Hurling and Camogie Young Whistlers Fully Trained!

Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Chill Mhantáin held a Young Whistlers referee course for Hurling and Camogie in the North East of the county on Thursday January 19th in Kilcoole Primary School. There was a great turnout, with ten different schools represented on the day. The participants were made up of mature, responsible 5th and 6th class boys and girls who share a passion for hurling and are interested in learning more about refereeing.

The coaching session was led by North East GDA (Games Development Administrator), Conor Daly, who engaged the group in discussion about the basic rules of the game and how best to communicate those rules to players, coaches and spectators alike. There was a high level of genuine interest from participants, as evident from the very pertinent questions asked. It is heartening to see the next generation of young whistlers begin their refereeing journey, as without referees, we have no game! Thank you to all the boys and girls who volunteered and we look forward to seeing you refereeing your local hurling and camogie games in the future!

Course participants: Fionn Crean Nic Oireactaigh, Caoimhe Finnerty, Etain Finnerty (Greystones Educate Together), Ruairí Nolan, Eabha Finucane (St Fergal’s NS, Bray), Dexter Whyte, Tadhg Fry (Delgany NS), Alex McKenna (St. Joseph’s NS Glenealy), John O’Boyle, Orianna McGuigan (St. Laurence’s Greystones), Ryan Keane, Alanie Flood (Kilcoole PS), Finn O’Sullivan, Susie Cleere (St. Brigid’s NS, Greystones), Conor Eglington, Nessa Ní Chonchubhair (ScoilChualainn, Bray), Ciarán Kenny (St. Cronan’s, Bray), ÚnaCooper (Gaeilscoil Clocha Liatha).

Some reasons for getting involved in refereeing (children’sanswers):

Interested in GAA

Want to learn the rules better

Have fun

What does a good referee look like (children’s answers):

Be fair and firm.

Like to be fair to both teams.

Know rules.

Explain to players what they did wrong.

Super Day of Camogie in Roundwood

3rd and 4th class girls descended on Roundwood Hall on the 19thJanuary for a great day of indoor camogie.  Schools represented included Roundwood (2 teams), St. Brigid’s (2 teams), St. Fergal’s (2 teams), St. Pat’s, Kilcoole Primary School and St. Peter’s (2 teams).  All really enjoyed the day.

Indoor Hurling in Aughrim

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 Bearna Chlé.  Well done to all involved.

3rd and 4th Class Boys Indoor Hurling in Roundwood on 26thJanuary

When: 26th January

Where: Roundwood Parish Hall

For Who: 3rd and 4th class boys. If schools want to use girls to make up teams they can. 

Format: The hall will be split into two small pitches and matches will be played in a blitz format. Matches will be 5 a side (more if the space allows it) with rolling subs.  More details will follow once we know how many teams are entered. 

What to do to Enter: Email Brendan Doyle (brendandoyle8@hotmail.com), Oifigeach Iomána, stating whether you wish to bring 1 or 2 teams.

Leinster Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Handball Competition

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 of 4th/5th February 2023. With this in mind, there will be a Leinster Cumann na mBunscol competition on Friday 3rdFebruary 2023. 

Each county can put forward one representative each for the following grades:

Boys’ U-11 singles

Boys’ U-11 doubles

Girls’ U-11 singles

Girls’ U-11 doubles

Boys’ U-13 singles

Boys’ U-13 doubles

Girls’ U-13 singles

Girls’ U-13 doubles

The deadline for returning entry forms will be 5pm on Sunday 29th January. The entry form will be released once the venue is confirmed.

Upcoming Fixtures for the North/East Region for the Rest of the School Year

Indoor Camogie/Hurling (1st/2nd Class)

Thursday 23rd February. Venue to be confirmed.  Young Whistlers welcome.

Boys’ Football Allianz Coughlan Cup Day 1

2nd March Bray Emmets​

Eleven-a-side and no age limit at 11.45 a.m.

Points only, goalkeeper. 3 points for a point, 1 point for a goal.

Girls’ Wicklow Times Shield Day 1

9th March at 11.45 a.m. in Bray – 9 a-side

Goalkeeper, points worth 3, goals worth 1 point

Boys’ Football Allianz Coughlan Cup Day 2​

23rd March at 11.45am in Bray Emmets

Eleven-a-side. This is a competitive competition. Full rulesapply.

Girls’ Wicklow Times Shield Day 2

30th March at 11.45 a.m. in Bray Emmets – 9 a-side.  This is a competitive competition. Full rules.

INTO Skills Challenge​

(Two pupils per school may participate in each discipline – Boys’ and Girls’ Football, Camogie and Hurling.)

Regional events will take place on the week of 13th March (on the Mon/Tue/Wed) and those selected will go forward to a county selection day which will be held on the week of the 20th March (on the Mon/Tue/Wed) in Ballinakill.  

Credit Union Cup (Hurling)​

18th May at 11.45 a.m. (Venue to be confirmed). One day boys’ nine-a-side hurling blitz.  Competitive based games.

Allianz Camogie Day​

25th May at 11.45 a.m. (Venue to be confirmed).  One day girls’ nine-a-side camogie blitz.  Competitive games.

Sports Day Meeting​​

Wednesday 31st May at 8.00 p.m. in NewtownmountkennedyPrimary School

It is imperative that any school participating in Sports Day 2023 is represented at this meeting.

Sports Day​

Wednesday 7th June at 10.00 a.m. in Charlesland Sports and Recreational Centre (There are strict age limits for Sports Day)

Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Chill Mhantáin South Fixtures List

Term Two – Focus on participation–based games

3rd and 4th Class Girls Indoor Camogie 2nd February in Aughrim – 7 aside.

1st and 2nd Class Boys Indoor Football 23rd February in Aughrim – 9 aside.

1st and 2nd Class Girls Indoor Football 2nd March in Aughrim – 9 aside.

3rd and 4th Class Girls Football 9th March at 10:30 a.m. in Ballinakill – 9-a-side.

INTO Skills Challenge​

(Two pupils per school may participate in each discipline – Boys’ and Girls’ Football, Camogie and Hurling.)

Regional events will take place on the week of 13th March (on the Mon/Tue/Wed) and those selected will go forward to a county selection day which will be held on the week of the 20th March (on the Mon/Tue/Wed) in Ballinakill.  

3rd and 4th Class Boys Football 23rd March at 10:30 a.m. in Ballinakill – 9-a-side

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