GRASSROOTS
AUGHRIM
Our adult team had a well deserved win against a useful Lacken/Kilbride team last Saturday on a score line of 1-11 to 0-10.
It was a keenly contested game and both sides were guilty of a good number of wides in both halves.
We started well and were soon three points ahead before Lacken/ Kilbride got on the board but it was not long before it was level.
We were ahead at half-time and when Peo Kavanagh finished a good move to the net early in the second half we managed to keep a margin of four points between the teams to the end.
Overall an encouraging team performance and we look forward to our next game away to Enniskerry next Saturday, please come along and support .
BALLYMANUS
The weather impacted games last weekend, but this weekend we are out against Ballinacor, away Sunday morning.
There was no lotto jackpot winner from 4, 13, 17, and 26 last weekend. Match three winners were Padraig Healy and Fiona Byrne.
Not long now until the official opening of our new field on April 22 which will see Wicklow take on Limerick.
If you happen to have a few old photos of the Billies over the years you might let Tara know.
Finally, the club would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the extended family and friends of the late Michael Murphy and Mrs Mallick who both passed away last weekend. May they both rest in peace.
TINAHELY
Lotto results from April 3. Numbers drawn were: 3, 12, 17, and 26. The bonus number was 20. There was no jackpot winner. Four people matched three numbers. Four people matched three numbers: Bod Murphy, Eileen Doran, Patrick Kavanagh and Philip Donegan.
Next week the lotto jackpot is worth €7,100.
Tinahely GAA would like to send their deepest sympathies to the Mallick family and the death of Mrs. Mallick. May she rest in peace.
Tinahely GAA training wil be starting back on Tuesday, March 27, at 6pm for all under-7 and under-9 players. All new members are welcome to attend.
Intermediate football - Our Intermediate team made it five wins from five in the league with a comprehensive win over AGB last Sunday morning in Tinahely.
AGB might have scored the first point, but Tinahely dominated the half all over the pitch and went in with a commanding lead at half-time.
Full-time score was Tinahely 3-11, AGB 1-8.
This Thursday night we play Kilmac in Roundwood at 8pm in the league. Let’s keep the winning going.
Well done to everyone involved. Tinahely Ladies - Finally the season got on the way with the weather playing havoc with fixtures.
Our under-14s got off the mark two weeks ago with an away win against Blessington and the Intermediates started their league with a win against AGB.
Then this week, our under-12s, with a new look management team of Noel Shannon, Erin Murphy and John Keenan, had a great win over St Pats.
Finally, our senior team had their first league outing with a win against Clara.
Our under-16s have yet to feature, but the county under-16s are busy and we have a lot of girls involved with this team.
Great start and hopefully the teams can keep things going.
The under-8 and under-10 girls training starting back this Wednesday, April 11, at 7pm in Tinahely pitch. Everyone welcome.
HOLLYWOOD
Hollywood GAA lotto results from April 5: The numbers drawn were 9, 13, 17 and 28. There was no winner of the jackpot.
The sellers prize of a free book of tickets went to Daly’s Shop (843). €50 winners were Peter Halpin (online 50), The Clarke family, Broadleas (450), and Peader Traynor (213). The next draw will be held on April 19 for €4,200 in Tutty’s. Thank you for your continued support.
Hollywood juvenile training has returned, it will be held every Thursday evening at 7pm. Everyone is welcome
COOLBOY
Golf Classic - After the success of it’s long awaited return last year, Coolboy Handball and GAA clubs will join forces once again to host a Golf Classic on Sunday, May 6, in Coollattin Golf Club.
Teams of four will compete on the day to win various prizes including ‘Nearest to Pin’ and ‘Longest Drives’.
Teams of four are €160 including food. Tee times are now available and if you are interested in playing please contact Miley O’Keeffe or Patricia Byrne.
After the day golfing, there will be a night of entertainment in the clubhouse with the presentation of prizes followed by music until late.
Cards are now on sale for our raffle on the night. First prize is a signed jersey by the reigning three-in-a-row All-Ireland champions, Dublin. Second prize is dinner and show for two to Des Willoughby Promotions Concert and Dance Weekend while third prize is €100 cash. Lines are €2 each and cards are available from all footballers, hand ballers, committee members from both clubs, Christys, Sonny’s and The Little Moon.
League Roundup - The team travelled to Blessington for our first away match in the league.
