Senior Notes

Seniors - Hard luck to our Seniors who faced Eire Og in the quarter final of the Renault Senior Football Championship in Aughrim on Sun 30 Aug and lost by 1 point 1-10 to 0-12. Next up is the Campus Oil Div 1 football league away to Baltinglass on Sat 5 Sep at 6.30pm.

Junior B - The JBFC Blessington v Kiltegan was played in Ballinakill on Fri 28 Aug. This was the quarter final. The Blessington lads played with the wind in the first half and were up by 2 points 1-4 to 0-5. It was a low scoring second half with 3 points scored for each side which was enough for Blesso to progress to the Championship Semis. Well done lads. Scores for Blesso: David Brennan 1-3, Alan Ellis 0-3 and Stephen Willowby 0-1.

Minors - Well done to our Minors who beat Tinahely on Wed 26 Aug at home in their last group match 4-15 to 1-3. They now top their group and await their opposition for the quarter final. Challenge game at home on Mon 31 Aug v Kilmacud Crokes at 7pm.

Ladies Notes

G4M&O - Training as usual on Wed at 6.45 pm . 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.

U12  - U12 girls play at home v Tinahely at 7pm on Tues 1 Sep.

U16 - Great win by our U16 girls who beat Eire Og at home in the first round of the championship on Tues 25 Aug. The girls put up a high score 11-9 to 3-6. All girls put in a fantastic performance. Next up Semi Final v AGB ,times to be confirmed. We had a very successful fundraiser for the girls in Liffey Valley on Saturday. A huge effort was put in by the girls who collectively cycled over 700 kms on the day. Many thanks to those parents who helped supervise on the day.

Juvenile Notes:

U8 -  We played our second last Football Go Games of the season in Valleymount on Sat 29 Aug. We fielded two teams and played against Valleymount, Donard/Glen and Annacurra. All the kids played fantastic football and really enjoyed themselves. Many thanks to Valleymount for all the food afterwards. We are hosting last Go Games of the season on Sat 13 Sep.

NKL  U8 -  at home v Clane on Tues 1 Sep at 7pm, Both clubs are fielding two teams. Away to Celbridge on Sat 5 Sep at 2.30pm.

 

NKL  U9 - At home v Allenwood at 6.45pm.

 

U10 - The U10s had Go Games in Valleymount on Sat 29 Aug. Blessington brought 2 teams and performed exceptionally well. Some of our kids had to don the Annacurra jersey for a couple of games (and they were OK afterwards.... no ill affects) and despite numerous proposed bribes, scored a string of points and goals against us! Well done to all who played. Too many great performances to single out any one player... All stars on the day. Thanks to Gerry Phibbs for taking charge of one of our teams.

 

NKL U10 - On Sat afternoon 29 Aug the U10s had their first games in the North Kildare League in Blessington against St. Kevins of Staplestown. At the end of the first half we were just 2 scores down. However, an absolute deluge of gigantic proportions put paid to any further chance of a decent game and Kevin's ran out with the win as Noah's Ark disappeared over the horizon. Exceptional performances on the day from this team with special mention to Finn Behan and Tristan Will Whelan who played out of their skins ably supported by some great work on behalf of their team-mates. Well done lads! Onwards and upwards. Next up away to Cappagh on Sat 5 Sep at 3.30pm.

 

NKL U11 - Away to Celbridge 2 at 6.45pm.

 

U14 - Our U14's will have two championship games over the space of 3 days. On Mon 31 Aug at 7pm they play away to a deferred Rd 2 championship match v St Pat's and on Wed 2 Sep they play Rd 3 of the championship at home to AGB at 7pm.

 

U16 - it's a big week for the U16's as championship action starts this week.  First up is Tinahely at home on Sat 5 Sep and St Nicholas away on 7 Sep.  Please support the team.

 

Hurling:

 

U8/U10 Hurling Go Games - Away to Dunlavin  on Fri 4 Sep at 6.30pm. Teams due to take part are Blessington, St Kevin's, Stratford and Kiltegan.

 

NKL U9  - Blessington U9 hurlers played away to Naas in first round of NKL Autumn league this morning. Blessington competitive  in all four quarters  and battled right to the end.  Notable performances from Senan Gardner, Thomas Walsh, Luke Higgins and Blessington player of the match Max Kehoe. Next up is aat home v Celbridge Blue on Sun 6 Sep at 11am.

 

U12 hurling - In Tinahely v Western Gaels at 7pm.

 

NKL U13 - U13 NKHL Division 1 - Michael Dwyers got off to a winning start against Éire Óg Chorracoille on Fri night 28 Aug. Final score 8-04 to 1-04. Blessington represented by Óisin Brogan , Jon Keogh and Brión O'Connor. Tues night 1 Sep sees Maynooth in Hollywood at 6.45pm which will be tough test for this panel of 23 u13 players.

 

U14 County Hurling - Best of luck to Wicklow U14 hurlers who play in the All Ireland B Blitz in Ballinakill on Sat 29 Aug. Blessington will be represented by Christopher Murphy, Kevin Quinn and David Phibbs. The team is managed by Ciaran Murphy. Good luck to all.

U14 County hurling - U14 County All Ireland Hurling B Blitz was held in Ballinakill Sat 29 Aug. Blessington had 3 reps. Chris Murphy who hurled with total abandon and held all 4 consecutive county corner forwards from Roscommon , Derry , Down and Westmeath scoreless over 120 mins and hardworking Kevin Quinn bagged himself 1-03 over the 4 games. Unfortunately, Wicklow A were beat in the final 2-09 to 4-08 by Westmeath who earlier in month had pushed Limerick to 4 points. Davey Phibbs was outstanding on the B panel. Manager C.Murphy Blessington.

Lotto: The Lotto jackpot of €12,400 on 25 Aug was not won. Numbers drawn were 2,4,6,11. Next draw 8 Sep in Reids. Jackpot €12,600. 7 people matched 3 numbers and receive €45 each. 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 or lotto chairperson Noelle McGarr.

 

General club notes

Best wishes to all our members who have returned and will be returning to school.

·           Birthday greetings to Curtis Geraghty, Liam Murphy, Megan Rigney, Oisin O'Neill, Anna Carylon, Cillian Daniels and Aoife Cullen.

·           With all the teams progressing in the championship don't be left without your Blessington GAA car flags for sale €10 a pair.  When they're gone they're gone! Contact Noreen 0872858375.

·           Remember to keep updated on what is happening in the Club log on www.blessingtongaa.ie and Blessington GAA  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.

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