South Wicklow News Articles
The 1st and 2nd Class Boys Allianz Indoor Football Blitz took place in Aughrim on the 14th November. Schools that took part included Shillelagh, Aughrim, Bearna Chlé, Laragh, Tinahely, Knockananna, Crossbridge, Rathdrum, Annacurra, St. Saviour’s and...
There was a super turnout at the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Tráth na gCeist in Lynham's Hotel in Laragh on the 7th of November. Schools travelled from every corner of Wicklow to show their knowledge on all things GAA. There were 8 rounds in total...
Please fill out the form below to register your interest in your school participating in the 1st and 2nd class boys indoor football blitz planned for 14th November in Aughrim. This will be a 7 aside blitz. Small schools may decide to group together...
A great day’s football for 1st and 2nd Class girls was held in Aughrim on the 7th November. Schools represented included Tinahely, Laragh, Aughrim, Coolafancy, Our Lady’s Rathdrum, Bearna Chlé, St. Saviour’s and Annacurra.
It is that time of year again as we prepare for the annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Tráth na gCeist. It will take place in Lynham's Hotel in Laragh on the 7th of November at 7.30pm. For information on the Tráth na gCeist please contact Billy...
Please use link below to register for the 1st and 2nd Class indoor blitz for girls’ football.Details: Thursday 7th November at 10:30am in Aughrim Community Hall, 9-a-side.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/...
Well done to all who completed the Young Whistler training course in Aughrim. We look forward to you taking charge in the middle of the field in Allianz Cumann na mBunscol blitzes as well as in your school.Photoshttps://photos.app.goo.gl/...
It is that time of year again as we prepare for the annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Tráth na gCeist. It will take place in Lynham's Hotel in Laragh on the 7th of November @7.30pm. Any school that is interested in attending should contact...
South Wicklow Allianz Cumann na mBunscol will be holding a Young Whistlers' (Football & Hurling) course on Thursday 24th October from 3.30- 4.30pm in The County Grounds Aughrim. Schools are asked to send 5th/6th class boys and girls. These Young...
3rd and 4th Class boys played in a 7 a-side indoor blitz in Aughrim on the 17th October. There were 2 time slots to facilitate teams taking part. Schools represented included Aughrim, Laragh, Crossbridge, St. Saviour’s, Coolafancy, Annacurra and...
Please fill out the form below to register your interest in your school participating in the 3rd and 4th class boys Indoor Hurling Blitz planned for 17th October in Aughrim. This will be a 7 a-side blitz. Smaller schools will be allowed to use 2nd...
Well done to the schools who participated in the Indoor Allianz Camogie Blitz for 3rd and 4th class girls on the 10th October in Aughrim. Schools represented included Our Lady’s Rathdrum, Laragh, St. Saviour’s, Annacurra, Aughrim, Crossbridge and...
Friday 4th October saw schools from South Wicklow descend on Aughrim Community Hall with boys from 5th and 6th class ready to play football. Schools represented included: Rathdrum, Annacurra, Kilcommon, St. Saviour’s, Crossbridge, Aughrim, Avoca,...
Please fill out the form below to register your interest in your school participating in the 3rd and 4th class Girls’ Indoor Camogie Blitz planned for 10th October 2024 in Aughrim. This will be a 7 aside blitz. Smaller schools will be allowed to use...
Cumann na mBunscol - Cornmarket Annual Awards 2025 Pat Trainor Hall of Fame Award: This award was instigated to remember a friend and colleague Pat Trainor. The object of the award is to honour a fellow teacher who has given years of...
Thursday 3rd October at 10:30am in Aughrim Community Hall – Boys’ football blitz, 7-a-side. The focus is on participation so no scores will be kept. Smaller schools may join up with another school or use 4th class students to make a team if...
5th and 6th class girls’ football took centre stage on Thursday 26th September in Aughrim. Schools represented: Coolafancy, Kilcommon, Carnew, Laragh, Tinahely, Brittas Bay, Rathdrum Girls, Bearna Chlé, Avoca, Aughrim, Annacurra and Ballycoog....
Thursday 26th September at 10:30am in Aughrim Community Hall – Girls’ football blitz, 7-a-side. The focus is on participation and so scores will not be kept. Smaller schools may join up with another school or use 4th class students to make a team if...
We would like to thank all those who attended our AGM in Laragh on the 11th September. We had a good spread of teachers from across the county and we greatly value their input and time. The promotion of Gaelic games and culture can only thrive in...
Term One – Focus on participation-based games Allianz 5th and 6th Class Girls Football - Indoor Thursday 26th September at 10:30am in Aughrim Community Hall – Girls’ football blitz, 7-a-side. Allianz 5th and 6th Class Boys Football - Indoor Thursday...
Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow’s year will soon begin with our annual AGM and Registration. Please see main details below:Venue: Lynhams Hotel, LaraghDate: Wednesday September 11th @4pm.Fee: €50 Registration fee.Refreshments: Tea and...
Eoghan Fitzgerald had a fantastic day representing his school St Marys SNS, and his GAA club Blessington in the GAA/INTO Cumann na mBunscol Go Games match at half time during the All-Ireland Football final between Armagh and Galway. Eoghan...
Laci was extremely proud to represent her school St. Patricks National School, Bearna Chle and her Camogie Club Annacurra at the Hurling All Ireland in Croke Park partaking in the GAA/INTO Cumann na mBunscol Exhibition Go Games. It was a dream to...
Conall Barrett, Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath and Eire Og Greystones, enjoyed a wonderful day participating in the INTO mini games at Croke Park on Saturday 6th July 2024 at half-time during the Senior All-Ireland Hurling semi-final between Clare and...
It was a wet and windy day on the 13th June in Éire Óg, however this did not stop 16 Wicklow boys from showing determination and enthusiasm in the Carlow Lift and Strike competition. Schools representing Wicklow included Crossbridge, Coolafancy,...
The 12th June saw schools from all over Wicklow descend on Charlesland Sports and Recreation Park in Greystones set and ready to race! The day began with a parade around the track with each school displaying their banner, wearing their school’s...
U8 50m Boys 1st Lycon Power - Greystones Community National School 2nd Max Kelly Trogen - Kilcoole Primary School 3rd Luke Wade - St Laurence's National School, GreystonesU8 80m Boys 1st...
SEACHTAIN GNÍOMHAÍOCHTA CHUMANN NA MBUNSCOL#AllianzCumannnamBunscolWeek24JUNE 10TH – 14TH / MEITHEAMH 10Ú – 14ÚCELEBRATING ALL THAT IS GOOD IN @ALLIANZIRELAND CUMANN NA MBUNSCOLLOTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOLS TO GET INVOLVED IN &...
What: Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Sports DayWhere: Charlesland Sports and Recreation Park, GreystonesWhen: Wednesday 12th June at 10 a.m. sharp. · Age limits = Competitors must be under 8, 9, etc. on January 1st 2024·...
The last blitz of the year in South Wicklow is a competitive football blitz for 5th and 6th class on June 13th in Ballinakill. There will be three competitions, Boys, Girls and Mixed (for smaller schools). Schools may not enter all three...
There was a great turnout for the Allianz Camogie day on Wednesday 22nd May in The Wicklow Centre of Excellence in Ballinakill. 8 different schools were represented on the day for a feast of camogie on a bright May morning. The schools in attendance...
What: Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Sports DayWhere: Charlesland Sports and Recreation Park, GreystonesWhen: Wednesday 12th June at 10 a.m. sharp. Sports Day MeetingThe Sports Day meeting will take place on Wednesday 29th May ...
The 2024 girls Allianz camogie Day for 5th & 6th will take place on Wednesday 22nd May at 10:30am in the Centre of Excellence, Ballinakill. Matches will be 9 a-side but can be adjusted depending on the numbers of both teams. Date: Wednesday 22nd...
Over 130 hurlers from across the county descended upon the Wicklow Centre of Excellence in Ballinakill for the annual Credit Union Cup.Carnew N.S, St. Cronan’s N.S, St. Patrick’s N.S (Wicklow Town), St Patrick’s N.S (Bearna Chlé) and Scoil Chualann...
The 2024 Boys' Hurling Credit Union Cup for 5th and 6th Class will take place on Wednesday 15th May at 10:30am in the Centre of Excellence, Ballinakill. Matches will be 9 a-side but can be...
There were 16 teachers in attendance at a Rounders training course held on the 29th April in Rathnew AFC. The basic rules were discussed and information was given on the pitch layout, the fielding versus batting end of the game. The teachers...
Upcoming EventsCredit Union Cup (Hurling) 15th May at 10:30am (Ballinakill). One day boys’ nine-a-side hurling blitz. Competitive games. Allianz Camogie Day ...
#AllianzCumannnamBunscolWeek24JUNE 10TH – 14TH / MEITHEAMH 10Ú – 14ÚCELEBRATING ALL THAT IS GOOD IN @ALLIANZIRELAND CUMANN NA MBUNSCOLLOTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOLS TO GET INVOLVED IN & CONSIDERTake part in daily skills challenges...
The annual Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow Skills Challenge County Final took place in Ballinakill on 17th April. The winners were as follows:Boys Football: Eoghan Fitzgerald (St. Mary’s SNS, Blessington)Girls Football: Niamh Ní Churáin (Gaelscoil Uí...
There will be a Rounders training course for teachers on Monday the 29th April, from 1:30 p.m. (sharp) until 3 p.m., in Rathnew AFC. Rounders is a fun, inclusive game which is one of the four official GAA codes. As part of the course, teachers...
The annual Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow Skills competition took place in regional venues on the week schools returned after the Easter break. On the 9th April the North East qualifiers were held in Bray Emmets. Those who qualified in Bray included:...
A huge well done to the boys who represented themselves, their schools and their county so well at half time against Westmeath in O’Moore Park on Sunday 7th April. The team was a mixture from schools across the county: B. McCoy, K. McCoy (...
Junior and Senior Infants from schools across the south of the county attended an ‘Introduction to Gaelic Games’ Day on the 7th March. It was wonderful to see the joy on the faces of children as they threw, caught and kicked balloons so they could...
On March 8th all roads led to the centre of the country to Mullingar for the National Cornmarket Cumann na mBunscol Awards. These awards are like the Oscars for primary school teachers involved in the promotion of Gaelic games in their schools and...
On the 29th February it was the turn of the 1st and 2nd Class Boys to take centre stage in Aughrim. A great day was had by all who attended. Schools represented included Shillelagh, St. Saviour’s, Bearna Chlé, Kilcommon, Crossbridge, Laragh, Aughrim...
