Senior Notes:

Seniors - Well done to our Seniors who had a big win over Bray Emmets in the first round of the Renault Senior Football Championship. In a very cold Aughrim ground Blessington led 3 pts to 0pts when Bray scored a goal. It was point for point to half time with the score 1-3 to Blesso 0-6. Blesso came out looking very determined in the second half and Mikey O'Connor opened the scores with a point. Bray evened it up but not for long. Patrick O'Connor found the back of the net and Blesso were ahead by a goal. A point by brother Mikey put us 4 pts ahead. Bray scored a point and Conor FlanneryMon from Bray fisted in a terrific goal bringing the sides level once again. With 3 mins added on it was pulsating stuff watching the teams trying to break the deadlock. On the 30 min mark Blesso 's Curtis Geraghty put us a point ahead and with the clock ticking and with seconds to go Kevin Hanlon put the ball over the bar. The Blessington supporters could finally relax and applaud their team for an entertaining, sporting and exciting start to the championship. A great team effort who kept fighting to the very end. Final score Bray Emmets 2-5 Blesso 1-10. Scorers - Patrick O'Connor 1-02, Mikey O'Connor 0-4, Barry Murphy 0-2, Curtis Geraghty 0-1 and Kevin Hanlon 0-1. A great start for this team and their management Jarlath, Fergus, Kevin, Shane and John.

Ladies notes:

Seniors - Blessington Senior Ladies enjoyed a good victory over Baltinglass in the league on a windy Friday night under lights in Baltinglass. The game finished 3-18 to 1-02. The scoreline reflected the performance with Blessington showing impressive work rate, movement, passing and shooting. Another good result, and more importantly a great performance, by this ever improving team. Next up is Coolkenno away in the league. Orla Doyle, Niamh Ellis (0-1), Emma Sargent Kelly, Triona Hennessy, Rachel Hanlon, Maura Reid,  Emma Reid, Amy Ryan, Shauna Byrne (1-4),  Jessica Carroll (0-2), Roisin Ellis (1-7),  Jade Palmer (0-1), Nicole Walsh (1-0), Ellen Quinn (0-1), Molly Cullen (0-2). Subs Mallaidh Behan, Catherine Cleary, Lauren Bird, Emma Lackey.

Juniors - Blessington Junior V Carnew League Round 3. Carnew put up a big score against the Junior ladies. Carnew started with the wind and effectively killed the game off in the first half. The girls put in a huge effort up to the final whistle and nobody could ask more. Individually the girls were excellent and great to see a positive outlook from them after the match these tough matches against more experienced teams will pay off come championship. Training Wednesday 7:50pm to 8pm. Junior Ladies Upcoming matches: 1) Sun 19 last cup game Home  V St Nicks 11:30 meet at Blessington pitch at 10:50am. 2) Sat 25 league Round 4 Away to Tinahely. Time to be confirmed.

Wicklow Minors - The County Minor team had a great win over Longford in Blessington on Sat 11 Apr on a scoreline of 5-19 to 5-03.  We await details of the semi final v Laois on Sat 18 Apr. Well done to Molly, Amy, Shauna and Jess. Best of luck girls in the semis.

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.

U12 girls - Our U12 A team beat St Nicholas this week and our B team put in a great performance against a strong Carnew team but unfortunately lost. Both teams are out this week with the A team playing An Tochar on Tues and Clane on Sat. B team are up against Ballymore.

 

Fixtures at a glance

Mon 13 - U12 hurling Western Gaels v Kiltegan

Tues 14 - Campus Oil Div 1A football league at home v Dunlavin at 19:30

                U12A girls away v An Tochar at 7pm

Wed 15 - U14 hurling Michael Dwyers v Luke O'Tooles

Thurs 16 - Campus Oil Div 4 West football league at home v Valleymount at 19:15

Fri 17 - Campus Oil Div 1 football league away to Bray Emmets

                NKL U12 hurling away to Leixlip 1 v Western Gaels 18:45

Sat 18 - U8/U10 football away to Donard/The Glen at 10am

                U12A girls away to Clane. No time available

                U12B girls at home to to Ballymore. No time available

                NKL U8 football at home v Maynooth at 14:30

                NKL U10 football at home v Celbridge at 15:30

                NKL U12 football away to Carbury at 16:30

                Minor football Spring League Group 2 away to Michael Dwyers in Kiltegan at 18:00      

Sun 19   Jun Ladies final Cup game Home  V St Nicks 11:30am

Juvenile Notes:

 

