Registration and County AGM
A big thank you to those who attended the Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow AGM in Laragh on the 13th September. A special thanks to Pádraig Murphy for hosting the AGM in Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa. Some lucky AGM participants won sports equipment such as a Wicklow jersey, footballs, sliotars, helmets, hurls, water bottles, bibs and cones for their schools.
Registration and Payment of Membership
If you have not yet registered and paid your school’s yearly membership of Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow please do so by filling out the google registration form (see link below). This form provides details of how to pay as well as recording your school’s contact details etc.
Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow Registration Form 2023:
https://forms.gle/1q4tHFy3gtPHCM4x6
WhatsApp Groups
If you would like for yourself or any other staff member to be added to the appropriate WhatsApp group, please contact the administrator of these groups (see below). The organisation of blitzes is often organised exclusively through this medium so it is important to join these groups.
North East: Brian Cornyn – 0879710224
South: Pádraig Murphy – 0873481540
West: Michael Moran – 0868842181
New Committee Members
We would like to remind all Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow members that we are a teacher led organisation reliant on the good will and volunteering spirit of teachers. They give up their time and energy so children in our schools can enjoy Gaelic games and athletics in a fun and encouraging environment. In this respect we thank all committee members who give up their time freely to assist in achieving this aim. We also welcome new members to join us in helping keep Gaelic games alive and well for the next generation. A special welcome to our new committee members: Camogie Officer(s): Cliona Keddy and Jennifer Small (Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath) and Assistant Secretary: Mick Dunne (St. Laurence’s).
If you would like to help out in the areas of Assistant PRO or Rounders Promotion Officer please contact runai.cnmbwicklow@yahoo.ie or Brian Cornyn (0879710224).
Hurling Promotion
A set of 30 indoor/outdoor hurls as well as 30 helmets are available for hire from Cumann na mBunscol Wicklow. These can be borrowed for a maximum of 6 weeks for use in the promotion of hurling within your school. Feedback from GDAs (Games Development Administrators) is that a lack of equipment can be the biggest impediment to coaching hurling in our schools. If your school is interested in availing of this option, please contact Eamonn Hughes at eamonn.hughes1@gmail.com.
Promotion of Cumann na mBunscol Activities
If sharing photos/reports on your school Facebook/twitter/Instagram pages the use of Allianz is crucial for their continued sponsorship to Cumann na mBunscol. Please tag:
@AllianzIreland
#AllianzCnmb
Appeal for articles:
Please email photos/reports to pro.cnmb.wicklow@gaa.ie by Friday each week so it can be sent on in time to be included in the local papers/media. It is great to get representation from all over the county, undoubtedly there is great work being done it’s just a matter of showcasing it. Cumann na mBunscol Chill Mhantáin loves to see work from the children as young journalists who are encouraged to write a report of their first-hand experience. To then see it published, it is a keepsake for years to come. Thanks to those who played/refereed in Croke Park during the summer for sending on their accounts of their special day.
Cornmarket Cumann na mBunscol National Awards 2024
Wicklow has a tradition of success in these awards. In 2023 Wicklow Cumann na mBunscol won a merit award for Public Relations and Kilcoole Primary School came 2nd in the School of the Year category. It is a competition well worth entering with prizes such as a trip to Croke Park for a class.
Categories in the awards for this coming year are as follows:
Pat Trainor Hall of Fame
Category 1: Allianz Public Relations
Category 2: Social Media Award
Category 3: Cumann na mBunscol Publication
Category 4: Promotion of Gaelic Games and Culture (Schools)
Category 6: School of the Year
All information can be found here:
https://www.cnmbnaisiunta.com/awards/entries-and-information/
Closing Date for Entries is Wednesday 10th January 2024.
