“I am grateful for the coaching and encouragement I got from Anne Edghill, who looked after Gaelic football in my primary school in Athgarvan.” - An icon of
@KildareGAA
&
@MoorefieldGaa
recognising the special role primary school teachers play in coaching
Thanks to all volunteers throughout the year who helped to make the Hurling and Camogie finals a massive success.
Pictured are some of our coordinators Siobhan, Pa, Joe and Ciaran presenting trophies to the winning captains.
@cnambnaisiunta
@AllianzIreland
@KildareGAA
@cumannchilldara
AGM was held in Lawlors Hotel 28/11/23.
Thank you all for attending.
Please see pictures attached:
Congratulations to the Schools of the Year
Scoil Bhríde Clane
Two Mile House
Ballyshannon
Cumann na mBunscol Committee Members
@AllianzIreland
@cnambnaisiunta
Well done to the lads today, we hope you enjoyed your 1st Croke Park performance! 🏳️🏐
Huge thanks to the teachers involved who helped out on the day.
@AllianzIreland
@cnambnaisiunta
@KildareGAA
Keep an eye out for the boys representing their schools at HT as they line out for Kildare against Louth.
An exciting day for some future stars.
@LouthCnmB
@KfmSport
@KildareFan2024
Cheer support and share your support as they start their journey representing Kildare.
Fixtures for the U11 Boys Football Finals.
Show support for your local school.
Cheer on the future stars of your club and county.
Positivity, encouragement and respect towards all involved.
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@cnambnaisiunta
@KildareGAA
⚽️🏳️We are delighted to launch our new website is up and running.
It will be the main source of information for all Cumann na mBunscol events in Kildare.
Please bookmark and save for future reference.
#Gaa
#KildareGaa
@AllianzIreland
@cnambnaisiunta
Its Semi-Final Week for our Autumn Competitions in Kildare.
Most teams have completed their games on schedule and excited for the final.
Stay tuned to this page for Cumann na mBunscol Chill Dara updates on the times of the finals and teams in the Finals.
@AllianzIreland
Cumann na mBunscol Chill Dara are greatly saddened by the passing of Tom Fitzpatrick. From his years as Rúnaí of CnmB Dublin and his work in St Pats, he had a profound impact on the promotion of Gaelic Games in primary schools throughout the country. Ar dheis Dé do raibh a anam.
Keep an eye out for the boys representing their schools at HT as they line out for Kildare against Louth.
An exciting day for some future stars.
@LouthCnmB
@KfmSport
@KildareFan2024
Cheer support and share your support as they start their journey representing Kildare.
Congratulations
@KildareLGFA1
A fantastic display by the entire team.
An amazing year for everyone involved!
Children all over Kildare will be replicating the remarkable skills and shots for some time to come.
The Cumann na mBunscol Chill Dara Handball Day took place on the 17th of Jan in the National Handball Centre, Croke Park.
It was a very enjoyable day.
A huge thanks to Damian Terry for his work and to the teachers for preparing the teams.
@AllianzIreland
@cnambnaisiunta
Maurice Musgrave and John O'Sullivan - Legends!
Read about Maurice, John and so much more in '50 Bliain ag Fás' the official record of the first 50 years of Cumann na mBunscol. The book will be launched by Mr Brian Cody later this week.
@robertstown_ns
Well done to all the teams that have qualified for the finals.
- Schedule of finals are below for each competition
It is a very exciting time for all. Please tag us in any pictures, bunting or messages of support you have for your students.
@AllianzIreland
An amazing final! Both schools can be proud of their students.
The game was very fast and there were some excellent skills displayed by all players.
I was lucky enough to witness an amazing
@robertstown_ns
goal that nearly ripped the net in the 1st half. Keep up the good work.
All set to go here in Ballymany.
Excitement building in anticipation of a great quiz.
Thank you to Paul Dunning and all the Scoil Mhuire Ballymany for facilitating this special day.
@AllianzIreland
@cnambnaisiunta
Excitement is building for our Annual Cross Country Event in Rathcoffey GAA.
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Its set to be one of the most memorable events of the year for many students in Kildare.
@AllianzIreland
@KildareGAA
@RathcoffeyGAA
@cnambnaisiunta
The annual Cumann na mBunscol Chill Dara Cross Country Event is fast approaching.
Venue: Rathcoffey GAA
Date: 21st of March
Registration details have been sent to schools.
More information available on our new website.
@AllianzIreland
@cnambnaisiunta
Well done to all who took part in the Mini 7s Finals today.
There was a very high level of skill on show in all games.
A huge thank you to the teachers, to
@KildareGaa
coaches, to the Refs and to
@MoorefieldGaa
for the Venue.
