Seniors - The senior team are set for the Renault Senior Championship semifinal next week against St. Patrick's, Wicklow Town in Aughrim on Sun 25 Sep 3.45pm. The team have been preparing well and are looking forward to the challenge. We would like as much support as possible from the club in Aughrim next Sunday. A bus has been organised for supporters to Aughrim on Sun to support our Senior team. Please see events page on Blessington GAA Facebook page or Blessington GAA website for updates. Text Noreen on 0872858375 to book a seat. Booking essential. More details to follow. Well done to Jordan Nolan who made his senior championship debut in Aughrim v Avondale.

 

Minors - Our Minors lost out to Pearse Gaels in the quarter finals of the MFC in Bray on Fri 16 Sep. The lads gave it their all but in the end with the loss through injury on the pitch (Adam Boland and Jack Cotter) in the last 10 mins the final score was 2-04 to 0-09. Not a nice way to finish a championship but that's the way it is. Thanks to the lads and the management of Peter Behan, Stephen Doyle and Admin extraordinaire Noelle McGarr and anyone who helped out during the campaign.

Physio - The club physio will be in the clubhouse on Tues at 7pm. Players training on the night will be given priority.

 

Ladies

Junior Ladies - Training Thurs 7 to 8:30. Final few training sessions before Minor football commences.

 

G4M &O -Training Wed 7:15 to 8pm. 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. Oct 1 - Blessington are going to hold a Blitz V a number of teams from Kildare and Dublin. More details next week.

 

U12's - Our U12 white team had a great win over Kilcoole on Sun 18 Sep in Ballinakill and came home with the Shield. An outstanding performance by all the girls. Well done.

NKL U11 - Our U11 girls had a great win away v Ellistown on Thurs 15.

Juvenile

Annual Mini All Ireland Tournament - Well that's a wrap!! What a super Mini All Ireland we've had again. One thing is for sure - all our little stars are winners, the future is extremely bright with what talent was displayed over the entire tournament! A massive thank u to the following for making the whole competition a huge success: The 164 PLAYERS - you all deserve the biggest credit for the way u represented the club, yourselves, your family & for the wonderful sporting games. The MANAGERS - superb job giving up your time over the 3 days & doing a great job with the teams. Also the regular managers of U8, 10 & 12 your hard work over the year was very evident throughout. PARENTS & SUPPORTERS - thank u all so much for allowing your kids to be part of our wonderful event. Grandparents, relatives, friends and all the lovely supporters. You surely wouldn't have wanted to anywhere else to miss out on the brilliant entertainment. SPONSORS: We are indebted to our main sponsor two years running Kevin Gilmore (Gilmore Chartered Surveyors) and of course other sponsors - Cullinane Opticians, Elite Sports, Scott's Jewelers' ad Arthur Hennessy. REFEREES - Huge thank you for giving up your time over the 3 days: Ellen Quinn, James Jackson, Molly Cullen, Shauna Byrne, Alana McMahon, Curt Geraghty, Sean Mescall, Ciaran Mescall, Jack Cotter, Lauren Bird, Steven Bohan and Dara Richardson. Great job as always. CAR PARK - Thanks a mil to Annmarie Nolan and team you were so organised. PHOTOGRAPHY - Barry and Phyllis Hamilton we can't thank you enough for always being there when we ask we are so grateful to you both. And of course Breda Reid for running the show for the finals! KITCHEN - Gillian & ALL the helpers thanks a mil for looking after teas, coffees etc for parents and the very excited kids for the goodies! General thank you's (if I forget anyone I do apologise but you know how grateful I am!!) - IVAN SMYTH for the PA system it was fantastic, and KEVIN GILMORE a super job as MC. ALL the helpers setting up pitches and all the bits in the pitch - too many to mention but I did thank you individually - again thanks a mill. GERRY & JAMES PHIBBS big thank you for lending us the extra set of goals which was very much needed. Finally, once again well done to all - team photos and videos on our Facebook page. (Jess Brennan).

