Club Notes 28/04/2024
Good evening. Our Blesso LGFA Feile team took to the field today captained by Freya Carroll, and knew they would be up against it as there were some fine displays of football on show from all the teams in the Division one Competition.
We were out in a group with Tinahely An Tochar and AGB.
The girls were up against the aul nemesis Tinahely in their first game and lost by a single point- warm up game done and the girls blew it out of the park against An Tochar and AGB to qualify for the semi final against Carnew, a tough game but On they went again and the final lay in wait, again they faced Tinahely. A fine game of football and Blesso came out on top to be crowned Wicklow Feile champs. Way too hard to name a POTM, all 30 girls played their part. The girls who stepped up to do water/ spur on the girls- the supporters we can’t thank you enough. Teamwork and comaradery is what’s it’s all about and these girls have it in bucket loads.
We look forward now to the trip to Connaught. Well done coaches and girls. Be proud,and enjoy the celebrations as the club is extremely proud.
I think everyone will agree Blesso grounds were in tip top shape today so a huge thanks to everyone for all you done, you know who you are- Come on Blesso
Healthy Club
Our club with thanks to the Healthy Club Team have been chosen to take part in a pilot scheme sponsored by the HSE and Sunsmart where we will provide information on keeping safe in the sun. We now have a sun scream dispenser with SPF 50 for everyone’s use all we ask is you scan the QR code that’s on the board and take part in a very short survey, this will provide feedback with the hope of these dispensers being provided to all clubs throughout the country.
Referees
There is a huge shortage of referees in county Wicklow and the ask is on for people to step up and train to become a referee. This includes juvenile all the way up to senior. Full training will be provided and if this is something that you would be interested in please contact us and we will point you in the right direction.
With there being such a shortage of referee’s matches may not go ahead which would be very disappointing. We also ask that All teams and management show their respect to the match officials at all times.
Senior Men
The lads are away to An Tochar on Tuesday 30th April with a throw in time of 8.15pm. The very best of luck to you all.
Juvenile Boy’s
Minors
The lads had a very impressive win away to St.Pat’s last Monday evening. Well done to the team and management.
U12 Kildare league
So tough defeat for the lads today .
Played very well at times and dominated both half’s but we conceded sloppy goals which ultimately had us chasing the game.
Half time score
Blesso 1:05 to St Lawrence’s 3:03 conceding with a long ball into the box on the stroke of half time.
Second half’s we started well and won the dirty Ball but we conceded sloppy goals again.
We fought back and dominated scoring the goals we needed however we ran out of time.
Lads certainly disappointed but we learn and move on.
Final score
Blesso 4 - 05 to St Lawrence’s 5 -04
Well done to the lads who stepped up from the u11. Cian. Josh and Darragh.
We go again Monday night with Home game vs An Tochar
U11
Those who undertook one of the longer trips of the season on a Wednesday evening were rewarded with a fantastic boys U11 match against AGB in Arklow. From start to finish the players put in a fabulous effort in a game that was tough but fair and evenly matched throughout. Next up is a home game against Athgarvan.
Ladies Football
Super stuff from Under 16 girls at training on Tuesday. A beautiful evening in the pitches finished off with a well deserved homemade soup and rolls afterwards.
Keep up the great work girls. Thanks to all the coaches and helpers for their efforts as always
32,32,32 challenge
A group of five friends aged 22/23, Brian Kelly, Eoghan Diffley, Emmet Burke, Ciaran McManus, and Conor Murphy, have embarked on an ambitious challenge. Their goal is to kick points in all 32 counties of Ireland, visiting a different club pitch in each county. The group of young men, including four members from the St Barrys GAA club (Eoghan, Emmet, Ciaran, and Conor), along with Brian Kelly from the Newtown Cashel club in Longford, have decided to take on a challenge to support Conor's mother, Nicola. Nicola has recently received a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease, and the 5 young men are determined to raise funds for her.
Blessington GAA club has been chosen as the Wicklow club to host this challenge. The lads will arrive on Saturday 11th May at approx. 1-15pm and we would love to see as many people as possible turn up and support the lads. More details closer to the date.
Wicklow News
Minor Boy’s
Wicklow minors had a super win over Offaly on Wednesday in the Leinster preliminary quarter final. Well done to everyone involved including the Blessington players and management team.
Minor girls
The girls were so unlucky to be beaten by a point in their Leinster championship C final against Louth. Hard luck to you all.
Well done to Emily Behan and Lucy Keely, from our u14 Blessington team who won the u14 festival of football bronze championship with wicklow, in a terrific final against wexford.
You can keep up to date on all club related news across all social media and also with our Tik Tok account starting as soon as Craig finishes his thesis. 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