Senior Notes:

Seniors - Well done to our Seniors who had a big win over Tinahely 5-14 to 3-4. Next up will be the big one Senior Championship next Sat 11 Apr v Bray in Aughrim at 5.30pm.

Wicklow Seniors - Hard luck to Wicklow who played in Baltinglass onSun 5 Apr. Wicklow were beaten by 2-8 to 0-12. Blessington were represented by Anto, Paul, Mick and Kevin John.

Wicklow Minors - Wicklow Minors completed their preparation for the Championship with a home game in Blessington on Sat 4 Apr against Westmeath. The visitors have registered big wins against Wicklow in the championship in the last two years. This was a very physical game but played hard and fair. Westmeath eventually came out on top on a score line of 1-14 to 0-12. The Wicklow management were happy with the work out and feel that the panel is responding well. They will now be putting the final touches in place for the home tie against Longford on the 18 Apr. 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 - Senior ladies away to Baltinglass on Fri 10 Apr at  7.30pm.

Ladies Wicklow Minors - The Ladies Wicklow Minor team play Longford on 11 Apr in Blessington. Blessington are represented by Molly, Shauna, Amy and (Jess).

U12 girls - Play the first round of the League on Tues 7 Apr. A team is playing St Nicholas's at 6pm and the B team is playing Carnew at 7pm. Both games in Blessington.

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 6 Apr - U12's away to An Tochar at 6.45pm

                     - U16's  at home to Avondale Rd 2 league  at 7pm

Tues 7 Apr - U12 girls at home v St Nicholas at 6pm and v Carnew at 7pm

Wed 8 Apr - Easter Camp 10am to 2pm

                     - U14 boys at home to Newtown at 7pm

Thurs 9 Apr - Easter Camp 10am to 2pm

Fri 10 Apr - Senior Ladies away to Baltinglass at 7.30pm

                    - U12 hurling Western Gaels v Naas 2 at 6.45pm

                    - U8/U10 hurling Go Games in Dunlavin at 6.30pm

                    - U16 at home to St Nicks Rd 1 league at 7pm

Sat 11 Apr - U9 NKL at home to Confey at 3.30pm

                    -  U11 NKL at home to Celbridge 2 at 4.30pm

                    - Seniors v Bray in Aughrim Senior Championship at 5.30pm

Sun 12 Apr - U10 hurling NKL away to Coill Dubh at 11.30am

Juvenile Notes:

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 130 have registered already. Weather is promised good so please contact Pat Brennan 086 8317164 or Jess Carroll 086 8602822 to register.

U9's - U9's play at home to Confey on Sat 11 Apr at 3.30pm.

U11's - At home to Celbridge 2 on Sat 11 Apr at 4.30pm.

U12's- Wicklow Go Games away to An Tochar on Mon 6 Apr at 6.45pm.  

U14's  - At home to Newtown on Wed 8 Apr at 7pm.  

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. 11 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 first league game on Mon 30 Mar at home to St Nicholas had to be postponed due to the weather and will be played on Fri 10 Apr. They play Avondale at home on Mon 6 Apr.

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.

 

Hurling Go Games U8/U10 - in Dunlavin v Dunlavin, St Kevin's, Stratford/Grangecon and Kiltegan at 6.30pm.

 

Hurling U10 - Away to Coill Dubh at 11.30am.

 

Hurling U12 - NKL U12 hurling Western Gaels v Naas 2 at 18.45.

 

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.

Fundraisers -

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 105 completed cards so  195 to go. The club could win €10k but will win €250 for entering if we complete 300 cards.

General club notes

    Get well greetings to our Groundsman Mick Curran who is in Naas Hospital at the moment. Hope you have a speedy recovery Mick.

    Birthday greetings -  Freya Carroll, Alfie McDonald, Dylan Clow, Eabha Glennon Carr, Caolon McGorman, Jordan Maher, Aoibheann Bailey, Max Kehoe, Michaela Garvey, Daniel Connors and Paul Kavanagh.

     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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