Juniors – The JAFC replay will be held in Aughrim on Sun 3 Nov at 2pm.  Please come and support the lads and management. Our U9 team will play during the break and cheer the lads onto the pitch at the start of the match.

 

U20’s – Blessington in Group 2 with Eire Og Greystones and Naomh Eoin (Avoca GAA and Barndarrig GAA). Unfortunately, Naomh Eoin conceded the match. Sun 3 Nov BYE for Blessington. 10 Nov away v Eire Og Greystones at 11.30am.

 

Lotto – No winner of €6200 jackpot. Numbers drawn 2-14-20-22. 5 match 3 numbers @€60 each - Chris Blanchfield, Kathleen Nolan, Michael Keogh, John Coogan, Tom Fisher. Next draw 5th November in Bealins. Jackpot €6400. For anyone who wishes to play online here is the link Blessington GAA Lotto Online. Tickets available from players and committee members as well as businesses around the town.

 

Date for your diary – Club fundraiser. Fri 15 November 2019. Tickets €10 which enters you into both draws and entry to Newbridge Stadium.

2 buster draws with 1st prize of €750, 2nd prize €400, 3rd Prize €300, 5th prize €200 and 5 prizes of €100. You can nominate a dog for €50 and this entitles you to Free entry and €100 if dog wins. It was a terrific night last year. Bus will be available on the night. Info TBC. This fundraiser is kindly sponsored by Dunnes Stores Blessington. Tickets available from committee, players and coaches. This year we will be donating some of the proceeds to charitable causes. Please support. More information will be on our Facebook page.

 

Blessington GAA AGM – Will be held on Mon 25 Nov at 7.30pm in Room 4, Blessington Community College. Notice of the AGM has been emailed out. If a member hasn’t received the notice yet please email [email protected].  

 

Paddy Magee and Pete Nolan Man of the match will be held on Sat 16 Nov v Ballymore in Blessington GAA at 2pm.

Bingo – Next Bingo on Wed 30 Oct at 8.15pm sharp in The Avon. This is a special Halloween Bingo. Treats and surprises on the night. Cost €10 includes jackpot and flyer sheets. Half books available for children €2.00 each. Jackpot now €1100 in 45 calls! Please spread the word and bring a friend.

 

Physio – Physio is now finished for the season. Any issues adults call Pat Molloy and Juvenile through Barry Cotter.

Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others – G4M team is looking for new members. If you fancy trying something new and meeting some new people, please come along and try it out on Tues evenings at 7pm.

Juveniles

U13’s – Rising Stars. Football Winter Program. This program began in 4 venues on 18 Oct from 7.30 – 8.30pm. The venue for Blessington will be Baltinglass GAA. Further dates 25 Oct, 1, 8,16 and 22 Nov. A game v Louth will take place on one of the dates. The program will be run by Wicklow coaching and games GDAs with the assistance of club coaches and is open to any player born in 2006.

 

Academy – The Academy held its last session on Sat 26 Oct. A great time as ever was had by all. There was a tug-o-war between the children and the parents, medal presentation and even a visit from the ice cream van! See you all in March 2020. Thanks to the coaches, parents and kids who attended every week.

 

Hurling

Well done to Michael Dwyers in the League Play-off on Tues 22 Oct in Ballinakill. Michael Dwyers 3-15 Carnew 0- 4. Well done to our club lads on the panel. Conor Richardson, Brian Richardson, Austin Brennan, Sam Gough, Adam Williamson, Finn Behan and Alex Kendrick. Also, to coaches Pat Brennan and David Richardson.

 

Healthy Club Project (HCP) is looking for people to come on board to help set up Blessington GAA as a healthy club for 2020 and beyond. Lisa Jackson and Michelle Richardson is on board currently and would like others from the club to join the team. It is not committee based. We hope to launch in January 2020 so all help would be appreciated. Can anyone who is interested or have any ideas please contact Lisa on 086 376 7534.

 

Rounders - Blessington GAA are looking at the possibility of starting Rounders teams for juvenile ages (boys & girls). It's an official GAA sport and even has own Féile. If any parent is interested in training and attending coaching, please contact Kevin Gilmore on 0872324197.

 

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.

 

BLESSINGTON STRIP O’Neills Online shop – Blessington GAA gear for sale in O'Neills online. Super sale 20% off until Midnight Mon 28 Oct. Get online and order for the Christmas! https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/blessington-gaa.html

 

Instagram - Blessington GAA is now on Instagram. Keep up to date with all the action by following us - Username @blessingtongaa.

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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