Blessington GAA continue to follow the government Covid guidelines to keep our club and members safe. However, there will be changes on how attendance at championship matches for both the club and spectators. Please look at Blessington GAA Facebook page for more information on the guidelines for spectators. Due to Covid lockdown all fixtures v Kildare have been postponed for 2 weeks.  

Senior – Very hard luck to our Seniors who were up against their nemesis Rathnew in Aughrim on Sat 8 Aug. At half time Blessington were leading by 2pts on a scoreline of 1-07 to 0-08. It was a very dramatic finish to normal time when deep into injury time and 7 pts from Rathnew brought the crowd to their feet as David Boothman took a 47-yard free to level the match 1-16 to 2-13. Following the 1st half of extra time Blessington led by 1pt. 2-18 to 2-17. Back and forth it went until Rathnew led by 1pt. Last chance saloon and the job to level the score to go to penalties fell to Captain fantastic David Boothman. There was a lot of confusion when the umpires could not call it and following a conversation with the linesman the ref signalled a wide to the disbelief of the Blessington players and supporters. Kieron Kenny then blew the whistle and Blessington’s Championship journey for 2020 came to an end. It was a terrific match and heart-breaking for the players and management. Team: P. Manning, A. Curran, J. Gilligan, E. Howlin, K. Hanlon (0-01), K.J. Rodgers(0-01), C. Maguire, D. Boothman (0-04), M. Shannon, S. Carroll, K. Quinn (0-04), P. O’Connor (0-02), M. O’Connor (1-03), G. Murray, P. McLoughlin (1-01), T. Donohue, S. Bohan, J. Cotter, E. Keogh, C. Geraghty (0-03), C, Kenny, W. Callaghtan, B. Bohan, B. Finan. 

Junior A – A great win for our Junior A team against Eire Og, Greystones in a sunny Roundwood on Sun 9 Aug. Half time the lads were ahead 1-08 to 0-06. In the 2nd half the lads got their mojo and clocked up another 7 pts to Eire Ogs 2pts and ran out comfortable winners 1-15 to 0-8. The lads now face Shillelagh/Coolboy in the quarters. Team: K. Geraghty, B. Foster, C. O’Gallchobhair, C. Mescall, B. Finan, J. Kearns, E. Higgins, S. Byrne, E. Cotter, E. Devlin (0-4), F. Leahy, C. Ryan (1-02), J. McGarr (0-4), S. Mescall, A. Boland (0-01), R. Finan, D. Sarkauskas, G. Farrell (0-01), B. Carroll (0-3), J. Nolan, K. Forde, C. Roe, S. Kitt. 

Junior C – The lads were up against Donard The Glen at home on Thurs 6 Aug. At half time the lads were leading 1-04 to 0-03. At full time the lads ran out winners of their first championship match this year on a scoreline of 2-07 to 0-5. Team: J. Daniels, O. Brogan, C. Roe, S. Byrne, G. Farrell, C. Tournou, G. Grogan, D. Behan (0-01), D. Phibbs, K. Forde (0-02), A. Murphy (0-02), F. Walsh, J. Jackson, D. Breen, E. Kavanagh (2-02), J. Mulligan, M. McMahon, P. O’Connell, K. Foster, L. Brennan. The lads now face Valleymount away on Thurs 15 Aug 7.30pm.  

Minor – Great result for the minors on Mon 3 Aug away to Baltinglass. Well done to all. 2-7 to 3-9. 

U13 – Home v An Tochar on Mon 10 Aug at 7pm. U13 white away v AGB on Mon 10 Aug at 7pm.  

U12 - U12’s White team met Stratford/Grangecon on Wed 5 Aug. Blessington 25 pts 

Stratford / Grangecon 18pts. Player of the match was Conor Murphy. Well done lads.  