@cnambnaisiunta
@AllianzIreland
Unfortunately we have to cancel tomorrows hurling/camogie finals due to pitches being unplayable. We have tried to source alternative venues but to no avail.
We will be in touch with an alternative date ASAP.
Thank you for your understanding.
@KildareGAA
@AllianzIreland
Cumann na mbunscol are always looking for more referees to add to their list to referee school games! Contact kildaregaareferees
@gmail
.com if interested
@KildareGAA
#Referees
We encourage schools across Kildare to take part in the Cumann na mBunscol Activity week.
@cnambnaisiunta
@AllianzIreland
@cumannchilldara
Bain taitneamh as! 🏳️⚾️⚽️🏐🤔👩🎨🖼️
- Interviews with local stars
- Art
- Quizzes
- Skills challenges
- County Colours Day
Hard luck to the girls who unfortunately lost their semi final today. You all played great and worked hard throughout the year 👏😊👍 Thank you to Ms Ryan and Pauline for training the girls 😊
#PPS
Huge thanks to
@johndoran86
for coming out to train our mighty U9 Hurlers this evening. From Croke Park and the steps of the Hogan stand to Conneff Park in Clane. The lads had a great session. 👌
It is getting very busy in schools as we get close to the last term. 😅
We hope you find this schedule useful.
Please see the dates of various competitions /rounds and Finals.
@AllianzIreland
@cnambnaisiunta
@KildareGAA
It's Semi Final week in the Senior Boys, Senior Girls and U10 Football.
Make sure to spread the excitement around your locality and encourage your students to create their own match reports.
Prizes to be won!!!
Best of luck to our Senior Hurlers who play in the Christy Ring Final this Sunday ⚾️ Especially the GDAs involved who work with our schools
@johndoran86
@pauldiv11
and
@DeckieOToole
Go neirí libh 🏳️
#LiliesAb
ù
2 days to go🏳
Christy Ring Cup Final
Kildare v Down
Sunday 22nd November, 4pm
Venue: Croke Park
Show your support for the team & management. Send us your photos, videos & messages of support
#KildareGAA
#KildareHurling
Great article on one of
@KildareGAA
greatest hurling ambassadors 👏🏼 We were lucky enough to have Martin and Christy Ring at our Mini 7s finals in 2019. ⚾️
Comhghairdeas
@MurtFitzgerald
, looking forward to seeing you in the
@ArdcloughGAA
colours for the next decade!
Senior Boys Football Finals dates and times for next week in
@MoorefieldGaa
Semi Finals are being played this week.
Best of luck to all schools.
Make sure to share your games with us
@cumannchilldara
Tag your local club to build the excitement for the future stars
@KildareGAA
Best of luck to all on the return to school.
We are sure everyone is very busy planning for the year ahead.
This week
@cumannchilldara
you will find:
- Provisional Fixtures & dates for the School YEAR!
-Groups+Fixtures for U11 Girls & Boys Football, Snr Camogie & Snr Hurling
Get your submissions in!
Every student in Kildare would love the chance to represent their school in Croke Park.
If you're not in you cant win.
@KildareGAA
@KildareFan2023
@KildareLGFA1
Boys and Girls Football Mini 7s Finals have been re-arranged for the 28th of March.
The Hurling and Camogie Finals will be played after the Easter Break.
#Mini7s
@allianz
@KildareGAA
Well done to all those who competed in the
@cumannchilldara
Quiz.
1st Ballymany Scoil Mhuire
2nd Maynooth Boys
3rd Patricians Newbridge
Thank you to quiz master Pat and our team of correctors.
We’d usually be heading to
@MoorefieldGaa
for the
@cnambnaisiunta
finals around this time of the year.
To mark this special time of year we’ll be posting memories of past finals. Keep an eye out for some familiar names/faces and feel free to send in your own 🏐⚾️
@KildareGAA
The final group games are being played. The teams are eagerly awaiting to see who they will meet in the Semi-Finals next week.
Finals are FIXED as per the schedule shared before Easter.
We look forward to seeing all the teams
@MoorefieldGaa
@AllianzIreland
@cnambnaisiunta
Best of luck to
@KildareLGFA1
in the All-Ireland Final Sunday.
No doubt many teachers can remember when these ladies were playing on the Girls Teams in
@cumannchilldara
competitions.
Lets get out and support them.
Inspiring the next generation of footballers in Kildare. 🏳️🏐🏆
Senior Girls Football Finals dates and times for next week in
@MoorefieldGaa
Semi Finals are being played this week.
Best of luck to all schools.
