Blessington GAA Notes
May 11, 2015Blessington GAA Notes 10 May 2015
Senior Notes:
Seniors: - Campus Oil Football League Div 1 Rd 7 Blessington away to St Pat's on Tues 5 May was cancelled. Next up is Rathnew at home at 7.30pm.
Intermediates - IFC v AGB in Roundwood on Sat 9 May - The intermediate team just got there as both teams had good chances. The Blues missed two great first half chances and AGB in the second half also missed two including one just on the stroke of full time. Blessingtons' experienced men Mark Richardson, Barry O'Donovan and Jonathan Daniels led the team which had a new mid field of Tomas Donohoe and Kyle Geraghty. Darren Behan will be happy to have won the teams first match in the IFC. Final score 1-11 to 1-10.Next up is Donard next Sat evening in Hollywood at 6.30pm.
Junior B - Lads had a great win over Donard on Thurs 7 May on a scoreline of 3-20 to 3-02. Next up in the Campus Oil football League Div 4 West Round 5 is at home to Kiltegan at 7.30pm on Thurs 14 May.
Wicklow Minors - Hard luck to John Murphy (Manager) and Wicklow Minors in their match against Laois on Wed 6 May in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise when four goals in the last seven minutes gave Laois a 5-13 to 1-13 victory over Wicklow. Hard luck to our club lads Patrick O'Connor, Martin Shannon, Peter Manning, Conor Kenny, Jack Cotter and their Kilbride colleague Aaron Curran. Laois now book a quarterfinal place v Kildare.
Ladies Notes:
Our Ladies double Fundraiser on Fri 8 May was a great success. We could set up a new rugby team after the great display from the team! First up was the Half Rugby Half GAA match in Blesso at 7pm v Naas RFC. The bad weather certainly didn't dampen the spirits with a great turnout of support where all were very entertained! We gave Naas a great contest only defeated by 5 tries to 2. Then it was the football half which wasn't as contested as Naas had rarely seen a GAA match let alone play one! The result over all was a draw which was very fitting to a most sporting occasion. Our U8 & U10 girls lined out for a guard of honour for both teams and also received goody bags. Many thanks to Alan Burke who spent the last few weeks training us for the rugby it certainly paid off! Some super tackles in muddy conditions - we wish Julie Connors all the best washing the jerseys!!. We are very grateful to Amanda Connors for organising pizza etc for Naas in Apache and thanks to Barry Hamilton for taking photos. The second part of the night was our table quiz in Murphy's which also went very well. Huge thanks to all who donated the brilliant spot prizes they are very much appreciated. Steven Bohan's table ran out winners(still debatable re cheating!!) and Kate Hennessy's table were runners up. Pat O'Neill as usual done a great job as quizmaster many thanks to him and wife Mary for their help. Thanks a mil to Murphy's for the finger food.
Senior Ladies: .We had a big win over St Nicks last Wed in the Cup. Next game is away v Roundwood on Mon 11 May at 8pm.
Junior Ladies:
Junior - The Junior ladies had their best match to date on Sat evening. A small group (11) of girls and a couple of the G4M had a very competitive match against Newtown. The game was all square at half time. Orla Doyle (goal keeper turned full forward) scored the first goal. (Full forward turned goal keeper) Sinead Johnston made some vital saves. Everybody put in a huge effort and unfortunately were beaten. Catherine Cleary just gets better and better. Well done to all the girls who gave it their all.
U16's - The girls are heading into this match still undefeated at home to AGB on Tues 12 May at 7.30pm.
U14's - Great win for our U14 girls team who beat Eire Og Greystones at home on 5 May. Final score 2-04 to 1-03.
U12's - A home game for our A team v Newtown on Tues 12 May at 7.30pm. Away to Cappagh at 12 noon in the Kildare league on Sat 16 May. Also on the same day the U12 B team will be at home to Kilcullen at 5pm.
Wicklow Minors: Hard luck to our Wicklow Minor players and management who were beaten in the Leinster Final on Mon 4 May v Meath in Clane. Hard luck to our own club members Molly Cullen, Shauna Byrne and Amy Ryan (& Jess Carroll management).
