Blessington GAA Club Notes 8 December 2019

U20’s – Blessington were up against Clara Gaels in the U20B Championship Final in An Tochar on Sunday 8 Dec. Conditions were tough with the wind and rain. Blessington opened up the scoring with a point from Brian Bohan. It was pretty level scorewise until Clara Gaels got an easy goal to put them 2 pts ahead. By half time it was level Blessington 0-8 Clara Gaels 1-5. Blessington came out fighting after the break and scored 2-4 without response. Two suberb goals and a point a piece from Sean Price and Sean Mescall raised the tempo. PleaBlessington kept tipping away putting the points over the bar and despite 2 goals and a point from Clara Gaels Blessington ran out winners on a scoreline of 2-17 to 306. Well done to the management of Peter Behan, Steven Doyle, Eoin Phibbs, John Walsh and admin Michael Sargent. Well done to Captain Brian Bohan who accepted the Paudge Dooley Cup on behalf of his team and to Jordy McGarr who was nominated the Garden County Sport Man of the Match. It was a fitting end to the year for this terrific bunch of lads. Team and scorers – C. Geraghty, F. Walsh, O. Brogan, C. Roe, C. Mescall, C. O’Gallchobhair, B. Bohan (0-1 f), E. Higgins J. McGarr (0-4 1f), K. Quinn (0-5 f), R. Finan (0-1), C. Maguire, E. Cotter (0-2), S. Mescall (1-03). Williamson, S. Price (1-01), S. Lambe, M. McMahon, C. Tounou, E. Kavanagh, D. Phibbs.

 

U14 GCA – Well done to Aaron Keogh and David Gilmore who are on the U14 GCA Panel 2020.

 

Wicklow Ladies Individual Sponsorship – Kim Connors, Wicklows’ Number 1 is looking to secure sponsorship for the 2020 season. If you can help in any small way or require further details, please contact Kim on 0852079649.

 

Blessington Ladies - Blessington LGFA are now recruiting for the upcoming 2020 football season. Our ever-expanding ladies section welcomes new players, coaches and volunteers for our upcoming season. With U14-Adult activity commencing in early January, now is the time to register your interest. Academy - U12 commences shortly after in Feb/March. These younger age groups provide the perfect opportunity to make those first steps on the coaching ladder. If playing or coaching is not for you, Blessington LGFA also welcomes all volunteers in any capacity/role. No job is too big or too small. For more info please contact
Anne Doyle 087-2237640, [email protected]. Kim Connors 085-2079649, [email protected].

 

Camogie in Blessington 2020 – We are looking to guage interest in forming an U12 Camogie team in Blessington GAA for 2020. If your daughter is interested in giving camogie a go or if you are willing to help in the coaching team, please contact David Doyle 0876186793.

 

Date for your Diary - Awards and Social night in the Avon on last friday of January 2020 (31st). More details nearer the time on Facebook and Supporters Whats App.

 

Re-scheduled Blessington GAA AGM – The Rescheduled AGM was held on Tuesday 3 December 2019. There was a small turnout on the night. There were two motions on the night – 1. To increase the membership fees by €10 and 2. Mick Mills and Mary Hamilton were made honorary members of the club. John Williamson Chair, Noreen Keegan Kavanagh Secretary, Breda Brophy Treasurer were returned. There were no new names added to the Executive but there were three people who have stood down. Many thanks to Jess Brennan, Maura Reid and Pat Molloy who have given great service to the executive committee and to ladies football over the years. Club are constantly looking for volunteers and appeal to any former members and players to make contact and help in any way. There are a great bunch of players both ladies and men who are the future of the club. It would be great to have the experience from the past helping the players of the future.

 

Lotto – There was no winner of the jackpot of €6,800. Two people matched 3 numbers – Tom Fisher and Alex McDonnell c/o Mick Mills. Each win €150. Next draw 17 December in Hennessys. Jackpot a cool €7,000. Appreciation draw will also be held on the night. 10 vouchers to be drawn. For anyone who wishes to play online here is the line. https://clubforce.com/clubs/gaa-blessington-gaa-club-wicklow/. Tickets available from players and committee members as well as businesses around the town.

 

Christmas Bingo – Next Bingo on Wed 11 Dec at 8.15pm sharp in The Avon. Single books cost €10 and double books cost €20 and this includes jackpot and flyer sheets. Jackpot now €1600 in 45 calls! Bonus prizes of Turkey, Hams and lots lots more. Please spread the word and bring a friend.

 

Scór na n-Óg Quiz County Final - will take place on Friday 13th December at 7:45pm in Ballinakill Centre of Excellence. Participants are asked to be there at 7:30pm at the latest. If anyone is interested in putting together a team and taking part, please text or What's App Noreen 0872858375 or Catherine 0871224019 asap. Contestants must be U17. Born on 1.1.2003 or later.

 

Get Ireland Walking - In conjunction with Wicklow Sports Partnership and joining in with RTE'S Operation Transformation, Blessington GAA will be taking part in Get Ireland Walking on 18 January 2020. This will tie in with the Healthy Club Project and we will be encouraging all disciplines to get involved. It will be one day a week. Calling on all coaches to round up your players and kick off a healthy 2020. Contact Lisa on 0863767534.

 

Wicklow Referee Recruitment - Blessington GAA are looking to recruit past players, present players, coaches and supporters over 18 years of age who are willing to take up the whistle to referee matches from U11 to U17 and eventually refereeing adult games. Each club in the county is asked to identify at least one person to be recruited.  Please Contact Hugh Kenny or Eddie Leonard to register.

 

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. 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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