Senior Notes:
Seniors - Our seniors registered their first two points on the Div 1 League board with a two point win over Hollywood away on Fri 20 Mar. Lads had a very good first half with the second half being a bit nervy but the lads hung on for the win. Well done all.
Ladies notes: Well done to our ladies who had a great win in their first league game today away to Valleymount 1-20 to 2-04.
Physio - The physio is in the club house every Tues evening from 7pm.€5 per visit.
Paddy Magee Memorial Match - The 5th Annual Paddy Magee Memorial Match was be held at the pitch on Tues 17 Mar Blessington GAA v Ballymore Eustace GAA. Blessington ran out winners on a scoreline of 1-15 to 1-10. John Magee (Jun) presented captain Mikey O'Connor the Paddy Magee Memorial Cup and the Pete Nolan Man of the Match award was presented by Nora Nolan to Blessington full back Stephen Bohan. Scorers for Blessington were Mikey O'Connor (1-05), Eddie Boylan (0-04), Jonathan Daniels (0-04), Ian Richardson (0-01), Robbie Pender (0-01). Many thanks to all who turned up to support the event. The proceeds will be divided between the Blessington Senior Citizens and the Ballymore Eustace Senior Citizens. Thanks to all who helped out on the day, refreshments, gate collection, gazebo construction, groundsman, parking attendants. You all know who you are!
Fixtures at a glance
Sat 28 Mar - U8 football away to Ardclough at 2.30pm
- U10 football away to Naas at 3.30pm
- U12 football at home to Balyna at 4.40pm
- Friendly 12 Western Gael Hurling at home v St Paul's, Belfast at 2pm
Sun 29 Mar - Friendly U14 football at home v St Paul's, Belfast at 11am
- Friendly U12 football at home v St Paul's, Belfast at 12 noon
Minor league starts this week, Blessington FREE.
Juvenile Notes:
Final Reminder - All players must pay their registration and subs by the end of Mar. Please give to your manager.
Easter Camp - 2 day fun/skills camp will be held at the pitch on Wed 8 and Thur 9 April for boys and girls aged 6 to 12 years of age from 10am to 2pm. Cost - 1 family €20, 2 family €30, 3 family €40. Over 100 children attended last year and it is expected to fill up very fast. Please contact Pat Brennan 086 8317164 or Jess Carroll 086 8602822.
U8's - We'll start training on Tuesday evening's at 6:30pm for boys from Tue 31 Mar. Girl's U8 training has already started on Tue at 6pm. Sat morning 10am for boys and girls continues as usual. We have our first match in North Kildare League away against Ardclough on Sat 28 at 2:30pm. Text will be sent to eligible players tomorrow. Our first Wicklow Go Game is on 18 Apr. A list of all Go Games dates was given to parents after training on Sat. We'll have more available next Sat for anyone who missed it.
U9's - Great performance by our U9's away to Raheens in the North Kildare League. It was a tight match all the way through the four quarters. All players played in different positions for each 1/4 which made it challenging for all. A draw was a fair result on the day. 100% from all and Tomas Walsh had a great game and some new goalkeepers pulled some fantastic saves!!! It was a great start to the North Kildare league.
U12's- Our U12's will play a challenge v St Paul's (Belfast) at home on Sun 29 Mar at 12 noon.
U14's - Our U14 team played their first challenge of the season against Stratford on Sun 22 Mar at home. In glorious sunshine our lads had a convincing win over our opponents. Next up is a challenge v St Paul's (Belfast) at home on Sun 29 Mar at 11am. League games kick off on away to Kilmac/Enniskerry on Wed 1 Apr.
Féile Peil na nOg - Plans and actions are now in place for the Féile Peil na nOg which will be hosted in South Leinster (Wexford, Wicklow and Carlow) this year. 13 weeks and counting. Blessington are hosting a boys and girls team and the Féile will take place on the weekend of 26 - 28 June. We will know what teams we will be hosting in early April. Please Like and Share our new Blessington GAA Feile 2015 Facebook page. If anyone has any pictures or any information that can be used on the page please contact Noreen on 087 2858375. A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - RACE DAY FEILE FUNDRAISER ON 12 JUNE 2015 IN MURPHYS.
U16's - The team played St Anne's Bohernabreena and Palatine during the week. The team beat St Anne's in an excellent performance but did not reach the same levels against Palatine on Fri. Training this week with the first league game on Mon 30 against St Nicholas.
Training times - Academy Sat 10am - 11am, U8 Sat 10am and from 31 Mar also Tues evenings at 6:30. U10 Sat 10am to 11.30am and on Wed when evenings get brighter. U12's - Mon and Wed 6.45pm - 8pm, U14's Mon and Wed 6.45pm - 8pm. Hurling U10 - Thurs 6pm to 7pm on the training wall.