Gaelic for Mothers & Others: Training Wed 7pm to 8pm. The ladies will be competing in a 5K run in the coming weeks to raise funds. Please support the G4M&) team. New members always welcome call Sinead 0862446510 or Kevin 0876123203 for info or just turn up at 7pm at training session. Continued best wishes for a speedy recovery to Michelle Richardson.
Juvenile Notes:
U8's - The U8/10 Go Games which we are due to host on Sat 16 May will have to be rescheduled as it clashes with the charity cycle race who will be using our grounds for parking and it's also the communion date in some local schools. The new date is Sat 23 May. Parents are requested to bring sandwiches/snacks for visiting teams and mentors. Our next NKL match is away to Celbridge on Sat 16 May at 2.30pm.
U12's - U12 NKL away to Raheens on Wed last. Not our best performance by a long way. we battled hard for the last 10 mins to bring the score within 4 pts. The team weren't on form for most of the game and Raheens were worthy winners. Wicklow Go Games at home v St Pat's at 7.15pm on Mon 11 May.
U14's - An excellent win for our U14's away to Derry Gaels on 6 May in Aughrim. The lads went in at half time 10 points down 3-09 to 1-05. A determined side came out in the second half and the lads turned around the scoreline and went on to win by 6 points with the opposition only managing to score 3 points in the second half while Blesso scored 4 goals and 7 pts. Next up is an away game to Carnew on 20 May.
U16's - Away game to Michael Dwyers in Kiltegan on Mon 11 May at 7.15pm.
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) on 26 - 28 June 2015. 6 weeks and counting. Blessington are hosting a boys team from Ardnaree, Ballina, Co Mayo and a girls team from Leitrim. We don't know the club yet. The boys will be playing in Division 5 and the girls will be playing in Division 4. On the Friday night the boys will play a team from Shamrocks, Wexford and (Team unknown) Derry at 5pm and 6pm. On Friday 5pm and 6pm the girls will have to travel to Kilanerin, Wexford and play Kilanerian, Wexford and (team unknown)Derry. Our boys and the girls will play our visiting teams at home on the Sat morning at 11am. In the afternoon it will be very busy as Blessington GAA is a centre for Quarter Finals for the Cup. While Hollywood GAA will host the Shield Quarter Finals. The Semi finals and Finals will be held in Ballinakill, Wicklow Centre of Excellence. The Blessington Girls will be playing their Quarters, Semis and Finals for Cup and Shield in Ferns, Co Wexford.
Feile School visit on Tues 12 May. Time table as follows: Gaelscoil na Lochanna at 12.45pm abnd Blesssington No 1 School at 1.30pm.
Official Launch of Feile 2015 in The Ferrycarrig Hotel in Wexford on Wed 13 May at 7.30pm.
Please Like and Share our 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. We are doing so well with 235 LIKES on our page. If you were a Feile player please send on a video no more than 30 seconds to [email protected] and it will be uploaded to Blessington gaafeile2015. A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - RACE DAY FEILE FUNDRAISER ON 12 JUNE 2015 IN MURPHYS. Cards are in circulation this week to U14 players and committee members. Horses can be purchased at €10 each. If you would like to purchase a horse please contact Noreen on 0872858375.
Hurling :
Hurling U8 /U10 - U8/10 Hurling Go Games called off in Stratford on Fri night due to bad weather.
Hurling U10 - Blessington U10 hurlers played Kill at home on Sun 10 May in the 4th round of NKL. In windy conditions Blessington turned in a great team performance winning by a comfortable margin. Great performances from Aaron Gilligan, Brian Richardson and Man of Match Finn Behan.
U8/10 hurling training every Thursday 6:30-7:30pm.
Hurling U14 - Championship Round 1 Michael Dwyers v Luke O'Tooles.
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.
Wicklow GAA Youth Seminar 2015 will be held in Ballinakil on 15 May at 7.15pm. Open to all members aged 16 - 21 age bracket. 2 members from the club are asked to attend (1 male, 1 female). If interested in attending contact Billy Byrne at [email protected] or 087 9205999.
