BLESSINGTON

Lotto - Blessington GAA lotto not won on Tuesday, July 17. The jackpot now stands at €4,400. Draw in Murphy’s on July 31. Thank you for continued support.

Division 1 – Renault Senior championship. Well done to our Seniors who had a nice win over Newtown on Saturday, July 28, in Aughrim 2-12 to 2-06.

Next up Sunday, August 5, in Aughrim 7pm against AGB.

Junior B – The Junior B championship against An Tochar took place at home on Thursday, July 26. Final score: Blessington 4-22, An Tochar 0 -09.

Junior C – AGB gave a walkover to Blessington last week in the Junior C football championship fixture on Friday last. They finally get a chance to start in the championship against Donard-The Glen at home at 7.30pm on Friday, August 3.

Ladies - Blessington GAA Ladies 25 Anniversary Celebrations - Our Ladies 25 Year Celebrations is only a few weeks away Saturday, August 25. We have an action-packed day not to be missed. All welcome, we look forward to seeing old and new friends of the club, past and present players and management and the wider community. Come along and join in the craic of this wonderful occasion.

Senior Ladies – The Blessington Senior Ladies drew with Baltinglass on Friday evening in the Div1 Wicklow ladies league on a score of 4-13 to 3-16 in a hard fought game by both teams in Blessington.

The girls where brilliant from start to finish in an absolute thriller of a game. There was performances all over the pitch in a super TEAM effort especially from Laura Allen, Jess Brennan, Kim Connors, Anna Vas and a special mention to Niamh Cullen who was absolutely brilliant tonight. Tinahely up next for the girls in the championship on August 10 at home. Scorers: Laura Allen 1-6, Roisin Ellis 2-1, Jess Brennan 1-4, Shona O’Connor 0-1, Niamh Cullen 0-1.

Under-14 girls – The Blue team are away v Tinahely on Tuesday, July 31, at 7.30pm. Under-14 white team at home against Valleymount of Wednesday, August 1, at 7.30pm.

Under-12 girls – Our girls under-12 Blue team travelled to Tinahely for their first ‘A’ championship match tonight.

An excellent game of football with an outstanding second half performance where unfortunately we had our first defeat in two seasons. A loss by the smallest of margins in a high scoring game. It was end to end football and our girls can hold their heads high with the excellent work rate and amount of turnovers won.

Exceptional performances from Roisin Doyle Anna Carlyon and Aibhe King. Score: 8-5 to 6-10. Scorers: Sophie O’Driscoll 3-1, Aisling Brennan, 2-3 Leila Shannon, 1-2 Aibhe King 0-3, Anna Carlyon 0-1.

We have entered three teams in the under-12 championship, so lots of football still to come from the three panels. Next Thursday, August 2, our White and Pink teams are both away against AGB at 7.30pm.

Under-12 girls Blue, White and Pink teams are at home v St Lawrences 1, 2 and 3 on Tuesday, July 31, at 7pm.

Juvenile boys - Under-17s – First match of the championship away against St Patrick’s Wicklow Town on Monday, July 30, at 7.15pm. Thanks to Liam Kearney of Kbowl, Naas for sponsoring the new shirts and training tops for the lads. They were welcomed to Kbowl on Friday last for entertainment and food. Thanks to all who are sponsoring our Minor team this year – Kbowl Naas, Scallan Food Service in conjunction with Dublin Food Sales.

Wicklow Under-16s - Wicklow under-16 footballers defeated Laois in Aughrim in the Leinster Under-16 Gerry Reilly Championship on a scoreline of 4-9 to 0-9 on Saturday, July 28. Jake O’Kelly on the panel.

Wicklow Under-15s - Competed in the first series of games in the Alan Mangan Tournament in Offaly on Saturday with three games of 20 minute halves so over 140 minutes of football was played.

The lads had a win against Leitrim and Wexford 2 and a narrow loss to Fermanagh. Well done to the lads who participated from the club – Niall O’Gallchobhair, Jack Sargent, Luke O’Brien and Daniel Cooney.

Wicklow Under-14s - Well done also to Sam Gough, Conor Richardson, James Dooley and Lukas Sarkauskas who played with Wicklow v Carlow and Meath on Saturday, July 28, in Blessington.

Under-15s – The lads played Baltinglass away on Wednesday, July 25. Due to holidays and injuries we could only field 14. Under the rules, if a team starts second half with 14 the game is conceded.

The lads played full game 14 v 15 and played with heart to the end. Training on Monday at 7pm. Away v St Nicks on Wednesday, August 1, at 7.15pm.

Under-13s- At home v Rathnew on Wednesday, August 1, at 7.15pm.

Under-11s - Blessington GAA under-11 boys blue squad. Unfortunately, due to low numbers we only fielded one team. Well done to the 2008 kids who played with blue squad tonight and had a fantastic win and enjoyed by all. Finally, thanks to An Tochar for travelling with low numbers also.

Hurling - Dacia Senior Hurling Championship – Kiltegan beat Carnew in Round 2 in Aughrim on Sunday, July 29: 0-12 to 1-08. Well done to David Williamson who played the full game and Eoin Higgins who was on the panel.

Under-17s – Michael Dywers v Carnew on Monday, August 6, at 7.15pm. Michael Dwyers against Glen/Pats at 7.15pm on Friday, August 10.

Under-15s - Well done to the 15 boys from the club who attended LIT Hurling School of Excellence for a few days hurling under the guidance of John Conlan (Clare), Aaron Gillane and Cian Lynch (both Limerick).

Kelloggs Cúl Camps – A great time was had by all the boys and girls who attended the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp on July 23 - July 27. Thanks to all the coaches especially our own club members. Can everyone who was at the Cúl Camp today check their children’s tops.

There is a top with JF on it that is missing. Presumed that someone has it as there are no tops left behind. Still have boots in a Man Utd boot bag, a pair of gloves, a couple of hats and a number of tops from the first Cul Camp. If not claimed by August 3 they will be recycled. Contact Noreen on 087 2858375.

Club physio - Physio will be at the clubhouse on Wednesday, August 1, at 7pm. Contact Pat Molloy regarding any enquiries/emergencies on 086 8230130.

Sympathies – On behalf of Blessington GAA we would like to extend our sympathies to St Nicholas GAA and to the family of Louis Caplis who passed away during the week. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Fixtures – All our fixtures for the week can be found on the Blessington GAA Facebook page and the club website.

Clothing Collection ongoing - 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. If you are unable to bring them to the GAA grounds, we can arrange collection. Please contact: John Magee Snr 086 871 7483 or Breda Brophy 087 225 3892. Thank you for your support.

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