BLESSINGTON
Pitches – Unfortunately due to the weather our pitches will remain closed until at least next weekend.
County – Hard luck to our footballers and hurlers today who lost out to London and Down respectively.
County Ladies – The team and management were disappointed to be told at late notice that Kilkenny were giving them a walkover on Sunday, February 4. March was scheduled to be held in Roundwood.
Adult Fixtures – Update on fixtures next week. Club registration night – Please put Tuesday 20th February into your diary as this is the Clubs registration night. Venue and time TBC. Fees remain the same as 2017. All players (juvenile and adult), coaches, committee members, parents, non-players etc. must register on the night. More information regarding fees will be posted on the club’s website and Facebook page.
Leinster GAA Cross County U13 and U15 league – Games scheduled to take place v Sallins on Saturday and Sunday in Blessington had to be cancelled on Saturday 3rd February as pitches were unplayable due to the bad weather. Next up on February 10, the U13s are away to Ratoath and the U15s are away to Round Towers (KE). More info on Facebook page during the week.
Hurling – Age 5 to 9. In the Community College commenced on Wed 6pm 24 January - February 22. €3 per session. Contact Sean Dempsey for info 0861085879.
Feile na nGael 2018 - Co-hosted by Westmeath and Longford. Tournament will be played Friday 8 - Sunday, June 10. are not in you cannot win! Winning numbers were 3, 14, 15 and 23. The bonus number was 19.
Thanks to the weekly club lotto sellers who give up their time to help raise funds for the club. It’s greatly appreciated.
The next draw is on Monday, February 5, in the club house. Make sure you buy a ticket each week and you could be the winner of our match four prize €4,500 or match five €10,000 jackpot!
As part of club development and potential additional playing facilities, we are requesting that each age group team support the lotto selling rota by providing a team of four on their designated Saturday. Are any of you available to sell in the pubs on Saturday nights from 9pm? Contact your team manager for details.
Our sincere condolences to the family of Humphrey (Charlie) Murphy of Marlton Road, Wicklow Town who passed away on 31st January peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Brother of the late Billy, Nancy, Teresa, Mona and Paddy. He will be sadly missed by his loving sister Alice, brothers-in-law Mick Humby and Michael Dove, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Our sincere condolences to the family of Des Leech, musician, Beaumont, Dublin, late of Hawkins Tailoring and President of Sean Treacy C.C.E who passed away peacefully at home January 31 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Mona and loving father of Dominic (LGFA Leinster President), Paul, Noreen and Stephen. Sadly missed by his family, daughtersin-law Ruth, Carol and Kim, son-in-law Liam, grandchildren Sarah, Daragh, Danú, Tera and Rachel, sisters Mary and Ann, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Please send any information for club notes to Pro.stpatricks.wicklow@gaa.ie before 9pm on Sunday evenings. You can contact St Pats at Facebook St Patrick’s GAA Club Wicklow Town or Twitter @StPatsGAAWick.
John Lonergan’s talk: Many thanks to Mark and the Academy Committee for organising John Lonergan to speak to us about raising children in the modern age.
A fantastic night was had with over 140 people in attendance. He was so well received and spoke about the details of raising children, many of which are common sense that we often forget about.
You could hear a pin drop in the room. If you ever have the opportunity to hear John speak or to buy his book we would highly recommend that you do. Thank you all for coming and look out for our future events.
Child protection: A Child Protection Course takes place in Bray Emmets on Tuesday 6th February.
Any mentors/coaches who have not attended a course must attend. Please register your place with Willie Braine, Joe Barnes or Frances Stephenson. A reminder too that all involved with underage players must, by law, be Garda vetted - contact Willie, Joe or Frances for further information
GAA Player Conference: The GAA Player Conference will take place in Croke Park from 9.45am until 3.15pm on Saturday, February 17. Spaces are limited so to book your place, and for further information see http://learning.gaa.ie/ player, or please contact playerwelfare@gaa.ie / 01-8658610.
Promoting club activities: If you wish to have your upcoming club activities (fundraisers, meetings, trips etc.) included in the notes please contact pro.brayemmets.wicklow@gaa. ie. Remember to include the event’s date, times, cost and venue.