Lotto: Our latest lotto jackpot of €10,800 was NOT won. Numbers drawn were 3, 12, 16, 24. There was 5 Match 3 winners who each win €60: Aine Quinn c/o JP Moran, Tomas Earley c/o Crimins, Suzanne Murphy c/o Anto, Orlaith Behan c/o Darren and Anne Moran c/o JP Moran. The next jackpot will be €11,000 on Tues 19 May in Mileys. 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 - Many thanks to everyone who took part in this promotion. The great news is that we collected the 300 cards needed to enter into the draw which will be held on Fri 15 May 2015. All clubs who return 300 completed cards will be eligible for a prize so fingers crossed!!!
1 club will win €10,000
10 clubs will win €5,000
140 clubs will win €1,000
Every club thereafter will receive €250
Garden County Development Draw 2015 - The first date for the draw is fast approaching. with a total prixe fund of €66,750 up for grabs. Tickets cost €50 and this enters you into 3 draws on 29 May, 26 June and 24 July. 1st prize - €10,000, 2nd €5,000, 3rd €2,500, 4th €1,500, 5th €1,000 and 6th to 20th €150 each. Contact Breda Brophy on 087 2253892 or Michael Sargent on 086 2443640.
General club notes
If anyone wishes to take part in the next First Aid training course please text Noreen on 087 2858375. As soon as I have 15 names I will get a date organised.
Best wishes to our young members from St Mary's NS who will make their communion on Sat 16 May. We hope you and your families have a super day.
Birthday greetings - Sorcha Nolan, Leila Shannon, Brian Richardson, Sean Dempsey, Eoin Howlin, Jenny Nolan, Jake Robbins and Mick O'Rourke.
Sincere sympathies to Nora Nolan on the recent passing of her Sister in law Veronica Nolan from Waterford and to the Keogh Family on the passing of Mary (nee Richardson) from Butterhill, Blessington. Ar dheis De go raibh a h'anamacha dilis.
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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Blessington GAA Notes 10 May 2015
Senior Notes:
Seniors: - Campus Oil Football League Div 1 Rd 7 Blessington away to St Pat's on Tues 5 May was cancelled. Next up is Rathnew at home at 7.30pm.
Intermediates - IFC v AGB in Roundwood on Sat 9 May - The intermediate team just got there as both teams had good chances. The Blues missed two great first half chances and AGB in the second half also missed two including one just on the stroke of full time. Blessingtons' experienced men Mark Richardson, Barry O'Donovan and Jonathan Daniels led the team which had a new mid field of Tomas Donohoe and Kyle Geraghty. Darren Behan will be happy to have won the teams first match in the IFC. Final score 1-11 to 1-10.Next up is Donard next Sat evening in Hollywood at 6.30pm.
Junior B - Lads had a great win over Donard on Thurs 7 May on a scoreline of 3-20 to 3-02. Next up in the Campus Oil football League Div 4 West Round 5 is at home to Kiltegan at 7.30pm on Thurs 14 May.
Wicklow Minors - Hard luck to John Murphy (Manager) and Wicklow Minors in their match against Laois on Wed 6 May in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise when four goals in the last seven minutes gave Laois a 5-13 to 1-13 victory over Wicklow. Hard luck to our club lads Patrick O'Connor, Martin Shannon, Peter Manning, Conor Kenny, Jack Cotter and their Kilbride colleague Aaron Curran. Laois now book a quarterfinal place v Kildare.
Ladies Notes:
Our Ladies double Fundraiser on Fri 8 May was a great success. We could set up a new rugby team after the great display from the team! First up was the Half Rugby Half GAA match in Blesso at 7pm v Naas RFC. The bad weather certainly didn't dampen the spirits with a great turnout of support where all were very entertained! We gave Naas a great contest only defeated by 5 tries to 2. Then it was the football half which wasn't as contested as Naas had rarely seen a GAA match let alone play one! The result over all was a draw which was very fitting to a most sporting occasion. Our U8 & U10 girls lined out for a guard of honour for both teams and also received goody bags. Many thanks to Alan Burke who spent the last few weeks training us for the rugby it certainly paid off! Some super tackles in muddy conditions - we wish Julie Connors all the best washing the jerseys!!. We are very grateful to Amanda Connors for organising pizza etc for Naas in Apache and thanks to Barry Hamilton for taking photos. The second part of the night was our table quiz in Murphy's which also went very well. Huge thanks to all who donated the brilliant spot prizes they are very much appreciated. Steven Bohan's table ran out winners(still debatable re cheating!!) and Kate Hennessy's table were runners up. Pat O'Neill as usual done a great job as quizmaster many thanks to him and wife Mary for their help. Thanks a mil to Murphy's for the finger food.
