A hearty welcome back to another school year!

WELCOME back to the start of another school year. Let’s hope it’s a happy, healthy and successful one. We hope you have all had an enjoyable summer and are refreshed for the new school year!

First on the list of Allianz Cumann na mBunscol activities is the Boys’ Allianz Hurling League, which will be played over two days.

The focus of both days is on participation and giving as many children as possible the experience of playing hurling, regardless of experience.

There is no age limit on the children who are participating. Games will be nine-a-side. Day 1 - Date: Wednesday, September 13. Time: 11.45am - 1.30pm (approx). Location: Bray Emmets GAA Club. Rules: No goalkeeper, points only.

Day 2 - Date: Wednesday, September 27. Time: 11.45am - 1.30pm (approx). Location: Bray Emmets GAA Club. Rules: Full rules apply.

Please respond by email to confirm attendance or text Ronan Keddy, Hurling Officer by Monday afternoon, preferably. (086 3021594)

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to ring or text. We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday, le cúnamh Dé!

Term One Fixtures – Focus on participation and no competition

Boys’ Allianz Hurling League Day 1 – September 13 - Day 1 at 11.45 a.m. in Bray GAA grounds. Nine-a-side and no age limit. Points only no goalkeeper. Allianz Camogie League Day September 20 at 11.45 a.m. in Bray GAA grounds. Nine-a-side and no age limit. Points only no goalkeeper.

Boys’ Allianz Hurling League Day 2 – September 27 - Day 2 at 11.45 a.m. in Bray GAA grounds. Nine-a-side and no age limit. Full rules.

Possible Young Whistlers course to be added in October/ November.

Wicklow Times Participation Day (third and fourth class girls football).

October 4 at 11.45 a.m. in Bray GAA grounds – Girls’ football blitz, nine-a-side and no age limit. Points only no goalkeeper.

AGM - October 5, Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy at 5.00 p.m.

Allianz 3rd and 4th Class Boys Football Participation Day – October 11 and 12 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) Points only no goalkeeper.

Wicklow Times Participation Day (5th and 6th Class Girls Football) - October 18 at 11.45 a.m. in Bray GAA grounds – Girls’ football blitz, nine-a-side and no age limit. Points only no goalkeeper.

Allianz 5th and 6th Class Boys Football Participation Day – October 25 and 26 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) Points only no goalkeeper.

Indoor Hurling/Camogie 3rd and 4th Class - Week of November 13 in regional centres

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

Allianz Tráth na gCeist - Thursday, November 16, at 7.30 p.m. in Lynham’s, Laragh

Indoor Hurling/Camogie 3rd and 4th Class - Week of November 20 in regional centres

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

Sympathy - Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Cill Mhantáin wish to express their sympathies to County Chairman Martin Coleman on the passing of his brother Pat, ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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.