Club Sevens kicked off Sunday last with wins for Galway, Cork & Armagh. Thanks to Sharon & Noelle for the lovely hot soup. If you didn't get to the pitch come up next Sunday 6pm to 7.30pm,the banter is great anyone wishing to purchase hats or scarfs or any club gear there will be some available every Sunday during the 7s. Club Lotto on Tues 7th Feb in Mick Reids Jackpot is €5000 as usual you can leave your tickets to Michael Sargent or Chris O Connor,thanks for your support it is really appreciated.
Wicklow played Kilkenny in the opening League game away and won well 3-25 to 1-1 Barry Murphy & Anthony Mc Loughlin were in the panel, with Barry playing the full match with a good performance.They play Waterford next in Aughrim on Weekend 4th/5th March.
Ladies Minor team played their first match on Sunday last at home against Bray and unfortunately after a great performance lost Scorers Shauna Byrne 3-0, Niamh Allen 2-1,Molly Cullen 1-0,Laura Kilmartin 0-2, & Olivia Kinsella 0-1. Great performances by all the team particularly Amy Ryan,Shauna Byrne,Emma Reid,Shona O Connor, Molly Cullen, Niamh Allen, Laura Kilmartin & Sinead O Donovan.They play St Nicholas next Sun at 11am in Dunlavin. Ladies U16 trials took place on Sat and the club was represented by Molly Cullen,Laura Kilmartin,Niamh Allen,Niamh Ellis,Olivia Kinsella & Lauren Thomas. Well done to Wicklow Ladies who beat Wexford by a point Roisin Ellis & Niamh Carroll both took part in the match.Peil Abu/Tag Gaelic took place in Blessington last Wed it was very good and great banter went on, well done to our Club team organised by Paddy O Connor they were Gary Kilmartin, John Magee,Fergus Daly,David Richardson,Damien Breen,Pat Brennan.Kellogg's Summer Camp (Football)will take place from Mon 9th July to Fri 13th July Inclu, this year we will also host a Hurling/Camogie Camp Mon 23rd July to Fri 27th July Inclu.Costs 1st Child €55 2nd Child €45, 3rd & Subsequent Child €40 all must be from the same family, also if you attend two camps the 2nd camp is just €35 but there is no gear, for further information Contact Club Co Ordinator Chris O Connor 086 2239403.Pitch Rota is now up and running so if you have not booked your slot please contact Chris at 086 2239403 ASAP. Birthday wishes to Peter Manning, Declan Mc Enroy,Ciaran Mc Enroy,Daragh Broe Foster,Declan O Connell,Dean Patton,Lorna Flanagan & Suzanne Murphy.Junior C played Valleymount in the West Winter League on Sunday last where Valleymount got revenge and won 0-14 to 1-9, some good performances through out the match with a lot of our young players doing well.Robert Gilligan,Declan O Connell,Colm Miley,Ciaran mc Enroy,Declan Mc Enroy,Mark Carroll,Jordan Lynch,Simon Phibbs,Peter O Connell,David Boothman,Conor Wilson,Conor Devlin,Jonathan Kelly,Paul Breen & John Mc Enroy.Subs used John Magee,Thomas Donohoe,Odhran Kennedy, Tadhg O Shea, Garreth Grogan & Michael Nugent. Best of luck to all the young members in the Club that are sitting their Junior & Leaving Cert Mock Exams. Reminder all Club Gear available in Blessington Sports above Dunne Stores.U15 Development Squad had trials on Sat last Conor Kenny,Caolan Mc Gorman & Aaron Broe Foster attended on the day the full panel will meet on Sat 18th Feb. On U16 we have Jordan Nolan,Mikey O Connor,Jack Mills & Jack Gilligan. Wicklow Minors play Tipperary in Bagnellstown Sunday 12th Feb best of luck to all our lads.The clubs sends speedy recovery to Wesley Callaghan following his recent operation.The club sends it's deepest sympathy to Liam Kavanagh and family on death of his Mother during the week.

Blessington GAA Juvenile Notes
The 2012 season kicks off this Sunday 12 Feb in Blessington with our minor team facing Baltinglass in Group 2 of the league at 11.30am. Next Sunday 19 Feb they meet Eire Og Greystones also at home at the same time. A Hurling Foundation Course being held in the No 1 School on Monday 13 and Wednesday 15 Feb from 7.30pm - 10.30pm each evening. This is the introductory award for coaches if Gaelic games. The course is aimed at beginner coaches and will enable particpants to assist a coach in the organisation of activities to develop hurling. You must attend both evenings to qualify for certification. This course costs €10 and is open to any parent, teacher or anyone interested in hurling. Please contact Ciaran on 0857145288. A Code of Ethics course will be held in the clubhouse on 20 March and this course is is a must for all those involved in sport for young people. This is a certified Code of Ethics and Best Practice Awarness (Child Protection) workshop for coaches/leaders within our club. Any parents intersested in helping out any team in our club must complete this course and be Garda Vetted. There is only 16 places on this course so booking early is advised. Call Noreen on 0872858375. Places will be awarded on a first come first served basis. U12 hurling will recommence training on 21 Feb from 6pm - 7.30pm. This team plays under the name of Western Gaels. Training will be split between Blessington and Hollywood. A Coiste na nOg meeting will be held in Aughrim tomorrow evening 9 Feb at 8pm. The fixtures calendar for the year will be launched at this meeting. Our U16s have entered the Leinster League again this year and will kick off their defence of their title on 3 March. Tweet

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