Senior Notes:Seniors - Two games this week for our Seniors. First up is an away game to Rathnew on Tues 31 Mar at 8pm and Sat at home to Tinahely at 6pm.

Wicklow Seniors - Hard luck to Wicklow who played away to Antrim on Sun 29 Mar. Wicklow were beaten by the narrowest of margins 1-10 to 0-12. Blessington were represented by Anto, Paul, Mick and Kevin John.

Wicklow Minors - Wicklow Minors continued their preparations with a game against Dublin on Fri 27 Mar in Ballinakill. Wicklow were victorious on a score line of 5-07 to 2-09. Next up is Westmeath in Blessington next Sat 4 Apr at 11.30am. Blessington are well represented by Martin Shannon, Patrick O Connor, Peter Manning, Conor Kenny, Jack Cotter and their Kilbride Colleague Aaron Curran.

Ladies notes:

Seniors - Our seniors had a good win over Eadestown in a friendly on Sun 29 Mar at home. Final score 3-98 to 2-04. Scorers - Roisin Ellis (2-0), Molly Cullen (0-4), Ellen Quinn (1-0), Jade Palmer (0-2), Katie Charles (0-1) and Shauna Byrne (0-1). Good performances on the day from Captain Molly Cullen, Emma Sargent Kelly, Amy Ryan and Shona O'Connor. This challenge was good preparation ahead of our League match v Coolkenno on Good Fri at home at 6.45pm.

Juniors - The juniors played the third round of the Cup away and lost to Valleymount on Sat evening. The game was lost in the first half, finding it hard to win possession from kickouts. The ladies created chances but couldn't find the target. The 2nd half was a complete turnaround with the girls showing well for kickouts and winning all but one kickout with plenty of movement off the ball. A lot of chances created but found it hard to convert them into scores. In the 2nd half the girls were better player for player than Valleymount and every player left everything on the pitch and nobody could ask for any more commitment or effort. There has been improvement's in each game and the experience playing tougher opposition in the Cup should pay off come the league. Training as usual Wed 8 to 9pm. Upcoming fixtures - Junior's v Enniskerry at home on Sat 4 Apr at 6.30pm (2nd  Round of the league). Wed 8 Apr: To be confirmed:  Away V Kilbride (postponed 1st round league fixture). Sun 19 Apr: (Time to be confirmed) at Home V St. Nicholas (4th round cup game).

County U16's - Hard luck to the  County U16's beaten by Carlow last Sunday evening. Blessington were represented by Orla Doyle, Nicole Walsh and Mallaidh Behan.

Ladies Wicklow Minors - A good win for the Minors who were away to Louth on Sat 28 Mar. Score 4-09 to 1-03. Next up is Longford on 11 Apr in Blessington. Blessington were represented by Molly, Shauna, Amy and (Jess).

G4M& Others - Training every Wednesday 7 to 8pm. New members are always welcome. Just turn up on the night of call Michelle, Sinead or Kevin (087 6123203). Registration fees due. They will be collected over the next 2 weeks. €50 for the year or sign up for lotto tickets.

Fixtures at a glance

Mon 30 Mar - U16's at home to St Nicholas @ 6.45pm

                         - U12's at home to Baltinglass @ 6.45pm

Tues 31 Mar - National Go Games at home U10 players only. 10am - 12 noon

                          - Campus Oil Div 1 football league Away to Rathnew@ 8pm

                          - U12 girls at home v Kilcullen @ 7pm

                          - U16 girls at home v Eire Og @ 7pm

Wed 1 Apr    - U14's away to St Kevin's @ 7pm

Fri 3 Apr        - Senior Ladies league at home v Coolkenno @ 6.45pm

Sat 4 Apr       - Wicklow Minor's v Westmeath @11.30am (venue Blessington)

                         - Minor's at home v Ashford @ 4pm

                         - Campus Oil Div 1 football league at home v Tinahely @6pm

                         - Junior Ladies at home v Enniskerry @ 6.30pm

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 - Reminder that Tues eve training for boys starts this week. We had our first match in NKL on Sat away against Ardclough. The team played really well with great passing and teamwork and we came out on top over the four quarters. All the squad got a chance to play and while they all performed really well. A special mention goes to Harry Nolan for great defending and Robyn Brennan who somehow managed to get a goal despite being surrounded by 3 backs. Our next match is at home against Maynooth on 18 April.

U9's - For our first match out in the North Kildare League we played away to a very strong Naas team. On the day we were well beaten but all our under 10's put in a great sporting performance with all players never giving up until the final whistle. Well done to all who took part.

U12's- U12's had a good win in the NKL when they beat a depleted Balyna 2 side away on Sat 28 Mar. Well done to all who performed so well in such testing conditions. 

U14's  - First league game on Wed 1 Apr away to St Kevin's at 7pm. 

Feile na nGael - Well done to Michael Dwyer's who came through the heats to grab a place in the semi finals in Ballinakill on Sat 28 Mar. Unfortunately, due to inclement weather forecast the semi finals and finals which were to be held on Sun 29 Mar had to be postponed until a later date to be confirmed. Well done to the lads from Blessington on the team: Christopher Murphy, Kevin Quinn, David Phibbs, Jon Kehoe and Oisin Brogan.

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. 12 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 - First league game on Mon 30 Mar at home to St Nicholas.

Wicklow U15 Development Squad  played Wexford on Sat 28 Mar in Gorey. Hard luck to the lads who went down by 1 pt 5-08 to 4-12. Blessington was represented  by Jordan Mc Garr (1-01), Ethan Cotter, Conal O'Gallchobhair & James Jackson (0-2). Very competitive match with good signs for the future of this squad.

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.

Hurling Training Times - U10 Thurs 6.30 - 7.30pm and U6 - U8 coaching recommences on Thurs 6.30 to 7.30pm. New players welcome.

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 €10,200 was NOT won. The next jackpot will be €10,400 on Tues 7 Apr in the West Wicklow House. The numbers drawn were 1,20,22,28. There were 10 match 3 numbers who each won €30. Shane Brophy c/o Derek, William O'Byrne c/o Mick Mills. Lucy O'Donovan c/o Barry, Eoghan Hennessy c/o Kate, Chris and Paddy, Peter Clarke c/o Nicolas Shirran, Karen Nolan c/o Sean Nolan, Mallaidh Behan c/o Darren, Mary Sargent c/o Emma Sargent Kelly and Nigel Charles c/o Katie. 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.

Fundraiser -

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 50 completed cards so  250 to go. The club could win €10k but will win €250 for entering if we complete 300 cards.

General club notes

    Congratulations to our young members who celebrated their confirmation on Thurs 26 Mar.
    Birthday greetings -  Cormac Smyth, Lilly Keogh, Baileigh Tivnan, Dylan Friel, Luke O'Brien, James Jackson, Eabha Glennon Carr, Isabelle Halligan, Aoife Kitt and Margaret Keogh.
    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.

 

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