Camogie Girls Put on Great Show

The 5^th of October saw teams take to the field in Bray Emmets for the first camogie blitz of the year. Schools represented included Scoil Chualann, Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath, Greystones Educate Together, St. Fergal’s, St. Laurence’s, St. Brigid’s, Gaelscoil Uí Chéadaigh and St. Joseph’s.  Well done to the girls for a great day of skills and sport.

Hurling Awake in the West!

Blessington was the venue for a very enjoyable hurling blitz for 3^rd and 4^th class boys and girls in West Wicklow.  Attendance was very positive with over 70 children making light of the autumnal conditions. There was a fantastic mix of experienced players who delighted in getting to represent their schools at the sport they love and new players who were eager to pick up a hurl and participate in a hurling blitz for the first time.

Well done to all the schools involved: Scoil Nioclais Naofa Dunlavin, Hollywood NS, Gaelscoil na Lochanna (2 teams), St. Mary’s SNS Blessington (4 teams).

Special thanks to Conor Daly GDA, Blessington GAA and Western Gaels for their help in coordinating the blitz, providing hurleys and helmets and setting up pitches.

Young Journalists Lily and Kirsten Report on Girls Blitz in Aughrim

A super day out and a fantastic report by Lily:

Date: September 28^th 2023

Sport: Gaelic football

Venue: Aughrim Indoor Centre

September 28^th was a great day for members of 5^th and 6^th Class girls from Scoil Chaoimhin Naofa, Laragh.  We played four matches against Ballycoog/Annacurra, Aughrim 2, Annacurra and Aughrim 1.  Everyone had such an exciting day and all teams played excellently.  What really made the day so enjoyable was the incredible teamwork and great sportsmanship that our team and other teams showed.  What also made our day even better was the encouragement from other teams and teachers supporting each other.

The bus ride back to school was a lot quieter than the ride there, as all of us were about to fall asleep in our seats but we were still chatting away about the fun time that we had. Over all it was a fantastic day and we are all looking forward to the next blitz even if it is a while to come yet.

Kirsten Clotworthy

Football Young Whistlers Trained up and Ready to go!

Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow held a Young Whistlers referee course for Gaelic football in the North East of the county on Wednesday September 27^th in Kilcoole Primary School. This course has grown from strength to strength over the last number of years from 12 to 26 participants. There was a wide representation across the district, with thirteen different schools represented on the day. The participants were made up of mature, responsible 5^th/6^th class boys and girls who share a passion for Gaelic football and are interested in learning more about refereeing.

The coaching session was led by North East GDA (Games Development Administrator) Garrett Doyle, 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. The course content covered topics such as: Motivation to be a referee, Knowledge of rules, Problem scenarios and Communication styles. The children worked very well together in group and pair work and showed a high level of engagement and enthusiasm throughout. 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 Gaelic football games in the future!

Course participants: Jack Coughlan, Jack McCloy, Molly Bates (Nuns Cross NS), Sean Levins, Orla Meehan (Kilmacanogue NS), Zach Hollingsworth, Saorla Ní Artlaigh (Gaeilscoil Chill Mhantáin), Eva Power (St. Coen’s, Rathnew), Chloe Doyle, Mila Dowling (Greystones ETNS), Rafa Toolin, Fiona Marschner (Greystones CNS), Blaithín Keating, Evan Hatton (Kilcoole PS), Ciarán Ó’ Rodáin, Róisínn Ní Annaidh (Scoil Chualann, Bray), John Hogan, Zac Brien, Jack Taylor (St. Cronan’s, Bray), Tommy Ryan, Aoife Elliot (Newtown PS), Amber Boden (St. Brigid’s, Greystones), Hayley Carraher, Max Heatly (Roundwood NS), Henry Doyle and Clodagh Phelan (St. Saviour’s, Rathdrum).

North-East Wicklow Fixtures – Term 1

Boys’ Allianz Hurling Blitz Day     

The boys’ hurling participation blitz for 5th & 6th will take place on Thursday 12th October at 10.30am in Bray Emmets GAA Club.

Matches will be 9 a-side but can be adjusted depending on the numbers of both teams.

