Hundreds turn out for blitz in Bray
OVER 300 boys enjoying Gaelic football - Last week was the turn of the third and fourth class boys who enjoyed their first football outing of the year, the ‘Participation Blitz’, held in Bray Emmets GAA Grounds, which was a superb success with over 300 boys enjoying Gaelic football.
Although the early morning weather wasn’t what was hoped for, the boys took to the fields of play with gusto, and as the sun began to shine, so too did the players, with some great displays of skill and teamwork.
Even though it was a third and fourth class tournament we had a mixture of novice and experience and it was great to see so many new players experience structured games for the first, bravo all!
A special word of ‘thanks’ goes to Dave Barry and Michael Ó Murchú for firstly, organising the facilities and having the grounds ‘match ready’ for the children and secondly, for overseeing the fixtures in Groups 1 and 2 and ensuring the schedule ran smoothly.
Also to Garrett Doyle GDA for organising our transition year student referees, and furthering their development, as well as overseeing groups, 5, 6 and 7.
To all the young whistlers from the various schools around north Wicklow - thank you - a very competent display was shown by all, onwards and upwards!
Lastly, to the teachers, coaches, parents, but especially the children, who attended today’s blitz, a very hearty ‘WELL DONE’, an excellent display of sportsmanship all round.
The 30 participating teams were from the following schools: St. Laurence’s Greystones (4 teams), Ravenswell Bray (three teams), Kilmacanogue (3), St. Patrick’s Wicklow Town (3), St.Peter’s Bray (2), St. Kevin’s Greystones (2), Ashford (2), St. Cronin’s Bray (2), Gaelscoil Uí Cheadaigh Brí Chulann (2), Moneystown (1), Newtown (1), St. Brigid’s Greystones(1), Kilcoole (1), Scoil Chulann Brí Chulann (1), Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin (1) & Gaelscoil Clocha LIath (1).
Wicklow Times Participation Day (fifth and sixth class girls football) - Second on the list of Cumann na mBunscol girls activities this year is the girls’ Wicklow Times Participation Day (fifth and sixth 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 no goalkeepers.
Referee will throw in the ball on the half way line after each score Details
Date: Wednesday, October 18, from 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) by Monday, September 16.
Allianz fifth and sixth 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 third and fourth 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 third and fourth class - Week of November 20 in regional centres.
(Your school will be contacted regarding which day you will be attending).
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