Cumann na mBunscol Mhaigh Eo

Due to the growth and popularity of hurling within Mayo Cumann na mBunscol we

intend to run the following three Mini7s competitions in March 2017:

1. Boys Mini 7’s Hurling Competition:

– Four Blitz venues plus finals day.

– Boys only.

– Mini 7’s dates of birth to be adhered to.

– Panels of 12 boys.

– Full rules of Mini7s hurling applies.

2. Girls Mini 7’s Camogie Competition:

– Two Blitz venues plus final day.

– Girls only.

– Mini 7’s dates of birth to be adhered to.

– Panels of 12 girls.

– Full rules of Mini7s applies applies.

3. Development Mini 7’s Hurling Competition:

– Four Blitz venues on astro surfaces plus finals day.

– Boys and girls may play (mixed team).

– Mini 7’s dates of birth relaxed (Anyone can play).

– Panels of 12 players.

– Modified rules on the day to help promote a fun environment.

– For small/beginner hurling schools.

**Please Note: Schools wishing to purchase equipment or gear may do so by contacting Adrian Hession on 087-2450566

What equipment is in stock?

• Hurleys (all sizes) for Eur10 each.
• Wall-balls for Eur5 each.
• Azzurri Helmets (medium) for Eur40 each.

A crowd of over 10,000 people witnessed the first of our Spring Exhibitions in McHale Park on Saturday night. While the home crowd may have left feeling a little disappointed at the result of the senior game, the same could not be said for the children of four Mayo schools who took to the field at half time.

A light frost was beginning to cover the grass as the players of Monaghan and Mayo left the field for their well earned halftime break.

The large crowd were then treated to two excellent displays of football and hurling by the children of Newport, Currabaggan, Behy and Barnacarroll.

There was some great action as the young players showed off the skills they’ve been learning in their schools and clubs. The future of Mayo GAA is very bright indeed!

Huge thanks as always to Billy McNicholas, Adrian Hession and the team of Mayo GAA coaches who were out in full force on the night to help out with setting up pitches and umpiring.

Our next Exhibition will be for the visit of Roscommon on Feb 25th, another Saturday night under lights, when we will hold our first ever rounders exhibition!

Cumann na mBunscol Mhaigh Eo Spring Exhibition Series

Kilmovee & St Pat’s  hurlers participating in our halftime exhibitions in 2014

As the Allianz NLF rolls back into town this Saturday night with the visit of Monaghan to McHale Park, so too do our football and hurling exhibitions.

This weekend will see children from four of schools schools take to the pitch at half time to display their skills.

Barnacarroll and Behy schools will play in our hurling exhibitions while Newport and Currabaggan will take part in our football exhibitions.

We will be running exhibitions throughout the NFL for Mayo’s home games. We wish all players and their teachers the best of luck for this occasion!

Sports Quiz

Local sports quizzes are currently ongoing and local qualifiers will participate in our County Final which takes place in An Sportlann, Castlebar at 7:30pm on Friday, February 10th.

Best of luck to all participating!

Mayo G.A.A are on the lookout for new football referees for the new season. For anyone thinking of taking up refereeing there is a Foundation Level Referees Course happening Monday 13th February at 7.30pm in Elvery’s MacHale Park. 

If you are planning to attend or for more information on becoming a referee please contact our referee coordinator Michael Daly on 087-6735435 or mandmdaly@eircom.net 

PHYSICAL LITERACY (ABC) NURSERY WORKSHOP’S, FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, WITH GAA TUTORS BILLY MC NICHOLAS AND EANNA CASEY.

WORKSHOP 1 WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28 TH AT 6PM IN THE EDUCATION CENTRE, CASTLEBAR.

WORKSHOP 2 WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 14 TH AT 6PM IN THE CONNACHT GAA CENTRE, BEKAN, BALLYHAUNIS.

1 SET OF PHYSICAL LITERACY, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT POSTERS WILL BE GIVEN FREE TO EACH SCHOOL ON THE NIGHT – THESE POSTERS ARE A VITAL COACHING AID, TO HELP THE TEACHER RUN THE PHYSICAL LITERACY AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMmE IN THEIR SCHOOL.

Tuesday January 24th  @ 5 pm
Boys U11 Singles & Doubles.

Girls U11 Singles & Doubles

Girls U13 Singles & Doubles.

Thursday January 26th @ 5pm

Boys U13 Singles & Doubles

Games will start promptly as we have to be off courts by 7pm

Míle Buiochas

Brendan Donnellan

 Teachers,

Last summer the Mayo Senior Hurlers won the All-Ireland Nicky Rackard Cup in Croke Park. Twenty-two of the players involved came through the Mayo Cuman na mBunscol system.

Over the past two months, I have visited about 30 schools with the Cup to help promote hurling at Cuman na mBunscoil level within Mayo. The response has been excellent from teachers and children. The visit includes the following:

• Introduction and brief talk about hurling.
• Six minute video clip of the Rackard Cup final (off USB).
• Each child raises the big cup and photo opportunity.
• Questions and answers session with a player (if available).
• Information on how to start playing hurling.

It takes about 40 minutes to do. If your school is interested in a visit, please ring me on 087-2450566 or email Adrian.hession.gpo.mayo@gaa.ie and I will try line your school up for a visit over the coming weeks.

Regards.

Adrian Hession

Mayo Cuman na mBunscol

Hurling Officer

087-2450566