Seniors - The seniors had a very good game away to Rathnew on 26 Apr. The game was played in windy conditions and the score was 0-5 to 0-4 at half time with Rathnew winning the game 0-13 to 0-10. It was a very tight contest with Blessington having a number of goods goal chances which were not taken. This game completes half of the league program with the team lying second in the table. The team would also like to thank Rathnew for their hospitality after the game with the tea, soup and sandwiches being very welcome and much appreciated. The squad for the game: S.Kitt, B.Murphy, M. McLoughlin, J. Gilligan, S.Bohan (0:1), C.McGorman, K.Hanlon (0:1), E.Keogh (0:1), G.Murray, D.Boothman (0:1), B.Carroll (0:4), KJ Rogers, C.Ryan (0:1), C.Geraghty, M.Nugent, J.Nolan (0:1), E.Howlin.
Intermediates - The Intermediates are away to Carnew on Mon 2 May at 12 noon.
Junior B - Our Jun B had a nice win at home v Stratford on Thurs 28 Apr 1-13 to 1-10.
Minors - Our minors are at home v Pearse Gaels (An Tochar) in Rd 5 of the league on Fri 6 May 7pm.
Wicklow Minors - After the disappointing result against Kildare in the first round of the Leinster championship our county minors play their qualifier against Offaly in Aughrim on Wed 4 May. These will be evenly matched teams so try to make it for the 6.45pm throw-in and help these lads and our own club lads Captain Jack Cotter, Aaron Curran and Adam Boland on their way to the quarter-final.
Wicklow Seniors - Blessington GAA are supporting Wicklow and club players in their Leinster Senior Championship v Laois in Portlaoise on Sun 14 May. Bus €5 return adult/child. Departing Blessington 5.30pm for match at 7pm. Terrace tickets for match €3 for juveniles (U16). Adults €15. Tickets must be purchased prior to game. Bus available to adults with tickets travelling also. First come first served. Text Noreen to reserve seat and tickets. Juveniles offered places first.
Physio - The club physio will be in the clubhouse on Tues at 7pm. Players training on the night will be given priority.
Ladies
Senior Ladies - Ladies were beaten in their first championship game at home by Tinahely on Sat 30 Apr. The ladies held their 2015 awards night following the game. Awards - Young Player of the Year - Jimmy Hughes Award Shona O'Connor. Senior Player of the Year - Teresa Sargent Award - Amy Ryan. Players Player of the Year - Molly Cullen. Special Club Award - Molly Cullen. Martin Fitzgerald Vice chairman of the County board presented the 2015 league winners with their medals. Molly Cullen, Kim Connors, Jess Brennan, Maura Reid, Shauna Byrne, Rachel Hanlon, Orla Doyle, Emma Reid, Cara Hennessy, Roisin Ellis, Nicole Walsh, Catherine Cleary, Niamh Ellis, Amy Ryan. Shona O'Connor, Ellen Quinn, Jade Palmer, Lauren Bird, Emma Sargent Kelly, Mallaidh Behan. Not in attendnce - Emma Lackey, Shauna Richardson, Triona Hennessy, Kate Hennessy and Katie Charles.
Junior Ladies - Juniors training with the senior ladies on Fri 7.30pm to 9pm and on Thurs train with U16/Minor team on 7pm to 8.30pm. Next Game: Rd 5 - At home Blessington 2 V Newtown scheduled for Sat 7 May needs to be rescheduled. Date RBC. Newtown unable to play on Sat and Blesso Seniors have game Sun 8 May. Rd 6: Away to St Pat's Sat 14 Apr.
G4M &O - Wed 6.45pm to 8pm. Registration fees due for everybody. Mothers V Partners match Sun 8 May at Lá Na gClubanna. Need to confirm numbers on Wed. As always new players from the age of 18 and up are welcome no previous football experience required. If interested please contact Michelle 0863734748, Sinead 0862446510 or Kevin 087 6123203.
U16's - Tues 3 May Home v An Tochar 7.30pm.
U14 County - Well done to U14 girls county team who beat Carlow today in the Leinster C Shield final in Moorefield 1-12 to 0-3. Special congrats to our own club girls Sorcha Nolan, Emma Rose Higgins, Sarah Bohan and Niamh Cullen.
U14 - Thurs 5 May home v Eire Og 7.30pm.
U12 's - Tues 3 May U12 Girls (Div 2)home v Newtown 7.30. U12 Girls (Div 4) away v Kilcoole 7.30pm.
U10 - Our U10 girls started off their Kildare league campaign on 30 Apr at home v Sarsfields, Newbridge. Well done to all with a super performance against a strong side. Outstanding performances from Roisin Doyle, Ava Dempsey, Aoife Cullen, Asia Duggan, Roby Brennan and Aisling Brennan.
Juvenile
Academy - 6 Wicklow senior county players will help Trevor and his coaches train the academy players and take part in the academy training on Sat 8 May. They will also be available for photos and autographs.
U8/U10 - Sat 7 May home Go Games v Donard/The Glen 11am.
U9's - Sat 7 May NKL U9 home v Kill 3.30pm.
U10's - Our u10s boys were at home v Sallins in the NKL on Sat 31 Apr. A great game of football was played from both teams with end to end stuff. As per the rules in the 2nd quarter you must kick with your opposite foot and Thomas Walsh showed us how it was done with 3 of the best scores of the game off his left boot. The tackles were fierce with Terence Punselie & Tony Carroll leading the way. A huge effort from all with Dylan Keogh taking joint man of the match with Thomas. Blessington pulled away in the second quarter till the end winning by 11 scores. Huge congrats to Jack & Phillip Byrne stepping up to their 1st NKL with Phillip scoring also.
U11's - U11's NKL were away V Caragh on Sat 23 Apr. The lads had a good start going in ahead at half time. A good game and the lads played well. Caragh had the advantage of a wind in the 2nd half and won the game on a narrow margin. The lads played well but it just wasn't their day.
U11/U12's - Training on Mon evening 6.30 to 8pm training and Wed 6.30 to 8pm. Next Games: U11 NKL Sat 7 May Home V Maynooth 4.30pm. U11 & U12 Wicklow League Away V St Pats,Mon 9 May 7.30pm.
U14 - Wed 4 Apr away v Rathnew 7.15.
U13 - NKB home v Cappagh 7pm.
16's - Next up is away to Tinahely on Mon 2 May 7.15pm and home to Baltinglass on Fri 6 May pm.
Hurling
U12 - Western Gaels away v Bray on Mon 2 Apr 7.15pm. NKL WG home (Blessington) v Naas 2 7pm.
Lotto Next draw 3 May in Mileys. Jackpot €2,600. Thank you for your support. Log onto www.blessingtongaa.ie and purchase your lotto online and check out results.
Club Notes - Look out for details of Lá na gClubanna in Blessington GAA on Sun 8 May 2016 2pm - 5pm on our website and facebook page....Great FREE fun and craic for everyone. If local businesses (especially our friends from Strictly Blessington) would like to promote their businesses on the day please get in contact with Noreen on 0872858375. Meeting in the clubhouse following the managers meeting on Thurs 5 Apr at 9pm (ish!).
Strictly Blessington - DVD of Strictly Blessington is now on sale for €10. Contact Catherine 0871224019. Lilly 0878247314. Noelle 0877460327. Lisa 0876533940. Tara 0879712782. Noreen 0872858375.
Get well wishes to Jack Boothman from all at the club.
Best wishes to our members from BETNS and No 1 School who will celebrate their Communion on 7 May. Hope you all have a great day.
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