CRONAN’S ON FIRE
Bray side see off Talbotstown to win Credit Union Cup
ST.CRONAN’S Claim Credit Union Cup - 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 Cronan’s (1), St Cronan’s (2), St Pat’s Wicklow (1), St. Pats Wicklow (2), Talbotstown, St Laurences, Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin, Glenealy, St. Kevins and Newtownmountkennedy PS.
The ten teams were divided into two groups of five. St Cronan’s (1) and Talbotstown emerged as the winners of their respective groups. There were fantastic displays of scores and teamwork across all the matches. With all the talented young hurlers on show during the tournament, there is a bright future for Wicklow hurling!
St. Cronan’s and Talbotstown played excellently in an exciting final full of great scores and endeavour.
However, it was the local school St. Cronan’s who were victorious and claimed the Credit Union Cup for 2017. An extremely talented bunch of hurlers. A special word must go to Talbotstown for reaching the final with such a small number of boys to choose from. It was a wonderful achievement and they showed great sportsmanship in defeat and are a credit to their school.
Finally, a huge thank you to all the schools who participated in the hurling competitions and promoted hurling this year from Allianz Cumann na mBunscol.
Allianz Camogie Blitz Cancelled, Hope to Re-Schedule
Due to the unavailability of schools last Wednesday the camogie blitz had to be cancelled, unfortunately. If your school will be in a position to attend a camogie blitz in the next few weeks (on a Wednesday) please let Camogie Officer Fiona Ni Shuilleabhain (by email: fiona.nishuilleabhain3@ mail.dcu.ie, or text 086 3748903) know what dates your school is available and she will try to rearrange this blitz if there are enough schools available. Apologies!
Sports Day Information and Registration
This year’s Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Sports Day will take place in Charlesland Sports and Recreation Park, Greystones on Wednesday, June 7, at 10 a.m. sharp.
The entry fee of €50 must be returned at a meeting which will take place in Newtown Primary School on Thursday, June 1, at 8 p.m.
This meeting will deal with the organisation of the sports day.
School participants’ numbers will be handed out.
Jobs will be allocated to ALL schools. Due to the large number of schools taking part, for this to be a successful event and in the interest of fairness, it is essential that each participating school be represented and take responsibility for a job.
N.B. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED DUE TO THE RESTRICTED NUMBER OF LANES IN THE VENUE.
As in previous years we are using the online system for registration. This MUST be done before the meeting on June 1st.
Instructions for the Online Entry System
Click on the following link for the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow Sports Day Registration Page www.cnmbwicklow.ie/ sportsday.
West Wicklow Fixtures – May
First/second class nine-a-side mixed football blitz (max two teams per school). Schools: Kilbride, Lacken, St Marys, Blessington No 1, Gaelscoil Blessington, Blessington Ed Together and Valleymount. Please contact Sharon Broderick on 087 6875710 if school would like to take part.
West Wicklow nine-a-side girls football development blitz. No age limit west section. Venue: Donard, May 19 at 11.00am.
Hurling Fixtures
Other blitzes that are coming up during the year are for both boys and girls, 11 aside. ALL BLITZ’ 11am - 12:30 June 14 - Ballinakill COE There will be 3rd/4th class primary schools blitz’ as follows for 2017. All blitz’ are for both boys and girls, 9 aside. May 24 - Ballinakill COE Please make a note of all dates and confirm with Jonathon Tallon, Wicklow Hurling GDA on 083 364 5136 at least one week prior the blitz date. A reminder will be sent before each blitz.
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.