Club Notes 27/10/2024
Good evening. Notice was sent out last week re our upcoming AGM and this is open for anyone to attend. Meeting takes place on Monday 18th November at 8pm sharp in the No. 1 school. Nomination forms have been sent by email to all paid up members and if you haven’t received yours please contact Gillian at secretary.blessington.wicklow@gaa.ie
When nominating a person for a particular role please ensure you have the person’s permission first.
Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible as it’s your chance to have your say and air any views that you may have about our club.
Senior Men
Our senior men’s team are in the process of looking for a new manager. Please send your expression of interest to secretary.blessington.wicklow@gaa.ie by cob 15th November.
We’d like to take this opportunity in thanking outgoing manager Brian Cardiff for his time and dedication to the team for the last 2 years. Brian was set with a task of winning a county final which he did in his first year of coming on board and for that we will be forever grateful. There was a great positive relationship between Brian and the lads and also the rest of the management team and we wish you every success in your future endeavours.
Minor Boys
So the weekend has arrived for the county final and the lads all head to Echelon Park Aughrim on Monday. Enjoy the entire experience lads and the entire club is behind you all. We are expecting a huge Blesso following to Aughrim with the blue and white flags flying high.
For anyone attending there is a €10 fee for over 16’s and €5 for students and oap. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Please contact me on 0863767534 if you need any assistance with this. Throw in is at 2pm, see you all there.
U7’s
Our Brilliant U7s were out for their last game in the Kildare league yesterday morning against Moorefield. Brilliant effort and team performances from the 3 teams of 6 with some great individual skills, tackling and shooting on display..a big thanks to Moorefieldgaa for hosting and inviting the team back to their clubhouse for their Halloween party..a great start to the weekend with the lads looking forward to Monday, where they will be leading out and supporting our super minor team in the final.
Blesso blues Academy
A great session on Friday evening folks, well done to all the kids. It was a great way to wrap up the season. The kids have been great all year and have tried everything we asked them to do. They have shown great progress since April and it’s great to watch them develop the skills but also develop socially as they mixed with new kids.
Thanks to all the parents for bringing the kids along each night and for helping and getting involved in the drills. Without that help we wouldn’t be able to run a smooth session.
Enjoy the break and we look forward to having the 2019/2020/2021 kids back to the Academy next year.
Best of luck to the 2018 kids as they now move up to the u7 age group next year, they will be great.
Have a great long weekend everyone and keep practising those skills over the winter months!
Thanks to Hudson Brothers for their ongoing support
Senior Ladies
Blessington GAA & LGFA Club are seeking expressions of interest for the role of Senior Ladies Manager.
Please get in touch by cob Friday 15th of November to blessington.wicklow@lgfa.ie
Thanks to the outgoing management team for your time and dedication for the past couple of years.
All Stars
It was a fun packed morning at All Stars. A big thank you to Conal, Siofra, Amelia, and Ella for popping in to join in the fun with us. Clark kept the two teams in line for a fun little match. We wish all the teams taking part in finals and matches over the weekend. The very best of luck. We finished off our session with a few treats for the kiddies. Enjoy the midterm break.
Irish culture and language
Well done to Conor Fitzgerald, Dylan Callaghan, Fiachra Duffy and Aaron Cantwell who represented the club at Scór na nÓg on Friday 28 October in Greystones. This was their first time competing. Well done to Hollywood GAA who completed the hat trick.
Maith sibh Conor Fitzgerald, Dylan Callaghan, Fiachra Duffy agus Aaron Cantwell a rinne ionadaíocht ar son an chlub ag Scór na nÓg Dé hAoine 28 Deireadh Fómhair sna Clocha Liatha. Ba é seo an chéad uair acu a bheith san iomaíocht. Maith sibh CLG Hollywood a chríochnaigh cleas an hata.
Wicklow Health and Wellbeing
Booking now open for “Let’s talk addiction and mental health”
Join us for “Let’s Talk Addiction and Mental Health” with former Limerick hurler Ciaran Carey, this eventis open to everyone not just GAA Clubs.
We will explore key topics around mental health and addiction awareness, the effects on individuals, families, and communities, and highlight support services for positive change and healing.
Ciaran will share his personal journey and provide inspiration for fostering resilience and recovery.
This is a valuable opportunity to engage in an open and supportive conversation—everyone is welcome to join.
Pre-booking via eventbrite.ie is necessary to attend.
To book your place please click on the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/.../lets-talk-addiction-and...
For additional information please email: wicklowlsp@wicklowcoco.ie
Condolences
Heartfelt condolences to the McDonald family on the very sad passing of Martins mam. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
Sincere condolences to senior men players Jack and Rob Gilligan and their family on the passing of their Grandmother Polly Power.
Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam
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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