This weeks Fixtures at a glance ( week March 2-8) U16 Monday 2 Mar away to Skryne (Meath) at 7.45pm U12 Saturday Mar 7 NKL game at home to Allenwood at 4.30pm. Training times Academy Sat 10am - 11am, U8 Sat 10am and from April also Tues evenings at 6:30. U10 Sat 10am to 11.30am and on Wed when evenings get brighter. U12's - Mon and Wed 6.45pm - 8pm, U14's Mon and Wed 6.45pm - 8pm. Blitz in Ballinakill on 14 Mar at 2pm and friendly at home on 29 Mar. League games kick off on Wed 1 Apr. This year we are holding a Dinner Dance in Tulfarris Hotel on Friday 30th January 2015. Music will be provided by "Panic Animal" followed by DJ till late. In what was a great year for the club, claiming two championships and a senior league title, it promises to be a great occasion to launch 2015. Tickets available from: Barry O’Donovan (0860459188), Robert Walsh (0871611010) and Stephen Willoughby (0871202760)
1974 Junior Championship Reunion On Friday 12th December a reunion of the 1974 Junior Championship winning team took place in Hennessy's Lounge. It was great to see all the not so young lads turning up. Stories, reminiscences were talked about late into the night and by the end of the night, there was no doubt , that even now the lads would hold their own with our current Senior team!! For the record the team that took the title was as follows - Mick Doran, Patsy O'Donoghue, Shay Sargent, Andy Doran , John Magee, Pat Quick, Martin Hennessy, Tommy Cullen, Arthur Hennessy, Popsy Finnegan, John Finnegan, Jerry Hennessy, Paddy Murphy, John Coogan, Seamus Breen. Subs- Davy Byrne, Christy Nolan, Paddy Sargent, Des Kennedy & Tom Mc Grath. Team Manager Gerry McIntyre, Selectors Peter Finnegan, Jimmy Hughes Pete Nolan, Paddy Magee & Toddy Hennessy. That victory was the springboard to the club getting back to Senior status in 1979 and going on to win Championships at Intermediate and Junior level and ultimately A Senior victory in 1983. Many of the team are still involved in the club at Committee level and all are solid supporters of the club. It was also appropriate the in this anniversary year the Club also won the same two cups - The Swan Cup and the Tutty cup. Many thanks to Ronan Hennessy who sponsored some lovely refreshments on the evening.
Result of the Grand Prize Draw: First Prize Dacia Duster Jeep Winner: Richard Burke Hollywood Second Prize A years shopping in Dunnes Stores to the value of €2600 Winner: Mairéad Murphy Manor Kilbride Third Prize A years motor fuel from Topaz to the value of €1800Winner: Eoin Devlin Blessington Juvenile Race Day and the Grand Prize Draw - Winners of the Extra prizes at the Juvenile Race Day: Race 2 - 1st - Dylan and Carly Siney. 2nd Chris Ayiots. 3rd Kathleen Walsh. Race 3 - 1st -Vincent Moran, 2nd Colum Mullaly, 3rd Breda Brophy. Race 4 - 1st - Roma Duffy, 2nd - Vincent Moran. 3rd - Christy Molloy. Race 5 - 1st - Brian Murray, 2nd - Sandra Winders, 3rd - Pat Nolan. Race 6 - 1st - Tom Whelan, 2nd - Teresa Nolan, 3rd - Elizabeth Reilly. Race 7 - 1st - Patricia Keogh, 2nd - Sara Brophy, 3rd Julie Conners. For all the race winners of Race 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 1st Prize was €50, 2nd Prize as €30 and 3rd Prize was €20. The big race winners (Race 6) The 1st Prize was €200, 2nd Prize €100 and 3rd Prize €50. Congratulations to our winners and a sincere thank you on behalf of Blessington GAA to everyone who supported the draw and helped in any way to make it such a great success! Blessington LGFA Winter 7s Competition 2014 Another interesting evening of results from Week 4 last night! Following the final night of group games we now have our Finals line up for next Saturday. All attached. We wish to invite ALL teams & Referees to Murphy's Pub after the Finals for the Presentations(all teams receive medals) and some finger food. We hope you can join us for an enjoyable evening/night! The very best of luck to everyone, kind regards Jess Sat 1st November Blessington 