The annual Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow Skills competition will take place in regional venues on the week beginning April 8th. · North/East Skills Competition - Tuesday April 9th in Bray...
Please note that we have Thursdays allocated for JI&SI mixed football in March. We may not need all dates (depends on numbers). We will be hosting a zoom meeting on Wednesday 28th at 3:30pm to discuss the format as it will not be like the normal...
Please fill out the form below to register your interest in your school participating in the boys football blitz planned for 29th February 2024 in Aughrim. This will be a 7 aside blitz with unlimited subs. Smaller schools will be allowed to use 2nd...
Well done to all the schools who attended the 1st and 2nd Class Girls Indoor Football Blitz in Aughrim on 22nd February. This was a 7 a-side blitz with unlimited subs. Schools represented included Coolafancy, Aughrim, Laragh, Kilcommon, Crossbridge...
South Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Girls 1st and 2nd Indoor Football Blitz Please fill out the form below to register your interest in your school participating in the girls football blitz planned for 22nd February 2024 in Aughrim. This will be a 7 a-...
The good news filtered through last week that Wicklow is featuring heavily in the Cornmarket National Award nominations. Cumann na mBunscol Chill Mhantáin has been nominated in two award categories, namely the ‘Allianz PR’ award and the ‘Social...
1st February in Aughrim – Indoor camogie blitz, 7-a-sidePlease fill out the form below to register your interest in your school participating in a Girls Camogie blitz planned for 1st February 2024 in Aughrim. This will be a 7 aside blitz with...
Please fill out the following form to register your interest in your school participating in the boys football blitz planned for 25th January 2024 in Aughrim. This will be a 7 aside blitz with unlimited subs. Smaller schools will be allowed to use...
3rd and 4th Class Girls Football18th January in Aughrim – Indoor football blitz, 7-a-sidePlease fill out the attached form to register your interest in your school participating in the girls football blitz planned for 18th January 2024 in Aughrim....
The Cumann na mBunscol Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday 8th March at the Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar Co Westmeath. The AGM will take place the following morning on Saturday 9th March at 11.00am, also in the ...
The 24th November was a night to remember for Allianz Cumann na mBunscol when guest of honour Brian Cody launched the ‘Caoga Bliain ag Fás’ book which documents the history of Cumann na mBunscol since its foundation in 1971. The book has been a...
Well done to all the schools who participated in the recent indoor blitzes for 1st and 2nd class boys and girls held in Aughrim. Special mention to the Young Whistlers who took charge on the day, it was great to see you putting skills learned into...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol held a Young Whistlers referee course in Aughrim for children in the south of the county. Well done to all the boys and girls who volunteered to be trained up as Young Whistlers and we look forward to seeing you...
Please fill out the form below to register your interest in your school participating in the 1st and 2nd class girls indoor football blitz planned for 16th November 2023 in Aughrim. The focus for the day is on participation so this will not be a...
Bhi craic agus ceisteanna againn i Lynhams oíche Déardaoin seo chaite. Over one hundred pupils from all over the county made the trip to Laragh for the annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol, Tráth na gCeist. Lynham's did brilliantly to accommodate us...
It is that time of year again as we prepare for the annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Tráth na gCeist. It will take place in Lynham's Hotel in Laragh on the 9th of November @7.30pm. Any school that is interested in attending should contact Billy...
Please fill out the form below to register your interest in your school participating in the boys hurling blitz planned for 19th October 2023 in Aughrim. This will be a 7 aside blitz with unlimited subs. Smaller schools will be allowed to use 4th...
Please fill out the following form (see link below) to register your interest in your school participating in the girls camogie blitz planned for 12th October 2023 in Aughrim. This will be a 7 aside blitz with unlimited subs. Smaller schools will be...
A super day out and a fantastic report by Lily:Another great report by Kirsten:Date: September 28th 2023Sport: Gaelic footballVenue: Aughrim Indoor CentreSeptember 28th was a great day for members of 5th and 6th Class girls from...
Please fill out the form below to register your interest in your school participating in the boys football blitz planned for 5th October 2023 in Aughrim. This will be a 7 aside blitz with unlimited subs. Players will be permitted two plays (one hop...
Term One – Focus on participation-based gamesAllianz 5th and 6th Class Girls Football - Indoor Thursday 28th September at 10:30am in Aughrim Community Hall – Girls’ football blitz, 7-a-side. Allianz 5th and 6th Class Boys Football - Indoor Thursday...
5th and 6th class Girls Indoor Football blitz this Thursday 28th September in Aughrim. Please fill out the survey attached to register your school. Late entries will not be accepted this year. We will be hosting a Zoom meeting next week to go...
A big thank you to those who attended the Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow AGM in Laragh on the 13th September. A special thanks to Pádraig Murphy for hosting the AGM in Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa. Some lucky AGM participants won sports equipment such as a...
Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow’s year will soon begin with our annual AGM and Registration on Wednesday September 13th in Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa, Laragh (Eircode A98TR96) at 4pm. Tea and sandwiches will be served afterwards.The AGM is...
I was very excited when I was told by Ms. Mulhall, my teacher, that I was going forward to the skills competition in Ballinakill. The 24th March was the coldest, windiest day ever, I thought to myself, I have to work extra hard. I...
Cumann na mBunscol Chill Mhantáin thank pupils, teachers, principals, parents, GDAs/County board and anyone who helped to promote Gaelic games in primary schools in the Garden County. We wish you all a happy and healthy summer holiday, and we hope...
There was an Allianz football participation blitz for 3rd and 4th class held on the 15th June in Ballinakill. The schools who participated in the Girls’ blitz included Laragh, Ballyconnell, St. Saviour’s, Aughrim, Our Lady’s, and Gaelscoil an Inbhir...
Thanks to all the Wicklow players who visited various schools around the county with All-Ireland trophies, many of whom are past pupils and have graced the fields at Cumann na mBunscol competitions. The Senior hurlers brought the Nicky Rackard cup,...
This blitz will be for boys and girls from 3rd and 4th class and the focus will be on participation. Please use the link below to register your school. Teams must be registered by 3pm on MondayPlease register using the link below:https://docs.google...
Sports Day 2023 - Information and RegistrationWhat: Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Sports DayWhere: Charlesland Sports and Recreation Park, GreystonesWhen: Wednesday 7th June at 10 a.m. sharp. Sports Day MeetingThe Sports Day meeting will...
It was a beautiful day in Ballinakill as 8 teams took part in the Allianz Camogie Cup on 25th May. In Division 1 schools represented included Carnew, Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath 1, Kilcoole and St Peter's. Carnew came out as winners on the day and...
Ballinakill was blessed with great weather along with a feast of hurling on the 18th May, as over 170 hurlers descended on the Wicklow Centre of Excellence. 13 teams competed across 3 divisions with all games played with a great level of skill,...
South Wicklow held it’s Allianz Boys and Girls 5th and 6th Class Cup competitive football blitzes on the 11th May in Ballinakill. There was also a mixed competition for smaller schools. Well done to all who took part. The winners...
The Boys' Hurling Credit Union Cup for 5th and 6th class will take place on Thursday 18th May at 11.45 a.m. in the Centre of Excellence, Ballinakill. Matches will be 9 a-side but can be adjusted depending on...
The Allianz Camogie blitz for 5th and 6th classes this year will take place on Thursday 25th May at 11.45 a.m., in Ballinakill Centre of Excellence. These games will be competitive based games. Matches will be 9 a-side but can be adjusted depending...
5th and 6th Class Football Cups – Boys and Girls Blitzes Running SimultaneouslyThis competitive blitz will take place on the 11th May at 10:30 a.m. in Ballinakill. A mixed competition for smaller schools will also take place on the same day....
Please be aware that the Rounders course has now changed to Thursday April 27th. This is outside our control and down to a late change from the rounders instructor. We apologise for any inconvenience. Please see details below:Rounders courseWhen:...
Sports Day 2023 - Information and RegistrationWhat: Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Sports DayWhere: Charlesland Sports and Recreation Park, GreystonesWhen: Wednesday 7th June at 10 a.m. sharp.Sports Day MeetingThe Sports Day meeting will take...
The County Skills Challenge Final was held on Friday 24th March in Ballinakill. The top performing pupils will have the opportunity to represent their school and county during the half-time of selected All Ireland Series...
Congratulations to those who qualified in the North/East, South and West Skills Tests. Thanks to the Wicklow GDAs for running the tests and for all their organisation.North/East Regional WinnersBoys Football- Kevin McCart, Ravenswell- Sean...
Due to the bad weather forecast for March 15th we have taken the decision to reschedule the Skills competition. Please see the new details below: Event venues and dates: Wed 22nd March in Ballinakill (South qualifiers) Fri 24th March...
A 3rd and 4th class boys football blitz will take place in Ballinakill on Thursday 23rd March. This will be an outdoor blitz. Please fill out the form below to register by 2pm next Thursday 16th March. We will be organising pitches, referees and...
A fantastic evening was had by those attending the Cornmarket National Awards in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Kilcoole Primary School was awarded 2nd place in the School of the Year category for the work being done in promoting Gaelic games and...
A great day was had by those in attendance in Aughrim on the 2nd March at the 1st and 2nd Class Girls Indoor Football blitz. Schools in attendance included Ballycoog/Annacurra, Coolafancy, Nuns Cross, Laragh, Aughrim, Kilcommon and St....
The registration link is included below for the 3rd and 4th class girls football blitz. This is an outdoor blitz and will take place in Ballinakill. Please register teams by 2 p.m. on Monday.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/...
1st and 2nd Class Girls Indoor Football 2nd March in AughrimPlease fill out the form below to register your interest in your school participating in the girls’ football blitz planned for 2nd March 2023 in Aughrim. This will be a 9 aside blitz....
There was a great day of indoor football held in Aughrim on Thursday 23rd February. Schools represented included Laragh, Rathdrum, Aughrim, St. Saviours, Coolafancy, Kilcommon, Ballycoog/Annacurra, Crossbridge, Nuns Cross. Well done to all...
Please see link below to register teams for the 1st and 2nd class boys football blitz in Aughrim on the 23rd February. Registration will remain open until next Tuesday at 2pm.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/...
A rounders coaching course will take place on Monday April 24th in Kilcoole Primary School (St Brigid's Building) from 12 – 3 p.m. It will be run by retired teacher, Michael Dowling from Laois, who established rounders as a firm favourite on...
The annual Cumann na mBunscol Chill Mhantáin Skills competition will take place in regional venues on the week beginning March 13th.North/East Skills Competition - Monday 13th March in Bray Emmets.West Skills Competition – Tuesday 14th ...
