GRASSROOTS

on Monday, November 25, at 7.30pm in Room 4, Blessington Community College. Notice of the AGM has been emailed out. If a member hasn’t received the notice yet, please email secretary.blessington. wicklow@gaa.ie.

Paddy Magee and Pete Nolan Man of the match will be held on Saturday, November 16, v Ballymore in Blessington GAA at 2pm.

Bingo – Next Bingo on Wednesday, October 30, at 8.15pm sharp in The Avon. This is a special Halloween Bingo. Treats and surprises on the night. Cost €10 includes jackpot and flyer sheets. Half books available for children €2 each. Jackpot now €1,100 in 45 calls! Please spread the word and bring a friend.

Physio – Physio is now finished for the season. Any issues adults call Pat Molloy and Juvenile through Barry Cotter.

Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others – 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 Tues evenings at 7pm.

U13s – Rising Stars. Football Winter Program. This program began in four venues on October 18 from 7.30 – 8.30pm. The venue for Blessington will be Baltinglass GAA. Further dates October 25, November 1, 8, 16 and 22. A game against Louth will take place on one of the dates. The program will be run by Wicklow coaching and games GDAs with the assistance of club coaches and is open to any player born in 2006.

Academy – The Academy held its last session on Saturday, October 26. A great time as ever was had by all.

There was a tug-o-war between the children and the parents, medal presentation and even a visit from the ice cream van! See you all in March 2020. Thanks to the coaches, parents and kids who attended every week.

Hurling - Well done to Michael Dwyers in the League Play-off on Tuesday last in Ballinakill. Michael Dwyers 3-15, Carnew 0- 4. blessingtongaa.

Remember to keep updated on what is happening in the Club log on to Blessington GAA on Facebook and on Twitter @ blessingtongaa. If you wish to be on the Blessington GAA Supporters WhatsApp please text your name to 087 2858375. other fantastic prizes including All Ireland football and hurling tickets for next year’s finals. We will be at McAllister next Friday, November 1, during the day and tickets can be purchased and the first prize of the Kia Picanto car will be on display.

Congratulations and best wishes to senior ladies’ captain Hanna Sheerin and her husband George on their recent marriage.

Sincere sympathies to the Moore family on the passing of Kevin Moore, Stratford on Slaney. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Tadgh O’ Toole of Shamrocks gets his shot off as Rathnew’s Paddy Reynolds and Anto O’Brien attempt to block during the under-20 football clash in Baltinglass.