Seniors- Seniors are up against Rathnew this Wed 21 Jun at home. 8pm kick off.

Division 4 Football League West - Next up is away v Lacken on Thurs 22 at 8pm.  

County Seniors - Hard luck to the county lads who were beaten by Laois in Joule Park, Aughrim on Sat 17 Jun. Blessington had 3 lads on the team. Paul McLoughlin (did not start), David Boothman and Anto McLoughlin. Great recovery but unfortunately ran out of time. Final score 3-10 to 2-16.

Senior ladies - Our ladies are away v O'Dwyers at 7.30pm on Wed 21.

U12 girls - away v Kilcullen on Thurs 22 at 7pm.

U10 girls - U10 girls took part in a Wicklow blitz in Baltinglass on Sat 17 Jun. Great performance and effort from all the girls. Very warm conditions and the girls came out on top in all 3 games. A super day for all.

U14 girls - Thanks to all who helped out at and supported our U14 GIRLS CAR WASH Fundraiser. We made €1017!!!! The winner of the KARCHER Power Washer was DOMINIC CRONIN. A massive thank you to PAUL CARROLL and KARCHER for all the equipment and help!!!!

Physio -Physio on Wed at 7pm in the clubhouse. €5 donation. Players training will have first preference.   

G4M&O - Training Wed 7pm to 8pm. Anyone over 18 is welcome to come along and try it out for a few weeks no previous football experience is needed. We have had a few new people trying out the last couple of weeks great to have some new faces welcome to Babs Healy, Carly Keogh and Elaine Dynam.  For more information contact Michelle 0863734748, Sinead 0862446510 or Kevin on 0876123202.

The girls play their first Blitz on Sun 25 Jun at 12 noon in Raheens which should be a great day out with first runouts for Roisin O'Brien and Emer McIntyre Reape.

Juvenile - For upcoming fixtures, pictures and pitch rota please see our website and Facebook page.

Coach training -  Foundation course - We are hopefully running the practical element of the foundation award course in Blessington GAA on Sat 24 June with the following session the following Sat or midweek. The theory is separate and will be completed online in your own time. If anyone is interested please contact Cormac on 087 9005577.

U8/U9 - Our U8 and U9 teams took part in a bonding session and took part in the To Hell and Back in Kilruddery House on Sun 18 Jun. Course was over 2.5 kms on a very hot day. Well done to all. U8's away on Friday 23 Jun v Kilcock at 7pm. U7/U9 Blitz in Ballinakill on Sat 24 Jun  TBC.

 

U10/U11 - Wed 21 Jun 11 will have two teams away v Anacurra and 1 team at home v Shillelagh. 7pm for both games. U10' away v Confey on Sat 24 TBC.

 

U12/U13 -

Training Wed 6:30 to 8pm, Fri 6:30 to 8pm. 

U12's - 

Training Wed 6:30 to 8pm, Fri 6:30 to 8pm. Pizza Party and Match video review on Fri 23 in the clubhouse Busy week for U12's: Tues 20 Away to Raheens in the Cup quarter final 7:30pm. Thurs 22 at home V Ardclough 7pm.

U13's - St Pats Game cancelled this week. Next Games: Re-fixture of U13 V Eire Og to be confirmed.

U17's - U17 seven a side football on Mon 19 Jun in Ballinakill for non-exam students. Training as normal on Wed. League match away v Baltinglass on Thurs 22 Jun at 7.15pm

Hurling

Western Gaels Feile 2017 - Unfortunately the team were beaten in the semi-finals by a very strong Fethard St.Mogues team on Sun 18. The lads have done the club and county so proud for all their hard work, efforts and achievements Well done to the Blessington players - Austin Brennan, Liam Phibbs, Patrick Doherty, Conor Gilligan, Conor Richardson, Adam Williamson and Sam Gough. Great memories that will last a lifetime.

U7 hurling - Our U7 and U9 hurlers travelled to Kiltegan last Fri 16 for Go Games. Our U7's played Kiltegan and Stratford/Hollywood. A great night's hurling on a super-hot evening for all. We won 1 and lost 1 but great performances all round with Jude Tobin and Austin Murphy playing to the fore.

U8 hurling - away v Cappagh on Tues 20 June at 7pm.

