GRASSROOTS

Billy Hamilton RIP - It was with sadness the club heard of the passing of Billy Hamilton, Burgage early on Thursday, September 22. Beloved husband of Mary and father to Anita and Will. Sympathies to brother Brian and sister Valerie and grandchildren Shane and Amy, son-in-law Robbie and daughter-in-law Orla. Ar dheis De, go raibh a anam dilis.

Engagement – Congrats to Anto McLoughlin who popped the question to Michelle Fadden during the week. Well done Anto, only took you eight years!

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.

Last few day as closing date is September 30. Evening deliveries will be accepted between 7.30pm and 9p.m. each evening and Saturday between 11.30am and 1pm. If you cannot deliver but have donations, please contact any of the following: John Magee Snr. 086 8717483. Breda Brophy 087 2253892.

Fixtures – Wednesday, September 28: Under-14 boys championship semi-finals (provisional).

Friday, September 30: Under-16 boys championship (play-offs) v Avondale (time and place TBC); Saturday, October 1: NKL under-11 girls away v Rheban 11am; NKL under-7 boys at home v. Sallins at 2.30pm; NKL under-11 boys at home v Confey, time TBC; G4M blitz at home at 11.30am; Sunday, October 2: Ladies v. St Pat’s at home at 11am; Under-14 girls ‘A’ championship final v. Tinahely in Ballinakill at 1pm.