Annual Sports Quiz 2025

Annual Sports Quiz 15th January 2025

Congratulations to overall winners  1st GS UI Riada, 2nd GS Mh na Corann, 3rd Kilmurry

… Girls 1st Ballygarvan, joint second Bishopstown GNS, 3rd Blarney

Sciath na Scol has shared 45 photos with you! 

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Sports Quiz 2025 Entry Form Click Here <—

On Wednesday 15th January from 4pm to 6pm.        This is a general Sports Quiz for Primary School children.  Tables of 4.   No Entry Fee.  You can have a boys team, a girls team or a mixed team. Max 2 teams  **All team members must be from the SAME primary school**
Closing date is Thursday 12th December 2024

TABLE QUIZ FORMAT        TEAMS OF 4

GENERAL  SPORTS  QUESTIONS

ROCHESTOWN PARK HOTEL

Wednesday January 15th  from 4PM – 6pm(Children to register a half hour prior to start time)

Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Last day for entry is Thursday 12th December 2024

Mini Sevens Tuesday 26th Nov 2024-2025

Mini Sevens Boys/girls Hurling & Camogie

Photos available on this link –>>Allianz INTO mini sevens Hurling & Camogie 

Camogie: 1st Lauren Kelleher, Aghabullogue. 2nd Saoirse o Farrell, Conna.   3rd. Aoibh McCarthy, Sc Mairtin Kilworth

Football:  1st Ben O Riordan, Aghabullogue.  2nd Jack Morrison, Clondulane.  3rd  Bryan O Shaughnessy, St Anthonys 

Mini Sevens Boys/girls football

Photos available on this link –>>  Click Here  Allianz INTO Football photos

Girls football  1st Eva O Connor Cloghroe NS, 2nd Bláthaid Ní Mhocháin, Sc Lachtain Naofa, 3rd Aoife Bennett, Dromore NS

Boys Football 1st Cormac Burke, St Josephs the Mardyke, 2nd Sean Hurley, GS Dr Uí Shuilleabháin, 3rd Henry O hEigearthaigh  GS Bheanntraí.

Boys Football / Girls Football Skills will be on Tuesday 26th November 2024 in Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Girls competition starts at 9.30am and boys at 11.30am

Please forward this email to person in charge of Sciath na Scol activities.

Hurling/Camogie Skills to be held in early 2025. Keep an eye on email for details

Each year 240 children are selected to play in Croke Park in the colours of the competing senior teams in front of huge attendances. For the children who are selected it is a very proud and memorable occasion. Some of the children who have played in the mini sevens have gone on to represent their county in many competitions.

The mini sevens is structured so that every county will be represented on one of the six days. A pupil from your school might be lining out on All Ireland Semi Final day or All Ireland Final Day 2025.

Mini sevens – This year we are having a skills competition.
(Closing date) = Mini sevens entry form to be submitted online by Friday 18th October See below for links.

No late entries or entries not submitted online will be accepted. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE ONLINE FORM (email will not be accepted). (one boy and one girl for each code only… ie a co- ed school can send 1 boy and 1 girl in each code, a girls school 1 girl and a boys school 1 boy) in each code
Remember this competition has age restrictions and will be strictly adhered to by the INTO.

Age Limit – –  Children To be born on or after  January 1st 2013

Links below

Mini Sevens Skills for 2024-2025 ß Click here

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Mini Sevens Football Skills Challenge 2024-2025 ß Click here

Mini Sevens age Limits and Rules <— Click Here  ß Click Here

Boys Football/Girls Football will be on Tuesday 26th November  in Páirc Ui Chaoimh We will have morning and early afternoon sessions. Times will be sent out to each school when we know numbers taking part (subject to change)

Children To be born on or after January 1st 2013.

Participants must be 12 or under on the year they might be participating In Croke Park

Hurling/Camogie Skills to be held in early 2025. Keep an eye on email for details

information available on the website www.sciathnascol.com

Please note photographs/videos are taken at all our events and may be uploaded to any or all social media platforms and newspapers

Dates to note in 2025 Also note our Annual Primary School Sports Quiz will be held in Rochestown Park Hotel on Wednesday 15th January 2025 from 4pm to 6pm. Teams of 4. Entry forms to be sent out shortly. (all 4 team participants must be from the same primary school)

