes and culture while offering club members the chance to meet up, have fun and represent their club during the winter months while Football and Hurling had ceased. We are looking for any individual or group who are aged 17 or over to participate in Scor quiz and performance finals which will be held in the first weekend in March in Wicklow Town.

The categories that we are looking for participants are: Figure/Céilí Dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Recitation/Scéalaíocht, Léiriú Stáitse/Stage Presentation, Instrumental Music, Set Dancing and Table Quiz. If any individual or group are interested in participating, please contact Catherine Behan on 0871224019 or Noreen Keegan Kavanagh on 082858375. Next year will be a first for Blessington GAA as we will be HOSTING Scor na nOg and Scor Sinsear in Blessington. Scor was a big tradition in the GAA calendar years ago and we are reviving this very important competition but we can only do it with your help.

Lotto - No winner of the Lotto on 10 January 2017. Numbers drawn: 10/11/19/21. The next draw will be held on 24 January in Murphy's with a Jackpot of €6200. The lotto is the main fundraiser for the day to day running of the club and your support is greatly appreciated. Tickets can be purchased online Blessington GAA website or contact Noelle McGarr on 0877460327.

Strictly Blessington Take 2 - Training commences on Mon 30th Jan with a launch in Avon Ri on Sun 12 Feb where the dancers will find out who they will be paired with, what dance and video they will be doing.  Keep up to date with what is happening on the Strictly Blessington Take 2 Facebook Page. The event will take place in Citywest Hotel on Sat 18 March. Tickets available from all the dancers and from Lilly Sargent 087 8247314. Any business in the town who wishes to sponsor a dancer or take out an advert in our brochure please contact Lilly, Noelle McGarr, Catherine Behan, Lisa Tobin and Tara Richardson. Well done to John Quinn who did a sponsored wash and blow dry in Karma Hair and Beauty on Sun 22. He was assisted by a dancer from last year Leslie McCarthy….Well done to all.

 

Congratulations - Congrats to JP Moran and Aine on the birth of their baby girl Nancy Maria last Sat

Clothes collection - Our clothes collection continues. If you need donations to be collected please contact Breda Brophy on 0872253892 or John Magee 0868717483.

Online shop - Don't forget to log onto https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/blessington-gaa.html to order club gear for friends and family at home and abroad.

 

Remember to keep updated on what is happening in the Club log on www.blessingtongaa.ie and Blessington GAA on Facebook and on Twitter @blessingtongaa. If you wish to be on the Blessington GAA Supporters text list, please text your name to 085 1607808.

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