We kindly ask schools to arrive 15 minutes earlier in order to start the Blitz at 10:30am/

Date: Thursday 12^th October

Time: 10.30am

Location: Bray Emmets GAA Club

Please let Brendan Doyle, Hurling Officer know via email/WhatsApp (086 0782403) by Tuesday 10th October if your school will be in attendance and, if so, how many teams you will be sending.

Exact details & fixtures will be sent the day before the blitz once we have all the teams that are participating.

*Team mentors may be needed to referee some games.

****IMPORTANT – HURLEYS SHOULD HAVE NO METAL BANDS****

No player can participate in the matches if using a metal band on their hurl. All metal bands must be taped over.

School mentors are asked to check hurleys are clear of metal bands (or are taped) before the blitz starts.

Allianz Girls’ Football Participation Day (3^rd and 4^th Class Girls Football)

Thursday 19^th October at 10:30am in Bray GAA grounds – Girls’ football blitz, nine-a-side and no age limit.  Points only. Young Whistlers can be used.

Allianz Football Participation Day (3^rd and 4^th Class Boys)

26^th October at 10:30am in Bray GAA grounds. Boys’ football blitz, nine-a-side and no age limit. Points only. Young Whistlers can be used.

Hurling Young Whistlers Course

North East – Wednesday 8^th November in Kilcoole Primary School at 3.30 p.m.

South – TBC

West – Wednesday 15^th November, venue to be confirmed

Allianz Tráth na gCeist       

Thursday 9^th November at 7.30 p.m. in Lynhams, Laragh

*5^th and 6^th Class Boys Football Blitz had to be cancelled due to weather conditions but will be rescheduled when pitch availability is known.

South Wicklow Fixtures – Term 1

Focus on participation-based games

5^th and 6^th Class Boys Football Blitz in Aughrim

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 and one solo or two solos). Smaller schools will be allowed to use 4^th class students to make up numbers. Smaller schools may also decide to group together with other small schools to field a team. Please register teams by 5pm Monday evening, 2nd October.

Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv3-LCv5V5qWrZqXzkgTuE8ImeGFN7zbC2c2pzRF09AJwyxQ/viewform

Upcoming Fixtures

Allianz Camogie 5th and 6th Class Girls – Indoor Thursday 12th October at 10:30am in Aughrim Community Hall. 7-a-side.

Allianz Hurling 5th and 6th Class Boys – Indoor Thursday 19th October – at 10:30am in Aughrim Community Hall. 7-a-side.

Allianz 1st and 2nd Class Girls Football – Indoor Thursday 16th November at 10:30am in Aughrim Community Hall. 9-a-side.

Allianz 1st and 2nd Class Boys Football – Indoor Thursday 23rd November at 10:30am in Aughrim Community Hall. 9-a-side.

Allianz Tráth na gCeist Thursday 9th November at 7.30pm in Lynham’s, Laragh

West Wicklow Fixtures – Term 1

Thursday 12^th October            Girls’ 5^th/6^th Football 11 aside            Hollywood

Friday 19^th October                 Boys’ 5^th/6^th Football 11 aside            Baltinglass

Thurs 9^th November                Mixed 5^th/6^th Hurling 9 aside              Kiltegan (Boys&Girls)

Friday 23^rd November            Boys’ 3^rd/4^th Football 9 aside             Dunlavin

Friday 30^th November             Girls’ 3^rd/4^th Football 9 aside              Baltinglass

Please contact Cormac Noone for football (086 7013403) or Conor Day (086 0442762) for hurling to confirm if you will be taking part.

Please note: Each blitz is scheduled to have an 11am throw-in. Blitzes would generally be finished by 12.30pm. Number of players on a team can be slightly altered to accommodate different schools. Size of school will be factored in on the fixtures as much as possible for fairness. Blitzes will remain as participation games.

Please send results, reports or photos to pro.cnmb.wicklow@gaa.ie, follow us on twitter @cnmbwicklow Keep up-to-date with all Allianz Cumann na mBunscol news in Wicklow on our website www.cnmbwicklow.ie