Also we will be sending out entry forms for indoor hurling/camogie and Football which we will be running in January 2025 so keep an eye on emails

indoor hurling/camogie/Football January/February

Indoor Hurling week beginning 13th January

Indoor Camogie week beginning 20th Jan

Indoor Football week beginning 27th January

Indoor Girls Football week beginning 3rd February

Indoor Finals week beginning 3rd February

Quiz Wednesday 15th January 2025 

E&OE

Football Finals Fixtures November 2024

DateRoinnSchoolsNumbers
Tues 5th Nov
10amgf1Ballygarvan v GS Charraig Uí Leighin15aside/20minshalf
11amdf2Rochestown v Inch 15aside/20minshalf
12 noonDGF2Rochestown v Innishannon 15aside/20minshalf
1pmF2St Josephs, the Mardyke v St Colmans Macroom13aside/20minshalf
Weds 6th Nov
10amurbangf2Glasheen v St Brendans 11aside/15minshalf
10.45amurbanf1Glasheen v North Mon15aside/20minshalf
11.45pmDGF7Kilmurry v Coachford11aside/15minahalf
12.30pmdf7Kilmurry v Berrings 11aside/15minahalf
Thurs 7th Nov
10.00amf4Ballincurrig v St John the Baptist11aside/15minahalf
10.45amDGF5Sc N Eltin v Rennies 11aside/15minahalf
11.30amdf6Killeagh v Leamlara11aside/15minahalf
12.15pmDGF6Castleyons V Knockraha 11aside/15minahalf
1.15pmdf4Carraignavar v Farran12aside/15minahalf
Fri 8th Nov
10.00amF1St Anthonys v Crosshaven15aside/20minshalf
11.00amurbangf1Shanbally v Sc Bhride Crosshaven 15aside/20minshalf
12 noonf3Shanbally v Bsc Rinn an Chabhlaigh 13aside/20minshalf
Mon 11th
10.00amdf8Conna v GS T Naofa 11aside/15minahalf
10.45amf5Inchageela v Cloughduv9aside/15minahalf
11.30amDGF4Baile Mhuirne v Canovee12aside/15minahalf
12.15pmdf5Summercove v Rusheen11aside/15minahalf
1.15pmDGF8Walterstown v Bartlemy 11aside/15minahalf
Tues 12th
10.00amurbdgf1Greenmount v Sc Padre Pio13aside/20minshalf
11.00amurbdf1Greenmount v Ballintemple 13aside/20minshalf
12 noondf3Frankfield v Ballinspittle13aside/20minshalf
1.00pmDGF3Aghada v Dungourney13aside/20minshalf
Weds 13th
10.00amurbanf2Bunscoil Ch Ri v Morning Star13aside/20minshalf
11.00amgf2Our Lady of Lourdes v Watergrasshill15aside/20minshalf
12 noondgf1GS Ui Riordain v Ovens15aside/20minshalf
1.00pmdf1GS Ui Riordain v Ovens15aside/20minshalf

October Holidays until 4th November 2024

The Sciath na Scol office is closed from 25th October and will reopen on 4th November 2024

Mini Sevens Boys/Girls Football

Boys Football / Girls Football Skills will be on Tuesday 26th November 2024 in Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Please forward this email to person in charge of Sciath na Scol activities.

Hurling/Camogie Skills to be held in early 2025. Keep an eye on email for details

Each year 240 children are selected to play in Croke Park in the colours of the competing senior teams in front of huge attendances. For the children who are selected it is a very proud and memorable occasion. Some of the children who have played in the mini sevens have gone on to represent their county in many competitions.

The mini sevens is structured so that every county will be represented on one of the six days. A pupil from your school might be lining out on All Ireland Semi Final day or All Ireland Final Day 2025.

Mini sevens – This year we are having a skills competition.
(Closing date) = Mini sevens entry form to be submitted online by Friday 18th October See below for links.

No late entries or entries not submitted online will be accepted. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE ONLINE FORM (email will not be accepted). (one boy and one girl for each code only… ie a co- ed school can send 1 boy and 1 girl in each code, a girls school 1 girl and a boys school 1 boy) in each code
Remember this competition has age restrictions and will be strictly adhered to by the INTO.

Age Limit

Children To be born on or after  January 1st 2013

Links below

Mini Sevens Skills for 2024-2025 ß Click here

—————————————————————

Mini Sevens Football Skills Challenge 2024-2025 ß Click here

Mini Sevens age Limits and Rules <— Click Here  ß Click Here

Boys Football/Girls Football will be on Tuesday 26th November  in Páirc Ui Chaoimh We will have morning and early afternoon sessions. Times will be sent out to each school when we know numbers taking part (subject to change)

Children To be born on or after January 1st 2013.

