Club Notes 22/09/2024

Good evening. There is still some of activity going on at the grounds with teams still involved in championship matches and juveniles taking part in autumn leagues. Wishing all of you every success.

As we are nearly at end of season our A.G.M. will take place in November (date to be confirmed), and as always the executive committee will be looking for new people to put themselves forward as roles will need to be filled. Please take the time to consider this before the AGM and become part of a proactive team that meet once a month to discuss all things club related as we head into next season. More details on this in the coming weeks.

Minors

The lads play their 7th round championship match at home against Tomnafinogue on Monday evening. Throw in at 7.30pm

U13 C Championship plate final Tuesday evening

Blessington vs Naomh Eoin Gaels

Early start in Ballinakil this evening.

Nip and tuck between both teams. Physically bigger opposition however we were playing the better football.

Half time score Blesso 1:07 Naomh Eoin 2:05.

Second half we tightened up a-bit and worked our socks off. After the lads had seen the u15 do us proud the day before we could tell this bunch of lads were not going to lie down. We dominating the possession and kicked on score after score . Leading by 3 with 3 minutes left the opposition worked the ball up into scoring range looking for the goal they needed. We got men back behind and blocked and tackled forcing them wide .

The final whistle :

Blesso 3:11

Naomh Eoin Gael 3:08.

Great to see the smiles and emotion on the lads faces when the final whistle blew.

Thanks to all the parents for cheering us on.

Thanks to the u11 lads for stepping in .

Thanks to the players themselves for working til the very end.

Blessington vs Naas Kildare C championship Friday evening

The lads started well and dominating possession and putting pressure on kick outs. Although leading, our possession did not reflect the score line.

Leading half time 1:06 to 1:04 .

Second half was a tougher battle, Naas were a danger every time they broke . But we defended well for the most part.

We were not our usual fluid selves however we dug deep last 10 mins to finish strong with a score line 3:10 to 2:06.

Thanks to Naas for travelling, thanks to u11 lads for stepping up. Thanks to all the parents for supporting this evening.

U10 Boys

Blessington u10s kicked off their West Wicklow Autumn Series in style with two very enjoyable & competitive matches against Dunlavin & St Kevin’s. There is no better place to be on a sunny evening than at a GAA pitch watching the lads enjoy themselves & develop their skills, teamwork & friendship!

U8 Boys

Blessington U8s hosted Eadestown for NKL Go Games this week, with 2 matches played by each team. As always, this was a competitive fixture, both sides giving it their all with some fantastic play and scores on show. The lads are growing in confidence and challenging matches like this are helping to drive them on

Academy

The U-15 county champions dropped into the Blesso Blues Academy this evening and brought the trophy with them. They even helped out coaching the kids. Academy takes place on our Astro on Friday evenings 5.30pm-6.30pm

Healthy Club

Date for your diary: Friday 27th September 8pm in the Ramblers Rest we will hold Table Quiz and Karaoke evening, with spot prizes and plenty of fun. All proceeds will go towards the All Stars new sensory room. Please come along and support while having a great bit of fun.

The All stars had a super busy morning with lots fun and games. We had a video crew visit us from Croke Park Healthy Clubs, who took footage of the All Stars in action; this will be used across all social media platforms and in Croke Park with in the coming weeks.

A few of our winning Blesso U15 boys arrived with the cup.These fantastic lads engaged with the All stars by playing games  and kicking some footballs. Thank you so much lads for coming this morning.

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 for 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.

Condolences

Sincere condolences to Nora Rawson (Red Lane) on the passing of her husband Gerry. Funeral arrangements tbc.

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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