Club Notes 02/06/2024
Good evening. We hope you are enjoying the June Bank Holiday weekend. Our senior men and senior ladies took part in the Killarney 7’s competition in glorious sunshine this weekend. Both teams played fantastic and made it out of their respective groups to head into Sunday morning’s ¼ finals. Unfortunately both teams were only marginally beaten which put an end to their tournament. Thanks to everyone who travelled to Killarney to support them both, it looked like it was a brilliant weekend.
We would like to wish all the students that are sitting exams starting on Wednesday the vey best of luck. Remember to keep calm and don’t over stress.
Junior A
The lads hosted Rathnew on Friday evening. Great win for the lads. Final score Blessington 3-09 to Rathnew 1-09.
Junior B
The lads were at home against Kilbride on Thursday evening. Well done on a super win. Final score Blessington 3-12 to Kilbride 1-06
U15 Div1 League
Our U15’s faced Tomafinogue at home in the last group game of the league.
It was a mixed performance overal, A lot of missed goal chances but some nice long range scores taken at times too. The win see’s us qualify for the league Semi final in the coming weeks , so loads to work on in training as we build up to the National Feile in 4 weeks time & league Semi final.
Final Score Blesso 5-16 to Tomafinogue 0-2
U13’s
U13 C Championship on Thursday evening Stratford vs Blessington .
A gutsy performance by the lads tonight and didn’t get the rewards they deserved.
A close opening half and we went in level at 1-4 apiece. The lads played well but we knew they had more in them. Goal by Nicholas, 3 points for Olly and 1 for Noah Flynn. This was only a 20 minute half, 10 minutes shy of the regulation 30 mins.
We started the second half strong. Some great performances all round the pitch. Couldn’t name anyone in particular as it would be unfair to leave anyone out. 3-1 scored by Eoghan and a disallowed goal by Daniel.
Difficult environment for the lads to play in with alot of distractions. It’s an unjust result on the boys and very hard to stomach. Chin up boys, we go again.
Very proud of the effort and performance.
Final score Stratford 4:06 Blessington 4:05
Thanks to Cian and Thomas from the U11s. Two big games by both of you.
U9’s
The boy’s had a brilliant day in Moorefield club U9 Festival of Football on Saturday, there was some serious football played, loads of craic and more importantly loads of memories made! Well done everyone who took part.
Ladies Football
U16 Girls
Well our Blesso U16 girls took the long trek out to Carnew on Thursday evening to compete in their first game of the division 1 league. A good start for the girls against a strong and physical Carnew Team. Led by captain Cria Cullen the girls put in a savage shift and came away with the win. Great to get a good game under the belt for the girls they all done really really well and should be very proud of themselves.
Niamh Brennan was a work horse tonight and comes away with POTM. Thanks to all who travelled out.
We go again Tuesday- Div 3 game at home v Clann na Gael. Enjoy the long weekend.
U14 Blue
Last Sunday afternoon our u14 blue team travelled to Arklow to play a very physical and tough AGB team. We made lot of mistakes and let AGB in for a few scores, we got a few goals to get in front at half time. In the second half AGB came out strong and push our girls to the limit. 3 quick goals put AGB back on top, we pulled back to within a few points but ran out of time.
Our girls battled hard but came up short. There was alot of disappointed faces after the match but we will learn from our mistakes and continue to improve. Keep the heads up girls.
All Stars
Fab morning of fun at All Stars. Our all stars team are looking forward to our two big days coming up in June.
On Saturday, 15th of June, from 11 to 12, we will welcome some other all stars teams and coaches from Wicklow to take part in a fun all-inclusive sports day. Kiddies can bring along family or pals on the day.
On Saturday, 22nd of June, our fab all stars will represent Wicklow in an all Stars Leinster fun day blitz at Saint Kevin’s GAA in Kildare .
Also our inclusive Kellogs Cul camp sold out within the hour of going live. If your child missed out on a place please contact Karen on 086 892 4292 asap to join a waiting list.
Healthy Club
Our club with thanks to the Healthy Club Team have been chosen to take part in a pilot scheme sponsored by the HSE and Sunsmart where we will provide information on keeping safe in the sun. We now have 2 sun scream dispensers with SPF 50 for everyone’s use all we ask is you scan the QR code that’s on the board and take part in a very short survey, this will provide feedback with the hope of these dispensers being provided to all clubs throughout the country. These dispensers are located at the clubhouse and at the Brew21 container.
Positive mental Health
Our next training day for Safe Talk will be held in Blessington GAA club house June 12th @ 9.30am -1pm. This training is for adults over 18years old, and is open to anyone in the community.
If you would like to be suicide alert and have the tools to talk to anyone who may be suicidal please register for this training and be part of our Blessington champions.
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Summer Jobs ! If you are turning 18 this year and you’re looking for Summer Work. Why not get involved in Coaching at our Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps 2024.
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Wicklow News
Senior Football
Tailteann Cup Group 3 Round 3
FULL TIME
Wicklow : 0-15(15) V Carlow : 10-9(12)
Wicklow go through to preliminary quarter finals against Leitrim next weekend more details to follow.
Wicklow Masters
The Wicklow masters team play Laois in Blessington next Saturday at 1pm. Come along and show your support for the Blessington men on the team, Barry O’Donovan, Alan Ellis and Jonathon Behan.
U14 Blessington lads played Meath in Abbotstown, Wayne Nolan, Kayden McMahon, Oisín Pender, Wil O’Connor, Evan Quinlan, Rian Elliott, and Noah Tyrell.
Condolences
Our sincere sympathies to player of yester year Hally Lyons on the passing of his wife Mary ( Carmel ) on Wednesday last and to children Linda , Jacinta , Dave and Chris , Chris played all his under age football with us before work commitments took him to Waterford . Funeral mass was on Saturday in Eadestown .
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For all thing LGFA related you can contact Olivia on 086 030 8395 and for everything else football or club related you can contact myself Lisa on 086 376 7534 and pro.blessington.wicklow@gaa.ie