Participants must be 12 or under on the year they might be participating In Croke Park

Hurling/Camogie Skills to be held in early 2025. Keep an eye on email for details

information available on the website www.sciathnascol.com

Please note photographs/videos are taken at all our events and may be uploaded to any or all social media platforms and newspapers

Dates to note in 2025 Also note our Annual Primary School Sports Quiz will be held in Rochestown Park Hotel on Wednesday 15th January 2025 from 4pm to 6pm. Teams of 4. Entry forms to be sent out shortly. (all 4 team participants must be from the same primary school)

Also we will be sending out entry forms for indoor hurling/camogie and Football which we will be running in January 2025 so keep an eye on emails

indoor hurling/camogie/Football January/February

Indoor Hurling week beginning 13th January

Indoor Camogie week beginning 20th Jan

Indoor Football week beginning 27th January

Indoor Girls Football week beginning 3rd February

Indoor Finals week beginning 3rd February

Quiz Wednesday 15th January 2025 

E&OE

Parade of Champions 2023-2024

Cork GAA are delighted to welcome all Sciath Na Scol winners as guests to this Saturday’s All Ireland Senior Football Championship fixture versus Donegal in Páirc Uí Rinn (throw-in 2.30pm).

Winners of all finals from the past academic year are invited.

The initiative is in partnership with Sciath na Scol in recognition of the incredible work done by teachers and schools in the promotion of our games.

Free entry will be granted to all players on the panel as well as two accompanying teachers / mentors.

Each school will be situated in a designated area of the Blackrock (Cork Con) End Terrace.

If parents or supporters also want to attend, please purchase general admission tickets for the online via Ticketmaster or at participating SuperValu / Centra outlets.

At half-time the respective teams will be paraded around the pitch and will be introduced to the crowd.

It would be great if school banners and cups were visible.

If interested, please fill out the following link before 11am on Friday, May 31st. 

This link must be completed by only one teacher / mentor in charge of the team. Details on entry / access are outlined below.

https://forms.office.com/e/duehFA7dxz

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Please assemble at Gate A, located at the Cork Con End outside of Páirc Uí Rinn at 1.30pm, where you will be met by a Sciath na Scol officer.

A half-time parade will incorporate a full lap of the pitch and the stadium MC will introduce the teams as they walk around. We’d love to see banners or colours to distinguish the schools.

Any queries, please let us know.

Regards,

Daniel

Is mise,

Le mór mheas,

Caoimhín Ó Donnabháin,

Rúnaí / Príomh-Oifigeach Feidhmiúcháin,

CLG Coiste Chontae Chorcaí .

Kevin O’Donovan,

Secretary / CEO,

Cork GAA.

https://gaacork.ie/

Primary Game 2024

Primary Game Hurling Update

The boys teams to play Waterford on 21st april and Limerick on May 11th have been selected and notified.   We thank those who have come for selection and again we appreiate your passion and encourage you to continue pursuing your love for hurling.

Primary Game Football

The boys and girls teams to play Limerick on 7th April have been selected and notified. 

we thank all those who have come for selection and again we appreciate you passion and encourage you to continue pursuing your love for football. 

Hurling Primary game. 

We would like to inform you that the selection process for the second round of the Hurling Primary Game has been completed, and all chosen candidates have been notified

For those who did not make it through this round, we appreciate your passion and encourage you to continue pursuing your love for Hurling.  Thank you.

Camogie Primary Game cancelled today March 13th and reschudeled to Thursday 21st March same times 

Primary Game Football

We would like to inform you that the selection process for the second round of the Football Primary Game has been completed, and all chosen candidates have been notified

For those who did not make it through this round, we appreciate your passion and encourage you to continue pursuing your love for football. Thank you. 

Hurling and Camogie first selection will be on week beginning 11th March

The Camogie will be on 11th and 13th March and the Hurling will be on the 12th and 14th March 2024

All schools who nominated a child have been notified of a date and time to attend. 

Primary Game entry form 2024

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Girls and boys footbal selection will take place on week beginning 26th February 2024

Primary game selection process for Hurling/Camogie/Football

Schools must be affiliated to Sciath na Scol to enter a child for Primary game, ie they must take part in a Sciath na Scol competition in the year 2023/2024

Please note the rule regarding selection of children for primary games.  Only one girl and one boy can be selected to play from an individual school and be born on or after 1st January 2011

Entry form to be completed online by Wed 14th Feb 2024

Guidelines for Primary Go Games 2023

No more than one boy and one girl from any school may play in the Primary Game series in a given year. i.e. One boy from an all-boys school. One girl from an all-girls school. One boy and one girl from a mixed school.

All children must be under 13 i.e. born on or after January 1st 2011.

All players must be in Sixth Class.

A child may play in the Primary Go Games just once.

Any child chosen to play in Croke Park in the INTO Mini Sevens is not eligible for the Primary Game.

The objective is to see as many schools as possible represented in the Primary Game.

  • if you would like to update your school contact information please click on the following link.  If the principal has changed or staff changes in charge of Sciath na Scol have been made in the last year. 

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