GRASSROOTS

BLESSINGTON

Lotto - No winner of jackpot on Tuesday, June 19. Numbers drawn were 2, 21, 25, and 28. No winner of match three numbers so €300 will be added to match three numbers next draw which will be held in Murphy’s on July 3. Jackpot now €4,000. Thank you for support.

Club Defib - In the interest of safety, the AED defibrillator has been moved to outside the blue containers. It is now in a temperature-controlled cabinet that is monitored 24/7 and therefore always available.

Thank you to Dave Greville Heartbeat Safety Solutions for kindly donating this very important piece of equipment to the club. It is greatly appreciated.

The club will be running a first aid/AED training course on Saturday, July 7, from 2pm – 4.30pm with Simon Taylor from Blessington Community First Responder Unit. Contact Noreen if anyone is interested...parents, coaches, players etc.

Division 1 – It was a win at home against Rathnew on Thursday last. Final score: 0-11 to 1-07.

Wicklow Ladies –Leinster Intermediate Championship final on Sunday in Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow when Wicklow will play Laois at 2pm. Good luck to the management and team but especially to our super club ladies Kim Connors and Shona O’Connor.

Senior Ladies - Not to be missed. A weekend of celebrating 25 wonderful years of our Ladies section of the club. Details to be announced very soon. Senior ladies away v Parnells on Wednesday, June 27 at 7.30pm.

Wicklow ladies Minors - The Wicklow Ladies Minor squad departed early on Wednesday, June 20, to France for an historic and ground-breaking trip. They will embrace the celtic connection though the Rennes club in Brittany, both by playing games and by enjoying the local music culture. Our ladies from Blessington are Aoife Richardson, Sophie Cronin and Nicole Walsh.

Under-16 girls – Under-16 girls B against AGB at home on Thursday, June 28, at 7.30pm.

Under-14 girls - Our under-14 girls squad trained on Tuesday and had a friendly on Thursday evening at home against a strong team from Kill. We were short players due to holidays and injuries but still had 21 players available.

Kill started the game strongly and took some quick scores but our girls settled and got back in to the game and were only down two points at half-time.

The team started much stronger in the second half and a strong defence with some great passing movements up-field led to some great scores from Sadhbh, Juliette and Kayleigh, and our girls ended up winning on a scoreline of Blessington 4-11, Kill 4-05.

Team: Aoife O’Rourke, Grace Quigley, Kay- leigh Maguire, Aislinn Flanagan, Alana Carroll, Zara Carey, Caoimhe Kinsella, Sadhbh Fisher, Niamh Kinsella, Kayleigh O’Neill, Emma Stynes, Alannah Phibbs, Juliette Gough, Holly Moody, Caelainn Phipps, Jane Johnson, Millie Barrett, Roisin Murphy, Seana Ferris, Anna Carylan, Erin McMahon. Best wishes and a speedy recovery to Hannah Byrne, Emily Rose O’Toole, Orlaith Ni Ghallchobair, Elaine O’Dwyer and Bryana Reid all carrying injuries.

Under-14 girls B team at home v TBC on Thursday at 7pm.

Under-12 girls – Our under-12 girls White team had their last home league game on Tuesday, June 19, against Ashford. Although we lost 3-3 to 2-2, the girls put on an excellent second half against the wind. We were especially impressed with the girls battling blocking and support play and they should be proud of their league campaign with one game remaining.

Special mention to our strong leaders on the pitch tonight: Eilis Reid, Aoife Kinsella, Abbie O’Riordan, Asia Duggan, Emma Carpenter, Michaela Garvey and Clodagh Nugent.

Also, a big well done to all the new girls on the panel. Scorers: Abbie O’Riordan 2-0 Asia Duggan 0-1 Clodagh Nugent 0-1. Thanks a mil to Sken and Macaris for the food afterwards and to the mammies for helping in the kitchen. Under-12 girls White away against Clan na Gael on Thursday at 7.30pm.

U10 girls – Under-10 girls travelled to St Pats on Saturday last for the Wicklow blitz. Super performance by all as they played their hearts out in the summer sun. Opposition were AGB, Tinahely and Balto. A win in all three, no stopping them.