 

Results - U8 Final - Runner Up - Kerry. Winner Wicklow . Score 24 - 15. U8 Shield - Runner up Sligo. Winner Down. Score 12-3. U10 Final Runner Up Cork. Winner Dublin. Score 29 - 9. U10 Shield Runner Up Meath. Winner Tipperary. Score 47-21. U12 Fibal Runner Up Kildare. Winner Mayo. Score after extra time 14-11. U12 Shield. Runner Up Tyrone. Winner Laois. Score 17-11. U8 Girl of the tournament - Cria Cullen. U8 Boy of the tournament - Jamie O'Toole. U10 Girl of the tournament - Leila Shannon. U10 Boy of the tournament - Tony Carroll. U12 Girl of the tournament - Sarah Murphy. U12 Boy of the tournament - Ethan McNally. Well done to all especially to Jess Brennan and all her supporters.

 

U16's - Our U16's is awaiting the results of the match between Bray and Avondale on Fri 23 Sep to see who they will play in the next match.

 

U11/12 - Training on Mon has finished. Training will continue on Weds 6:30 to 8 until end of Oct. U12's played two games in the Wicklow final in Ballinakill v Rathnew on Sat 17 Sep. They won one and lost one scoring 2-13 and 3-13 in each game. Rathnew scored early goals in both matches. Both Blessington teams came back well with one team winning and the second team, while they won the 2nd half had left too much of a hill to climb and lost on the combined score from both teams.

Next Games- U12 NKL Sat 24th Clane Away 4:30pm.

 

Hurling - U12's mini festival Rd 2 ARP v MD. U16's - in Avondale. Avondale Parnells v Michael Dwyers 7.15pm.

Lotto - No winner of Lotto draw on Tues 6 Sep. Numbers drawn 3-10-19-28. Next draw in Reid's on 20 Sep. Jackpot €4,600. Tickets are available in shops around the town. Remember you can also play online at www.blessingtongaa.ie. If you would like tickets, please contact Lotto Chairperson Noelle Mc Garr 0877460327. Thanks for your continued support.

 

Club Notes

Blessington car flags and socks - Get your club flags as our teams progress in the championships. Available from Noreen €10 a pair. Limited numbers available. Club socks also available from Trevor (small sizes) and Noreen (large sizes) €5.

 

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

 

BLESSINGTON  GAA  CLOTHES  COLLECTION - Blessington GAA Club is collecting good quality second hand clothing suitable for re-use. Please fill as many black bin bags as you can - the more we collect, the more our club receives. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT AND WOULD ENCOURAGE YOU TO INVOLVE FAMILY AND FRIENDS TOO. We accept - All clean unwanted clothes, Bedlinen, Towels and Textiles including Shoes, Bags, Belts and Soft Toys but please keep separate from Clothes and Textiles. Closing Date 23 Sept 2016.

Deliveries can be made to the GAA Pitch on (Week 2) Mon 12th Sept;  Fri 16 Sept. (Week 3) Mon 19 Sept; Wed 21 Sept. Evening Deliveries will be accepted between 7.30pm &  9p.m. each evening and Sat between11.30am & 1pm. If you cannot deliver but have donations, please contact any of the following: John Magee Snr. 086 8717483. Breda Brophy 087 2253892. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

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 19 - 25 Sep

Mon 19 - U16 hurling in Avondale. Avondale Parnells v Michael Dwyers 7.15.

U9 boys home v Clane 6.45pm.

 

Tues 20 - U12 Hurling Mini Festival Rd 2 Arklow Rocks v Western Gaels 7.15.

 

Sat 24 - U12 Hurling Finals in Ballinakill. Time TBC

NKL U9 hurling home v Maynooth 4pm

NKL U12 boys away v Clane at 4.30pm

Ladies All Ireland 7's (no further info)

 

Sun 25 - Renault SFC Semi Final in Aughrim v St Pat's 3.45pm.

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