Unfortunately things didn’t go to plan and we lost out on a score line of 5-12 to 1-5.
We wish Dan Nolan a speedy recovery after picking up an injury at the match.
We are away to Baltinglass this Saturday, April 14, at 5pm. As always, fixtures are subject to last minute changes. All traveling support is appreciated.
BLESSINGTON
Lotto - Next draw in West Wicklow House on April 10. Jackpot €2,800. Thanks for support. Tickets available in shops and pubs in the town and committee members. Don’t miss a draw again and sign up for direct debit. Contact Noelle McGarr on 087 7460327 or Arthur Hennessy for details on 087 2396157. Remember you can also play online at www.blessingtongaa.ie.
Division 1– Our Seniors had a 1-08 to 0-09 win over Dunlavin at home last weekend. Scorers: Mikey O Connor 1-1, Curtis Geraghty 0-3, Kevin John Rogers, Dean Siney, Paul Mc Loughlin and Patrick O Connor 0-1 each. Next up is a home game against Rathnew on Sunday, April 15, at 11am. TBC.
Division 3 – Blessington 5-12, Coolboy 1-05 at home. Scorers: Adam Boland 1-2, Ciaran Mescall 1-1, Kieran Mc Govern 1-1, Ethan Cotter 1-1, Bradley Foster 1-0, Sean Mescall 0-3, Jack Cotter 0-2, David Behan 0-1, Eoin Higgins 0-1. Next up away against Hollywood next Saturday at 5pm.
Football Féile - Féile postponed from last week to Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21. Blessington will play in Donard at 7pm against St Nicks 2 and St Kevin’s.
Under-9s - The under-9s put in a super team performance away to Ardclough on Saturday in the NKB league.
All the team played exceptionally well with all their skills on show but their kick passing really stood out. With a lot of the regulars away special mention to Kayden and Fionn who stepped up from the under-8s and slotted in perfectly.
Under-8s – 36 under-8 hurlers and footballers had a fantastic day in Croke Park on Tuesday, April 3. Great memories for the kids and families alike. Thanks to the coaches for a great day. On Saturday, April 14 the under-8s (x2) at home v St Kevin’s at 2.30pm.
Under-7s - We had our first under-7 match on Saturday in the NKL against Raheens.
We performed very well working hard for each other and with the majority playing their first ever game we came out on top at the end. Well done to all and BIG thank you to all the parents that made the journey to support. Training on Monday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Go Games - Stratford’s Go Games blitz was postponed due to unplayable pitches last Saturday.
Senior Ladies – Blessington GAA Senior ladies took on AGB at home last Friday.
It was a great win for our ladies. 6-14 to 1-03. Brilliant preformance from the whole team from the first second to the last forward and defensive play was excellent all over the pitch. A great start to the league campaign.
Very hard to pick, but Anna Vas was lady of the match tonight with a super preformance. Well done to Ellie McKeever and Sarah Bohan who both came on to make their senior debuts.
Scorers: Shona O’Connor 3-0, Jess Brennan, 0-6, Roisin Ellis 2-0, Laura Allen 1-01, Molly Cullen 0-3, Ellen Quinn 0-1, Amy Ryan 0-1, Nicole Walsh 0-1, Emma Reid 0-1. Ladies are away against Ballyboden on Wednesday, April 11 at 7pm and away to Tinahely on Friday, April 13 at 7pm.
Under-12s - Great start to the league for our under-12 girls teams at home on Saturday. The White team played a brilliant game against Éire Óg and after a strong second half came out winners 3-4 to 1-3. Scorers: Abbie O’Riordan 1-1, Asia Duggan 1-1, Aoife Kinsella 1-0, Aibhe King 0-2. Player of the match was Aibhe King who had an outstanding game in her first ever GAA match.
The Blue team had a strong team performance, defeating Baltinglass 2-5 to 1-1. Scorers: Leila Shannon 1-0 Aisling Brennan 1-0 Anna Carlyon 0-3 Ella Richardson 0-1. Super game for player of the match Aisling Brennan.
Under-10s – The under-10 girls played Baltinglass last Saturday. This was a great performance by all the girls in their first game of the season. Well done to all.
Club physio - Contact Pat Molloy regarding any enquiries/emergencies on 086 8230130.
Hurling – Féile Hurling on April 14 and 15. Western Gaels are up against Carnew and Glenealy. Commences at 11am. Venue to be confirmed.
