BLESSINGTON

Seniors – Our seniors will play Rathdown at home this Saturday at 4.30pm in the final league game.

Well done to Baltinglass team and management in winning the Renault SFC on Sunday. Hard luck to St Patrick’s. Also to AGB who win the Darcy Sands IFC by one point over Ballinacor.

Junior Ladies – Training on Thursday from 6.45 to 8.15pm.

Minors – Training on Tuesday 6.45 – 8.15pm. Our Minors are out in the championship v Bray away on Friday, October 14, at 7.15pm. Support appreciated.

G4M &O – The ladies are playing in the All-Ireland blitz in Portmarnock on Saturday. Good luck ladies. Training on Wednesday from 6.45 to 8.15pm. G4M is open to anybody aged 18 and over all are welcome. No previous football experience required. If interested please contact Michelle 086 3734748, Sinead 086 2446510 or Kevin 087 6123203.

Under-13s - Away v Round Towers at 4pm on Saturday, October 15.

Under-11s – Our Under-11 girls continued their unbeaten run in the KL league on Saturday, October 8, defeating Two Mile House with a very strong team performance. Well done to Aisling Brennan who was player of the match with another solid all round shift! Two games to go keep up the great work girls. Next up is away v Milltown at 11am on Saturday, October 15.

Under-9s – Away v Milltown at 11am on Saturday, October 15.

Juvenile Under-16s – Hard luck to our under-16 team who lost to Avondale by two points after extra time in the replay of the quarter-final in Bray.

Blesso went in leading by a goal at half-time 2-4 to 1-4. Penalty to Avondale near the end of second half followed by a quick point brought the game level 2-10 each. Extra time kicked off at 9.57. After 10 minutes Avondale were up five points. Second 10 minutes Blessington brought it to within two points.

Each side scored a goal and game ended on a score line of Blessington 4-10, Avondale 4-12.

After 80 minutes of blood sweat and tears, Avondale now face Tinahely in the semi-final on Monday, October 10.

Other semi-final Balto against Bray Emmets was held on Saturday and Baltinglass came out on top 3-16 to 3-05. Final will now be Baltinglass v Tinahely/Avondale. Our lads played their hearts out and they can hold their heads high. Well done to the management Barry, Daragh, Bernard, John and Administrator Noelle for their commitment throughout the year.

Under-14s – Hard luck to our under-14s who were beaten in Roundwood on Wednesday, October 5 against Bray in the championship semi-final. Well done to the management of Eoin, Kevin, Paul, Dave and Tom.

Under-12s – Our under-12s played Raheens on Sat 8 Oct in a very competitive game. Raheens are top of Division 1. Blessington were four points up with a few minutes to go after coming back from four points down at half time but lost by two points in the end on a score line of 6-09 to 5-14. Very good game and good to see the lads competing at the top level in the NKL. Training Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8pm. Next game: Under-12 on Saturday, October 15, in NKL against Clane away 4.30pm.

Under-11s –NKL Saturday, October 15, at home v Carbury at 4.30pm

Under-10s - Both our under-9 and under-10 teams had great away wins in Kildare league this weekend. The under-9s with only the minimum 10 players available put in a great performance to overcome a strong Celbridge side on Saturday and the under-10s had a great win under lights in Raheens Friday evening. Friendly match away against An Tochar on Friday, October 21.

Under-9s – NKL boys at home v Naas on Saturday, October 15 at 3.30pm.

Under-8s - The under-8s had an outstanding team performance in the NKL v Celbridge on Saturday, October 8, coming out with a big win and arguably their best performance of the year. These group of kids have developed hugely in just one year.

Under-7s – NKL boys at home v Ardclough at 2.30pm on Saturday, October 15.

Hurling - Lovely conditions for under-7 hurling match against Round Towers at home on Sunday, October 8. We were slow out of the blocks but were narrowly beaten by one goal in the end. Meave Doyle got Man of the Match. Maeve scored a great goal from midfield. Other goals came from Tom Fleming, Kayden McMahon and Fionn Whelan. Well done everyone.