1 v Coolkenno 5pm : Coolkenno v Baltinglass 5.25pm St Pats v Blessington 1 5.50pm : Baltinglass v St Pats 6.15pm Tinahely v Blessington 2 6.40pm : Eadestown v Tinahely 7.05pm Blessington 2 v St Nicholas 7.30pm : St Nicholas v Eadestown 7.55pm. Rules and Regulations €50 Entry per Team(covers the whole tournament) 7 aside - Panel of 12 can be used. Players MUST be registered All Games 10 Mins a half. 3 Points For Win, 1 Point for Draw Scores will Count as follows: Point from play = 1 Point Point from Free Kick or Fisted Points = 3 Points. All Goals = 5 Points Teams please arrive 30 Mins prior to your first game each week In the event of any Walkovers Team will be fined €25. If a Team gives more than two walkovers they will be removed from the competition. For further info contact Jess 086 8602822 Enjoy!!! Juvenile Fixtures at a glance: Sat 18 Oct - NKL - U11 football at home to Carbury at 11:30 Sat 18 Oct - U7/U8 football challenge away to Baltinglass at 11:00 This weeks Fixtures 22-28 September 2014 Senior fixtures at a glance: Sun 28 Sep - Senior Campus Oil Div 1 Football League - Baltinglass v Blessington @ 11.00 Sun 28 Sep - Junior A Semi Final Championship Blesso v Laragh in Aughrim @ 13.30
Juvenile Fixtures at a glance: Sat 27 Sep Minor Semi-Final v St Pat's in Bray Emmets at 13.00 - NKL U10 Football away v Naas at 15.30 - NKL U12 Football away to Carbury at 16.30 - U12 Hurling Mini Festival Finals Sun 28 Sep - NKL U9 hurling away to Confey at 10.30 This weeks fixtures 24th-31 Aug 2014
Sat 30 Aug - Coogan Steel (Tinahely) Senior Football Championship in Aughrim at 6.15pm - Rathnew V Blessington. Juvenile Fixtures at a glance Mon 25 Aug - U12 away to Bray Emmets @ 7.20pm Wed 27 Aug - U14 at home to Tinahely in Rd 1 of the Championship @ 7.15pm Fri 29 Aug - U16 at home to AGB in Rd 2 of the Championship @ 7.15pm Fri 29 Aug - NKL U9 Hurling away to Broadford @ 6.45pm Sat 30 Aug - Football Go Games U8/U10 in Valleymount. Teams participating Blesso, Donard, Balto and Valleymount. Sat 30 Aug - NKL U10 football at home to Maynooth @3.30pm Sat 30 Aug - NKL U12 football at home to Maynooth @ 4.30pm Sun 31 Aug - NKL U11 hurling away to Maynooth 2 @ 11.30am
This weeks fixtures 18-24 August 2014 Senior fixtures at a glance: Wed 20 Aug - Minor Championship Semi Final at home - Blessington v Baltinglass at 7.15pm Juvenile Fixtures at a glance: Mon 18 Aug - U12 football Away to St Pats U16 Football Championship - Away to St Nicks at 19:30 Wed 20 Aug - U14B hurling - Michael Dwyers away to Tinahely at 19:15 (in St Kevin's Park) Fri 22 Aug - Hurling Go Games in Hollywood - St Kevins, Blessington, Dunlavin, Kiltegan and Stratford.
This weeks Fixtures 11th- 16th August 2014 Senior fixtures at a glance: Mon 11 - West League Jun C v Dunlavin Away at 7.30p.m. Tues 12 - Div 1 League Seniors v Bray Home 7.30p.m Fri 15 - Div 1 League Senior v Carnew Home 7.30p.m Fri 15 - Ladies Senior Champ S/F v Baltinglass at Home 7.00pm. Sat 16 - Div 2 League Jun A v Aughrim Away 7.00pm Juvenile Fixtures at a glance: Tues 12 Aug - U12 hurling - ARP v Western Gaels at 7.50pm. Sat 16 Aug - Football Go Games in Baltinglass. Teams attending - Blessington, Hollywood and Kiltegan. Blessington Cúl Camps 2014 Kelloggs Football Cúl Camp  Kelloggs Hurling Cúl Camp  Blessington GAA U8 Notes On Tuesday 15th July, 33 of our U8's together with coaches and parents travelled by bus to Croke Park for the Leinster U8 Go Games. We had two teams of 9 playing against St Cuthberts of Meath. Given the numbers we had travelling most kids only played one half so that everyone could get a game. Both Blessington teams played extremely well and won both matches. Before the games the players and coaches viewed one of the dressing rooms. On the way home we stopped in McDonalds to feed all the hungry players. Overall it was a fantastic experience for all concerned. A team photo is available from www.hrphoto.ie for any parents who didn't get a copy on the day. 