Under-8 girls – Under-8 girls travelled to a blitz in St Pats this morning. They faced Bray, Newtown and AGB, winning all three matches in very warm conditions. They future’s bright for Blessington GAA.

Juvenile boys

Under-15s – On Wednesday (today), Wicklow league v St Pats is cancelled instead we will have a friendly game against Thomas Davis at home at 7pm.

Under-11s – On Wednesday, the under-11 Whites are away to St Pats White at 7.30pm. The under-11 Blue team at home against St Pats at 7.15pm. The under-11 Red side at home v Stratford-Grangecon.

On Friday, the under-11 Blues at home to Dunlavin 1 from 7.15pm. Our under-11 boys Red are at home against Dunlavin at 7.15pm. The under-11 Whites are away to Kilmac at 7.15pm.

Academy – On Saturday, the Blessington GAA Academy hosted a Festival of Fun for all children aged 4 - 6 years of age. It was a glorious hot day and we had a great turn out from the children along with some surprise guests.

The coaches organised fun and games for the children with their parents and then watched a mini exhibition match played by some members of the Blessington GAA Senior men and ladies teams.

After that they were split into teams where they played some games themselves and were managed on the day by those members of the Senior men’s and ladies teams all under the watchful eye of Senior men’s Manager, Paddy O’Connor.

After that there were some more games which involved a large jockey back race and some chasing from the parents and coaches. The coaches had organised two surprises on the day for all the children, which both equally went down a treat. The Sam Maguire Cup managed to find its way from Dublin for a few hours and was present at the end of the event for photo opportunities for all the children as well as a well-earned ice cream to help them cool down.

The Academy coaches would like to especially thank the Senior men’s team who turned up for the event, thelLadies Senior team who send members each week and to all the parents and children who turned up on the day to make it such a memorable day for the club.

Go Games – We hosted under-7 Go Games today with Hollywood and Valleymount as opposition. We had two teams and both teams won their games and the derby match was a draw. Big thanks to Trevor for the visit of Sam Maguire and to the ladies who provided all the teams with refreshments.

Hurling

Michael Dwyers under-15s - A great morning was had in Hollywood for our under-15 hurling team as we hosted Our Lady’s Island, Wexford, our hosts for the 2017 Féile in a friendly game. Fantastic bunch of kids and mentors and a great chance to catch up with everyone and the weather brought back memories of Bagenalstown that year for the semi-final. Michael Dwyer’s 3-10, Our Lady’s Island 0-11.

Under-14 county – Under-14 hurling, Wicklow v Down at the pitch on Saturday at 12.30pm.

Under-9s - Well done to Blessington under-9s who played Leixlip on Sunday. We were missing a few regulars, but everyone got stuck in, it wasn’t easy in that heat. Best today was Joey Dore, Meabh Doyle and Fionn Whelan. All showing some great skills. See everyone at training Thursday.

Hurling Go Games – Away against Kilcoole on Friday, June 29, at 7pm.

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 087 2858375.

HOLLYWOOD

The next Hollywood GAA Club Lotto will be held this Thursday, June 28, at 8 pm in Tutty’s for a jackpot of €5,200. Thank you for your support and good luck.

The annual Hollywood Sports Day will be held on Sunday, July 8, at 1pm at Hollywood GAA Grounds. The usual attractions will be available including races for all ages, produce stall, tea tent, wheel of fortune, white elephant stall, penalty kicks and nearest the tee to name a few.

Hollywood GAA will host a Cúl Camp from Monday, July 9, to Friday, July 13. Children will have the opportunity to play football, camogie and hurling. Book your child’s place online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.

STRATFORD-GRANGECON

Juvenile

Hurling - Under-7 and under-9 hurling training Tuesday at 7pm in Hollywood. Next blitz is this Friday, June 29, in Aughrim.

Under-13 Michael Dwyers hurlers (navy) match for tonight Monday had been postponed and a text will sent tso players with rescheduling details.

Football - Academy 4-6 years, training Saturday 11am.

Mouthguards essential for under-7 upwards. Under-7 training 6.30pm on Wednesday and 11am on Saturday.