Senior Ladies: .We had a big win over St Nicks last Wed in the Cup. Next game is away v Roundwood on Mon 11 May at 8pm.
Junior Ladies:
Junior - The Junior ladies had their best match to date on Sat evening. A small group (11) of girls and a couple of the G4M had a very competitive match against Newtown. The game was all square at half time. Orla Doyle (goal keeper turned full forward) scored the first goal. (Full forward turned goal keeper) Sinead Johnston made some vital saves. Everybody put in a huge effort and unfortunately were beaten. Catherine Cleary just gets better and better. Well done to all the girls who gave it their all.
U16's - The girls are heading into this match still undefeated at home to AGB on Tues 12 May at 7.30pm.
U14's - Great win for our U14 girls team who beat Eire Og Greystones at home on 5 May. Final score 2-04 to 1-03.
U12's - A home game for our A team v Newtown on Tues 12 May at 7.30pm. Away to Cappagh at 12 noon in the Kildare league on Sat 16 May. Also on the same day the U12 B team will be at home to Kilcullen at 5pm.
Wicklow Minors: Hard luck to our Wicklow Minor players and management who were beaten in the Leinster Final on Mon 4 May v Meath in Clane. Hard luck to our own club members Molly Cullen, Shauna Byrne and Amy Ryan (& Jess Carroll management).
Gaelic for Mothers & Others: Training Wed 7pm to 8pm. The ladies will be competing in a 5K run in the coming weeks to raise funds. Please support the G4M&) team. New members always welcome call Sinead 0862446510 or Kevin 0876123203 for info or just turn up at 7pm at training session. Continued best wishes for a speedy recovery to Michelle Richardson.
Juvenile Notes:
U8's - The U8/10 Go Games which we are due to host on Sat 16 May will have to be rescheduled as it clashes with the charity cycle race who will be using our grounds for parking and it's also the communion date in some local schools. The new date is Sat 23 May. Parents are requested to bring sandwiches/snacks for visiting teams and mentors. Our next NKL match is away to Celbridge on Sat 16 May at 2.30pm.
U12's - U12 NKL away to Raheens on Wed last. Not our best performance by a long way. we battled hard for the last 10 mins to bring the score within 4 pts. The team weren't on form for most of the game and Raheens were worthy winners. Wicklow Go Games at home v St Pat's at 7.15pm on Mon 11 May.
U14's - An excellent win for our U14's away to Derry Gaels on 6 May in Aughrim. The lads went in at half time 10 points down 3-09 to 1-05. A determined side came out in the second half and the lads turned around the scoreline and went on to win by 6 points with the opposition only managing to score 3 points in the second half while Blesso scored 4 goals and 7 pts. Next up is an away game to Carnew on 20 May.
U16's - Away game to Michael Dwyers in Kiltegan on Mon 11 May at 7.15pm.
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) on 26 - 28 June 2015. 6 weeks and counting. Blessington are hosting a boys team from Ardnaree, Ballina, Co Mayo and a girls team from Leitrim. We don't know the club yet. The boys will be playing in Division 5 and the girls will be playing in Division 4. On the Friday night the boys will play a team from Shamrocks, Wexford and (Team unknown) Derry at 5pm and 6pm. On Friday 5pm and 6pm the girls will have to travel to Kilanerin, Wexford and play Kilanerian, Wexford and (team unknown)Derry. Our boys and the girls will play our visiting teams at home on the Sat morning at 11am. In the afternoon it will be very busy as Blessington GAA is a centre for Quarter Finals for the Cup. While Hollywood GAA will host the Shield Quarter Finals. The Semi finals and Finals will be held in Ballinakill, Wicklow Centre of Excellence. The Blessington Girls will be playing their Quarters, Semis and Finals for Cup and Shield in Ferns, Co Wexford.
Feile School visit on Tues 12 May. Time table as follows: Gaelscoil na Lochanna at 12.45pm abnd Blesssington No 1 School at 1.30pm.
Official Launch of Feile 2015 in The Ferrycarrig Hotel in Wexford on Wed 13 May at 7.30pm.
