Club Notes 21/07/2024
Good evening. The draw for the All Ireland Hurling final and the football final was held on Tuesday evening. Thanks to Sports Direct for kindly sponsoring the tickets. Well done to the winners Tommy McDonnell, Grace McGarr and Adam Smyth won a ticket each to the All Ireland Hurling final……Kevin Cooney, Adam Williamson and Kevin Foster won a ticket each for the football.
On Saturday our senior men’s team held their fundraising event with some of the proceeds going to our own All Stars and their quest to obtain and kit out a sensory room for the children. They meet every Sunday morning with the fantastic volunteers on our Astro and sometimes they can become quite overwhelmed with the noise and activities that a sensory room is a perfect little hub for them to sit and play quietly.
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to support the lads who were absolutely brilliant completing challenges against each other in Cycling and rowing. The lads Eamonn and Jordan from Brew 21 and All in Fitness also took part in the event and we thank them both so much for all their help with organising and for the loan of the gym equipment.
Thanks also to everyone for your very generous donations and it’s not too late as our go fund me is still open for another few days https://gofund.me/1b8a634a
Minor
The lads are at home on Monday evening hosting A.G.B. please show the team and management your support. Throw in is at 7.30pm
U7’s
The lads travelled to Baltinglass on a very wet Saturday morning. Well done to you all on a great effort.
Ladies Football
Under 16 girls were out again in the league on Thursday in Blesso. St Pats made the trip from Wicklow town as the opposition. What a game. End to end. The teams went in at half time level. Zane in goals and Our defence worked so hard in the first half to keep the St Pats girls at bay, some fantastic players there. Amy, Cria Mollie Elizabeth Layla and Eabha and Hannah worked their socks off and it paid off- may feel like ya didn’t at times but by god ye kept them quiet in front of goal.
The girls came out at half time yet again with the wind in their sales and pushed on to come away with the win, midfield pair up of Lauren and Clodagh, fantastic, forwards Madison Meg Emily Leah Ella Chloe Thea and Grace, unreal. Well done to all our players from start to finish. Ye were absolutely brilliant and it’s amazing how the little bit of confidence in a short space of time can make a world of a difference. All the happy faces in the pic will tell it’s own story. We’re so proud of ye as always. Your attitude is Brillo. Thanks so much to the Quinlan duo for all the help tonight- Nessa and Paul, a huge thanks. “Once ur in ya can’t get out” fair play yet again to the super support for the kids on the sidelines makes a huge difference for them.
We Rock on now to Wicklow town on Saturday for the next Divison game. See ye all then.
Well done to Blesso U16 Girls who faced St Pats in Wicklow town on Saturday evening. A long trip to take for a 5pm throw in. Led out by joint captains Leah & Amy, The girls came up against a strong St Pats team who played some great football. Our girls worked hard to the final whistle but it wasn’t to be their day. Hard to pick POTM, but two girls have to be called out for their sheer determination throughout, Megan and Hannah- super girls.We move on to next Thursdays home game in Blesso. Thanks to everyone again who travelled to support. Very much appreciated. Heads up girls ye are brilliant.
All Stars
We will have our inclusive Cul Camp Monday and Tuesday for the amazing All Stars. We are looking forward to welcoming children from Blessington and the wider community. Plenty of photos to follow.
Healthy Club
The Healthy club section is looking for interested people to take on the Green Clubs program. If any of this interests you please contact myself or Michelle and we can point you in the right direction. The HCT have already received the gold standard award and next we’d love the bring The Green Flag to the club. Thanks in advance ,Healthy Clubs can also implement sustainability actions as part of their Healthy Club Programme journey. Find potential actions in the Green Club Toolkit, at designed specifically for the challenges and realities of volunteer-led Gaelic games Clubs. Not sure where to start? Visit the interactive Green Club map for ideas! The GAA is a recognised UN Sustainable Development Goal Champion.
Wicklow news
My apologies as I forgot to include last week
Well done to Wicklow U16s on an excellent win over Limerick in Aughrim on Saturday 13th, special mention to Blessington lads Daniel Smith, Cillian Behan and Jack Murray, future Blessington stars. Excellent refereeing by our own Barry O'Donovan.
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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