Easter Camp - Our Easter Camp held on Wed 8th & Thursday 9th April was an all round success, with a massive 165 boys & girls aged 6-12 taking part. All facilities were in use over the two days from the Age 6's enjoying their time on the astro, to the more experienced 11 & 12 year olds competing in some serious All Ireland blitzes!! We couldn't have asked for better weather over the two days, with plenty of suncream needed! Big credit and a massive thank you to our 17 wonderful coaches(Colin Miley, Steven Bohan, Kevin Hanlon, Molly Cullen, Kim Connors, Amanda Connors, Ellen Quinn, Eddie Boylan, Mikey O'Connor, Eoin Howlin, Roisin Ellis, Patrick O'Connor, Rachel Hanlon, Martin Shannon, Nicole Walsh, Shauna Byrne & Lauren Bird). it's not easy coaching and amusing that number of kids for 4 hours each day, but our lads & ladies certainly made it look easy with the great set up of skills, fun games & football matches. There was a lovely mixture of fine footballers, some up and coming Gooches and a right little bunch of jokers among the groups. The Coaches ensured every child thoroughly enjoyed it. Each child received a T-Shirt(thanks to Noreen for organising) and a wrist band, they really looked the part all kitted out in blue(pic attached). We finished up with some awards Thursday afternoon where the coaches picked the following: Niamh Brennan was named Young Girl of the Camp & presented by Patrick O'Connor. Eoin Howlin presented the Young Boy of the Camp award to David Gilmore. Senior Girl of the Camp went to Kayleigh McGuire presented by Steven Bohan and Kim Connors presented Sean Ellis with the Senior Boy of the Camp award. After plenty of thinking and a tough decision the kids choice award for Coach of the Camp was Eddie Boylan. We also gave out some Easter Eggs much to the delight of the kids! Jess Carroll thanked all the kids, parents & coaches for a great successful camp. Many thanks to Noelle McGarr for the lovely lunch both days for all the coaches. Thank you also to John Magee & Tommy O'Hagan for looking after the car park & facilities. Lorcan McMahon thanks a mil for helping with Registration both mornings. Pat Brennan also thanked everyone for the big success.

U8's - We have our first Go Games of season next Sat 18 Apr in Donard/The Glen at 10am. On the same day at 2:30pm we've got our first home game in NKL against Maynooth. Texts will be sent out during week for both games.

U9's - Our u9s played Confey (Leixlip) on Sat 11 Apr and had a fine win. Every player gave 100% through the four quarters playing each 1/4 in a different position .Leila Shannon &Ava Jordan-Dempsey put it up to the boys. Playing during the week at the Easter Camp spurred them all on. Management were delighted with all performances and Dylan Keogh stood to the fore. Our next match is away to Eadestown on the 25 Apr.

 

U14's  - The match v Newtown on Wed 8 Apr was not played as Newtown did not have a team to travel. Next up is a home game v AGB on Wed 22 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. 10 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 on 21 Apr. Please Like and Share our new Blessington GAA Feile 2015 Facebook page. Lots of photos from Feiles' 1996, 2006, 2010, 2011 and 2013. 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 - Well done to the U16 team who registered 2 points on the league table v Avondale at home on Mon 6 Apr. Blessington won on a scoreline of 3-09 to 2-08. Some great movement of the ball and well taken scores. The lads were 1pt up at half time having played with the wind. The second half commenced and the wind was strong, St Nicholas went 5 pts ahead but our lads never gave up and eventually got level. Time was ticking away and we finally went ahead once more. In the last minute of injury time James Jackson got a goal to win by 4 pts. Well done to all involved and to all who braved the cold weather to support the lads. Next up is an away game to Tinahely on Mon 20 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 on Thurs 6.30 to 7.30pm. New very 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.

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. 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 have120 completed cards so  180 to go. The club could win €10k but will win €250 for entering if we complete 300 cards.

General club notes

 

    Continued Get Well wishes to Mick Curran who is in Tallaght hospital awaiting surgery. The match in Aughrim wasn't the same without you Mick! Hopefully you will be heading to Aughrim again in the near future. 
    The entrance to the grounds and the club house got a makeover for Feile 2015 during the week and looks really fantastic. Well done to Stephen Hanlon.
    Birthday greetings -  Thea Smith, Patrick Balfe, David Gilmore, Fionn O'Donovan, Ava Jordan Dempsey, Daniel Silke-Fetherston, Austin Brennan, Katie Kendrick, Niamh Cullen, Robyn Slepko, Ian Richardson, Harry Daniels and John Magee.
    Remember to keep updated on what is happening in the Club log on Blessington GAA , Blessington GAA  and Blessington GAA Feile 2015 on Facebook. We have a 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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