BLESSINGTON
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 under-7 to under-16. 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 work, dedication 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 under-7s and under-8s were presented with lovely certificates for their wonderful participation in 2016.
We were Kildare League winners at under-9, under-11 and under-13 with all awarded medals - an excellent achievement and some outstanding displays of football throughout.
A super year again for our under-12 girls with the White team winning the ‘C’ Shield.
Our Blue team with resounding success won the Division 2 League and did us very proud reaching the ‘A’ championship final, for which they received runners up medals.
Next was our hardworking under-14s who were also ‘A’ championship runners up. This bunch of girls were amazing all year and deservedly won the Division 2 League to top off their brilliant efforts. Lastly, the under-16 ladies who also won their Division 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 and hilarious finish well done and thank you all so much. We look forward to great things for 2017.
Under-7 Awards: Player of the Year - Freya Carroll; Most Improved Player - Sophia O’Riordan; Most Dedicated - Emma Doherty.
Under-8 Awards: Player of the Year - Ella Richardson; Most Improved Player - Katie Behan; Most Dedicated - Orlagh Murphy.
Under-9 Awards: Player of the Year - Robyn Brennan; Most Dedicated - Erin McMahon; Most improved Player - Katie Quinlan.
Under-10 Awards: Player of the Year - Aisling Brennan; Most Improved Player - Roisin Doyle; Most Dedicated - Aoife Cullen.
Under-12 White Team Awards: Player of the Year - Emily Rose O’Toole; Most Improved Player - Alana Carroll; Most Dedicated - Chloe Kinsella.
Under-12 Blue Team Awards: Player of the Year - Bryana Reid; Most Improved Player - Caoimhe Kinsella; Most Dedicated - Sadhbh Fisher.
Under-14 Awards: Player of the Year - Moya Richardson; Most Improved Player - Maebh Murphy; Most Dedicated - Isabelle Halligan.
Under-16 Awards: Player of the Year - Mallaidh Behan; Most Dedicated - Sophie Cronin; Most Improved Player - Michelle Renaghan.
Thanks a million to our Senior ladies for presenting some of the awards - Olivia Kinsella, Emma Reid, Rachel Hanlon and 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 under-12/ under-14 and under-16 presentation night will take place in the Avon Ri on Wednesday, December 7, at the earlier time of 6.45pm due to a confirmation meeting at 8pm.
Academy presentation night – Our under-8 and under-10 presentation night will take place in the Avon Ri on Friday, December 15, at 7pm.
Ceol agus craic – Our young musicians are busy practicing as on Sunday, December 11, 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 Friday nights for 8pm over the winter.
G4M - Training will continue over the winter for G4M on Wednesday night 7pm to 8pm.
Under-16/Minor – The seven-a-side 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 Monday, November 28. 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 December 8, at 8pm.
Lotto - Blessington GAA lotto draw took place on November 29. Lotto numbers drawn were: 3, 4, 13, and 16. 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 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!
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.