U11 - Great win for our U11 Blue team away to Dunlavin on Wed 5 Aug. The lads played some great football early on but let Dunlavin back into before half time but led 22pts to 9pts. The second half was an even affair but some great scores from Dylan keep the blue’s comfortably in front. Final score was Blesso 40pts to Dunlavin 21 pts. Seán had a great game in goal while Alfie Mc marshalled the defence very well. Oisin Kelly was outstanding throughout while Fred and Fiacha worked tirelessly and kicked some nice points. Next up is Tues 11 Aug away v Sarsfields at 7pm.  

U7/U8 - Huge well done to our U8 girls and our U7 boys who played a challenge match against each other. Both teams played really well and it's safe to say the future is bright for Blessington with these youngsters coming through the ranks. U7’s at home v Sarsfields on Sat 15 Aug at 2.30pm.  

U9 – Great performance from the U9 boys in Baltinglass. The kids dominated every aspect of the pitch and left nothing behind them against Balto. The coaches are so proud of every one of them. Well done to all the kids and thanks to the parents for travelling to support. 

Ladies 

Senior – Great win for out ladies away v St Patrick’s on Sat 8 Aug. At halftime Blessington led by 1-9
to 2-03. The ladies ran out with a 2 pt win. Final score Blessington 2-12 St Pats 2-10. Great work girls. Next up is at home v Baltinglass on Sat 15 Aug at 6pm. This is all ticket.  

Junior – Blessington have shown they are clear favourites for the Ladies Junior B Football Championship honours with their second win over a valiant Rathnew side at home on Thurs 6 Aug. Final score 9-21 to 0-2.  

U16 – The U16 white team played Eire Og on Thurs 6 Aug, unfortunately we were beaten but the girls gave it their all. POTM has to go to Niamh Kinsella, she had a great game and hopefully she recovers from her little knock she took later in the game. Well done to our U16 Blue team who recorded their 3rd win in the A championship. The game finished 5-14 to 2-1 in a home game to St Patricks. Well done all. Next up is away v St Nicholas on Tues 11 Aug at 7pm. U16 white at home v Kilcoole on Thurs 13 Aug at 7pm.  

U14 – White Away v An Tochar on Sat 15 Aug at 11.30am. Blue at home on Sun 16 Aug v An Tochar 2pm.  

U12’s White – A great performance from the U12 girls’ white team on Sun 8 Aug against an evenly matched Clara team. Best match we have seen so far. The heat was unreal, and the girls fought till the end and managed to win by a margin of a point. Final score 5-4 to 5-3. POTM goes to Elizabeth and Éabha. Well done girls.  

U12 Blue – Sat 15 Aug at 11am at home v Tinahely.  

Hurling Western Gaels 

Junior hurling – Western Gael Juniors were up against St Patricks in Blessington on Wed 5 Aug. It was an exciting match with Western Gaels running our winners 3-10 to St Pat's 1-13. Well done all, especially our club lads Eoin Higgins, Jake O'Kelly, Oisin Brogan, David Phibbs and David Williamson (inj).Next up is away V Arklow Rocks on Wed 12 Aug at 7.30pm.  

U15 – WG in Blessington v Luke O’Tooles on Wed 12 Aug at 7pm. 

 U11 – A big congratulations to our U11’s who beat Michael Dwyers, topping off a great week for hurling in West Wicklow! Western Gaels 25 - Michael Dwyers 11. On Wed 12 WG U11 away v Eire Og at 7pm.  

U8/U9 – Go Games blitz in Blessington 6.30pm on Fri 14 Aug.   

Academy - Well done to all the boys and girls who returned to the academy. If you have a child over 4 years old who would like to play GAA please contact Graham on 0876393125 for information.  

Lotto –Jackpot stands at €4000. Draw this Tues 11 Aug. Lines available to purchase at Hennessys Next door, players or committee €2 a line. Lines can also be purchased online. https://clubforce.com/clubs/gaa-blessington-gaa-club-wicklow/ 

Condolences - Flags flew at half-mast at the pitch on Thurs in respect of Willie Sargent, former player and club historian who passed away peacefully on 5 Aug 2020.  Condolences to his wife Rose and his family Conall, Aislinn and Anna. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam. 

Clothes Collection – Our clothes collection is continuing. For more information contact Breda on 0872253892. 

  

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