Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps

Prices for 2012

1^st Child €55

2^nd Child €45

3^rd and subsequent Children from the same family €40 each

Children can attend a second camp for €35 without the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp gear

This is Advanced Details – Full details will be sent to all clubs at a later date

Valleymount N.S, Kilbride N.S, St Marys Senior N.S and Dunlavin N.S took part in a Go Games Astro Turf Football Blitz held in Blessington last Tuesday. All teams produced some excellent football and all enjoyed playing on the Astro turf pitch. The rules of the Blitz were modified with points only,no goalkeeper and 2 points given for points scored with the left foot. All players enjoyed the challenge of the Blitz and focused on using their weaker foot to avail of the extra point being offered for scoring with the weaker foot. All games were very close on the day with 2 draws in the group but after all games played Valleymount N.S topped the group.  Many thanks to all the teachers who travelled to the Blitz with the teams and to the Blessington GAA club for the use of their pitch.

PICTURE 1–St Marys National School

PICTURE 2–Dunlavin National School

PICTURE 3–Kilbride National School

PICTURE 4–Valleymount National School

Col Chill Mhantain 0-7 Col Eoin Hacketstown 0-2

This match delivered the first silverware for new Wicklow school Colaiste Chill Mhantain on Thursday 26th in Carnew Emmets GAA grounds. Played in heavy conditions, the match was low scoring but fiercely competitive for the duration. Col Chill Mhantain led 0-2 to no score at half time against tough opposition from a spirited Col Eoin side. Daniel Staunton emerged from the goal after half time for the Wicklow Town school, and proved an influential force at half forward, sending over two fine scores and driving on the attack. Captain Warren Kavanagh was impressive at full back, while the Wicklow half back line of Sean O’ Callaghan, Cian Kelly and Conor Linnane put on an excellent display in the face of tremendous pressure from the Hacketstown attack. Aaron Nugent and Robin Mooney did trojan work at midfield, while Gavin Weir scored 0-3 at centre forward and was instrumental in his team’s victory, and Stephen Cruise and substitute George O’ Brien also impressed in the Wicklow school’s attack. Col Eoin continued to press hard and their goalkeeper made several outstanding saves but scores proved too difficult to come by for them at the other end where Cormac Geraghty also put in a fine performance between the posts in the second half for Chill Mhantain. In the end the day belonged to the Wicklow town school and Warren Kavanagh accepted the trophy from Dave Murray on behalf of the Leinster Council.

CCM: Daniel Staunton(0-2), James Manley, Warren Kavanagh, Ryan Devlin, Sean O’Callaghan, Cian Kelly, Conor Linnane, Aaron Nugent(0-1), Robin Mooney, David Dowling, Gavin Weir(0-3), Paul O’ Brien, Dean O’Gorman, Stephen Cruise(0-1), Jack Montgomery.

Subs used: Cormac Geraghty, George O’ Brien.

Peil Abu is the name given to recreational football starting next Wednesday 1^st February in Blessington GAA Astro turf pitch between 9pm and 10pm. Peil Abu is a non contact type of tag Gaelic Football the new fun and social GAA initiative.

We are inviting all west Wicklow clubs to support this initiative. We would appeal to you all to come along next Wednesday where Baltinglass, Hollywood, Dunlavin and Blessington past Players will play this new GAA Recreational Game, Peil Abu. As part of the nationwide initiative by the GAA to increase GAA activity at club and community level. It is a great way to stay fit and healthy as it is a very active game. This results in lots of movement, turnovers and excitement. The rules are quite simple. Physical contact is not allowed. It’s basically Gaelic Football but once players are tagged, they must turn over possession. Scores, solo-running, hand passing and the pick-up can be altered to better suit the needs of the players. It’s also a fantastic way of working up a sweat!

Please come along and see for yourself. It is open to everyone, club and non club members. Any Club interested in getting involved in the Peil Abu games in the future can contact Paul Garrigan at paul.garrigan.gda.wicklow@gaa.ie phone 083-4366801

Come along and see the Stars of the past – Playing in the Future

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Teams can be mixed of both men and women. And better still you don’t even have had to play GAA before. The big thing for us is the enjoyment levels you can even be a total beginner and once you play – you can’t wait to go again!”

With this in mind both Hurling mentors have organised a Juvenile Hurling forum on Monday 30^th January @ 8pm in Aughrim County Grounds

The Following Stakeholders must attend this Forum

1. Teachers Promoting Hurling in Post Primary Schools
2. Teachers Promoting Hurling in Primary Schools
3. Juvenile Chairman & Secretary
4. Juvenile Hurling Coaches from Under 14, Under 16 and Minor
5. Coiste na nOg Executive Committee
6. Cumann na mBunscoil Executive Committee
7. Coiste Iarbhunscoileanna Executive Committee
8. Hurling Academy Squad Coaches

A Small Supporting Sub Committee has being set up to Coordinate this new initiative to promote Hurling at juvenile Level. This programme is also in operation in Meath, Kildare, Carlow, Louth, Longford, Westmeath & Laois

Please make every effort to insure your attendance at this Forum

This league will be minimum 13 aside.

Games to be played without players involved in county teams.

The games to be played on a Sunday morning at 11.30am unless clubs agree to play at a different time.

If a home team’s pitch is unplayable, the game is to be switched to the away team’s venue.

League semi-finals and final will apply.

All other GAA rules apply.

Any clubs that is interested please E-Mail fixtures secretary Kieran O’Shea on or before Wednesday the 25^th of January, no later than 7.00pm.  No phone calls please as we will only accept team’s entry by e-mail.

secretary.juvenilefixtures.wicklow@gaa.ie

Annacurra GAA and camogie clubs held a juvenile hurling open day on Saturday, 21st January.

It was very encouraging to see lots of young kids displaying their hurling skills and ability.

The club will be in touch with everyone that participated. Thank you to everyone who helped out in making the day a success.

Anyone that unable to attend due to other commitments, please contact Fiona on 086 8050246.

This league will be minimum 13 aside.

Games to be played without players involved in county teams.

The games to be played on a Sunday morning at 11.30am unless clubs agree to play at a different time.

If a home team’s pitch is unplayable, the game is to be switched to the away team’s venue.

League semi-finals and final will apply.

All other GAA rules apply.

Any clubs that is interested please E-Mail fixtures secretary Kieran O’Shea on or before Wednesday the 25^th of January. No phone calls please as we will only accept team’s entry by e-mail.

secretary.juvenilefixtures.wicklow@gaa.ie

This league will be minimum 13 aside.

Games to be played without players involved in county teams.

The games to be played on a Sunday morning at 11.30am unless clubs agree to play at a different time.
If a home team’s pitch is unplayable, the game is to be switched to the away team’s venue.

League semi-finals and final will apply.

All other GAA rules apply.

Any clubs that is interested please E-Mail fixtures secretary Kieran O’Shea at secretary.juvenilefixtures.wicklow@gaa.ie on or before Wednesday the 25th of January. No phone calls please as we will only accept team’s entry by e-mail.