Under-9 training at 6.30pm on Wednesday and 11am on Saturday.

Under-11 training on Saturday at 11am. Next league match in away to Blessington Red this Wednesday, June 27, at 7.15pm. Also playing a rescheduled back match on this Friday, June 29, at home against Ballinacor at 7.15pm.

Under-13s playing with Michael Dwyers - played St Nicholas (2) last Monday 18th in Stratford winning 6-4, 4-4. Next match is on Monday 2nd against Kilcoole. Text will be sent out about training.

Under-15 and under-17 playing with Michael Dwyers. Training Wednesday in high park from 7 to 8pm. The under-15s have a home match ( in kiltegan) against Newtown GAA on Wednesday evening at 7.15pm, under-17s will start back this week, details will be sent by text.

Adult

Intermediate team who are sponsored by Horans bar & Restaurant Baltinglass are training on Friday at 8pm and Sunday at 11am.

First round of the championship is in five weeks, Sunday, July 22, against Dunlavin in Baltinglass.

Club gym is available outside these hours, please contact a member of committee for access to keys.

Junior team played a challenge match last Thursday, with Two Mile House GAA. Next cup competition match is away to Donard on July 5. Training this Monday 8pm.

The results of last week’s draw on June 18, winning numbers: 1, 11, 18, and 25.

No winner. Next week’s jackpot: €12,000, Monday, June 25, at 8.45pm in the Clubhouse.

Cúl Camp on July 23 to 27. No booking on the day, online bookings only.

Next executive meeting is Wednesday, July 4, at 8pm. If anyone is interested in organising a club day in our field please come along to this meeting.

Anyone who wants to purchase club gear please contact Annette (087) 064 4241. There is one aged 3-4 years Horan jersey left for sale.

Any additions or updates for this newsletter, please message this page or email pro.stratford. wicklow@gaa.ie.

ASHFORD

Ashford and Glenealy GAA Lotto results from Monday, June 18, for a jackpot of €3,000.

Numbers drawn: 10, 14, 17, and 23. No jackpot winner.

Match 3’s: Tina Caffery c/o S Douglas;Kevin McDermott c/o P Farrell; Mary Drumgoole c/o M Drumgoole; Martin Hamilton c/o M Purcell; Mary Weir c/o M Weir; Niamh O’Brien c/o D O’ Brien. (€50 each).

Next Draw: Monday, June 25, Chester Beatty’s. Jackpot: €3,300.

Our under-8 and under-10 girls’ teams had a very enjoyable outing to St. Pat’s last weekend. The girls, as usual, played very well. Well done to Keela Dunne on becoming a young whistler.

The under-7 boy’s had their first Go Games in Pat’s as well last weekend. We believe Rex and Sam, making their debuts, played stormers. The under-9 lads had a monster blitz in Ballinakill in conjunction with Kiltegan, Newcastle and Rathnew.

Our Intermediates are looking forward to the start of the championship and training is in progress at the moment.

Kellogg’s Cúl Camp will take place in Ashford GAA grounds this summer from Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 6. Booking can be done online. Cost is €60 for first child, €50 for second child and €40 for subsequent children.

Membership is now due. €70\adults; €40 children .

More information on Ashford GAA can be accessed on our Facebook page.

ST PATRICK’S

St Patricks GAA Club fundraiser tickets are now been distributed and can be returned to the clubhouse on Saturday morning’s from 10am until 12 noon.

One ticket for three draws in June, July and August. Prizes Each month: 1st Prize €1,000, 2nd €700, 3rd €400, 4th €200, 5th €100, 6th €50 and 7th €50.

Tickets available from any committee member or Team Manager €50 each. Please return the tickets (both paid and unpaid) to committee members or team managers before the first draw which will be held on June 30.

James Phelan 087 228 4441 (Club Treasurer) will be up at the club on Tuesday 26th at 7.30 to 8.30 and 10.30 to 11.30 Saturday June 30.

All roads lead to Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow on Sunday, July 1, for the Leinster Intermediate Championship final at 2pm when Wicklow will play Laois in what promises to be a great final.

It is not often that a Wicklow county team have a 100 per cent record on the way to a Leinster final.

