Our Intermediates lost out by just 2 points to Carnew in the Championship , played on Friday night in Donard. Robbie Pender got our first score, followed by a goal & a point from Michael Nugent, leaving the score 1-2 to 0-4 in our favour. Carnew added 3 points in a row, before Peter Manning & Daragh Ryan added a point each to leave it 1-4 to 0-7 at half time. the second half saw us score just one point from Daragh Ryan, but missed chances saw us lose by just 2 points. Scorers Michael Nugent 1-1, Daragh Ryan 0-2, 1pt each for Robbie Pender & Peter Manning. The lads play Dunlavin next in the championship group. Our Senior team claimed two valuable points in the Div 1 league on Sunday last, with a 1 pt win over Rathnew at home. Rathnew got off to a great start with 1-3 on the board, before Curtis Geraghty added a goal and a point, our second goal came from the foot of Eddie Boylan and it was 2-1 to 1-5 at half time to Rathnew. The second half started with a goal for Rathnew, but we reacted immediately with points from Anthony Mc Loughlin, Barry Murphy, David Boothman. Curtis Geraghty then put the ball in the net for his second goal of the game. We finished with 2 points from Eddie Boylan & Byran Carroll to win by just 1 point. Scorers Curtis Geraghty 2-1, Eddie Boylan 1-1, and point each for Barry Murphy, Byran Carroll, Anthony Mc Loughlin & David Boothman. Next up for the lads is Hollywood in the championship. Best wishes to our Minor management & Players as they commence their Championship campaign on Wed next 15th as they travel to Bray Emmets for 7.30pm, while Wed 22nd will see us play Baltinglass at home at 7.30pm.

Our U8's had Go Games on Saturday morning which were hosted by Lacken/Kilbride. We fielded two teams where we played Lacken/Kilbride, Dunlavin and Hollywood. Both teams played great football and despite missing some older lads they were well able for it. This week, as well as the usual suspects, we seen great displays from Willow, Josh and Phillip on one of the teams while Alex and Ciaran really shone in the other team. We also sent a third team to Valleymount for their Go Games as one of the other teams scheduled to play couldn't turn up. A big thanks to Jess Carroll who stepped in to look after the team where we played Valleymount, Donard and Stratford. By all accounts all 8 Blesso players played fantastic football. A special mention for Ciaran Butler and Jamie O'Toole on this team who recently moved up to U8's and made their Go Games debuts where both had man of match displays. Also stand out performances from Aaron, Conor, and Robyn.  Blesso U8's would like to thank both Lacken/Kilbride and Valleymount for all the sandwiches and goodies after the games and we look forward to returning the favour later in season. Our U16s returned to league action this week after the junior cert break.  Two away games to avondale and dunlavin  resulted in two defeats.  Two decent performances but much to build on for the championship.  We would like to thank the under 14 team for their help over the two games as the squad is severely short with holidays etc. Gaelic for Mothers & Others: Training as usual Wed 6:45 to 8pm. New members always welcome only requirement is to be over 18 and interested in exercise and fun no previous football experience required. Just turn up on the night or call  Sinead 0862446510 or Kevin 0876123203 for info. If there are any outstanding registration fees please pay as soon as possible. Cul Camps: 223 children attended the Blessington camp last week. A great camp which every child really enjoyed. Thanks to Paul Garrigan and all his coaches for their time given to all the children. Thanks also to John Magee who ensured the grounds were opened each day and all the needs of the coaches were met, thanks also to Breda Brophy who served food each day to all the 16 coaches. The Hurling Camp is at the end of the month, if you have attended the football camp you can attend this camp for just €35 (doesn't include gear ). Further details contact Chris O Connor 086 2239403. Fixtures: Tues 14th Inter Challenge v St Bodens 7.30pm at home, West Cup Jun B v Lacken 7.30pm at home. Wed 15th Renault Minor Champ v Bray away 7.30pm, Jun Ladies at home v Dunlavin 8pm, Senior Ladies v Eadestown at home 7.30pm.
Sat 18th Jun B Champ Blessington v Newtown in Roundwood at 6.30pm and U14 County v Laois in Blessington 11.30am.  Club lotto will take place on Tuesday next 14.7.15 in Murphys with the Jackpot at €11,800. Please return your tickets by 10pm for the draw at 10.30pm. If you wish to receive tickets every forthnight contact Lotto Chairperson Noelle Mc Garr 087 7460327. Remember you can also buy tickets online at www.blessingtongaa.ie Well done to Blessington club men Chris Murphy , Davey Phibbs & Kevin Quinn who all started for Wicklow u14's vs Kildare in a challenge on Fri 10th in Bless. Wicklow won 09-10 to 03-09 and managed by Blessington clubman Ciarán Murphy.

Well done to all our players who continue to represent the County on all the various Development Squads. Birthday wishes to Sam Koehn, Patrick Small, Alisha Murphy, Tomas Kinsella, Moya Richardson, David Richardson.
Stewards: We want to ensure that our grounds are safe at all times. So we would ask all our members to please abide by the Stewards, and if you could reverse in to the parking spots at all times. If you would like to help with stewarding please contact Club Chairman Michael Sargent, it would be very much appreciated. Great to see Pat O Toole and his family home from America on hoildays, Pat captained our Senior team to a championship win in 1983. We hope they enjoy their trip home.
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