Club Notes 13/10/2024
Good evening. We sent out a save the date for our club A.G.M which takes place on Monday 18th November at 8pm sharp in the No.1 school. We invite you all to attend as this is your club and it’s your chance to have your say. We also are looking for members to put themselves forward to join our executive committee. Nomination forms will be sent out to all paid members in the coming weeks. Roles required are Chairperson, vice chair, Registrar, Treasurer & committee members. Each position will be fully supported by existing committee members. We ask that you have the person’s permission prior to nominating them.
Minors
We went to Baltinglass last Wednesday for the semi-final of the football championship against AGB. We had a slow start but the team kept to the game plan and were leading by 2 points at halftime.
We regrouped at halftime after a good chat and the lads came back to the pitch full of positivity. The fantastic hard work ethic in the second half was obvious to see, in particular our defensive play.
It was a joint effort put in by everyone that got us into the county final on Sunday 27th. Full details to follow.
Thanks to the fantastic Blessington support on the night, it really spurned the lads on and to everyone for your messages of best wishes.
We hope to see you all get behind the lads for the final in Aughrim as these are a super bunch of lads and deserve to be where they are.
U9 Boys
The U9 Boys travelled to Stratford on Friday night for the U9 West Wicklow Blitz
These boys are getting better and better, game by game, brilliant skills, shooting, even better passing & team play on show tonight v Baltinglass, Donard and Stratford
Thanks to Stratford for host and Wickow GDC Cormac Noone for organising and a facilitating the games.
The boys were out again on Saturday morning, this time hosting Athgarvan in the Kildare League, another very strong performance from the boys.
School Blitz
Another morning stolen from the gods last Thursday morning in the pitches. Mixed 1st and 2nd class local blitz. Educate together, Number 1 School and St Mary’s participated. Well done to all the teachers involved for their help and positivity. 163 girls and boys took part. This was run by the transition year program and they are a great resource. We Appreciate ongoing help from all volunteers. Thanks to all parents who helped out and to Kevin Hanlon also. Also thanks to Richie for sorting bus for educate together. Next up 5th and 6th boys cuman na MBunscoil blitz on 18th October.
Irish Culture and language
Blessington GAA are looking for any members of the club who will be U17 on 1 January 2024 to take part in Scór na nÓg on Friday 18 October 2024. In particular, anyone who can compete in the Ballad group section or the instrumental (traditional music) section of the competition. Please call Noreen on 087 2858375 for more information asap. Thank you.
Tá CLG Cros Bhaile Coimín ag lorg aon bhall den chlub a bheidh faoi 17 ar an 1 Eanáir 2024 le páirt a ghlacadh i Scór na nÓg Dé hAoine 18 Deireadh Fómhair 2024. Go háirithe, aon duine atá in ann dul san iomaíocht i rannóg an ghrúpa Bailéad nó sa rannóg uirlise (ceol traidisiúnta) den chomórtas. Cuir glaoch ar Noreen ar 087 2858375 le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais asap. Go raibh maith agat.
Ar an Satharn 12 Deireadh Fómhair reáchtáil CLG Cros Bhaile Coimín an dara ceann d'ocht seisiún scéalaíochta saor in aisce do pháistí i Leabharlann Bhaile Coimín. Buíochas le hEoin agus Lola as cuidiú leat. Tá na seisiúin páirtmhaoinithe ag Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha agus CLG Bhaile Coimín. Beidh an chéad seisiún eile ar an 28 Deireadh Fómhair ag 1pm.
On Sat 12 October Blessington GAA held the second of eight free storytelling sessions for children in Blessington Library. Thanks to Eoin and Lola for helping out. The sessions are part-funded by Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha and Blessington GAA. Next session will be 28 October at 1pm.
Wicklow Health and Wellbeing
Booking now open for “Let’s talk addiction and mental health”
Join us for “Let’s Talk Addiction and Mental Health” with former Limerick hurler Ciaran Carey, this eventis open to everyone not just GAA Clubs.
We will explore key topics around mental health and addiction awareness, the effects on individuals, families, and communities, and highlight support services for positive change and healing.
Ciaran will share his personal journey and provide inspiration for fostering resilience and recovery.
This is a valuable opportunity to engage in an open and supportive conversation—everyone is welcome to join.
Pre-booking via eventbrite.ie is necessary to attend.
To book your place please click on the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/.../lets-talk-addiction-and...
For additional information please email: wicklowlsp@wicklowcoco.ie
Condolences
Sincerest condolences to the Foley family and all in Dunlavin on the passing of Thomas. Our thoughts and prayers are with ye all at this very sad time. Sandra Declan and Sadie Rose, we are thinking of you all. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
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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