Lotto - Next draw 12 March in the West Wicklow House. Jackpot €3000. Thanks for continued support.

Club Registration – For anyone who has not registered yet forms are available on our website. Another registration evening will be held this Tues 12 Mar 7.45pm – 9.30pm. Prices remain the same as for 2018. You can pay online https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=646&intMF_ID=3313

This is a new website and Google have not replaced the old website address yet so Blessingtongaa.ie will not work. Please use the link above.

Wicklow hurlers – Well done to the county hurlers who beat Derry away on Sun 10 Mar 1-09 to 0-08. Wicklow are now promoted to Div 2A. Well done to management and players.   

Wicklow U14 girls - The girls came back from being 6 points down at half-time in the Leinster Championship to record a 9-point win over Louth up in a windswept Carlingford. Well done to Emily Rose O’Toole, Aisling Brennan & Elaine O’Dwyer.

Seniors –Next up is a home game v St Pats on 17 Mar at 11am.

Div 3 – Next match Sat 16 Mar away v Tinahely at 4pm.

 

Ladies

Senior Ladies – Our ladies had a great win over Bray Emmets in Rd 1 of the league on Sat 9 Mar. Final score 5-10 to 5-09. Scorers – Molly Cullen 3-04, Jess Brennan 0-5, Sophie Cronin 1-01, Roisin Ellis 1-0.

U12 girls - Super stuff on Sat 9 Mar in Roundwood by our U12 girls. Some great play and every single one of the girls stepped up to the mark. The team work amongst you all was super to watch. Well done to all. Well impressed and super proud as always. Player of the match goes to our super keeper on the night Emma Carpenter. Well done Emma. See you all Tuesday 6.30pm for training.

Juveniles

U15’s – Training Sun and Wed. Last session in Fit fit dojo on Wed 13 Mar at 7pm and last session on the Astro on Sun 17 Mar at 5:30pm. Pitch sessions start from Wed 20 Mar. Wicklow League first game on 3 Apr. Any boys born in 2004 and 2005 are always welcome.

U13’s - A challenge match was arranged with Celbridge U13 and we played 15 a side rather than the usual 13 a side and on a full pitch against a strong Celbridge squad on Sat 9 Mar. It took a while for Blessington to get to grips with the bigger pitch and we were behind at half time with the wind. However, a much-improved performance in the second half where used the space and kicked more saw us end 4 points down. Well done to the players for raising their game so well in second half. It was a worthwhile challenge arranged by Jimmy and good practice for next weekend's cross county league final semi-final playoff's.

Leinster Cross County league - The final cross county league standings and positions are determined on 10 Mar - Semi-final/finals set for next Sat 16 Mar - opposition, venue & time yet to be confirmed but it will be held at a Leinster Centre of Excellence and likely Ratoath will be the opposition.  Well done lads for qualifying. Details available in Leinstergaa.ie / cross county league - U13 blue division.

U8/U9’s - U8’s & U9’s boys training on Wed at 6.30 to 7.30. New boys always welcome.

U7’s - The U7 boys’ team will meet on Saturdays from 10am to 11am. Any queries contact Emer McIntyre Reape on [email protected]

Academy – Academy for boys and girls aged 4 to 6 is held every Sat at 10am. There is no charge for the first couple of weeks for new kids. Further info from Graham 0876393125.

Hurling

Hurling – Girls and boys of all abilities aged 6 and upwards are invited to join the Blessington GAA Hurling Club where you will learn to play an exciting sport in a fun and relaxed environment. All ages train regularly. If any child is interested please join our WhatsApp group b sending your name and phone number and email to Jack Whelan @0876678936 and we will keep you up to date with everything that is happening with hurling in Blessington, Valleymount, Kilbride and Lacken. Volunteers are always needed, so if any Mums or Dads wishing to relive their glory days on the pitch are welcome to help. Send your details to Jack and register your interest. All welcome. We look forward to meeting all our new players.

Wicklow Cul Camps 2018 – www.wicklowculcamps.gaa.ie from 1 Mar 18. Only 200 places for football camp (8 July) and 150 for the hurling camp (22 July).

Blessington Bingo Returns - Start Date Wed 27 March. Cost €10 which includes Jackpot and flyer sheets.

Free up your Wednesday Nights you don’t want to miss this!! Bring a friend come and enjoy the craic and win some great cash prizes! Blessington GAA’s new initiative Blessington Bingo - we would very much appreciate your support. Thanking Blessington and the Wider Community as always. We look forward to welcoming all to our Bingo Nights. More info regarding Aulds Bus Pick up and drop off times. See Facebook for info.

Scor Sinsear – Hard luck to Sheila Naughton who represented Blessington GAA in the Leinster Finals of Scor Sinsear on Sun 10 Mar in the Opera House in Wexford. Unfortunately, Sheila was up against the reigning All Ireland recitation champion. Well done Sheila you did a terrific job.

St Patricks Day – The club will participate in the St Patrick’s Day parade this year. Commences at 12 noon.

Car parking at the pitch - Can all who use the Blessington GAA Astro and Pitches please Reverse In, Drive Out please? There are a lot of children who use the grounds and they have a habit of just running out. Please respect the job that our Health and Safety Officer Annmarie (or anyone else assigned to assist with parking) must do and if you are asked to move your vehicle and park correctly please do so without a fuss.

New website – Log onto our new website Blessington GAA. (https://sites.google.com/view/blessingtongaaclub/home?authuser=0)

Clothing Collection ongoing - collecting good quality second hand clothing suitable for re-use. Please fill as many black bin bags as you can – the more we collect, the more our club receives. If you are unable to bring them to the GAA grounds, we can arrange collection. Please contact: John Magee Snr 086 871 7483 or Breda Brophy 087 225 3892. Thank you for your support.

Online shop – https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/blessington-gaa.html

Remember to keep updated on what is happening in the Club log on to Blessington GAA on Facebook and on Twitter @blessingtongaa. If you wish to be on the Blessington GAA Supporters Whats App please text your name to 087 2858375. 

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