U9 hurling - Our U9 hurlers travelled to Kiltegan on Fri 16 last. Kiltegan fielded 2 teams and Stratford /Hollywood also travelled. We held our own in all matches only to be beaten by a few scores each time. Ryan Sargent, Callum Jordan Dempsey and Fiacha Duffy had come to the fore for man of the match each game. We would like to thank all parents who travelled on a hot evening. The foundation course is being run next sat for all parents who wish to help us out with the growing numbers attending.

U10 hurling - U10 hurlers continued their winning streak in NKL with another win against Kill last Wed. Real team effort again and looking forward to the last game of the league this coming week against Maynooth on Wed 21 Jun at home 7pm.

U12 hurling - Western Gaels won the NKL Final v Maynooth on Sat 17 Jun in Newbridge 3-5 to 3-2. Blessington players on team are Finn Behan, Brian Richardson, Jack Byrne, Oisin ONeill, Senan Gardner, Max Kehoe, Thomas Walsh and Fergal Brogan. Well done to management and team.

Hurl repairs - Hurley repairs - €5 a fix, €2/hoop. Contact Ciarán 085 7145288

Cul Camp - It is very important that you register on line to ensure that your child has a place for the Go Games. Calling Chris is not sufficient as she will just provide information.Football 10 July - 14 July and hurling 24 - 28 July. Contact Chris O'Connor on 086 2239403 to register early. €60 first child. €50 second child. €40 for third and subsequent children. For children attending a second camp, without the complimentary gear the cost is 35. Attendance is open to school children ages 6 years to 13 years. Website is now open for online bookingswww.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie. No applications will be taken on the day.

Lotto - There was no winner of the €2200 jackpot on 13 June. Numbers drawn were 11,14, 22,28. There were 2 winners who matched 3 numbers and wins €150 each - Harry Wilson and Michael Nugent. Next draw will be on Tues 27 June in Hennessy's. Jackpot €2400. Thank you for your continued support. Tickets are available from players, committee members and in shops and pubs around the town. Don't miss a draw again and sign up for Direct Debit. Contact Arthur Hennessy for details 087 2396157. Remember you can also play online at www.blessingtongaa.ie. 

Exams - Continued best wishes to our members who are doing their Junior and Leaving Certificates.

 

Tree of Hope - Thank you to everyone who turned up to the planting of the Tree of Hope at the pitch on Sat 17 Jun. It was an emotional ceremony. Thank you to the Tree of Hope committee who came from Tallaght to perform the ceremony. The lovely "Healing Tree" was sponsored by a kind benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous. Thank you to Caroline and Lorraine Quigley who performed a beautiful song during the planting ceremony.  

 

Coiste na nOg - Meeting on Tues 20 June at 8pm in Ballinakill. It is very important that the club is represented.

 

Coiste Condae - Next meeting is Mon 26 June at 7.30pm in Ballinakill.

 

Cash for Clubs - The club has registered again this year for Topaz Cash for Clubs. Every time you spend €30 and present your game tag you will get one point. We will need 2,000!!!!! Is there any bus companies, companies with a fleet of vans on the road or taxi drivers around to help us achieve this target. Please contact Noreen 0872858375 to let me know if you can help. Cash for Clubs will commence on Monday 15 May 2017 and will run for 12 weeks until Sun 13 Aug 2017. To participate in Cash for Clubs you will need to be a registered Play or Park member. Membership of Play or Park is subject to the Terms & Conditions of the scheme which can be found at www.playorpark.ie. FAQ - TOKENS - How do I collect Tokens? Simply scan your Play or Park game tag when you make a fuel purchase at any participating Topaz station. You will earn 1 Token for every €30/£20 spent in a single transaction. You can earn a maximum of 3 Tokens per transaction. Visit www.playorpark.ie, sign in to your online account and you can see how your Club is performing on the Cash for Clubs page. Blessington GAA Code is 10219.

Wicklow Rose Centre are looking for girls between 18-27yrs to represent themselves, their families, friends and club in the Wicklow Rose in the Arklow Bay Hotel on Jun 25. Anyone interested please contact Lyn Moloney 0834631611, Peter Cooney 087 8141271, Steve Cronly 0862505791. Pádraig de Brún 0876706310.

Clothing Collection ongoing - 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. If you are unable to bring them to the GAA Grounds we can arrange collection. Please contact: John Magee Snr 086 871 7483 or Breda Brophy 087 225 3892. Thank you for your support.

Shop at the pitch - Shop will be open for some home games. Boots for sale sizes 28 to 33 (age 4 to 8) €10. Tea, coffee and goodies. Gum shields also for sale.

Online shop - https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/blessington-gaa.html

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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