There will be an Indoor Camogie Blitz for 3rd and 4th class girls on the 2nd February in Aughrim. This will be a 7 a-side blitz. Smaller schools will be allowed to use 2nd class students to make up numbers. Smaller schools may also decide to...
In Aughrim it was the turn of the 3rd and 4th Class boys to show off their hurling skills. Schools represented included Carnew (2 teams), Aughrim (2 teams), Annacurra/Ballycoog/St. Saviour’s (Rathdrum), Rathdrum BNS (2 teams), Crossbridge and...
Term Two – Focus on participation-based games3rd and 4th Class Boys Indoor Hurling 19th January in Aughrim – 7 aside. 3rd and 4th Class Girls Indoor Camogie 2nd February in Aughrim – 7 aside. 1st and 2nd Class Boys Indoor Football 23rd February in...
There will be 3rd and 4th class boys indoor hurling blitz on Thursday 19th January in Aughrim. Please register your teams using the following link by 3pm on Friday. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHN9kndvbiGGUNDWWVzJ1Q-...
It is hoped to have a Term 2 Fixture list out soon. The first blitz back will be a 3rd/4th class boys indoor hurling blitz in Aughrim. Click on the link below which will allow for feedback on how the first term went and how to improve things...
If any school in Wicklow is interested in getting involved in handball, please contact Rúnaí Brian Cornyn via email (runai.cnmbwicklow@yahoo.ie). Leinster representatives will be selected for the national Cumann na mBunscol day by the weekend...
The Cornmarket Cumann na mBunscol National Awards is a great opportunity for schools to showcase the work they are doing promoting Gaelic games in their schools and the prizes are fantastic. It is always a great night out and this year the...
Bhí an gabhar a rosta i Lynhams oíche Déardaoin seo caite. Bhí craic agus ceisteanna againn ar an oíche. Over one hundred and twenty pupils from all over the county made the trip to Laragh for the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol, Tráth na gCeist for the...
Well done to the 5th and 6th class girls who participated in an indoor football blitz on the 10th November in Aughrim. Such was the demand 2 different time slots were needed to accommodate the number of teams involved with some schools...
Well done to all who attended the Young Whistlers' (Gaelic Football) course on Wednesday 9th November in The County Grounds, Aughrim. We are looking forward to seeing you out on the pitches refereeing in the future.
Please fill out the form below to register your school for the 5th and 6th class girls football blitz this Thursday 10th November in Aughrim. This will be a 7 aside indoor blitz. Link for form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/...
3rd and 4th Class Spirits High in BrayNerves were frayed on Thursday 27th October as 3rd and 4th class boys across North East Wicklow crossed their fingers. Teachers checked weather apps and nervously scanned the skies. Would the much-...
South Wicklow Allianz Cumann na mBunscol will be holding a Young Whistlers' (Gaelic Football) course on Wednesday 9th November from 3:30-4:30pm in The County Grounds, Aughrim. Schools are asked to send a 5th/6th class boy and a girl on the day...
Well done to the 3rd and 4th class girls who participated in an indoor football blitz in Aughrim. Schools represented included Annacurra, Laragh, Nuns Cross and Aughrim.
North/East WicklowConditions were ideal for hurling as teams from Kilcoole P.S., Greystones C.N.S, St. Cronans’ N.S Bray, St. Patricks Wicklow Town and Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath descended on Bray Emmets’ GAA Club. It was also brilliant to see five...
South Wicklow Allianz Cumann na mBunscol will be holding a Young Whistlers' (Gaelic Football) course on Tuesday 18th October from 3:30-4:30pm in The County Grounds, Aughrim. Schools are asked to send a 5th/6th class boy and a girl on the day....
It’s time to get those thinking caps on again as the annual Cumann na mBunscol Tráth na gCéist is coming up. It will take place on Thursday 10th November at 7.30 p.m. in Lynham’s Hotel in Laragh. Any school that is interested in...
The Boys' Allianz Hurling Participation Blitz for 5th & 6th will take place on Thursday 13th October in both Bray Emmets (North/East Wicklow) and Aughrim (South Wicklow). North/East:Date: ...
There was a great day of camogie held on the 6th October in both Bray Emmets and Aughrim. In Bray the schools represented included St. Pat’s Wicklow, St. Peter’s, Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath, Kilcoole Primary School and three Greystones...
The Allianz Camogie League Day will take place on Thursday 6th October in both Bray Emmets (North/East Wicklow) and Ballinakill (South Wicklow). This blitz has no age limit.North/East:Date: Thursday 6th OctoberTime: 11...
Thursday, 29th September saw some fine footballing talent in the 5th and 6th Class Boys Allianz Football Participation Blitz in both Bray Emmets and Ballinakill. It was a sunny autumnal day and conditions were perfect for playing fast-paced...
Day 1 of our Boys' Participation Blitz will take place next Thursday, 29th September.Matches will be 9 a-sideMatches will follow the 2-touch rule (1 hop, 1 solo; 2 solos).Points only may be scoredNo age limits North/East Day 1:Date: Thursday...
Rúnaí Brian Cornyn and PRO Pamela McDermott attended as the Wicklow delegates at the National Allianz Cumann na mBunscol General September Meeting in Jury’s Croke Park Hotel on Saturday 24th September. The room buzzed with enthusiasm as primary...
Ciara Fagan, Cathaoirleach, opened the meeting by welcoming those in attendance and stating how good it was to be back planning for a full year’s activity for primary school Gaelic games in the Garden County. All schools have been sent a...
This will take place on the 14th September at 4 p.m. in Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa, Laragh where schools can register for North-East, South and West Allianz Cumann na mBunscol activities. The cost for the 2022-2023 school year is €50. Schools...
National Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Week will take place this year from the 13th to the 17th June where schools will get the opportunity to celebrate all that is good in Cumann na mBunscol. Some of the activities your school can chose from...
South Wicklow Cumann na mBunscol Camogie Participation Blitz saw teams from Crossbridge, Bearna Chlé, Avoca, Talbotstown, Annacurra and Carnew. This 7 a-side blitz was played off in a sporting manner with some great skills on show. Well...
Please register your interest with Padraig Murphy (0873481540) if your school would like to participate in a Camogie blitz planned for 26th May in Ballinakill. This will be a 7 a-side blitz. Smaller schools will be allowed to use 4th class students...
Date: Thursday 19th MayTime: Time to be confirmedLocation: BallinakillMatches will be 7 a-sideContact Padraig Murphy (0873481540) if interested
A Girls Football Participation Blitz for 5th and 6th class took place in Ballinakill for the ladies in the south of the county. Schools represented included Annacurra, Aughrim, Gaelscoil, Ballyconnell, Moneystown, Nun’s Cross, Carnew, St. John...
Date: Thursday 12th MayTime: 10:45 a.m. (time to be confirmed)Location: BallinakillMatches will be 7 a-sideContact Padraig Murphy (0873481540) if interested
On Thursday 5th May schools from South Wicklow Allianz Cumann na mBunscol gathered in Ballinakill for a blitz from 10:30am. The focus for the blitz was on participation and it was great to see so many young footballers present on the day....
A boys football participation blitz will be held in Ballinakill on the 5th May beginning at 10:45. A fixtures list will be assigned to both small and large schools.
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow County Skills Final took place in the Wicklow GAA Centre of Excellence, Ballinakill on Wednesday April 27th. The skills on show were of a high standard and all participants performed to the best of...
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow Skills competition took place in regional venues this week. The North/East Skills Competition was held on Tuesday April 5th in Bray Emmets, the West Skills Competition was on...
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow Skills competition will take place in regional venues on the week beginning April 4th. · North/East Skills Competition - Tuesday April 5th in Bray Emmets.·...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Chill MhantáinFixtures List 2022 The objective for the final term of this school year is that the senior classes (5th/6th class), who missed out during the pandemic, get to play for their school in a non-competitive,...
Sinéad Ní Chreán Loinsigh, Cathaoirleach, opened the meeting by welcoming those in attendance and acknowledging how good it was to be back planning for primary school Gaelic games. She thanked those involved in facilitating Cumann na mBunscol...
We are delighted to inform you that after school training and inter school games can recommence after the mid term break. The National Committee of Cumann na mBunscol has now instructed each Coiste to begin organising their respective games...
Cumann na mBunscol Náisiúnta issued a statement to say that there has been no change to the directive from the Department of Education, i.e. that children should remain in pods, therefore schools should not organise games with other schools. It is...
Croke Park GAA Learning department are hosting a webinar next Wednesday 30th Sept for Primary School teachers. Please register at the link below and forward to any other interested teachers.https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=...
After careful consideration and taking into account the guidance from the Department of Education and the National Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Committee, the decision has been made not to hold any activities in this term. The National...
We hope that everyone is keeping safe and well. As we face into the final month of the school term our Allianz Cumann na mBunscol fixtures would be nearing a close and we should be looking forward to the summer holidays. We are sure that you all,...
Please find a link below in relation to a questionnaire from the GAA Games Development Committee in conjunction with Cumann na mBunscol.The results of this questionnaire will form the basis to establish a club-school link template. It is therefore...
The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cornmarket Awards are upon us again and now is the time to promote and showcase the great work your school are doing to promote our Gaelic Games and culture. The awards event is a memorable and special night which...
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Tráth na gCeist took place in Lynham's Hotel in Laragh on the 7th of November. It was a great night with a good turnout of schools. In 1st place came St. Laurence O’Toole, Roundwood; in 2nd...
It is that time of year again as we prepare for the annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Tráth na gCeist. It will take place in Lynham's Hotel in Laragh on the 7th of November @7.30pm. Any school that is interested in attending should...
The GAA 5 Star Centre initiative is going from strength to strength, with over 700 primary schools signed up for 2019-2020. In response to this, there will be a broadcast of the first ever GAA 5 Star Centre Webinar live on Wed., Oct. 23 from 3....
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow held their annual AGM in Lynhams of Laragh on Thursday 12th September. This was an all-county AGM and registration evening, many thanks to the schools in attendance and to those who sent their apologies.Sinead Ní...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow’s year began with our annual AGM and Registration on Thursday September 12th in Lynhams of Laragh. Thanks to all who attended and those who sent their registration in the post (Full report on AGM to...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow’s year will begin next week with our annual AGM and Registration on Thursday September 12th in Lynhams of Laragh at 5pm. Tea and sandwiches will be served afterwards.This will be an ALL COUNTY...
