Club Notes 18/08/2024
Good evening.
Just a word of thanks to all the volunteers and coaches that turn up week in week out for the good of the club. Your time and commitment does not go unnoticed and is very much appreciated. Also a huge thanks to all of our sponsors who continue to support our teams and club.
Our club lotto has reached a massive €13,400 and the draw will take place this coming Tuesday. Tickets are available on the club website at blessingtongaa.ie/lotto and also in Next Door Shop Hennessy’s.
Senior Men
The lads head back to Echelon Park Aughrim next Sunday where they face An Tochar. Throw in is at 3.30pm. All support is very much appreciated.
Junior A
Junior A team faces Baltinglass in their next round of championship this Friday in Dunlavin. Throw in at 7.30pm
Junior B
Our Junior B team put in a huge effort in Avondale on Thursday evening last going down to 0.12 to 0.9 to the home side . There was a big difference between the sides in terms of experience , we were delighted to field so many young players up from minor( some others on holiday ) as against an opposition fielding few , if any . On the evening we were short a couple of experienced players such as Cormac Roe , Alan Ellis , Bryan Carroll and Danielus Sarkauskas , while David Phibbs and Thomas Walsh deserve congrats on moving up to junior A .
Nevertheless , the lads gave a great effort right through , behind 0.7 to 0.5 at halve time , the deficit was down to one point with fifteen minutes to go , however , the goal we needed proved elusive as we sought to level the game towards the end .
This being our first year up from junior C was always going to be a challenge , however , we have already laid a base in junior B .
Squad : Ben Carroll Daniels , Peter O’Connell , Damian Breen , Killian O’Reilly , Stephen Byrne , Stephen Flanagan , Fionn O’Donovan , Sean Mescal (0.2) , Barry O’Donovan , David Breen , Darragh Cantwell , Conor Mc Donald , Conor Dolan (0.7) , Jonathan Behan , Cian Long , Matthew King , Leon Templeton .
Minor Boys
Minors are at home on Monday evening in their 4th round of championship against An Tochar. Throw in at 8pm. Best of luck to you all.
U15 Boys
The boys take part in the 3rd round of championship on Wednesday evening at home against AGB, Best of luck everyone
U7 Boys
Our U7s travelled out to Kildangan on Saturday morning in the Kildare League. Brilliant performances from the lads with some great scores, tackling and passing. Thanks to all for travelling and to Kildangan for hosting.
Ladies Football
U12 Girls
Our u12 girls we’re invited to take part in a Blitz in Carragh GAA on Saturday the 17th...It was a fantastic day and a serious spread for all 250 girls and Families!!!!
Our girls were brilliant played great football and they loved every minute of it!!!
U10 Girls
Great day in Caragh, the girls were incredible both on and off the pitch...they played their socks off and played fantastic football...coaches are extremely proud of each and everyone of them...thanks to the parents for all your help and support today...
Irish language and culture
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 every two weeks commencing Sat 14 September to Sat 14 December 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.
Blessington GAA are running the very popular Irish classes again. This time it is pitched at those who are pre-intermediate to intermediate level. The classes are held in Blessington GAA clubhouse on a Wednesday evening 8pm to 9pm commencing Wednesday 4 September for 6 weeks. Anyone interested in attending please contact Noreen on the number above. There is a charge of €10 to attend all 6 sessions. Again, numbers are limited and offered on a first come first served basis.
Wicklow News
Wicklow U16
Well done to Wicklow U 16 lads with Blessington well represented by Jack Murray, Daniel Smith and Cillian Behan, Following back to back wins V Limerick and Tipperary Wicklow played Kildare in the O'Donovan Shield final on Saturday 17th in Blessington and came away with a 1 point win, well done to all and best of luck to all going into Minor championship.
U14 Wicklow Blue team
Congratulations to the U14 Blue team who won Jim Power Cup in Dungarvan yesterday. Well done to the Blessington players involved.
Condolences
The club offer their heartfelt condolences to Lisa Charles and her family on the sad passing of her Dad Pat Delaney.
May he rest in peace.
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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