Seniors - Blessington 5:10 - Coolkenno 0:10. Blessington had a good win against Coolkenno in the league on Sun 28 Aug. The score at half time was 2:05 to 0:5. There is one game left in the league, which is Rathnew in the league at home. The date has to be confirmed.  The team on the day was S. Kitt,  B.murphy, M. McLoughlin, S.Bohan, K.Hanlon (1:0), P. McLoughlin,  B. Finan, G.Murray (0:1), P. Manning, A . McLoughlin, D. Boothman (1:1), KJ. Rogers, M. Nugent, C. Geraghty (1:4), M. O'Connor (1:2),  C. Kenny (0:1) C.Ryan,  J. Gilligan M.Shannon (1:1), E. Boylan. The quarter final of the championship is Sat 10 with the draw being made on Mon night 29 Aug.

Minors - Our Minors were out against Avondale at home on Wed 24 Aug and had a convincing win with a final scoreline of 7-17 to 2-04.

 

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 play away v Templeogue 7.30pm.  

 

G4M &O - Training on Wednesday as usual at 6.45 to 8 pm.  G4M is open to anybody aged 18 and over all are welcome no previous football experience required. If interested please contact Michelle 0863734748, Sinead 0862446510 or Kevin 087 6123203.

Junior Ladies - The girls played Barndarrig on Thurs 25 Aug and what a game it was. A tough hard game and the girls gave it everything and their best game this year with strong tackling, really good team play and huge effort. Blessington had most of the possession in both halves and created most of the chances but couldn't convert the scores.  There was a point in it at half time and Barndarrig won by 4 points in the end but this was not a reflection on the possession or play. Great to get a full team out again compared to last year numbers have been up in all games. Final League match at home V An Tochar Thurs 1 Sept at 7.15pm.

U14's - Great win for Blessington U14 girls against Bray on Sat 27 Aug. Final score 7-10 to 5-06. This was the A championship quarter final. Semi-final in 2 weeks' time v AGB Date TBC.

 

Juvenile

Leinster Blitz - Our long-awaited Leinster Blitz was held in glorious sunshine on Sun 28 Aug. In total 24 teams played three group matches and a final each. The following clubs were represented including five Wicklow clubs, three Dublin clubs and three Kildare clubs. Wicklow teams: Blessington (U8,9,10), Baltinglass (U8,9,10), St Pat's (U8 ,9,10), Rathnew (U9,10), An Tochar (U8); Dublin Teams : Ballyboden (U9,10), Cuala (U8,9,10), St Mary's (U8); KIldare: Kill (U8,U9,U10); Maynooth (U8,U10); Naas (U9). The three Blesso teams did really well with U8's winning the Connaught final and the U10's coming out on top against Baltinglass in Ulster Final but Blesso team of the day was our U9's who edged out Ballyboden in their final. Overall Ballyboden topped the U10 section, Naas topped the U9 section and Kill topped the U8 section. It was a great day overall with everyone in club involved helping out in one way or another including our coaches who organised the blitz U8 (Wes Callaghan and Eddie Boylan) and U10 (Sean Dempsey, Jimmy Mulhall, Gerry Phibbs, Liam Small) and Jonathan Daniels who was also on organising committee. Thanks also to following: Ivan Smyth for sound system, all our refs who volunteered on day (Cian Nolan, James Jackson, Molly Cullen, Jess Brennan, Barry Behan, Pat Brennan, Liam Cullen), all the people who helped with traffic, all parents who helped with food teas etc., Barry Cotter and his team who relayed scores back, P Sargent for putting up tent, our County players who handed out medals (Anthony& Paul McLoughlin, Mikey & Patrick O'Connor), our photographer Barry Hamilton, and anybody else we've forgot. Also the U8's and U10's would like to thank the juvenile committee for all help and support and our Chairman Michael Sargent for his help throughout. We've had great feedback from all the clubs involved and hopefully this will become an annual event. The club would like to thank Kevin Gilmore for organizing along with all his committee and coaches. Photos of the event on Blessington GAA Facebook page.