In March, I qualified to go to Ballinakill for a Cumann na mBunscol GAA skills competition. I was very happy when I came 1st in the Ladies Football. After a while of waiting to see what would happen, I received a letter from Cumann na...
Welcome back to the start of another school year. Let’s hope it’s a happy, healthy and successful one. We have an exciting calendar of events planned for 2019 – 2020 and are looking forward to it. Well done to those who represented the...
We wish everyone a very happy summer holiday, hopefully the sun shines! Enjoy a well deserved break and our fixtures will be ready to go again in September!
The Wicklow Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Sports day finally went ahead on a sunny day in Charlesland on Wednesday June 19th. It had been cancelled the week previously due to the torrential rain much to everyone’s disappointment, however it was...
This year’s Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Sports Day will take place in Charlesland Sport and Recreation Park, Greystones on Wednesday 12th June at 10 a.m. sharp. All schools have been emailed guidelines in relation to Sports Day. ...
The County Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow Skill Tests took place on April 3rd in Wicklow GAA Centre of Excellence, Ballinakill. The top performing pupils in the County Skills tests now have the opportunity to represent their school and...
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow Skills competition took place in regional venues this week. Well done to all the participants who did a fine job representing their schools and should be very proud of this achievement. The...
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow Skills competition will take place in regional venues on the week beginning March 25th. Please take particular notice of the age restriction regarding this event. Note that the age limit has...
The annual Cornmarket Cumann na mBunscol National Awards took place this year in the Sligo Park Hotel on the 8th March. The Garden County had a very successful and enjoyable night in Sligo. Jim O’Riordan, stalwart of Allianz Cumann na...
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow Skills competition will take place in regional venues on the week beginning March 25th. Please take particular notice of the age restriction regarding this event. Note that the age limit has...
Don’t forget the deadline is fast approaching for entries for the Awards. There is so much work going on schools in the Garden County, it is just a matter of putting it down on paper; and working on a project is a great way to get the...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol, Chill Mhantáin wishes all teachers, GDA’s, coaches, parents, children and everyone a great Christmas and a happy and healthy 2018.
Wicklow's Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Tráth na gCeist took place on Thursday 15th November in Lynhams of Laragh. Quizmaster Billy Cuddihy did a fine job on the night of testing everyone’s knowledge. There were...
It's that time of year again. Wicklow's Allianz Cumann na mBunscol invite all schools to participate in this years Tráth na gCeist. It will take place on Thursday the 15th of November at 7:30 p.m. in Lynhams of...
For information on the National Awards click on linkhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/2iox8grl8nf3py9/Cumann%20na%20mBunscol%20Cornmarket%20Awards%202019.pdf?dl=0
Please click on the link to download our registration form for the school year 2018/2019.https://www.dropbox.com/s/904yfkggqi4jeho/Cumann%20na%20mBunscol%20Registration%20Form%202018.docx?dl=0
Tráth na gCeist- Thursday November 15th, Lynhams of Laragh, 7.30pmIt would be fantastic to see a greater turnout at this year's Tráth na gCeist, it is a fun and enjoyable evening where we get the opportunity to challenge our children to think...
Schools that did not attend the registration evening please forward registration form and cheque of €50 made payable to Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow to our cisteoir, Emer Fahy, St. Anthony's Building, Kilcoole Primary School, Kilcoole, Co.Wicklow....
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow’s year will begin with our annual AGM and Registration on Thursday September 6th in Lynhams of Laragh at 5pm. Tea and sandwiches will be served afterwards. This will be an ALL COUNTY AGM AND...
South Wicklow CnmB Blitz DaysParticipation Blitz DaysDATECODECLASSEVENTVENUESEPTEMBER 28th Football5th/6thOutdoor BlitzAughrimOCTOBER 12th Hurling5th / 6thOutdoor BlitzAughrim26th Football3rd /...
Details of South Wicklow fixtures for 2018-2019 have been released. Click here for details http://www.cnmbwicklow.ie/sites/default/files/South%20CnmB%20Program%202018-19.pdf
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Chill MhantáinWelcome back to the start of another school year. Let’s hope it’s a happy, healthy and successful one. The championship this year has produced some memorable occasions and we hope the boys and...
It’s hard to believe another school year has come and gone and the summer has arrived. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all teachers, parents, GDAs and anyone involved in helping Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Chill Mhantáin to...
The final South CnmB Blitz for the year is this Friday 1st June at 11am in Ballinakill. It is a Camogie blitz, 9 Aside, No age restrictions. If your school would like to enter a team(s) please let Jonathon Tallon (Wicklow Hurling GDA...
Well done to the pupils from Aughrim NS who represented the Garden County at half time in the Wicklow football championship match in Laois on Sunday. They wore the blue and yellow with pride and witnessed a win by a Wicklow team in the...
Sports Day Meeting and Online Registration This year’s Sports Day meeting will take place on 7th June at 8.00 p.m. in Newtownmountkennedy Primary School. It is imperative that any school participating in Sports Day 2018 is represented...
County Open night, ‘Meet & Greet’ your County Senior Football & Hurling Teams on Friday 4th may 6.30pm to 8pm in Ballinakill. Club members who have not yet been to the Centre of Excellence can come and look at the fantastic...
The final hurling blitz of the year will now take place on Thursday 3rd of May in Ballinakill. Registration is at 10:45am, with games starting at 11am. It is a 9- aside blitz with no age limit. Looking forward to seeing you all on the day and...
Congratulations to all the young players who produced an exciting day of Camogie at the biggest yet Cumann na mBunscol Primary Schools Blitz played in Ballinakill on Friday 27th April. Over 100 girls participated from Gaelscoil Chill...
The top pupils in each code, from each area, were invited to compete in the County Skill Tests in the Wicklow GAA Centre of Excellence, Ballinakill on Thursday 19th April. There were wonderful skills on show and every participant should be...
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow Skills competition will take place in regional venues on the week beginning April 9th. Please take particular notice of the age restriction regarding this event. Note that the age limit has...
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow Skills competition will take place in regional venues on the week beginning April 9th. Please take particular notice of the age restriction regarding this event. Note that the age limit has...
A great night was had in the Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny on Friday 9th March at the Cornmarket Cumann na mBunscol National Awards. These awards cover the thirty-two counties of Ireland and the fact that Wicklow has such a fine history at the...
This will take place at 5 o’clock in the Wicklow GAA Centre of Excellence, Ballinakill. This concerns players from age 4 to 17. All schools that take part in the GAA Coaching and Games programme are expected to send at least one...
There has been a branch of Allianz Cumann na mBunscol set up in South Wicklow. It’s fantastic to see more Gaelic games being played across the county and more children getting involved. There was a successful indoor hurling blitz for 5th...
On behalf of Wicklow Allianz Cumann na mBunscol we would like to thank all the schools, children, teachers and parents who took part in another thoroughably enjoyable night in Lynhams of Laragh on the 16th November. Thanks also to the staff of...
The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cornmarket Awards are upon us again and now is the time to promote and showcase the great work your school are doing to promote our Gaelic Games and culture. The awards event is a memorable and special night which...
Wicklow's Allianz Cumann na mBunscol invite all schools to participate in this years Tráth na gCeist. It will take place on Thursday the 16th of November @7.30 pm in Lynhams of Laragh. Schools can enter by contacting Billy Cuddihy by email (...
Allianz Tráth na gCeist Thursday 16th November at 7.30 p.m. in Lynhams, Laragh
The AGM of Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Chill Mhantáin took place in the Parkview Hotel, Newtown on October 5th. In attendance was Ronan Keddy, Billy Cuddihy, Jill and Craig Aston, Dominic Leech (Ladies GAA), Claire Frawley, Garrett Doyle...
AGM 5th October Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy at 5.00 p.m.Tá súil againn go bhfuil sibh ar fad socruithe ar ais anois agus go bhfuil tús maith curtha agaibh leis an scoilbhliain nua.Táimíd ag súil go mór le sibh a...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol would like to wish all teachers, parents and children a happy and safe summer holidays. Hopefully the sun will shine and there’ll be lots of opportunity to get out in the fresh air, play some games and have fun....
The final hurling event of the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol schedule took place in Bray Emmets GAA Grounds last Wednesday. Eight schools in total participated; St Cronans(1), St Cronans (2), St Pats Wicklow (1), St. Pats Wicklow (2), Talbotstown...
This year’s Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Sports Day will take place in Charlesland Sports and Recreation Park, Greystones on Wednesday 7th June at 10 a.m. sharp.The entry fee of €50 must be returned at a meeting which will take...
Congratulations to those who qualified for the INTO Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Skills competition and will play during half time in the All-Ireland series in Croke Park in the summer. Girls Football: Aobha Harmon, Rathcoyle NS...
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin INTO County Skills Finals took place on Monday 3rd April in Wicklow GAA Centre of Excellence, Ballinakill. The top performing pupils in the County Skills tests will have the...
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin INTO Skills competition took place in regional venues on the week of the 27th March. In the North East we were lucky to get some inspirational words from newly...
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin INTO Skills competition will take place in regional venues on the week of the 27th March. Children who have qualified from the Skill Tests to represent Wicklow in Croke...
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin INTO Skills competition will take place in regional venues on the week of the 27th March. Children who have qualified from the Skill Tests to represent Wicklow...
The 2017 Cumann na mBunscol Cornmarket Annual Awards took place in the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen, Co.Fermanagh on Friday 10th March. The Garden County were nominated in three different categories. Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill...
On Wednesday the 15th of February Allianz Cumann na mBunscol held a camogie blitz in Ballinakill. On some very mucky pitches there was great skill, determination and teamwork on show from the girls that took part. The blitz was very well attended...
This course is being run in the County over the next few weeks. If you would like to do this course please follow the instructions below and complete the online material. On completing the online material Wicklow Coaching & Games will...
There will be a camogie blitz on Wednesday 15th February. The primary focus of this blitz is participation and getting as many girls involved in playing camogie as possible, regardless of ability. It is nine a-side and there is no age...
The Leinster handball finals will take place in St Joseph's Wexford on Monday 13th February (boys) and Tuesday 14th February (girls). Colm Ó Tiarnaigh will be the coordinator. Can you confirm if you have any boys or girls taking part before...
There will be 5th/6th class primary schools blitz' as follows for 2017. All blitz' are for both boys and girls, 11 aside.ALL BLITZ’ 11am - 12:3025th January - Ballinakill COE15th March - Ballinakill COE26th April -...
· Promotion of Gaelic Games and Culture – SchoolsCategory 5: 1st Prize €700 2nd Prize €600 3rd Prize €500Schools are asked to show their work in promoting Gaelic Games and Culture. This can target a single area or...