Make sure to share your games with us
@cumannchilldara
Tag your local club to build the excitement for the future stars
@KildareGAA
A great day for all involved!
These words of encouragement are brilliant.
It shows all coaches that the children are soaking up what you say and do as a teacher, coach and mentor.
Maith sibh! Crookstown NS. 👏
@KildareGAA
@StLaurencesGaa
@cnambnaisiunta
@AllianzIreland
A brilliant day in Croke Park today with Mícheál and his U8 buddies from Crookstown NS..thanks to
@cumannchilldara
and
@AllianzIreland
for an experience our group will never forget..quick video of the pre game speech below 💪
Siobhan Hurley has gone on to represent her county and has had some amazing, memorable days out with her club
@JTBGAA
.
Siobhán also plays a valued role on the
@cumannchilldara
Committee. Guiding the development of the next generation of players.
Kildare's Siobhán Hurley is one of the huge number of former Cumann na mBunscol players who cherishes fond memories of playing for the local school team.
Siobhán is deeply grateful to the teachers who provided those opportunities...
#50BliainagF
ás
@siobhanhurl
@ClogherinkoeGAA
Congratulations to our Grange schools team from Kilkea,Ballyroe and Levitstown N.S on a fantastic win in this evenings
@cumannchilldara
final.
@KilkeaNS
.
The future looks very bright for
@grangenolvin
in the coming years.
Boys U10 Football Finals dates and times for next week in
@MoorefieldGaa
Semi Finals are on this week. Best of luck to all schools. Make sure to share your games with us
@cumannchilldara
Tag your local club to build the excitement for the future stars
@AllianzIreland
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all our volunteer teachers! Enjoy the day..Cumann na mBunscol Kildare Cross Country next Thursday 22nd March. Thanks to
@KildareGAA
for hosting.
Cumann na mBunscol Chill Dara Quiz takes place in Scoil Mhuire Ballymany Friday the 1st of March.
Please get in contact if you would like to take part. Emails have been sent out to schools.
@AllianzIreland
@cnambnaisiunta
Best of Luck to the Kildare Ladies Football team in their Division 2 Final.
This team are an amazing group and are sure to represent Kildare with pride.
Go n-eiri leat, beir bua agis bain taitneamh.
Everyone is supporting you today.
#SeriousSupport
#SeriousTeam
#SeriousPlayers
Senior Girls Football Finals dates and times for next week in
@MoorefieldGaa
Semi Finals are on this week. Best of luck to all schools. Make sure to share your games with us
@cumannchilldara
Tag your local club to build the excitement for the future stars
@AllianzIreland
Please check that your school is included.
If you are not included or if you are included and are now no longer taking part make contact with a member of
@cumannchilldara
We urge any schools interested in entering to make contact.
@KildareFan2023
@KildareFan2023
@KildareLGFA1
Many thanks to all
@KildareGAA
Games Promotion Officers for online GAA activities over school closures. 👏🏼 A great success and brilliant resource for teachers to have! ⚾️🏐
Hopefully we will all be back on the field soon🤞🏻🏳️
#Molan
Óige
A tweet of appreciation for every school, household and child who made myself &
@johndoran86
online PE/ GAA sessions a massive success over the month of February 👏🏼
The toilet rolls, tea bags and bins are safe for a while as we hope to see everyone in schools soon🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Glenn Ryan and his management have named the Kildare Senior Football team to play Longford, in the first round of the Tailteann Cup, tomorrow, Saturday, May 11th at 6pm in Manguard Park, Hawkfield.
#upthelilywhites
#cilldaraabu
#kildare
,
Cross Country Registration Reminder!🚨
Links to the info and documents are below.
@AllianzIreland
@cnambnaisiunta
Thank you to all those schools that have registered already. 👍
Well done to all of the girls who took part in the Under-11 Camogie blitz yesterday in Ballymany.
Congratulations to the winners St.Brigid’s, Kildare and to Gaelscoil Chill Dara who were finalists.
Well done to all that competed in the mini 7s girls football regionals.
Best of luck to the each of the regional winners in the finals scheduled for March 13th Venue: TBC
See pictures of teams taking part in
@BhrideScoil
Kilcullen.
@AllianzIreland
@cnambnaisiunta
Well done to our students who represented the school so admirably at the
@cumannchilldara
cross country competition. We had some really impressive results and we are so proud of all of our boys and girls 🤩🥳👏🏼 Thanks Ms. Doyle & Geraldine for bringing the teams.
Amazing chance to win a Kildare jersey for primary students.
-Just create a match report of the Cumann na mBunscol games in school during the week. The reports can be typed or handwritten (neatly).
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@KildareGAA
@AllianzIreland
@cnambnaisiunta