Annual Mini All Ireland Tournament will take place again on Sun 11 Sep (morning) Group Games, Wed 14 Sep (evening) Semi Finals and Fri 16 Sep (evening) finals. €10 entry per child which includes a t-shirt (of the county team they represent) and medal for all. Open to all registered Boys and Girls in U8, U10 and U12. Managers will have registration forms over the coming weeks at training. Booking details can also be sent to Jess Brennan 086 8602822.

U11/U12's - Mon 29 Aug combined U11 & 12 play Eire Og in league at home kickoff 7.15pm. Training on Wed at 6:30pm to 8pm.The U12's played a blitz in Hollywood on Sat 27 and were very impressive winning 3 out of 4 games which is really good preparation for the final Wicklow league games and the upcoming Kildare league. Well done to all some fantastic support play and distribution and no lack of effort for everybody.Next Games: NKL Thur 1 Sept U11 away to Raheens 18.45. Sat 3 Sep U12 away to Naas 1 at 4.30pm.

U14's -Blessington commenced their championship at home v Avondale on Wed 24 Aug and ended up with a draw in a very exciting game Blessington 4-07 Avondale 2-13. Best wishes to the young lad who was injured from Avondale during the game.  

U16's - Our U16's will be up against Bray on Mon 29 Aug at 7pm at home in the 2nd round of the Championship.

Hurling

Blessington GAA hosted the last Wicklow Go Games on Fri 26 Aug and attended by Kiltegan, Hollywood, Dunlavin and Stratford/Grangecon. A fine night for hurling with almost 100  U8 and U10 kids in total. All matches were tightly contested with some of our youngest getting their debuts including Thomas Tracey, Bill Doyle, Connor & Niamh Murphy. Some of our seasoned 7year olds had fine performances  including Callum Jordan Dempsey, Fionn Whelan and Áine Fairbanks .Training  on Thurs with more news on our upcoming debuts in the NKL.A huge thank you  to  all parents who provided and served the food after the games which was much appreciated. U14's - Michael Dwyers v Bray 7pm.

Lotto - Blessington GAA Lotto results 23 Aug 2016. No Jackpot winner. Numbers drawn 4,8,18,26. 4 match 3 winners. Greg O'Donnell, John Sally c/o Mick Mills, Conor, Eoin, Olive and Gerry Devlin, Fidelma Hogan c/o Mary Carroll. Each receive €75. Next draw 6 September in Mick Reids. Jackpot now €4,400. Remember you can also play online at www.blessingtongaa.ie, if you would like tickets for each draw contact Lotto Chairperson Noelle Mc Garr 0877460327.

Club Notes

Sincere sympathies to the family of Jimmy Gammell (Kilcoole)who captained the last Senior Wicklow winning football championship team back in 1954.

Blessington car flags - Available from Noreen €10 a pair. Limited numbers available.

 

Online shop - Order your Blesso gear online. More info on our facebook page.

 

Wicklow GAA - CE Job vacancy Co Wicklow GAA. Location County Wicklow and Arklow. Apply to local DSP for info or contact James Dunne 086 8749827 for more info.

Remember to keep updated on what is happening in the Club log on www.blessingtongaa.ie and Blessington GAA on Facebook and on Twitter @blessingtongaa. If you wish to be on the Blessington GAA Supporters text list, please text your name to 085 1607808.

 

Fixtures 29 Aug - 4 Sep

Mon 29- U12 boys mini league at home v Eire Og 7pm. U16 boys c/ship home v Bray 7pm. Senior Ladies away v Templeogue 7.30pm

Wed 31- Jun B Championship v Enniskerry in Bray 7pm

Thurs 1 Sep - Junior ladies league home v An Tochar 7.30pm. NKL U11 boys away v Raheens 6.45pm.

Sat 3 Sep- U8/U10 monster football blitz Blessington v Eire Og 10.30am Ballinakill. NKL U12 boys away v Naas 1 4.30pm.

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