A fantastic afternoon was spent at Bray Emmets clubhouse on Thursday 24th November where a group of 5th class boys and girls from all corners of the county were coached in the art of refereeing by highly esteemed referee David Gough. The pupils were...
Well done to all who participated in a great night in Laragh in the annual Allianz Tráth na gCeist. In 1st place was Rathcoyle, in 2nd Talbotstown and in 3rd place Scoil Chualann. Comhghairdeas!Photoshttps://goo.gl/photos/inzChUr7vzVWfjPh6
· Promotion of Gaelic Games and Culture – SchoolsCategory 5: 1st Prize €700 2nd Prize €600 3rd Prize €500Schools are asked to show their work in promoting Gaelic Games and Culture. This can target a single area or...
Online Foundation Hurling course This will be available online from the 20th of November 2016. In order to enrol on this course you will need to follow the information belowYou will first need to register on the E-Learning ...
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Tráth na gCeist will take place on Thursday November 17th at 7.30pm in Lynhams of Laragh. If your school is interested in taking part please contact cuddihybilly@gmail.com as soon as...
Wishing all a happy and a safe break over the Halloween holidays.
Indoor Hurling/Camogie 3rd and 4th ClassWeek of 14th November in regional centres(Your school will be contacted regarding which day you will be attending) Allianz Tráth na gCeist Thursday 17th November at 7.30 p.m...
The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin AGM took place on 6th October in the Parkview Hotel, Newtown. Jim O’Riordan, Cathaoirleach welcomed everyone to the meeting.In attendance were Sinéad Ní Chréan Loinsigh (Scoil Chualann), Míchéal Ó...
Interested in starting handball in your school? For all information go to https://www.gaahandball.ie/schools/registrations There is a new discount offer to kick start the new school year. Regisiter your school online for fantastic...
The GAA's Medical, Scientific and Welfare Committee would like to invite the members of Cumann na mBunscol and all those involved in Primary Schools GAA to attend the upcoming Concussion Symposium which will take place in Croke Park...
Welcome back to the start of another school year. Let’s hope it’s a happy, healthy and successful one.North East Fixtures List 2016-2017Term One – Focus on participation and no competitionBoys’ Allianz Hurling League Day 1 ...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol would like to wish all teachers, parents and children a happy and safe summer holidays. Hopefully the sun will shine and there’ll be lots of opportunity to get out in the fresh air, play some games and have fun....
On Thursday the 16th June, following a generous invitation from Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Kilkenny, Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow travelled to Nowlan Park Kilkenny for an Exhibition Day of hurling and camogie. Our hurlers and camogie players...
U8 50m Boys 1st Luke O' Donovan - Scoil na Coróine Mhuire, Ashford 2nd Ben Kenny - Kilcoole Primary School 3rd Shane Hamilton - St Laurence's National School, RoundwoodU8 50m Girls1st...
This year’s Allianz Cumann na mBunscol sports day took place in Charlesland Sport and Recreation Park, Greystones on Wednesday 8th June. There was a fantastic turnout and schools represented were Delgany, Gaelscoil na Clocha...
It is hoped to run a Teacher GAA Summer Course in Scoil Chonglais Baltinglass from the 4th to 6th of July. This course is being run by the Education Centre Kildare and the GAA . This course will be very helpful to teachers who are involved with...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol activist Ciarán Byrne has written a book titled ‘A Year in Wicklow With Micko’. The book will be launched in the Arklow Bay Hotel at 8.00 p.m. on Friday 17th June. All are invited to come along to meet Micko...
Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow will travel to Nowlan Park, Kilkenny to participate in an Exhibition Day on Thursday June 16th. It will consist of a coaching session, exhibition match against a Kilkenny...
Just a few reminders regarding the forthcoming sports day in Charlesland Sport and Recreation Park on Wednesday 8th June:The parade will begin at 10am sharp!! Be sure to have your school banner on show and the children marching...
The entry fee of €50 must be returned at a meeting which will take place in Newtownmountkennedy Primary School on 2nd June at 8 p.m. This meeting will deal with the organisation of the sports. Due to the large...
This year Allianz Cumann na mBunscol and the Camogie Association joined forces to run our now annual Camogie Participation Day. Ballinakill Centre of Excellence in Rathdrum played host to 8 teams from all over Wicklow. These teams included:...
Our annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Camogie participation blitz will take place on Wednesday 18th May in Ballinakill Centre of Excellence.This year the day will include coaching along with mini games for the children, a teacher’s workshop and...
A Feast of Hurling!The final primary school hurling blitz of the school year took place in Ballinakill on May 11th with over two hundred children taking part. Fifteen teams, from all over Wicklow, namely Newtown, Kilcoole, Tynock, Talbotstown,...
It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Iar-Uachtarán and member of the Blessington GAA Club, Jack Boothman. We offer the condolences and sympathies of Cumann na mBunscol to his family and friends. Ar...
Wicklow GAA will host a meet and greet evening on Tuesday evening 10th May beginning at 6.30pm in Ballinakill. Everyone is welcome to come along and meet our county players. There will be games and spot prizes on the night with refreshments...
Sports Day Information and RegistrationThis year’s Cumann na mBunscol Sports Day will take place in Charlesland Sport and Recreation Park, Greystones on Wednesday 8th June at 10 a.m. sharp.The entry fee of €50 must be returned at a...
A camogie blitz was held in Ballinakill as part of the South Allianz Cumann na mBunscol. The teams that took part were Carnew, Glenealy, Bearna Chle and Rathdrum. Well done to all the girls who participated. A great day was had by...
Teams from Glenealy, Templerainey, St John’s and Gaelscoil Arklow took place on 15th April in Ballinakill. A great day was had by all. An occasion which seen Glenealy, a hurling stronghold, take part in a football blitz for the...
Sunny Ballinakill hosted the Boys Allianz Football League on Wednesday 13th April. All teams played excellent football in ideal conditions. Teams represented were St. John’s SNS, St. Joseph’s Templerainey, Rathcoyle, Rathdrum BNS and...
Boys football 5th and 6th class - April 13th (Wednesday) 11.00am Ballinakill Girls football 5th and 6th class - April 15th (Friday) 11.00am Ballinakill Boys hurling 5th and 6th class - April 20th (Wednesday) 11.00am...
County selection day was held on Monday 14th March in Bray Emmets. Well done to all the participants who did so well to reach the finals. Congratulations to those who qualified to represent the county in Croke Park in the summer. ...
Teachers from all corners of Ireland swapped the tracksuit and rain gear for the glamour n’ glitz of Awards Night on Friday March 11th as the Coiste Náisiúnta of Allianz Cumann na mBunscol took the opportunity to recognise the work of teachers...
County selection day will be held on Monday 14th March in BRAY EMMETS (Was fixed for Ballinakill but pitches not in a good state). On county selection day the boys and girls football will be held at 11 o’clock and hurling/camogie at 12 o...
Hurling1st James French Glenealy NS2nd Adam Byrne Rathcoyle NS3rd Kyle Byrne Rathdrum BNS4th Kevin Conway Rathdrum NSCamogie1st Sophie Bermingham Rathcoyle NS2nd Roisin Byrne Rathcoyle NS3rd Thea Cullen Our Lady's Rathdrum NS4th Molly Mooney...
Teachers from all corners of Ireland will swap the tracksuit and rain gear for the glamour n’ glitz of Awards Night on Friday March 11th as the Coiste Náisiúnta of Cumann na mBunscol takes the opportunity to recognise the work of teachers throughout...
The North-East regional Skills Challenge took place in Bray Emmets on a cold Spring day. Schools sent representatives in all codes – boys’ and girls’ football, hurling and camogie. These boys and girls were selected as the most...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin would like to express their sincere sympathy to the family and friends of the late Peter Keogh. Peter would have been in attendance at our annual Tráth na gCeist and always had a few wise...
The annual Cumann na mBunscol Cornmarket Awards will take place on the 11th March 2016 in the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, Cork, this will be followed by the A.G.M. of Cumann na mBunscol Náisiúnta on March 12th....
(Two pupils per school may participate in each discipline - Boys’ and Girls’ Football, Camogie and Hurling, the three skills will be the same as previous years) ...
This GAA Teacher Summer Course is a new blended course being using the Association's new Learning and Development Community Portal. The face-to-face element runs over three days face-to-face and approximately eight hours on...
INTO Skills Challenge (Two pupils per school may participate in each discipline - Boys’ and Girls’ Football, Camogie and Hurling) ...
Kilcoole Primary School is School of the Year!The announcement came through this week that Kilcoole Primary School has been placed in 1st place for their Cumann na mBunscol activities. This is a huge honour. In all the schools in...
Cumann na mBunscol is an autonomous National Federation of Primary Schools promoting Gaelic Games in an educational context, having affiliated to it County and Provincial Primary Schools Committees. The philosophy of Cumann...
The South Indoor boys and girls football blitzs will be held in Aughrim Community Centre next week for 3rd and 4th class pupils. Girls Blitz Thursday 21st 10.30am Aughrim Community CentreBoys Blitz Friday...
This Wicklow Camogie Club Forum will be held on 30th JANUARY in Lawless Hotel, Aughrim 9.30am-1pm. This fabulous Forum is aimed at coaches, players, and club officers. Former GAA President Liam O’Neill will talk about motivating/boosting...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin wish all children, parents, teachers and all who support our work during the year a happy and peaceful Christmas. We look forward to 2016 where our events will be taking place again. Nollaig shona...
The Cumann na mBunscol Cornmarket Annual Awards will take place on Friday 11th March 2016 in the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, Cork. The Categories are as follows:Category 1 - Pat Trainor Hall of Fame Award: This award was instigated to...
The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Trath na gCeist took place on Thursday evening last in Lynham's Hotel in Laragh and was a fantastic success. This was made possible by the support of the schools, the huge amount of parents who provided both lifts and...
The Cumann na mBunscol Cornmarket Annual Awards will take place on Friday 11th March 2016 in the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, Cork. The Categories are as follows:Category 1 - Pat Trainor Hall of Fame Award: This award was instigated to...
Indoor hurling and camogie for 5th and 6th class dates below and confirm your schools participation with Leighton Glynn before Wednesday Boys Thursday 19th 11.00am Aughrim Community grounds Girls Friday 20th 11.00am Aughrim Community...
The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol South boys blitz took place in Ballinakill this week. It was played in tough conditions in driving wind and rain. The boys from all the schools were brilliant throughout and played some excellent...