Last week to book your place on the Kelloggs GAA Cul camps 2014.
Free GAA kit and county colour backpack 1st child €55 2nd child €45 3/4/5 child €40 from same family.
Book on line at www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps open to boys & girls aged 6-13.
Mon 7th to Fri 11th July in Blessington 10am - 2.30pm. If unable to book online get a form from me and I will drop it back for you
"Get YOUR Name in the game"and enjoy a week of GAA skills & games. Chris O Connor
U12 Hurling Div 3 Shield Final 13 June 2014
Winners
 Western Gaels 2 which is made up of all Blessington players who beat Killard in the semi final on Tuesday 10 June to reach the final tonight in Hawkfield, Kildare Centre of Excellence Friday 13 June. They beat Eire Óg Corrachoill 2, 5-5 to 4-4. Well done to the team and Derek Brogan, Davy Richardson and Pat Brennan.
Club Gear available to order Childrens sizes also available
sizes from 5/6 up to Adult XXL
 Kelloggs Football Cúl Camp will be held in Blessington GAA on Mon 7 - Fri 11 Jul. Hurling and Camogie Cúl Camp on Mon 21 - Fri 25 Jul. Open to Primary school children boys & girls From 1st - 6th Classes or aged 6 -13 Time: 10am - 2.30pm daily. Register online NOW! @ www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps. FREE GAA KIT & COUNTY COLOURED BACKPACK. Contact Chris O Connor 086-2239403
Reminder
Paddy Magee Memorial Match featuring the Pete Nolan man of the match trophy tomorrow St. Patricks Day at 12 noon
Blessington v Ballymore Eustace
Admission €5 including players
All proceeds will go to Blessington and Ballymore Eustace senior citizens. Please support
Destination Kerry!
Our Senior men's and Intermediate ladies set off for Kerry
to take part in the Páidí O'Sé Tournament
Best of luck to all
Wicklow Minors drew with Tipperary in the league today Monday 17th Feb. Wicklow 1-6 Tipperary 0-9. Well done to all involved from the club Mikey & Wacker O Connor, Daragh Ryan, Jack Gilligan & Jordan Nolan. They play Longford on Wed at 3pm due to be in Blessington , but that could change, we will keep you updated.
Winter Club 7's update
The Celtic Tigers took the Wooden Spoon Award having been beaten by The Young Guns.
A thrilling play-off for a coveted place in the final went to The Noughties who beat the Boomers after extra-time. Vintage Crop then beat the Boomers in the Shield final. The final game saw The Nineties pitted against the The Noughties. After a great game, the Nineties proved deserved winners and took the main prize, 'The Cup'. Well done also to Jonathan Daniels who won player of the Tournament and scored an impressive 6 goals and 4 overs in the final. Presentations were held afterwards in Hennessy's Pub and a great night was had by all. Many thanks to all who participated. A special mention to Barry O'Donovan who organised the event. Also thanks to Noelle McGarr for the hot soup each week, Pat Molloy and Jimmy Callaghan for refereeing the games, Mick Curran for ensuring the grounds were always available and operational and Hennessy's Pub for the food at the presentations.
Club 7’s results from tonight Sunday 19 Jan 2014
All teams down some players tonight. Wins tonight for Vintage Crop, Celtic Tigers and in the match of the night The Nineties beat The Noughties by just 1pt. So after 3 weeks the Table is: The Nineties 6pts, The Noughties & Vintage Crop 4pts, Celtic Tigers 2pts and The Young Guns Zero. Loads to play for so see you all next week at 6pm
Club 7’s results from tonight Sunday 19 Jan 2014
The Fixtures for next Sunday 26 Jan
A very good turnout for the winter 7s in what was very wet conditions. All good matches and very tight games, with victories for Vintage crop, The Noughties and The Nineties.
Fixtures for next weeks 7s is as follows
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