Girls presentation night - Well what a Super Night we had for our Girls Presentations. We reflected on a wonderful year with over 160 girls competing from U7 to U16. The top table was full of silverware which was the rewarding success of our fantastic talent. We got the boring bits and bobs out of the way first! Huge appreciation was shown for our coaches, parents, sponsors, grounds people, kitchen helpers, photographers, the Community College and most importantly the girls themselves for all their hard workdedication and enthusiasm (the list is endless). They are a credit to us and themselves and we are very proud of one and all! We then moved on to the important business...the awards. Our U7 and U8's were presented with lovely certificates for their wonderful participation in 2016. We were Kildare League Winners at U9, U11 and U13 with all awarded medals - an excellent achievement and some outstanding displays of football throughout. A super year again for our U12 girls with the White team winning the C Shield. Our Blue team with resounding success won the Div 2 League and did us very proud reaching the A championship final for which they received Runner Up medals. Next was our hardworking U14's who were also A Championship Runners Up. This bunch of girls were amazing all year and deservedly won the Div 2 League to top off their brilliant efforts. Lastly the U16 Ladies also winning Div 2 League were presented with their medals. We moved onto the individual awards for each had section which was extremely hard for all the coaches to choose from the array of talent. The Mannequin Challenge concluded our night with a very enjoyable & hilarious finish well done and thank you all so much. We look forward to great things for 2017.

U7 Awards 
Player of the Year - Freya Carroll
Most Improved Player - Sophia O'Riordan
Most Dedicated - Emma Doherty

U8 Awards
Player of the Year - Ella Richardson
Most Improved Player - Katie Behan
Most Dedicated - Orlagh Murphy

U9 Awards
Player of the Year - Robyn Brennan
Most Dedicated - Erin McMahon 
Most improved Player - Katie Quinlan

U10 Awards
Player of the Year - Aisling Brennan
Most Improved Player - Roisin Doyle
Most Dedicated - Aoife Cullen

U12 White Team Awards
Player of the Year - Emily Rose O'Toole
Most Improved Player - Alana Carroll
Most Dedicated - Chloe Kinsella

U12 Blue Team Awards
Player of the Year - Bryana Reid
Most Improved Player - Caoimhe Kinsella
Most Dedicated - Sadhbh Fisher

U14 Awards 
Player of the Year - Moya Richardson 
Most Improved Player - Maebh Murphy
Most Dedicated - Isabelle Halligan

U16 Awards
Player of the Year - Mallaidh Behan 
Most Dedicated - Sophie Cronin
Most Improved Player - Michelle Renaghan

Thanks a mil to our Senior Ladies for presenting some of the awards - Olivia Kinsella, Emma Reid, Rachel Hanlon & Niamh Ellis  Not forgetting the lovely artwork of the Crest and Logo by Amy Ryan and Sophie Cronin. Photos on Blessington GAA Facebook page.

Boys presentation night - Our U12/U14 and U16 presentation night will take place in the Avon Ri on Wed 7 Dec at the earlier time of 6.45pm due to a confirmation meeting at 8pm.

Academy presentation night - Our U8 and U10 presentation night will take place in the Avon Ri on Fri 15 Dec at 7pm.

Ceol agus craic - Our young musicians are busy practicing as on Sun 11 Dec Blessington GAA they will entertain the residents in Baltinglass Hospital through music, song and dance. They have also been invited to play at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Blessington on the same day.

Junior Ladies - The junior ladies will train with the seniors on Fri nights for 8pm over the winter.

 G4M - Training will continue over the winter for G4M on Wed night 7pm to 8pm.

U16/Minor - The 7 aside training is now finished.  

Coaches training - There are a lot of training courses coming on stream now from Foundation and Level 1 in Football and Hurling. Everyone who is helping and wants to train our young members must have at least the Foundation course. More information on our Facebook page of all courses.

AGM - This year's AGM took place last Mon 28 Nov. Congratulations to John Magee Senior will join John Coogan and Gerry McIntyre as President of the club. Well done Jack. An EGM will be held and positions filled as they were not filled on the night. Date to be confirmed.

Blessington GAA Mass for Deceased members - Mass will be held on 8th December at 8pm.

Lotto - Blessington GAA Lotto Draw 29th November. Lotto Numbers Drawn 3, 4, 13, 16. ickets are available in shops and pubs 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.

Strictly Blessington Take 2 -Still looking for a few males to take part. You don't have to be able to dance to take part!!!! What a great way to support your club. It is a great experience. Just ask the 36 dancers who took part in 2016. Contact Catherine Behan, Noelle McGarr, Noreen Keegan Kavanagh, Lilly Sargent, Lisa Tobin or Tara Richardson. If any businesses in the town would like to volunteer a male, we would be delighted!!!!

 

Online shop - Don't forget to log onto https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/blessington-gaa.html

to order club gear for friends and family at home and abroad for Christmas.

 

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.

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