The last boys football blitz of the year for the Allianz South Cumann na mBunscol is this Thursday 12th November. Can you please revert back to Leighton Glynn before tomorrow evening with how many teams you would like to enter. Games are 9 a side....
Hurling: Week of 16th November in regional centres. Camogie: Week of 23rd November in regional centres. Finals week to follow in DecemberYoung WhistlersAs part of a new initiative, Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin have decided...
Division 1: Gaelscoil Inbhear mor, St. John's SNS, Rathnew A, Coolfancy Winners = Gaelscoil Inbhear mor Division 2: Rathnew B, Rathnew C, Carnew A , Carnew B Winners= Carnew A Well done to all who participated and helped out on the day.
The annual Allianz Tráth na gCeist will be held on Thursday 19th November at 7.30 p.m. in Lynhams, Laragh so get those thinking caps on!
Schools represented in the south of the county were St Ernans Rathnew 1, St Ernans Rathnew 2, Rathdrum bns 1, Rathdrum bns 2, St Johns SNS Arklow, Avoca NS, Carnew NS, Coolafancy NS and Arklow Gaelscoil. Well done to all who participated and...
All outdoor blitzes will be played at the Wicklow GAA Centre of Excellence in Ballinakill Rathdrum. Girls Football Day 1 - Friday 9th Oct 11.30am Boys Football Day 1 - Thursday 15th Oct 11.00am Girls Football Day 2 - Thursday 22nd Oct 11....
The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol, Cill Mhantáin AGM will take place next Thursday 8th October in the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy at 5pm. It would be great to see representatives from as many schools as possible in attendance. This...
There are workshops being offered to schools from Leinster GAA and Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Laighean that offer the basics of hurling and gaelic football. These workshops cover how elements of the PE Curriculum can be covered through gaelic...
Fixtures List 2015-2016Term OneBoys’ Allianz Hurling League Day 16th September - Day 1at 12.00 p.m. in Bray GAA grounds. Nine-a-side and no age limit Allianz Camogie League Day...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol would like to wish all teachers, parents and children a happy and safe summer holidays. Hopefully the sun will shine and there’ll be lots of opportunity to get out in the fresh air, play some games and have fun....
Leinster GAA and Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Laighean are offering simple workshops to teach the basics of hurling and football to interested primary school teachers. A minimum of ten teachers are required but small schools can come together...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin would like to thank the pupils of St. Kevins, Greystones and Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir for representing Wicklow in the boys and girls mini games exhibition which took place at half time in the Wicklow V...
Míchéal Ó Murchú, Allianz Cumann na mBunscol, Cill Mhantáin’s Hurling Officer is retiring at the end of this school year. He has made it his business throughout his teaching career to promote the game of hurling. He has done tremendous...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin would like to wish the pupils of St. Kevins, Greystones and Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir the best of luck as they represent Wicklow in the boys and girls mini games exhibition which will take place at...
This award can be undertaken by interested schools in the current year or in the new school year and certificates will be presented at a local Allianz Cumann na mBunscol meeting/AGM once criteria has been met. The application form has been emailed...
This year’s Allianz Cumann na mBunscol sports day took place in Charlesland Sport and Recreation Park, Greystones on Wednesday 3rd June. There was a fantastic turnout and schools represented were Delgany, Gaelscoil na Clocha Liath,...
This year’s Cumann na mBunscol sports day will take place in Charlesland Sport and Recreation Park, Greystones on Wednesday 3rd June at 10 a.m. sharp.**EACH SCHOOL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION AND SAFETY OF THEIR OWN PARTICIPANTS...
It was an historic day for Gaelic games in Wicklow on Tuesday May 12th as newly appointed GAA president Aogán O Fearghail visited a wind swept Ballinakill, GAA's centre of excellence in Wicklow. This was to mark the launch of Féile 2015 which will...
This year’s Cumann na mBunscol sports day will take place in Charlesland Sport and Recreation Park, Greystones on Wednesday 3th June at 10 a.m. sharp.Sports Day Meeting and Online RegistrationThe entry fee of €50 must be returned at...
Photo of the organisers of the day – Emer Fahy – Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Camogie Officer Wicklow, Eve Talbot- Director of Camogie Dublin/Wicklow, Mary O'Connor Director of Camogie Development, Joan Flynn Ard Stúirthóir of the...
The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol and Wicklow GAA Games Development Skills County Finals were held in Ballinakill on Wednesday the 22nd April. The winners were as follows – Boys Football: Mikey O’Rourke (Dunlavin), Jack Kirwan (...
The All County Girls Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Finals were played in glorious sunshine in Ballinakill with some brillant football played in all games. The schools that took part on the day were Baltinglass, Gaelscoil Arklow, Kilcoole, Moneystown,...
Thursday 23rd at 11 – 9 a-side, no goalkeeper, scoring by kicking/hand passing over the bar only. Venue more than likely Ballinakill.
The annual Cumann na mBunscol and Wicklow GAA Games Development Skills competition took place in the regional venues on Wednesday April 15th.In the North/East there were representatives from Newtown, Kilcoole, St. Ernan’s Rathnew, St. Kevin’s...
All primary schools in Wicklow have been contacted by email by Allianz Cumann na mBunscol about the school visits in May.So far we have only got a reply from the following 9 schools:Wicklow: Newtownmountkennedy, Kilcoole, Ashford, Crossbridge,...
INTO Skills Challenge (Two pupils per school may participate in each discipline - Boys’ and Girls’ Football, Camogie and Hurling) ...
The annual Cumann na mBunscol and Wicklow GAA Games Development Skills competition will take place in different venues after Easter.The West Skill Tests are scheduled for April 15th in Hollywood.The North East Skill Tests are scheduled...
This week saw the boys county finals being played in Ballinakill, Wicklow’s Centre of Excellence. There were three great days held where fantastic, skillful football was on show from boys in the Allianz Football league finals from all corners...
Feile Peil na nOg 2015 will take place in Wexford, Wicklow and Carlow on June 26, 27 and 28 this year. U-14 boys’ and girls’ teams from all over Ireland will descend on the South East that weekend to take part in a festival of Gaelic Football...
There is an indoor workshop taking place aimed at all Juvenile mentors/coaches. It will give you practical tips, techniques & training methods for coaching tackling skills to girls like the hook, block & clash.It will take place...
The annual Cumann na mBunscol and Wicklow GAA Games Development Skills competition will take place in different venues after Easter.The West Skill Tests are scheduled for April 15th in Hollywood.The North East Skill Tests are scheduled for...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantain came home with two national awards from the Landmark Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon on Friday night last. Wicklow came in 3rd place in the Promotion of Gaelic Games and Culture category for their Caman and Give...
Two pupils per school may participate in each discipline - Boys’ and Girls’ Football, Camogie and Hurling. Regional events will take place on 15th April and those selected will go forward to a county selection day which will be held on 22nd April in...
Arklow Boys Primary School and Bearna Chle N.S. Johnstown participated in a Go -Games Hurling Blitz which was played in Pearse Park Arklow this week for 1st class. With the weather good there were over sixty boys and girls from both schools...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol has been nominated in two categories in the National Awards this year. The two categories are Public Relations and Promotion of Gaelic Games and Culture. This is an All-Ireland competition so it's a great achievement and...
All in Allianz Cumann na mBunscol, Cill Mhantåin would like to express their sympathies to Dave Barry on the sudden passing of his brother-in-law. Dave does great work as Cisteoir as well as promoting Gaelic games all around the county. He works...
Primary Schools from South Wicklow came together to play Indoor football in Aughrim Community Centre last week. These games organised by Cumann na mBunscol and sponsored by Allianz Insurance were for 3rd and 4th classes only. The schools that...
Coach: Paudie ButlerFocus is on the teaching of the P.E. strands of Athletics, Gymnastics and Games through Gaelic Games - using best practice and active learning methodologiesDate: Wednesday February 11thTime: 7.30 – 9.00p.m.Venue: St.Conleth’s...
Wicklow GAA Coaching and Games Development are running two online Foundation Award courses. All theory material of these courses can be done online with the only the practical session of courses taking place in Scoil Chonglais Baltinglass on the...
Indoor football tournament for boys in 3rd and 4th Class (The emphasis in this competition is on participation and sport for all, 7 a-side). Week beginning 19th January in Roundwood Hall/Arklow Leisure Centre/Loughlinstown Leisure Centre at 12 p.m...
All in Allianz Cumann na mBunscol, Cill Mhantáin would like to express their sympathy to Cathaoirleach Jim O'Riordan on the passing of his mother over Christmas. Jim does unbelievable work for the promotion of gaelic games in Wicklow and without his...
The annual Coogan Cup competition will take place on Friday the 6th March 2015 in Tinahely GAA Club, Co. Wicklow. This event has been organised by Tinahely Juvenile GAA Club through its school link officer Martin Ging. This Gaelic Football event...
A new initiative was launched by Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin in conjunction with the County GDA coaches whereby €5000 was spent on 90 hurleys and 90 helmets with the aim of promoting and developing hurling and camogie in the county. It...
Schools that promote Gaelic games in their schools are asked to submit entries to this section. Your work should show how you promote and participate in Gaelic games in your school. The work can be presented through articles /photographs and...
Teachers from Primary Schools in South Wicklow who took part in Peile Abu in Aughrim recently. Peile Abu is a non contact form of tag Gaelic Football. The games will continue every Tuesday afternoon till Christmas.
The annual Allianz Tráth na gCeist took place on Thursday 20th November in Lynhams, Laragh. The quiz was based on G.A.A general knowledge, questions on Wicklow, news round etc. Sean Stakelum did a fine job of both organising the quiz and being the...
Indoor HurlingWeek of 17th November in regional centres. Finals week to follow in December Allianz Tráth na gCeist The annual Allianz Tráth na gCeist will take place on Thursday 20th November at 7.30 p.m. in Lynhams, Laragh. Please note...
The annual Allianz Tráth na gCeist will take place on Thursday 20th November at 7.30 p.m. in Lynhams, Laragh. Please note change of venue. Please email Sean Stakelum at Seanstakelum1@hotmail.com if you wish to enter a team. He can also be...
The Allianz Coughlan Cup for South Wicklow schools was held in Aughrim Community Grounds and once again for the third year in a row Crossbridge N.S. from Tinahely were the winners defeating a fancied Aughrim N.S. in...
Courses will commence on Saturday 25th October 2014 in Ballinakill.Dates for Day 2 and 3 has been organised and spaced out to suit those who may want to attend over a period of time.DAY 1: Saturday 25th October in Ballinakill 11am - 4.30pmDAY 2:...
