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Seniors – Hard luck to the Senior team and management following a narrow defeat to AGB in the Senior football championship semi-final replay in Baltinglass on Saturday.
Blessington led 0-8 to 0-2 at half time. AGB clawed their way back and took the lead with minutes to go. Final score: Blessington 1-10 AGB 3-6. Best wishes to Paul McLoughlin who was injured during the match. Thanks for all the support during the year.
Juniors – Our Junior ‘A’ team beat favourites Valleymount well in the semi-finals in Hollywood on Saturday to reach the final against An Tochar on Saturday, October 12, in Aughrim at 4pm. Final score: Blesso 4-6, Valleymount 0-11. Please come out and support the lads and bring your flags and bunting and voices.
Physio - Upstairs in the clubhouse this coming week on Wednesday, October 9, at 7pm. Adults needing full physio appointments MUST go through Pat Molloy and Juvenile through Barry Cotter.
Junior Ladies - Well done to our Junior ladies team who had a big win over neighbours Kilbride/Lacken in the Junior ‘B’ championship final in Valleymount on Sunday. Final score: Blessington 8-0 to 4-4. Well done to management and coaches Maura Reid, Sinead Johnston, Noel Kinsella, Paddy O’Connor and Damien Flanagan.
Under-12s – The under-12s blitz cancelled due to weather and many games taking place in Ballinakill. Refixed dates etc TBC.
Under-8s - Our under-8 girls had a great evening with our ‘walk and talk’ on Tuesday, October 1. Well done girls. The chats were great!
Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others – G4M had a great day at the Portmarnock blitz. They played five teams – Dublin, Kildare, Galway, Sligo and Antrim.
Even though the weather was bad it didn’t bother the ladies as they had a great day of football. G4M team is looking for new members.
If you fancy trying something new and meeting some new people, please come along and try it out on Tuesday evenings at 7pm.
Under-15 boys – Training Wed nesday 7pm and Friday 6pm. Championship final 2.30pm Saturday, October 12 against Bray. Venue TBC. Well done to the lads who collected Junior Cert results on Friday.
Under-13s – Lads played An Tochar in Ballinakill on Wednesday, October 2, in Division 1 semi-final and unfortunately came away with a loss to a very strong An Tochar squad who now face Éire Óg in Division 1 final. We now play St Nick’s in Shield final next Saturday, October 12, in Baltinglass at 11am.
Under-12s - NKL lads played Cappagh on Saturday, October 5, in Blessington in the Cup semi-final.
Despite the horrible conditions, our lads dug deep and played some amazing football to score 5-14 to the opposition’s 3-8.
This squad’s work rate and immense will to improve is fantastic to watch. Well done to all the panel and we look forward to the final in Hawkfield on Saturday, October 19. Thanks to Cappagh for travelling and a great match.
Thanks to referee Jimmy Lawlor for doing great job at short notice. Thanks, as always, to all the parents who on this occasion got very wet watching the lads win.
Under-11s Dick Allen Cup – Sunday, October 13, 11am, Annacurra v Blessington Blue. The final will take place on Sunday, October 20.
Under-11s Ray Daniels Cup – The under-11 White squad had a great win away to Baltinglass in the Ray Daniels Cup quarter-final.
The lads came away with 2518 win with a man of the match performance from Cormac Smith. Semis on Sunday at 11am. Final on Sunday, October 20.
Under-10s – The under-10s played Raheen’s in the NKL on Friday evening.
The lads put in a strong performance coming away with a good win.
Loads of great play from everybody but special mention for Dylan Callaghan and Brandon Ryan in the forwards as they both kicked some excellent scores.
Academy – Only a couple of weeks left of our academy. We will wind up on Saturday, October 26. If your child is four or over, please send them down to the astro at 10am on Saturday to try out for free.
Rounders - Blessington GAA are looking at the possibility of starting Rounders teams for juvenile ages (boys and girls).
It’s an official GAA sport and even has own Féile. If any parent is interested in training and attending coaching, please contact Kevin Gilmore on 0872324197.
Minor Hurling – Well done to Michael Dwyers players and management who beat Carnew Emmets in the Minor Hurling Championship on Sunday.
Carnew Emmets 2-7, Michael Dwyers 0-17. Blessington GAA have five players on the panel Jake O’Kelly, Oisin Brogan, Conor Gilligan, Austin Brennan and Sam Gough. Also to Pat Brennan. Well done lads.
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