Sunshine and skills
Super success for St Laurence’s in Boys Coughlan Cup
THIS year’s Allianz Coughlan Cup took place on a sunny Friday, May 18, in Bray Emmets’ GAA Grounds.
There were some great games and fantastic football on show.
Schools in Division 1 included St. Kevin’s 1, St. Coen’s, St. Cronan’s 1 and St. Laurence’s 1; in Division 2 the schools included St. Cronan’s 2, Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin, St. Brigids, St. Pat’s and St. Kevin’s 2; in Division 3 the schools included Newtown, St. Fergal’s, St. Laurence’s 2, Moneystown and Kilcoole.
Thanks to referees, teachers, parents who travelled but most importantly to each and every player who participated and showed wonderful skill and sportsmanship on the day.
Thanks to Bray Emmets for the use of their facilities and to Gary McGillycuddy for his efforts in organising the event.
Division 1 winners were St. Laurence’s with St. Cronan’s as runners up; Division 2 winners were Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin with St. Pat’s as runners up and Division 3 winners were Kilcoole with Newtown as runners up.
Wicklow Girls in Leinster Blitz
A north Wicklow selection participated in the recent Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Laighean girls football blitz on Thursday, 17th May in DCU St Patrick’s Campus.
Organised by Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Laighean, the Wicklow girls got off to a flying start in their first game against Kildare with goals from Scoil Chualann’s powerful midfielder Emma Nesbitt and Cara Mahoney from St Patrick’s, Bray.
Aoibhe Ní Threinfir followed up with a glorious point before the opposition scored their opening point.
With the resumption of the second half Wicklow were again dominant with goals from Martha Lackey (Scoil Chualann) and Emma Nesbitt.
Kildare responded with a goal of their own but Wicklow secured victory with a final point.
Katie Ní Churrain (Gaelscoil Ui Céadaigh) gave a tremendous display in defense as did Annie Nic Lochlain and Tara Ní Mheachair who grew from strength to strength over the course of the morning.
The second match however was extremely challenging for the Garden county as the Meath girls had the edge in physicality and height.
Despite the best efforts of midfielders Ailbhe Ní Mhaoilmhichil, Aoibhe Ní Threinfir and Martha Lackey, the forwards Rachel Ní Bhriain, Kimberly Ní Chinnéide and Eobha Ní Bhriain, Wicklow could only manage a solitary score.
The final game started well for the Wicklow girls against a strong Laois selection.
Emma Nesbitt was to the fore again with a wonderful goal and point. This was probably the most equally matched game but despite brave efforts throughout the pitch and some tremendous efforts from Grace Nic Réamoinn (Gaelscoil Uí Chéadaigh) in the full forward line, Laois were victorious.
The final match was against Dublin to which the Wicklow girls looked forward with relish!
Great pride was shown in the blue and gold jersey and there was no doubt but the girls upped the ante for this encounter.
From goalkeeper Amy Ní Chasaide, defenders Tara Ní Mheachair, Annie Nic Lochlain, Katie Ní Churrain and Cara Mahony, through midfielders Emma, Ailbhe and Aoibhe, up to forwards Kimberly, Martha, Sarah and Grace, the whole team improved as a unit and played some tremendous football.
Kimberly Ní Chinneide scored the opening goal and Emma Nesbitt scored a wonderful point and two more goals to add to her tally for the day.
Dublin provided another challenge and could be considered lucky to come away with a draw.
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Chill Mhantáin are extremely grateful to Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Atha Cliath, and in particular David Gough and Micheál MacGabhann, who invited Wicklow to participate on the day and who extended them a wonderful welcome.
Refreshments were provided in DCU Campus afterwards, from which the teams were extremely grateful.
Mile buiochas freisin to Sinéad Ní Chréan-Loinsigh (Cumann na mBunscol/Scoil Chualann) and Willie Braine (Emmet Bhré) who were instrumental in the selection and management of the team on the day.
Team: Ailbhe Ní Mhaoilmhichil, Aoibh Ní Thréinfir, Emma Nesbitt, Martha Lackey, Amy Ní Chasaide, Katie Ní Chuinn, Róisín Ní Chonchubhair, Kimberly Ní Chinnéide, Sarah Messitt, Ciara Ní Luain, Tara Ní Mheachair, Annie Nic Lochlainn (Scoil Chualann), Katie Ní Churráin, Eobha Ní Bhriain, Grace Nic Réamoinn (Gaelscoil Uí Chéadaigh), Emily Ní Riain, Rachel Ní Bhriain and Cara Mahony (St. Patrick’s, Bray).
3rd and 4th Class Girls Football
Thursday 31st May at 11.45 a.m. in Bray – One day girls’ nine- a-side football blitz.
3rd and 4th Class Boys Football Thursday 7th June at 11.45 a.m. in Bray – One day boys’ nine-aside football blitz.
Sports Day Meeting and Online Registration
This year’s Sports Day meeting will take place on 7th June at 8.00 p.m. in Newtownmountkennedy Primary School. It is imperative that any school participating in Sports Day 2018 is represented and the entry fee of €50 must be returned at this meeting.
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 takes 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 7th.
Instructions for the Online Entry System
Click on the following link for the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow Sports Day Registration Page
http://www.cnmbwicklow.ie/ sportsday
Sports Day
This year’s Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Sports Day will take place in Charlesland Sport and Recreation Park, Greystones on Wednesday, 13th June at 10 a.m. sharp. There are strict age limits for Sports Day.
Sports Day Rules
**EACH SCHOOL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION AND SAFETY OF THEIR OWN PARTICIPANTS AND SUPPORTERS**
N.B. Running shoes must be worn for all track events. No football boots, spikes or running shoes with spikes removed are permitted for these track events.
Competitors must be under 8, 9, etc. on January 1st 2018
Long Puck, Long Kick, Long Jump and Ball Throw contests for girls are separate from boys.
In the Long Kick event the ball is kicked from a dead ball position or from hand. Distance wins.
In the Long Puck event the ball is hit from the hands or from the ground. Distance wins. Helmets must be worn.
Competitors may have three attempts in these events.
In section 1 (Track) a competitor may compete in 1 event and the relay race.
In section 2 (Field) a competitor may compete in 1 event only.
A competitor may not compete in both sections.
Medals will be presented after each final.
Each school is responsible for their own litter. Please bring litterbags.
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