Eight Schools from South Wicklow participated in an Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Hurling Blitz in Aughrim this week for for 5th and 6th Classes. With the very warm weather and the Aughrim pitches in brilliant condition it was...
A new Code of Behaviour (Underage) comes into effect on 1 November 2014. This is a joint Code shared by all of the Gaelic Games Associations. This, the 5th version of the Code and replaces all previous editions of the Code...
The AGM of Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantain was held in the Parkview Hotel, Newtown on Thursday 2nd October.In attendance: Jim O’Riordán, Pamela McDermott, Dave Barry, Michéal Ó Murchú, Ciarán O’Neill, Sinead Ní Chrean Loinsigh, Emer Fahy,...
Wicklow Coaching and Games will be running two online foundation courses starting on the 29th of September. All theory material of these courses can be done online with the practical session of courses taking place in Ballinakill on the 18th of...
AGM 2nd October Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy at 5.00 p.m.All welcome!
AGM 2nd October Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy at 5.00 p.m.
Hurling coaching workshop for young players with MARTIN FOGARTY – Kilkenny GAAin Wicklow GAA Centre of Excellence Thurs 11th Sept@7 €5 pay on night to Leighton Glynn
All Ireland Camogie FinalsThe All Ireland Camogie Finals are on Sunday 14th September in Croke Park. This year is unique as they are celebrating 110 years of Camogie.The games are as follows:12. 00 p.m. Laois v Down All Ireland Premier Junior...
Welcome back!Here are the fixtures for the coming school year 2014-2015. Fixtures List 2014-2015Term OneBoys’ Allianz Hurling League Day 1 17th September (Division 1) - Day 118th September (Division 2) – Day...
It’s hard to believe another school year has come and gone and the summer has arrived. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the teachers involved in organising and running our various competitions and helping to promote our National...
The Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps are a great way for children aged 6-13 to learn GAA skills in a fun, child friendly environment and may even make them a GAA star of the future! The 5 day camps will run during July and August with over 1000 camps...
The Hurling Allianz County finals took place in Ballinakill during this week. Taking part were St. Kevin’s, Talbotstown, Aughrim, St. Cronan’s and Rathdrum BNS. There were fine skills on show from all schools and well done on...
Interpretation of Playing Rules of Hurling Rules 2.2 Exceptions (i) and (ii), 2.3, 2.5, 4.16(b) (1) The terms “taken” or “retaken” in Rules 2.2 Exceptions (i) and (ii) and 2.3 shall mean the ball being “struck”. (2) A...
Hurling County finals will take place in Ballinakill – Week of 16th JuneBest of luck to all teams who are participating!
Final Camogie blitz will take place on Wednesday 11th June in Ballinakill. Please contact Garrett Doyle on 083 4357460 if interested. Best of luck to all involved!
Super Sports Day The annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin Sports Day took place in Charlesland Sport and Recreation Park, Greystones on Wednesday 4th June. An excellent day was had by all and thankfully it stayed dry for the duration...
Well done to all the girls who participated in the girls county finals. Division 1 Winners - BaltinglassDivision 2 Winners - DunlavinDivision 3 Winners - St. Fergal's BrayA high level of skill was on show, no doubt a lot of those girls will...
This year’s sports day will take place in Charlesland Sport and Recreation Park, Greystones on Wednesday 4th June at 10 a.m. sharp. Please all schools be in place in time for the parade.Sports Day Rules**EACH SCHOOL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE...
The girls from South Wicklow Primary schools recently took part in the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol football blitz in Aughrim. A great day was had by all. Well done to all the schools who participated.
Summer Camogie Camp for girls aged 9-12yrs - 1st - 3rd July - 11 am – 2 pm in Ballinakill Centre of Excellence, €30 Camp will include Fun camogie training & games and all participants will receive a t shirt Player Lifestyle & Performance...
Sports Day Meeting and Online RegistrationThe entry fee of €50 must be returned at a meeting which will take place in Newtownmountkennedy Primary School on 29th May at 8 p.m. This meeting will deal with the organisation of the sports. Due...
On Wednesday the 21st of May, Bray Emmet’s played host to the annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Camogie Blitz. Glorious weather conditions ensured a fantastic day was had by all. Five teams took part in the blitz: Kilcoole Primary School, St....
The entry fee of €50 must be returned at a meeting which will take place in Newtownmountkennedy Primary School on 29th May at 8 p.m.This meeting will deal with the organisation of the sports. Due to the large number of schools taking part...
Girls’ Allianz Football LeagueThis will take place on the 6th May at 11 in Roundwood. This is a 9 a-side blitz and teams will have been put into divisions on Wicklow Times Shield Day. However if you didn’t attend that day you are still...
The top 2 pupils in each code were invited to compete in the County Primary Schools Skill Tests on Wednesday 9th April in Wicklow GAA Centre of Excellence, Ballinakill, Rathdrum Co Wicklow.The participants were as follows Boys Football...
The best teams in the county come together for the Allianz boys division 3 football finals in the new Wicklow GAA Centre of Excellence in Ballinakill. There were superb skills on show and every team gave their all. There were teams from...
The top 2 pupils in each code are invited to compete in the County Primary Schools Skill Tests scheduled for Wednesday 9th April at 11.00 in Wicklow GAA Centre of Excellence, Ballinakill, Rathdrum Co Wicklow. The top performing pupils in the...
This week saw the best teams in the county come together for the Allianz boys football finals in the new Wicklow GAA Centre of Excellence in Ballinakill. There were superb skills on show and every team gave their all. There were teams...
A hurling coaching conference will be held on Saturday the 5th of April in Ballinakill, the new Wicklow GAA Centre of excellence. The conference will cover child and youth aspects of coaching. If interested contact Leighton Glynn on 0833645136.
Regional skills challenges will take place on Wednesday 2nd April. The football skills include soloing with left/right foot, fist passing with left/right hand and the hook kick with left/right foot. The hurling/camogie skills include...
INTO Skills Challenge (Two pupils per school may participate in each discipline - Boys’ and Girls’ Football, Camogie and Hurling) ...
Six schools from South Wicklow participated in the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol football blitz played in Pearse Park Arklow this week. Gaelscoil Inbhear Mhor, Crossbridge N.S, Avoca N.S., St. Josephs Templerainey Arklow, Tinahely N.S. and...
A number of Camogie Development Initiatives are currently being put in place for the 2014 season to help Clubs/ Schools help their players build on their skills.The first of these is a series of 3 Workshops as follows: ...
The South Wicklow schools Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Boys Football 11 a-side league will take place on Tuesday 11/3/2014 in Pearse Park, Arklow starting at 10.30 a.m. For further Information contact Colm Gaskin at 083 393 7411.
An Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Hurling Go-Games blitz was held in Aughrim Community Grounds for South schools recently for 6th class boys. It was nice to see St. Josephs Templerainey N.S., Arklow taking part in the games. Also playing were...
Boys’ Allianz Football League Days 5th March Venue: Bray Emmets (Day 1) 12th March...
The focus of the course is the development of the ‘How to Coach’ skills by placing the participant in situations that they will face as coaches -the organisation of games activities, activities to develop skill and activities to develop the various...
Aughrim Community Centre was the venue for the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Indoor football blitz for South Wicklow Schools. Schools from Rathdrum B.N.S, Avoca N.S, Annacurra N.S., Aughrim N.S., Crossbridge N.S and Tinahely participated. This...
Indoor football tournament for boys in rang a trí agus rang a ceathair. The emphasis in this competition is on participation and sport for all, 7 a-side. There are 5 venues and a co-ordinator for each venue. Schools have been...
Welcome back to another school term! We’ve a busy schedule as usual filled with gaelic games for 2014. 3rd / 4th Class Indoor Indoor football tournament for boys in rang a trí agus rang a ceathair (The...
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol, Cill Mhantáin extends its deepest sympathies to family,friends and school community of the late Gemma O'Hanlon, Principal Donard National School. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time. Ar dheis Dé...
The Conference will take place in Croke Park, on Friday and Saturday, January 10th and 11th. This years Conference theme will focus on providing delegates with an indepth perspective on ‘Inspiring Children: Fostering a Love of Gaelic Games’....
The Gaelic Football Rule Changes which become operative on 1 January 2014 are as follows:1. Introduction of a Black Card for Cynical Behaviour Fouls. 2. Change in the number of substitutes allowed. 3. Distinction between Deliberate and Accidental...
Aughrim Community Hall hosted the Indoor Allianz Camogie Finals on Thursday the 6th of December. Four teams qualified from around Wicklow for the A Finals: Bearna Chlé, Kilcoole, Aughrim and Dunlavin Primary Schools. There was an...
The annual Allianz tráth na gCeist was held on Thursday 21st November in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. There was a much better turnout than previous years with fifteen teams in total taking part. Schools that were represented were...
The annual Cornmarket National Cumann na mBunscol awards banquet took place in Croke Park on November 16th. Wicklow was nominated in two categories. Allianz Cumann na mBunscol, Cill Mhantáin was nominated in the Public Relations category and...
There is a Dual Foundation Award Gaelic Football and Hurling course in Eire Og Greystones GAA club on Saturday 30th November and Saturday 7th December. Please contact garrett.doyle.gda.wicklow@gaa.ie to book a place on this course....
The football course will take place in An Tochar GAA grounds, Roundwood. The hurling course will take place in Aughrim Community Grounds. The courses will take place on Saturday 16th, 23rd and 30th November. To be involved in this Award...
Wicklow have two nominations for the annual Cornmarket National Cumann na mBunscol awards. Allianz Cumann na mBunscol, Cill Mhantáin has been nominated in the Public Relations category and Kilcoole Primary School has been nominated in the...
The closing date for entries has been extended by a week until 24th October. Schools that enter the School of the Year category win a County jersey and a chance to win All Ireland tickets. The Awards night is...
The Wicklow Cumann na mBunscol AGM took place on Thursday the 3rd October in Lynhams Hotel, Laragh. The meeting began with a welcome from the Chairman, Jim O’Riordán to all attending – including Peter Keogh, Hugh Kenny and...
The Wicklow Cumann na mBunscol AGM will take place on Thursday the 3rd October in Lynhams Hotel, Laragh at 5.00 p.m. In light of the fact that many schools were represented at the recent Garden County Flag presentations we...
National AwardsThe Cumann na mBunscol Cornmarket Annual Awards will take place in Croke Park on November 16th, 2013. All entries must pertain to the School Year 2012-2013. Entries from Leinster should be sent to Noeleen Rooney, Dublin...
