Blessington GAA notes
November 10, 2014Senior Notes:
Jun A - Well done to our Jun A team who finished off their fantastic season by lifting the Swan Cup in Greystones on Friday night against Bray. The team proved once again that they are indeed 'Comeback Kings' as they went in at half time trailing by 5 points. Blessington never gave up and came back out in the second half a changed side and went on to win the game 1-07 to 1-05. 'Brilliant Barry' lifted the cup at the end and dedicated the win to a deserved Eoin Devlin who was unable to play due to his current injury. Well done to Stephen Willoughby who came straight in and scored a wonder point to change the course of the game also. Best wishes to Eoin Howlin who suffered a broken nose in the game. Finally a big thanks from squad and management to Des and Annemarie Nolan for their unwavering support to the team throughout the year and for the food after each game. Onwards and upwards next year lads! Our Seniors are due to face the winners of Coolkenno v Rathnew following their match which is scheduled to be played in Pearses Park, Arklow on Sun 16 Nov at 11.30am. The date for the final is still to be finalised.
U20 - The club have entered a team in the U20 competition which will be knockout. The competition will commence mid/end Nov. Training commenced on Tues 3 Nov at the pitch.
U21 - Any club lads interested in trials for the County U21s team please contact Jono 086 2001608.
Wicklow Minors - Well done to Wicklow Minors who beat Wexford on Sat 8 Nov in the U17 Leinster Tournament 0-11 to 0-10. The club was represented by Conor Kenny and Martin Shannon.
Ladies - The Table after Week 2 of the Blesssington LGFA Winter 7s Competition 2014 is as follows: Blesso 1 (12), Tinahely (9), St Nicks (9), St Pats (6), Blesso 2 (3), Coolkenno (3), Eadestown (0) and Balto (0). 4 teams in action next week - Blesso 2, St Pats, Coolkenno and Eadestown. 4 teams free again next week. Many thanks to everyone for keeping to schedule, last night ran behind a little so please ensure you are ready for throw in at the allocated time.
Juvenile Notes:
U13's - Allen Cup - Blessington played away to An Tochar on Sunday 9 Nov. Blessington were beaten 17 scores to 4 but the score in no way reflected the challenge that the lads put in on the day. We face Tinahely next week at home. Because of our Juvenile Race Day next Sunday on 16 Nov the match will have to be played on either Friday evening or Saturday afternoon. Watch out for updates on our supporters text and Facebook.
Grand Prize Draw - We are heading into the final week of the major fundraiser for the club. The Grand Draw tickets are €20 and 3 for €50. Ist Prize is a Dacia Duster, 2nd Prize 1 years shopping in Dunnes Stores Blessington to the value of €2600 and 3rd Prize is 1 years Motor fuel from Topaz to the value of €1800 plus other fantastic prizes. The ticket also entitles you to entry into the races in Punchestown for the Juvenile Race Day next Sunday 16th Nov. Your support would be appreciated and someone will be driving a beautiful Dacia Duster. If you're not in you can't win.
Club Development: Pitch advertising is going very well, if you would like a sign on the pitch fencing please contact Breda Brophy 0872253892 or John Magee Snr 086 8717483 for all the info.
Lotto: Our Lotto jackpot was not won this week. Numbers drawn 7, 20, 25 and 28. There was 1 match 3 numbers for €300 which was Janet Hendrick c/o John Crimin. Next Lotto draw is in Mileys on 18 November. The jackpot will be €8600. Tickets to be returned by 9.30pm. We thank you for your continued support returning your tickets and don't forget you can also buy tickets online at www.blessingtongaa.ie.
General club notes
Birthday wishes to Patrick O'Connor, Eoin Higgins, Tristan Will Whelan, Sarah Keating, Sadhbh Cotter, Megan Mulhall, Sophia O'Riordan, Willow Pope, Charlie Reid, Tracey Thomas, Anna White, Aoibhe Fisher, Harry Nolan, Anna White and Sina O'Neill.
We ask all our members to pray for Shane Vickers, Goalie for Kilmacanogue who is critical in hosptal following an accident over two weeks ago. Shane was knocked down in Bray.
Sinead and Jamie Clow would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers for Conor (Pete Nolan's Grandson) over the last few months and they are very grateful. They are pleased to let everyone know that Conor is on the mend and should be home during the week.