Under-15s – Michael Dwyers take on Bray Emmets in Blessington on Wednesday (today) at 7pm.
Under-7/Under-9 – Monster blitz in Ballinakll at 11am this weekend.
Under-9s – At home against Broadford on Sunday at 11am.
Under-8s – Our under-8s travelled to Maynooth on Sunday. A tough game, but we won well. Indoor training sessions appeared to have paid off. Well done to Abbey McCarthy on her first game. Tom Fleming and Luke Fairfax determination was evident. Manager Jack was well impressed. Training on Thursday.
Special Olympics appeal – Collection in Blessington on April 20 commencing at 6am – 8pm. If you have three hours to spare (no more than three hours for any person) please contact Ger McTavish on 087 6833596 who is the Club Coordination for Special Olympics Ireland. Geraldine. mctavish@specialolympics.ie.
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.
ÉIRE ÓG GREYSTONES
The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft a-gley. These words of Robbie Burns may aptly be applied to the games schedule drawn up so meticulously by the Coiste Chondae’s fixtures committee.
The order and predictability which they had worked so hard to introduce into the running off of games in both hurling and football over the season was dealt a chaos-inducing blow by the recent weather which led to a large number of postponements.
The foul weather on Tuesday last did not however deter our under-9 hurlers and footballers from achieving the ambition of all G.A.A. players viz. that of playing on the hallowed turf of Páirc an Chrócaigh.
The Éire Óg children were one of the many groups in a Leinster Activity Day for this age cohort.
After having run onto the field to the hugely inspiring sound experienced by inter-county players on big match days, they got to play both a cluiche in iomáint agus ceann i bpeil.
Not to be outdone the Éire Óg under-12 camógs travelled to Croke Park on Sunday morning to take part in an inter-county club blitz organised by Bronagh Gaughan on behalf of An Cumann Camógaíochta.
The event was run off in glorious sunshine and our cailíní got to play teams from Kiltale ón Mhí, Kilrush of Clare and Kilmacud Crokes.
The Éire Óg contingent was impressed by the sense of fun which prevailed on the occasion and by the friendliness of the girls from the other clubs.
PEIL NA MBAN - The under-16s opening fixture in the league scheduled for An Tóchar on Tuesday evening was postponed because of an unplayable pitch in Roundwood.
Under-12, Under-14: Martin Roche and Séamus Ahern have joint responsibility for these teams.
For Séamus who is the senior mentor with the under-12s it is very much a case of déjà vu as the girls who are now graduating into senior ranks started their playing days six or seven years ago under Séamus at under-12.
The current group had their first league game away to Blessington Bs on Saturday morning.
The Éire Óg girls e’en though vanquished thoroughly enjoyed the game. The final score was 3-4 to 1-3 but Éire Óg had the satisfaction of leading at the break 1-1 to 0-2.
This is the lowest age group in peil na gcailíní so there is an uncertainty about the assembling of a squad and the mentors were delighted that 18 players made the trip.
Under-14s were at home to Newtown in their opening game in the league and it was a case of tosach maith leath na h-oibre (well begun is half done) as they defeated the visitors 9-6 to 6-4.
The win however was not as facile as the final score would suggest and really hinged on the Éire Óg girls’ readiness to shoot for goals as these are nearly as easy to score as points at this level.
The seeds of victory were more or less sown in the opening period when Éire Óg built up a 5-3 to 3-2 lead.
A simple exercise in subtraction shows that the second half was much more closely contested.
Ella O’Reilly had an excellent game in goals while Ciara O’Neill and Eimear Ryan were the backbone of a solid defence. Eva Skerritt and Meadhbh O’Neill held the upper hand in the centre of the field and eight different players got their names on the scoreboard.
PEIL - Éire Óg was well represented on the Wicklow under-16 football team which defeated Wexford (or as John Mullane would have it , the Wexicans) in a challenge in Ballinakill at the end of March. The Greystones lads involved were Daniel Healy, Neil Brown, Cian Hynes, Eoin O’Neill, Cillian Keane and Conor Fullham.
Under-13 Hurlers - Comhgáirdeachas to our under-13 hurlers who reached the final of the Leinster intercounty club league which was played in Johnstown in Kilkenny.
They lost to a good Kildalkey team. Participation in this league has been hugely beneficial to our lads in that it has provided them with pre Wicklow-season games and has contributed to building up the team’s confidence.