Term OneBoys’ Allianz Hurling League Days 18th September (Division 1) - Day 119th September (Division 2) – Day 125th September (Division 1) – Day 226th September (Division 2) – Day 2at 11.00 a.m. in Bray GAA...
Welcome back!Here are the fixtures for the coming school year 2013-2014. Term OneBoys’ Allianz Hurling League Days 18th September (Division 1) - Day 119th September (Division 2) – Day 125th September (...
On Sunday 11th August three lucky Wicklow girls represented their county in Croke Park at half time during the thrilling All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final Dublin v. Cork. The girls were Amy Maher (Naomh Bríd, Knockananna), Aoife Weir (Glenealy NS...
To see pictures from the finals day please click on linkhttps://picasaweb.google.com/107049175256667565075/HurlingFinals
It’s hard to believe another school year has come and gone and the summer has arrived. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the teachers involved in organising and running our various competitions and helping to promote our National...
The division 3 boys final took place in Roundwood on Thursday last as Aughrim was unavailable due to Wicklow's game against Meath on Saturday. Roundwood, Donard, Moneystown and Gaelscoil Blessington did battle for the coveted title of county...
The last meeting of Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin will take place in the Wilford Court in Bray on Thursday 20th June at 4 o'clock. All are welcome! It would be lovely to see some new faces there!
Valleymount N.S took the honours in the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Boys Football Division 2 with a vital win in their last game played in the county grounds in Aughrim. Tinahely, Newtown, Knockananna, Avoca and Valleymount National schools all...
St Cronans N.S won the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Boys Football Division 1 in great style winning all their games played in the County grounds in Aughrim this week. St Cronans, Crossbridge, Baltinglass, Aughrim and Blessington National Schools all...
A great evening was had last Monday in Lynhams of Laragh where schools from around the county gathered for the presentation of the garden county flags. There were fifty one schools in the county that met the criteria of the garden county GAA...
Super Sports DayThe annual Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin Sports Day took place in Charlesland Sport and Recreation Park, Greystones on Wednesday 5th June. An excellent day was had by all and the fantastic weather really made it. The...
Just a few reminders regarding the forthcoming sports day in Charlesland Sport and Recreation Park, Greystones on Wednesday 5th June:Parade begins at 10 a.m. sharp with races commencing immediately afterwardsRunning shoes must be worn for all track...
These county finals will take place on the week beginning 10th June in Aughrim
The Garden GAA flag presentation will now take place on Monday June 10th at 5o'clock in Lynhams in Laragh. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN DATE
Well done to the boys and girls who represented their schools and county so well in Aughrim on Sunday at half time. The schools that were represented were St. Cronan’s, Valleymount NS, Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir/Kilcoole Primary School and...
This year’s sports day will take place in Charlesland Sport and Recreation Park, Greystones on Wednesday 5th June at 10 a.m. sharp.The entry fee of €50 must be returned at a meeting which will take place in Newtownmountkennedy Primary School on 30th...
The entry fee of €50 must be returned at a meeting which will take place in Newtownmountkennedy Primary School on 30th May at 8 p.m. This meeting will deal with the organisation of the sports. Due to the large number of schools taking...
Sports Day This year’s sports day will take place in Charlesland Sport and RecreationPark, Greystones on Wednesday 5th June at 10 a.m. sharp.Events in Sports DayTrackUnder 8 50mUnder 8 80mUnder 9 50mUnder 9 80mUnder 10 ...
The Allianz Tráth na gCeist took place on Thursday 2nd May in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. The schools that took part were St.Fergals Bray, Kilcoole, Rathdrum, Rathcoyle, Kilmacanogue, Moneystown, Talbotstown, Grangecon, St.Cronans Bray and...
The Allianz Tráth na gCeist is on this Thursday 2nd May at 7.30 p.m. in Brockagh Centre, Laragh. Schools are asked to bring spot prizes on the night with a GAA theme if possible. A great night is always had by all so get learning those...
Pupils from all parts of the county took part in the County finals of the INTO Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Skills competition in a rain soaked and windy Aughrim on Wednesday last. Despite the adverse weather conditions the standard was very high and...
Allianz Tráth na gCeist Due to unforeseen events the Allianz Tráth na gCeist has been moved to Thursday 2nd May at 7.30 p.m. in Brockagh Centre, Laragh. Schools are asked to bring spot prizes on the night with a GAA...
Congratulations to all the winners who are representing their region in the County Finals in Aughrim on the 17th April at 11.00amHurlingLuke Dorgan St Kevins NSMichael Timmins St CronansJoe MacDonald Newtown NSJack Manley Avondale NSJack...
South Wicklow INTO Skills Challenge DayBelow are the results of the Cumann na mBunscol skill tests for South Wicklow schools.Girls Camogie1. Niamh Mutton Crossbridge N.S2. Katie o' Byrne Aughrim N.S.3. Kaley Kavanagh Carnew N.S.3....
Events in AprilINTO Skills Challenge Regionals April 10th at 11 a.m.North schools - Bray Emmets GAA grounds - Garrett Doyle (083 4357460)West schools - Hollywood GAA grounds - Paul Garrigan (083 4366801)April 11th at 11.a.m....
South Schools Football Blitz Tinahely G.A.A grounds was the venue for the Division 2 Cumann na mBunscol Football Blitz for south schools sponsored by Allianz. The schools that played the games on the day were Redcross N.S., Tinahely...
INTO Skills Challenge The dates and venues for the Skills competition (formerly known as the INTO mini 7s) have been finalised. Due to the large number of schools now wishing to take part, the competition will be spread over...
The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Skills Competition (INTO mini 7's) will take place on the 10th and 11th April in different centres around the county. It would be important to organise this in your own school this coming week as there will be very...
Allianz on the wearing of gumshields in Primary SchoolsThe rule change of wearing a gumshield in all under age games to minor level now affects the insurance cover of school children who play gaelic football as a school activity...
INTO Skills Challenge (Two pupils per school may participate in each discipline - Boys’ and Girls’ Football, Camogie and Hurling) ...
While the weather in South Wicklow was dreadful with heavy rain and strong winds making most outdoor pitches unplayable Aughrim Community Centre was the venue for a 3rd and 4th class Football Go-Games blitz for South schools. This was the first...
The Aughrim Community arena was once again the venue for a South schools 5th and 6th class girls football blitz today. Girls from Kilcommon N.S., Crossbridge N.S. and Aughrim N.S. participated in this Allianz Cumann na mBunscol...
Foundation Award – Hurling and FootballTo be involved in this Foundation Award places will be filled on a ‘first come/first serve’ basis with places limited to 24 coaches and therefore it is vital to pre register by contacting the relevant G.D...
All information for earning this flag was sent out to primary schools at the beginning of the school year. This is a reminder of the target areas.1. Take part in minimum 2 blocks of 9 weeks Coaching sessions...
It was agreed at a meeting of Allianz Cumann na mBunscol, Cill Mhantáín that similar events should be held simultaneously in the North, South and West of the county if at all possible to ensure maximum participation by all. 3rd / 4th Class...
Fancy getting involved in something new for the new year? How about promoting Gaelic games in your school? The next Allianz Cumann na mBunscol meeting is on Thursday 17th January at 4 p.m. in the Wilton Hotel, Bray. All welcome!
Crossbridge National School in Tinahely have become All County Indoor hurling champions after winning the final played in Aughrim Community grounds. This has been a fantastic year for this very small school in Tinahely having already captured...
The GAA have recently launched an on-line version of Our Games - Our Code, the joint Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport. This Code has been agreed between the GAA, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, the Camogie Association, GAA Handball...
Crossbridge N.S., Tinahely captured the new Allianz Coughlan cup for Primary Schools in South Wicklow after a very exciting final. They overcame a very good and skillful Aughrim National school team. This is the first time that this football...
Mouthguards and the GAA Information for Clubs, Players and Parents BACKGROUNDFollowing the GAA’s Annual Congress in April 2012 a new rule was enacted that made it mandatory to use a mouthguard in all Gaelic football matches and training...
South Wicklow Allianz Cumann na mBunscol organised a football blitz in Aughrim Community Grounds for schools in the south of the county. Four schools participated in this blitz - Barndarrig N.S., Crossbridge N.S., Aughrim N.S. and Annacurra N.S....
Day two of the Allianz Coughlan cup was held on the 7th November in Bray Emmets GAA grounds. There was a fantastic turnout and a great display of skills by all involved. Division 1 and the Allianz Coughlan Cup was won by St. Cronan’s A...
There will be a Wicklow GAA Coaching Workshop on Field Based Conditioning for Hurling and Football on Saturday 24th November in Blessington GAA. It’s on from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The workshop will be presented by Robbie Bourke. ...
Pearse Park Arklow was the venue for the Allianz Cumann Na mBunscol South schools Allianz Camoige Blitz. Girls from Aughrim N.S. Crossbridge N.S Tinahely. Rathdrum N.S. Carnew and Bearna Chle N.S. Thomastown took part....
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol in association with Cornmarket Financial Services Ltd. are inviting entries for the annual national awards. All entries must pertain to the school year 2011-2012. The categories are as follows - Pat Trainor...
South Wicklow Allianz Cumann na mBunscol held their first Allianz Hurling blitz for 5th and 6th classes in Pearse Park, Arklow last week. Five schools - Arklow B.N.S., Aughrim N.S., Carnew N.S., Crossbridge N.S and Bearna Chlea N.S...
The South schools Cumann na mBunscol Allianz Division 1 Football blitz was held in Pearse Park Arklow with two schools qualifying for County Finals. The overall skill level was very good over both days with all games being...
A South Wicklow schools hurling blitz for 5th and 6th classes was held in Glenealy on Thursday 8th March. The focus of the games was on participation and fun. Five schools attended the blitz, Carnew N.S., Glenealy N.S.,...
There was 3 schools that took part in the 3rd and 4th class blitz, BNS x2, Aughrim x2 and Bearna Chlé x1. It was a good sporting event with plenty of battling between teams. I'd like to thank the schools that took part and to the teachers who...
A Go Games Football Blitz for 5th and 6th classes was held in Tinahely G.A.A grounds on Wednesday 25th Janurary 2012 with over 60 children in attendance. These games are non-competitive so every boy and girl played the...
Go Games Hurling Blitz 3rd/4th ClassThe new South branch of Cumann na mBunscol held a Go-Games hurling blitz for 3rd and 4th Classes in Pearse Park Arklow on 30th November. The schools that participated were Aughrim N.S., Bearna Chle...
