BLESSINGTON
Seniors – The Seniors progressed to the quarter-final of the championship with a hard earned one-point win against Bray in Aughrim on Saturday.
The game was very tight throughout with both defences on top. The score line at half-time was 0-4 to 0-3 to Bray and the second half continued to be tight. Blessington took a two-point lead with minutes to go and a great Stephen Kitt save at the end secured the win.
The defence was excellent with Barry Murphy, Barry Finan and Kevin Hanlon outstanding for the game. The team now await the quarter final draw with the game scheduled for the start of September.
Intermediates - The Intermediate team lost to Baltiglass 2-10 to 1-11 in the Darcy Sands IFC in Hollywood on Friday. The game could have gone either way.
We led 0-8 to 0-5 at half-time, lost the lead and then regained it with 10 minutes to go thanks to an Eddie Boylan goal and a great Barry Behan save 11 minutes into the second half. However, Balto weren’t giving up and went on to win by two points. Best wishes to Daragh Ryan who needed to visit Naas hospital afterwards with a shoulder injury.
Junior B - The Junior B team went down 3-11 to 1-12 to Rathnew on Thursday in Rathnew. Although short some regulars the team tried right through. Next up is a knockout game home to Tinahely on Thursday, Auggust 4, at 7.30pm.
Conor Ryan – Well done to Conor who played for the Seniors v Bray on Saturday and kicked 0-1, played for the Intermediates on Friday and kicked 0-2 and last week played for the Junior Bs v Lacken and kicked 0-2. Conor is the first player in the club to play at three grades of adult football in the one season.
Minors - Our Minors commenced their championship season on Wednesday last at home against a very strong AGB team. Blessington had a poor first half just scoring 0-4 to AGB 3-7. Blessington had a terrific second half scoring 1-4 while AGB scored just 0-3. Final score 1-8 to 3-10. Blessington will meet St Pats away in the next round on August 17. (TBC)
Physio - The club physio will be in the clubhouse on Tues at 7pm. Players training on the night will be given priority.
G4M &O - Training Wed 6:45pm to 8pm. 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.
Junior Ladies - The Juniors will train with the Under-16s on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm to 8pm.
Juvenile - A quiet week for juvenile football this coming week. Date for the KIDS diaries!.
Annual Mini All-Ireland Tournament will take place again in September. Sunday, September 11 (morning) Group Games, Wednesday, September 14 (evening) semi-finals and Friday, September 16, (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 Under-8, Under-10 and Under-12. Managers will have registration forms over the coming weeks at training. Booking details can also be sent to Jess Brennan 086 8602822.
Under-12s – Training Monday and Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8pm.
Under-16s – Our Under-16s had a challenge match v Michael Dwyer’s on Friday and won on a score line of 6-13 to 5-8.
Hurling Cúl Camp - 85 children attended the hurling Cúl Camp in Blessington last week. Everyone had a terrific time and Conor Gilligan was named Boy of the Club. Well done Conor. We are missing some helmets that were given out to children at the Cúl Camp. Can parents please check and return to the club as they are a vital part of our equipment.
Supertouch Hurling Camp – For boys (first year to Junior Cert). This is a one-day FREE hurling camp which will be held in Blessington GAA on August 9 from 12 – 3pm. Three hours of hurling skills and matches, meet trained and experienced coaches and learn from inter-county hurlers. Bring a packed lunch, hurl, helmet and gear. Contact and register with Jonathan Tallon Wicklow Hurling GDA 083 3645136.
Under-14 championship - Michael Dwyers v Luke O’Tooles in Aughrim on Wednesday, August 3, at 7.15pm.
Lotto - Blessington GAA Lotto Jackpot draw Tuesday, July 26 – 1, 17, 22, and 24. No winner. Three match three €100. Bronagh Howlin c/o Eoin. Brendan McGarr. Mick Higgins c/o Paddy Sargent. Next draw in Bealins on August 9. Jackpot €4,000.
The third Garden County Development Draw – Saturday, July 30 - €10,000 went to Jack Cully from Ballyshannon, Carbury, Co. Kildare.
€5,000 to Ciara Stokes, Garryhoe, Tinahely, €2,500 to Bernie Nolan, Newline, Carnew, €1,500 to Liam Brady, Roundwood, €1,000 to Marie O’Shea and Ann Hunt, Weaver Sq, Baltinglass.
Blessington GAA had two winners of €150 each – Colm O’Neill, 32 Ashton, and Frank Daly, Newtown, Punchestown, Naas.
This was the final draw. Thank you to all who supported it and bought tickets. Full results on the Blessington GAA Facebook page.
The club sends the very best wishes to Sinead Nolan and Jamie Clow on their wedding day on Friday, August 5. Congratulations to you both. Sinead is the daughter of Pete ‘The Manager’ Nolan.
A lot of couples are celebrating various wedding anniversaries at this time. In fear of leaving anyone out congratulations to you all.
Cash for Clubs – This promotion has been extended to 21 Aug. Can all members who purchase fuel in any Topaz garage get a tag and register online for Cash for Clubs. If we can gather 2000 points the club will be entered into a draw to win €10,000. If we reach 1000 pts the club can be entered into a draw to win €500.
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.