This is a huge stepping stone for Wicklow and the girls are in need of all our voices so let’s get organising to support our county team especially our own Niamh McGettigan, Rose Fagan, Saoirse O’Reilly and Mick Kavanagh (management team) in the Leinster Intermediate Championship final.

Well done to the county Minor team who travelled to France over the weekend to take on French champions in a packed full weekend of football and culture especially our own county captain Sinead McGettigan, Lucy Dunne, Sarah Evans, Emer McNulty, Zoe Armstrong, Molly Hodgkinson ,Amy Kavanagh and mentors Patrice Evans and Joanne Kavanagh.

We had a very busy weekend in Dunbur hosting an under-7 boys blitz on Friday evening and under-8 and under-10 LGFA blitz on Saturday.

Dunbur hosted the largest blitz in the club on Saturday with the under-8 and under-10 LGFA Blitz with games starting at 10.30am and 23 teams participating. A beautiful morning in Wicklow for an excellent event with all the players getting to Meet and Greet the Senior Ladies county stars who are in the Leinster final. Congratulations to all who took part and thank you to all the organisers.

We had a busy Dunbur on Friday evening when we welcomed AGB, Avoca, Barndarrig, Ashford and Rathnew to take part in our under-7 boys Go Games blitz. With over 100 boys taking part, there was no shortage of skills on display.

Well done to the Senior lads who travelled to Hollywood on Wednesday evening in the Dunne Cup. A good performance gave the lads a win with the full time score: Hollywood 0-09, St. Patrick’s 1-10. The lads play Rathnew next Wednesday in the same competition.

Well done to all involved with the Junior A team who took on Newcastle in Dunbur on Tuesday evening. Final Score: St Patrick’s 1-09, Newcastle 2-06.

All in St. Patricks wish Junior player Reece Kelly a speedy return to full health following a recent illness.

Well done to the sister duo Aoife and Niamh Caffrey who played together on the ladies under-16 team on Tuesday evening. Well done to all involved but the result did not go in our favour.

Hard luck to all involved with our Intermediate hurlers on Monday evening when we welcomed Avondale to Dunbur in the Intermediate Hurling League. Full time score: St Patrick’s 1-09, Avondale 1-16.

Well done to the St. Pats under-13 boys football team for a strong performance and win against An Tochar at home on Monday evening. Full Time: St. Pat’s 5-06, An Tochar 2-08.

All in St Patricks wish the three players who came off with injuries a speedy recovery to full health.

On Wednesday our under-13 hurlers made the trip to Greystones and came away with an excellent result. Well done to all involved.

Thank you to all the members that attended the St Patrick’s Building for the Future – Player Development. St Patrick’s GAA Club with our facilitator John Slattery on Tuesday in the Clubhouse, Dunbur. The follow up meeting will take place on July 3 in the Clubhouse.

TINAHELY

Tinahely GAA Golf Classic takes place on Friday, June 29, at Coollattin Golf Club. A team of four costs €200, a juvenile team €120. Tee off before noon. Includes dinner. Great prizes. For GUI and non GUI. To reserve a tee time contact Paul on 087 9621734.

Intermediate football - Well done to the players and management on getting promoted to Division 1 football in 2019.

The lads played their third play-off match at home last Wednesday against Éire Óg. This was a fantastic game of football as we really dug deep and won 3-9 to 1-8.

This win puts us through to the league final on Thursday, July 5, in Joule Park Aughrim. Our opposition is not known at the minute. Team on the night was: Gavin, Larry, Hooch, Chester, John, Conor, James H, Crouch, Noel, Stephen, Cush, Bandy, Alan, Rory, Tony.

Well done to Bandy on his man of the match performance.

Ladies football - Congratulations to the Wicklow ladies county team who qualified for the Leinster final. The ladies take on Laois in Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow, on Sunday, July 1, at 2pm.

Tinahely GAA lotto results. Numbers drawn were: 4, 8, 23, and 27. The bonus number was 14. There was no jackpot winner. There were four match three winners: Barbara Foley, Eoin Lambert, Frances O’Rourke and Evelina Mictieua.

Next week’s lotto jackpot is€8,200.