Club Notes 16/06/2024
Good evening. Thanks so much to everyone who took part in the mini Feile fundraisers over the last week. We have 198 people in the U.S. Open Golf and will announce the winners first thing tomorrow. Also on Saturday both teams and coaches held a carwash at the fire station and thanks to everyone who supported. The first prize of the Karcher power washer went to Jason Mc.Carthy, and the Nespresso coffee machine was won by Michelle Richardson. The Wicklow jersey was won by Colum Smith and numerous other prizes were raffled on the day. Again thanks so much to everyone who supported this.
Also a huge thanks to Alan Bruce who has been so generous with his time to the club. Alan was on hand all weekend taking tons of photo’s and creating memorable reels for us and just to let Alan know how much we appreciate his time and effort.
U13 Boy’s
Well folks, we had a super win this morning against Clara Gaels under 14 team - playing a team a year older, and a bigger team the lads got stuck in straight from the start. We went in 1 point down at half time, but some super football played by everyone, from Goalkeeper, to defenders, through the mid field and finishing with some super team scores up front, we ended up winning by 13 points, on a scoreline of 4-15 to 4-05. Great performance by each and everyone this morning. Well done to all.
U12 Boys
North Kildare league
Kildare u12 spring league
Final game in Kildare league this evening
We travelled out to Raheens.
Started well and working the ball nicely and getting into some nice scoring positions.
We tended to switch off on kick outs and paid the price where Raheens won their own kick out again and move the ball nicely up the field finishing with a nice goal . Half time 1:02 to 0:2 points .
Second half we struggled to get going . Conceding territory and possession far too easy. We picked up a couple of injuries and we had the bare 15 so we struggled at times. We scored some Nice scores near the end however the damage was already done.
Final score 4: 07 to 3:04.
This was our final Kildare game from the spring season and was great to have so many competitive games. With everyone getting game time . 15 aside was a real eye opener for the lads but great that we can compete with Kildare strongest teams.
Now we move our focus to Wicklow championship
Thanks to all who travelled out to support.
Thanks to Conor, Rian and Ewan for stepping on to help the lads.
U8 Boys
The U8s boys welcomed Naas GAA to Blesso with the lads playing 3 cracking matches. Brilliant skill and pace on show, but what stood out more was the great attitude and sportsmanship on both sides and the positive support from the sidelines. Well done to a great bunch of lads and thank you to Naas for travelling.
U7 Boys
Our U7s played 3 games against two mile house yesterday morning. Great to see the lads passing the ball around with some great tackling and scores being taken. Well done to all the team and a big thanks to twomilehouse gaa for hosting and for the well deserved jellys at the end.
Our U7s played Hollywood on Thursday evening. We had 3 games with some great scores and skills on display. Well done to all the players.
Ladies Football
U16 Girls
Our U16 girls are putting in a savage effort at training week in week out. Well done girls and thanks to the coaches for the endless hours they put in. Keep it up everyone.
U14 Pink
What a super performance on Thursday evening for the U14 Pink team, best performance so far, away to Coolkenno.
Everything just clicked for the girls and they worked hard for each other from the start to the final whistle.
Led out by Captain Amelia, they dominated both half’s. Very hard to single out one player for POTM but it has to go to Emma V for notching up an incredible 5-2 on the board.
All Stars
Blessington GAA All Stars hosted Bray Emmett’s GAA Club on Saturday morning for our Annual Sports day.
The morning kicked off with lots of fun games and bubbles, the children enjoyed our brand new parachute, they participated in some warm up exercises with Conor Richardson from All in Fitness and Daniel our very own All Star.
All the games were specifically designed to engage and stimulate the children. It was hugely successful morning for all our fantastic children who enjoyed all the fun and games.
The All Stars sports morning ended with a presentation of goodie bags that were given out by our club players and coaches.
Thank you to Bray Emmets All Stars and their families for travelling to us this morning, its always great to see you!!!
And a million thanks to our own All Star children and their families who joined us this morning and every Sunday morning, we are so lucky to have you in our club.
Monday
A magic morning of football up in the pitch today for the 2nd class Cumann na mbunscol blitz. Blessington GAA welcomed Valleymount, Kilbride, Educate Together, Gaelscoil na Lochanna, and St Mary’s JNS. Thanks to Cormac Noone for coordinating the event. 163 children participated they were a credit to their schools and parents. Well done to the 8 teenagers who refereed the games. Thanks also to the teachers/SNA’s and parents/coaches who made this happen. Cill Mhantain Abu!
Maidin draíochta peile a bhí ann inniu do rang a 2 i mblitz gCumann na mBunscoil.
Thug CLG Cros Bhaile Coimín cuireadh do Móin an Bhealaigh,Cill Bhríde,Educate Together,Gael Scoil na Lochanna agus S.N. Naomh Mhuire. Míle buíochas le Cormac Noone as an ócáid a eagrú. Ghlac 163 páiste páirt agus ba mhór an ómós é seo dá dtuismitheoirí agus dona scoileanna. Maith sibh a reiteóirí.
Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis na múinteoirí,cuntoirí ranga,tuismitheóirí agus na treanálaithe as a gcuid oibre.
Healthy Club
What a great turnout on Wednesday morning for our second Safe Talk Training in Blessington.
Thank you to those of you for showing up to take part in the training.
Thank You to our Hse suicide prevention officer and team for working with us.
Thanks also to The Blessington Forum for working together and creating the video which was released on Wednesday. You can watch the 2 minute clip here https://youtu.be/3vFQlAFdWdc?si=4_eeQaTFRK_LGuHo
G4Mothers
This amazing bunch of women took part in the Leinster blitz held in Bray on Saturday. Needless to say they had the best fun day out with plenty of laughs and football played on the day. Well done to you all.
Irish language and culture
The Cros Bhaile Coimín Coiste Gaeilge agus Cultúir have been invited to participate in this year’s Kaleidoscope Festival. We will have a pop-up Gaeltacht on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June 12:00 to 18:00. Looking forward to it. If you are around, why not drop by for a cúpla focal!.
Tá cuireadh tugtha do Choiste Gaeilge agus Cultúir Cros Bhaile Coimín páirt a ghlacadh i bhFéile Kaleidoscope na bliana seo. Beidh pop-up Gaeltacht againn Dé Sathairn 29ú agus Dé Domhnaigh 30ú Meitheamh 12:00 go 18:00. Ag súil go mór leis. Má tá tú thart, cén fáth nach dtiteann tú le haghaidh cúpla focal!
Wicklow News
Hard luck to the senior team who were beaten by Down in the Taitleann Cup semi final. You had a great run and well done to our club players Kevin Quinn and Craig Maguire who both played fantastic. As a club we are all very proud of you.
Well done to the Wicklow masters who beat Leitrum/Longford in the championship in Blessington on Saturday.
Congratulations to Aoife Cullen and Aibhe King both from Blessington, who made their senior debut last week against Tyrone.
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