Please Like and Share our 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. We are doing so well with 235 LIKES on our page. If you were a Feile player please send on a video no more than 30 seconds to [email protected] and it will be uploaded to Blessington gaafeile2015. A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - RACE DAY FEILE FUNDRAISER ON 12 JUNE 2015 IN MURPHYS. Cards are in circulation this week to U14 players and committee members. Horses can be purchased at €10 each. If you would like to purchase a horse please contact Noreen on 0872858375.
Hurling :
Hurling U8 /U10 - U8/10 Hurling Go Games called off in Stratford on Fri night due to bad weather.
Hurling U10 - Blessington U10 hurlers played Kill at home on Sun 10 May in the 4th round of NKL. In windy conditions Blessington turned in a great team performance winning by a comfortable margin. Great performances from Aaron Gilligan, Brian Richardson and Man of Match Finn Behan.
U8/10 hurling training every Thursday 6:30-7:30pm.
Hurling U14 - Championship Round 1 Michael Dwyers v Luke O'Tooles.
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.
Wicklow GAA Youth Seminar 2015 will be held in Ballinakil on 15 May at 7.15pm. Open to all members aged 16 - 21 age bracket. 2 members from the club are asked to attend (1 male, 1 female). If interested in attending contact Billy Byrne at [email protected] or 087 9205999.
Lotto: Our latest lotto jackpot of €10,800 was NOT won. Numbers drawn were 3, 12, 16, 24. There was 5 Match 3 winners who each win €60: Aine Quinn c/o JP Moran, Tomas Earley c/o Crimins, Suzanne Murphy c/o Anto, Orlaith Behan c/o Darren and Anne Moran c/o JP Moran. The next jackpot will be €11,000 on Tues 19 May in Mileys. 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 - Many thanks to everyone who took part in this promotion. The great news is that we collected the 300 cards needed to enter into the draw which will be held on Fri 15 May 2015. All clubs who return 300 completed cards will be eligible for a prize so fingers crossed!!!
1 club will win €10,000
10 clubs will win €5,000
140 clubs will win €1,000
Every club thereafter will receive €250
Garden County Development Draw 2015 - The first date for the draw is fast approaching. with a total prixe fund of €66,750 up for grabs. Tickets cost €50 and this enters you into 3 draws on 29 May, 26 June and 24 July. 1st prize - €10,000, 2nd €5,000, 3rd €2,500, 4th €1,500, 5th €1,000 and 6th to 20th €150 each. Contact Breda Brophy on 087 2253892 or Michael Sargent on 086 2443640.
General club notes
If anyone wishes to take part in the next First Aid training course please text Noreen on 087 2858375. As soon as I have 15 names I will get a date organised.
Best wishes to our young members from St Mary's NS who will make their communion on Sat 16 May. We hope you and your families have a super day.
Birthday greetings - Sorcha Nolan, Leila Shannon, Brian Richardson, Sean Dempsey, Eoin Howlin, Jenny Nolan, Jake Robbins and Mick O'Rourke.
Sincere sympathies to Nora Nolan on the recent passing of her Sister in law Veronica Nolan from Waterford and to the Keogh Family on the passing of Mary (nee Richardson) from Butterhill, Blessington. Ar dheis De go raibh a h'anamacha dilis.
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.
Fixtures at a glance
Mon 11 May U12 at home v St Pat's @ 7.15pm
U16 away to Michael Dwyers at 7.15pm
Senior Ladies away to Roundwood at 8pm
Tues 12 May - Campus Oil Div 1 football league Blessington at home v Rathnew at 7.30pm
U12 girls v Newtown at 7pm
U16 girls at home to AGB at 7.30pm
Thurs 14 May Campus Oil football league Div 4 West Rd 5 at home v Kiltegan at 7.30pm
Fri 15 May U14 hurling Championship Rd 1 Michael Dwyers v Luke O'Tooles
Senior Ladies at home v Valleymount at 7.30pm
Sat 16 May Darcy Sands Intermediate Rd 2 v Donard in Hollywood at 6.30pm
U8 NKL football away to Celbridge at 2.30pm
U12 Girls A team away to Cappagh at 12 noon
U12 B team at home to Kilcullen at 5pm
Go Games deferred to Sat 23 May in Blessington
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