Lotto - No winner of the lotto jackpot on October 4. Numbers drawn were 4, 10, 16, and 25. Eight match three winners each receive €40. Bob Boothman, Robert Richardson, Fidelma Hogan, Nora Nolan, John Magee Sen, Gerry Mc Intyre, Christine Hughes, Pauline c/o Image Hair Salon.

Tickets 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 087 7460327. Thanks for your continued support.

Academy tops sponsorship – Many thanks to Dave Greville from Heartsafety Solutions who presented the training tops for the Blessington GAA academy to Michael Sargent and Trevor Murphy during the week. Much appreciated Dave.

Avon Ri – In support of our good friends at Avon Ri Blessington Blessington GAA will be purchasing a table for 10 people for the Masquerade Ball in aid of Barretstown on Saturday, October 29.

Blessington GAA will raffle off five sets of two tickets among the registered members of the club on Tuesday, October 18. If anyone else is interested in attending the Masquerade Ball please contact 045 900670.

Juvenile Race day - Juvenile race day in Punchestown has grown in popularity over the years. This year it will be held on Sunday, November 20, in conjunction with our mega prize draw. More info in the coming weeks.

Strictly Blessington 2017 – It is with great pleasure that the Strictly Blessington Committee announce Strictly Blessington Take 2 2017 will take place in Citywest in April next year. That is six months away. More details to follow.

Astro for hire - Blessington GAA Astro for hire. For enquiries contact Barry 086 0459188.

AGM – Our annual AGM will be held on December 8 following our annual mass for the dead. More details nearer the time.

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 accept - All clean unwanted clothes, bedlinen, towels and textiles including shoes, bags, belts and soft toys but please keep separate from clothes and textiles. Last few day as closing date is October 19. 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.

Sympathies – Sympathies from the club to County Board Chairman Martin Coleman and family on the passing of his brother Tom during the week. Also to Kathleen Clarke and family on the sad passing of David (Davy) on Friday, October 7. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anamacha dilís.

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 – Friday, October 14 - Minor ladies championship away v Bray 7.15pm

Saturday, October 15 – Senior men at home (final league game) v Rathdown 4.30pm G4M away in Portmarnock in All-Ireland blitz Girls – Under-9 girls away v Milltown 11am; Under-11 girls away v Milltown 11am; Under-13 girls away v Round Towers 4pm; Boys – Under-7 at home v Ardclough 2.30pm; Under-9 NKL home v Naas 3.30pm; Under-11 NKL home v Carbury 4.30pm; Under-12 NKL away v Clane 4.30pm. Intermediate hurling championship on Sunday at 1.15pm.

This is the pinnacle of the year for our club. Win, lose or draw we will celebrate on Sunday night and represent our county in the Leinster club championship on Sunday week. We ask our supporters family and friends to come out and support the team on this big occasion.

Congratulations to Wicklow under-15 footballer team who captured Adam Mangan Shield at the weekend.

Well done to our own Andy Foley who was part of this team.

Congratulations to our near neighbours Baltinglass and knockananna who won the senior and junior football championships at the weekend. Hard luck to Rathvilly who lost out in their county championship final to Palatine.

We wish our under-13 camogie team the best of luck when they play Avondale in the semi-final on the under-13 county championship. And if they win this they play the winners Augrim or Donard in the final. Best of luck girls.

Our Kiltegan camogie club is fundraising a 10k road race plus 6k family walk/run through the grounds and surrounds of Humewood Castle, Kiltegan, Sunday, October 16, at 10.30am. Registration from 10am in St peters hall. Come and enjoy the fun.

Lotto - No outright winner. Four match three winners: John Cullen (Parkmore), John Lawler, Emma Farrell and Mick Nolan. €50 each. Winning numbers 3, 4, 9, and 13. Next week’s jackpot: €7,400.

Our club wish too convey their sympathy to Martin Colman county chairman on the death of his brother Tom. To his brothers , sisters, family and friends, our sympathy.

Also the Just family, Kiltegan, on the death of John Just.

To his wife Kathleen sons John and Terry sisters, brother relatives and friends. Our sympathy. in Augrim