Training times - Girls - U8 & U10 Tues 6-7pm starting Tues 10 Mar. U12 & U14 Tues and Thurs 7-8pm starting Tues 10 of Mar. U16 Wed at 7.30pm. Junior and senior ladies teams Wed and Fri 7.30-9pm. Gaelic for mothers and others Wed 7-8pm. New players for all our teams always welcome contact Maura Reid on 087 6548744 or Jess Carroll 086 8602822.
U10 Hurling - Blessington u10 hurlers played against Moorefield this morning in the first round of the NKL. With a great overall team performance Blessington won out by 11 scores to 3. Some fine performances on the day from Oisin O'Neill and midfielders Brian Richardson and Fin Bean. Team training Thursday at 6-7pm on the hurling wall.
Cul Camp 2015 - Blessington GAA will host a football Cul Camp on 6-10 July and hurling cul camp on 20-24 July. €55 first child, €45 second child and third child €40 (must be from the same family). Gear included. Club contact is Chris O'Connor 086 2239403.
The GCA Football Academy is running a joint fundraiser between the Hurling and Football squads for 2015. On 11 April at 11am in Ballinakill Centre of Excellence the Wicklow GCA is inviting all parents, family members and friends to take part in a Fun Run/Jog/Walk while supporting the development of young County Footballers and Hurlers in Wicklow. Registration will take place on the day at 10am. Adults €10, U16's €5 and family of 3 or more €20. For more info contact Hugh Kenny on 087 2718537. Training continues for the academy squads.
Lotto: Our latest lotto jackpot of €10,000 was NOT won. The next jackpot will be €10,200 on Tues 24 Mar in Mick Reids. We thank you for your continued support returning your tickets and don't forget you can also buy tickets online at www.blessingtongaa.ie. If you would like to support the club by selling 5 lotto tickets every fortnight please contact Michael Sargent on 086 2443640.
Code of Ethics and Garda Vetting - 14 coaches attended the code of ethics training presented by Willie Braine in the clubhouse on Fri 20 Mar. All coached need complete this training and be Garda Vetted.
Fundraisers -
Clothes collection - Blessington GAA Club is collecting good quality second hand clothing suitable for re-use. All Clean unwanted Clothes, Bed linen, Towels and Textiles including Shoes, Bags, Belts and Soft Toys. But please keep separate from Clothes and Textiles. Books are also accepted - But no School books (Text or Copy) Magazines or Diaries or Newspapers. Closing Date. 27th March, 2015. Deliveries can be made to the GAA Pitch on Mon 23 and Wed 25 Mar. Evening Deliveries will be accepted between; 7.30pm & 9pm each evening and on Sat between 11.30am & 1pm. If you cannot deliver but have donations please contact any of the following. John Magee Snr., 086 8717483 or Breda Brophy 087 2253892.
Topaz Cash for Clubs - Blessington GAA are registered to participate in the Topaz Cash for Clubs promotion. Anyone who wishes to support the club can pick up a card in any Topaz garage. A stamp is given for every €40 purchased and 5 stamps are required to fill a card. We need to fill 300 cards to be entered into a draw. Our unique ID number is 10209. All cards must be returned to Noreen (087 2858375) by the 1 May. Currently I have 40 completed cards so 260 to go. The club could win €10k but will win €250 for entering if we complete 300 cards
General club notes
Sympathies - The club wishes to express their sincere condolences to Martha and family of Paddy Hendrick, Naas Road, Blessington and late of Main Street, Wexford who passed away on 20 Mar in the tender loving care of the staff of Tallaght Hospital. Reposing at Clarke's Funeral Home, Main Street, Blessington on Mon from 4pm. Removal on Tuesday morning to the Church of Our Lady, Blessington arriving for 11am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium. Paddy was secretary for many years in the club and a well loved teacher in the Community College. Ar dheis Dé, go raibh a anam dilis.
Solas - The Solas Autism Unit in Dunlavin needs our support. You can help them to win grant aid of €5000 by voting for them below. The money will go towards Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy services for the pupils. This unit is doing amazing work and caters for children from around West Wicklow - including Blessington. Go to the link, press the 'skip' button, and then hold the vote button until it turns green. Thank you for your support. http://woobox.com/r3bvwy/vote/for/6229454#
Birthday greetings - Oisin Kelly, Lily Keogh, Eve Nugent, Luke O'Brien, Sean and Ciaran Mescall and Nicolas Nlovu.
On behalf of the club we send get well wishes to Chris O'Connor.
Remember to keep updated on what is happening in the Club log on www.blessington.gaa.ie or Facebook. We have a new Club Text Phone for all alerts on Fixtures, Lotto and Club Events, if you wish to be added please text the phone 085 1607808 with your name, you must be 18 or over to receive the texts.
If anyone would like to have anything included in the notes, please email or text Noreen by 8pm on Sunday night. [email protected] 0872858375.
Tweet