Blessington club notes
November 23, 2020Date for your diary - Blessington AGM Mon 30 Nov 2020 on Zoom. AGM papers and link to Zoom have been sent out to paid up members on 20 November 2020. This is your club, the club that you have paid a membership to, please join us on the night to find out the plans for 2021 and what your club has achieved in 2020.
#B100dySunday – Blessington GAA lit up the grounds on Sat 21 November at dusk to commemorate the 14 lives lost on Bloody Sunday 100 years ago. Thanks to Trevor for organising.
Academy – It’s unbelievable to think that 24 children attended the Academy on Sat 21 Nov. Thanks to all our coaches. Thanks to Sadhbh Fisher, James Dooley, Austin Brennan and Thomas Fisher for helping out on the day.
Social Inclusion sessions - Another fantastic morning on 22 Nov with our inclusion session. A super turnout. Thanks to all.
Lotto – Jackpot €3000. No winner. Numbers drawn 16, 17, 21, 28. No winner. One winner of match 3 was Tony Kenny who won €300. Next draw Tues 1 Dec. Jackpot €3200. Lines available to purchase at Hennessys Next door, players or committee €2 a line. Lines can also be purchased online. https://clubforce.com/.../gaa-blessington-gaa-club-wicklow/ Thanks for continued support.
Movember - A few of our senior men are taking part in Movember this year and any donations would be amazing, link below. Well done lads
https://movember.com/m/14362845?mc=1.
Wicklow Ladies – Well done to the Wicklow girls defeating Antrim team in the All Ireland semi-final on a score line of 7-11 to 3-10. They meet Fermanagh in the final on Sat week. Good luck to the team and management.
Advanced Waste Recycling - Blessington GAA are partnering with Advanced Waste Recycling Ltd to offer the community of Blessington the opportunity to switch and save. Advanced Waste Recycling Ltd are rolling out a leaflet campaign in Blessington and any household that switches will be entered into a draw with very nice prizes with the 1st prize of a weekend away for 2 in Adare Manor when restrictions allow. Alongside delivering excellent value and cost-effective options to the customer, Advanced Waste Recycling will also support local by providing prize vouchers from Blessington based businesses. If interested in switching and saving in your waste costs FREETEXT BLESSO to 50400. Blessington GAA will benefit from every sign up in the next couple of weeks. For further information log onto www.advancedwaste.ie
DS Sports - DS sports have kindly set up an online shop for anyone who would like to place an order for the below gear. There is also a deal which is running until the 30 October. Just select pack deal on the link to avail of the €100 deal (Adult sizes) or €80 (Juvenile sizes). * FYI - most items have the LGFA badge on them, just to keep in mind if ordering for sons/brothers/dad. DS Sports.
O’Neills - Boys and men’s’ gear can be purchased on the O'Neills Blessington GAA page.
Clothes Collection – Our clothes collection is continuing. For more information contact Breda on 0872253892.
Instagram - Blessington GAA is on Instagram. Keep up to date with all the action by following us - Username @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 Whats App please text your name to 087 2858375.
