Club Notes 14/07/2024
Good evening. Thanks to everyone who braved the weather during the week and attended our Cul Camp. There was plenty of fun and games throughout the week and it didn’t seem to bother the kids at all. Well done to all the coaches and helpers too your time is very much appreciated.
This year we have 3 All Ireland Hurling tickets and 3 for the Football Finals. Draw will take place this week for the Hurling and we thank our sponsors Sports Direct for funding this draw. Keep an eye on our social media pages for the announcement of the lucky winners.
All roads let to Aughrim today as the adult championship season got under way. Thanks to everyone who made the trip across to support the teams, your voices were all heard from the bank. Great support as always.
Senior Men
Last year’s county champions were in action against Tinahely in the 12 noon throw in. Blessington were down 2 points at halftime, with us making 1 change going into the 2nd half. If was a better performance in the 2nd half and thanks to our brilliant goalkeeper Rob who saved a penalty. The lads ploughed on and a last minute penalty scored by Kevin Quinn saw them draw at the final whistle. Final score Blessington 2-08 to Tinahely 0-14.
There’s a few weeks gap before the next match that takes place on Saturday 3rd August in Baltinglass against Kiltegan. A reminder will go out that week.
On Saturday 20th July the team hold their fundraising event. This will take place like last year outside Dunnes Stores Blessington and with our friends at Brew 21 main Street Blessington from 11am-4pm. This year the lads chosen charity to donate some of the proceeds to is our own Blessington All Stars and their bid to obtain a new sensory room. Further details are available on our go fund me page https://www.gofundme.com/f/senior-mens-team-and-all-stars?
Junior A
Our Junior A team were also in Aughrim for their first round game against St.Pat’s. This match took place at 3.30pm so it was a long day for some of the players who are on the senior panel and also for the supporters. There was plenty of sambos being handed around the bank to keep everyone fuelled for the afternoon.
The lads were only a point down at halftime and kept the pace all through the 2nd half drawing with St’Pat’s. Final score Blessington 1-14 to St.Pat’s 1-14. Well done everyone.
Minors
The minors had their first championship match away to Eire Og last Monday evening. They had a fantastic win away and were also presented with new jersey’s sponsored by Sports Direct
Ladies Football
Well our U16 girls travelled to Pearse Park in Arklow on a miserable Tuesday evening to face a strong AGB Team. Some great play from both teams, slippy surface meant the ball was all over the place at times. The girls were absolutely brilliant and worked so well together and fought for every ball out there. Some chances in front of goal went astray which saw us going in at half time 7 points down. A good chat at half time and the girls went out buzzin, took chances and created some super play. We’re so very proud of them to come away with a win at full time, thanks to AGB for a really good competitive game. 18 girls travelled out and 18 girls played their little hearts out. Well done to each and every one of them. POTM today goes to Megan Mulhall- her confidence is growing all the time and it certainly showed today- well done Meg. Credit has to go to Abby and Kiera for stepping into goals for us- fantastic altogether. Again to all the U14 girls who continue to help us out- we’re very grateful. We go again now Thursday for the next game and hope to continue the great teamwork and team spirit. Thanks to all who travelled out to support- by jaysus tat road to Arklow is endless- but very worth it tonight for the girlos.
Under 16 girls were out again on Thursday night- this time, a home game against a strong and physical Tinahely Team. A brilliant match from start to finish and just what the girls needed, both keepers were kept busy throughout, thanks to Tinahely for travelling . Each girl really looked like they enjoyed themselves playing the game. The girls went in at half time 2 points down and came out in the second half to claim the win at the final whistle. Each and every one of them stood up to the plate and knocked it out of the park, they wore their jersey with pride which makes the coaches, the club and all the fab supporters so proud. Well done girls- we go again next week with two more games in the league.
Thanks to Tommy O for adding that little bit of entertainment at half time with a slow cycle across the pitch- “only in Blesso”
Well done to U14 Blessington lads who played for Wicklow on Saturday morning vs Carlow.
Conor Murphy, Wayne Nolan, Evan Quinlan, Barry Smith & Rian Elliott. Well done lads, the club is very proud of you all.
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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