Super day of skills Host of schools descend on Bray Emmets for hurling

Round-up HURLING Skills on Show by the Boys - Day two of the Allianz Boys Hurling League took place in Bray Emmets GAA Club last Wednesday.

Although the sun was shining, there was gusty wind blowing all afternoon, but it didn’t stop all the teams from displaying their wonderful hurling skills.

St Pats, Wicklow Town, Glenealy NS, Gaelscoil Cill Mhantáin, Newtown PS, Kilcoole PS, St Kevins, St Lawrences, Gaelscoil Clocha Liatha, Scoil Chualann, St Cronans and St Fergals were the schools in attendance.

The focus of the blitz was participation and to have as many children as possible playing hurling. All schools were presented with six sliotars as a reward for their participation in Allianz Cumann na mBunscol blitzes. Many thanks to our referees on the day and especially to Garret Doyle and Dave Barry for their assistance in organising a wonderful day.

Camogie Girls show great teamwork - The first Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Camogie blitz took place in Bray Emmets GAA Club. The main objectives for this blitz were that the girls got to play as much camogie as possible and to focus on being the best players they could be.

There were five schools taking part with some schools bringing two teams with them. Each team got to play four games and the effort and enthusiasm show by each girl who played is a great marker for the future of camogie in Wicklow.

The following teams took part; Scoil Chualann, Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin (1 and 2), Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath, St Fergals (1and 2) and Kilcoole.

There were fine displays of striking, hooking and blocking as well as fantastic teamwork and support to fellow teammates. Many thanks to all who helped on the day: the referees, Dave Barry and Garrett Doyle.

Finally, many thanks to all the schools who took part, to the children who tried their best and the teachers who help them to participate.

Tá súil agam go rachaidh na scoileanna seo ó neart go neart agus iad ag traenáil. See you all at the next blitz!

First/second class football in Blessington - There was a great turnout in Blessington for the first and second class Allianz Cumann na mBunscol blitz organised by Paul Garrigan. Well done to all involved!

Wicklow Times Participation Day (third and fourth class girls football) - First on the list of Cumann na mBunscol Girls activities this year is the Girls’ Wicklow Times Participation Day (third and fourth class girls football).

The focus of the day is on participation and giving as many children as possible the experience of playing football, regardless of experience.

There is no age limit on the children who are participating.

Games will be nine-a-side with points only.

Wednesday, October 5 frrom 11.45am to 1.30pm approx. at Bray Emmets GAA Club.

Please respond by email to David McDonnell, Girls Football Officer (davidmc04@hotmail.com) to confirm attendance or text (087 7715885). Looking forward to seeing lots of girls there on the day!

The AGM will take place on October 6 in the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy at 5p.m.

Concussion Symposium - 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 on Saturday October 8.

There is no admission charge, however please note spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

For the GAA’s current Concussion Management Guidelines and further educational resources including the association’s E-Learning course and dressing room poster please visit http:// learning.gaa.ie/Concussion

Bon Secours Health System and UPMC, the leader in Concussion worldwide, have come together with the GAA to present Ireland’s first Concussion Symposium which will take place at Croke Park on October 8, 2016. Leading Concussion experts from UPMC in the United States, Bon Secours Health System in Ireland and sporting figures from the GAA will join together for a ground breaking symposium which will share nationally for the first time the best practices, protocols and treatment of concussion today.

Speakers will include: Dr. Pat O’ Neill, Former Gaelic Footballer all Ireland winning player and manager and Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, Consultant, Mater Private and Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital

Aogán Ó Fearghaíl, Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, President of the Gaelic Athletic Association

Dr. Micky Collins, Executive Director- UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

Dr. Kevin Moran, Consultant Surgeon in Letterkenny University Hospital and Donegal GAA Team Doctor. If interested contact Gillian Fox on email gillian@investnet.ie or 0864145525.

Young Whistlers Course - There will be a course for young whistlers from fifth class on Thursday, November 24, in Bray Emmets from 3.30 to 4.30 p.m.

David Gough, highly esteemed referee, will be giving the course.

There will be more information at the AGM on Thursday, October 6, at 5 p.m. in the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy.

First places will be given to the schools in attendance at AGM.

Handball - 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 introductory offers on handballs and promotional items.

Allianz third and fourth class boys football participation day – October 12 and 13 at 11.45 a.m. in Bray GAA grounds – Boys’ football blitz, nine-a-side and no age limit (Your school will be contacted regarding which day you will be attending)

Wicklow Times Participation Day (fifth and sixth class girls football) - October 19 at 11.45 a.m. in Bray GAA grounds – Girls’ football blitz, nine-a-side and no age limit, points only

Allianz fifth and sixth class boys football participation day – October 26 and 27 at 11.45 a.m. in Bray GAA grounds – Boys’ football blitz, nine-a-side and no age limit.

Your school will be contacted regarding which day you will be attending.

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