Club notes 15/09/2024

Good evening. A huge congratulations to our U15A boys who are the county champions! A full report will follow. Look out for them returning to Blessington this evening..

A word of thanks to Kenny’s Supervalu Blessington on their recent generous donation to the club. Kenny’s are a great supporter of the community and we encourage you to support local.

Senior Men

The lads found themselves in a playoff against Barndarrig to avoid relegation on Friday evening in Bray. There is no doubt that the mood was low going into the game but the lads pulled together and managed to avoid the relegation by winning 1-08 to 1-05.

Captain Eoin Keogh accepted the Keating Trophy on behalf of the team and was very magnanimous in his speech towards Barndarrig. It was a match that neither team wanted to be in but that’s football, with only one winner on the night.

Thanks to All in Fitness and Brew 21 who recently came on board by sponsoring the team and management and a huge thanks to the Blessington crowd who came to Bray on Friday to show a their loyal support to the lads. It was very much appreciated and encouraging to know that the support was there.

Some of the players are actively involved with some juvenile teams and we wish them all the very best of luck in their remaining matches.

The lads will have a well deserved break now as it was a long season and we wish all the injured players very speedy recoveries.

Looking forward already to next season!!

Junior B

Hard luck to the lads who were beaten in their Quarter final on Thursday evening against Avoca. Final score Avoca 4-16 to Blessington 0-11.

Minor Boys

The minors are at home on Monday evening against Annacurra in the 6th round of their championship. Throw in is at 7.30pm. Please show a huge Blesso support.

Blesso vs Kilcoole u12 pathway league

Blesso 8:13 Kilcoole 1:06

Playing with the wind we started very slow yesterday evening and before we knew it we were 1-01 down. 15 minutes in and we were still scoreless. Then finally kicked into gear . Dominating the rest of the half. Scoring some lovely points. Leading at half time .

Second half we played very well working all over the field and some lovely combinations working up the field taking our scores.

Nice to finish the u12 pathway league unbeaten.

U8’s

 Our U8s team were lucky to be invited to an All-Ireland Invitational blitz this weekend, and what a day it was. Teams from all over the country marched in their club colours for a parade, then took to the pitches for a fantastic display of football. With amazing organisation and facilities on the day, Sarsfields GAA were brilliant hosts, and we can’t thank them enough for giving our lads a day to remember. Thank you to all opposition clubs we played: Rhode, Clane, Naomi Gall, Kilcock. A big thank you to our players who represented their club and county so well, and to the parents for their continued support.

Ladies Football

U16 girls

Great outing by the girls on Thursday evening against St Nicks in Donard. They started strongly and showed some heart and passion after the disappointment of last week. They worked hard for the ball, and each other and scored some great goals and points on the back of good teamwork. A few of the u14 girls stepped up to the plate and had some strong showings from them which is encouraging to see.

U14 girls

Our u14 girls played their final group game in the Div.1 championship last Sunday afternoon, against Eire Òg. Eire Òg, like ourselves, were unbeaten so far and looking to top the group. The first half was end to end football, with Blesso hitting the woodwork and a few near misses. Eire Òg were clinical in front of the goal and took their scores, to leave us trailing by 4 points at half time.
At half time the girls talked to each other about the mistakes they were making, and the coaches told them where they can be fixed.
The second half the girls came out fighting and defended really well. We worked the ball up the field and forced our way back to level the game. Eire Òg scored a point in the dying minutes of the game to win the match.
With 2 wins in the group we are through to the semifinals of the cup and will face AGB in the coming weeks. This was a very physical game and the girls never gave up from the first whistle to the last. We hope to see a large support for our girls in the semifinals for this great group of girls.

Healthy Club

Date for your diary Friday 27th September

The Ramblers Rest are holding a Bingo/Karaoke night with all proceeds going to the new Sensory room for our super All Stars. This promises to be a terrific night of fun, hope to see as many as possible there.

Re-Turn Bin

The orange bin is beside Brew 21 container and we ask you NOT to dispose coffee cups in it just any plastic bottles and cans. Thank you in advance.

Irish language and culture

Date change!

Blessington GAA have received funding from the Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha (Joe McDonagh Foundation) and this is part funded by Blessington GAA to host a series of "FREE Irish storytelling for children" between the ages of 4 and 8 which will be held in Blessington Library fir 8 sessions

commencing Sat 28 Sept, 12,26 Oct, 9,23,30 Nov, 7 and 14 Dec 2024 from 12 noon to 1pm. This event is open to all children in the community but numbers are limited for each session. Please contact Noreen on 0872858375 to book a child's place. Places will be offered on a first come first served basis.

Scór na nÓg news

Scór na nÓg will be held in Éire Óg Greystones on Friday 18th Oct. This competition is aimed at anyone born in 2007 or later and be U17 on 1/1/24. We are looking for participants, boys and girls, for the following categories: Solo singing,  Ballad group, Recitation, Instrumental group, novelty act and a girls team and a boys team x4 for the Quiz. Anyone interested in taking part, please contact Noreen on 087 2858375 asap.

You can keep up to date on all club related news across all social media and also with our new Tik Tok account Blessington GAA Club.

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