Tipperary GAA Scene
FBD Insurance County Championships
This weekend we return to the big ball as round 3 of the County Senior & Intermediate Football Championships take place. Tickets for all games are now available on the tickets section of the Tipperary GAA website. Supporters will also be able to avail of our tap and go contactless payments system which is now in operation at all games meaning that if you cannot pre purchase your tickets you can pay with your card on entry to the venue.
Post Primary Schools Draws
The 2022/2023 TUS Munster GAA Post Primary Schools Dr. Harty Cup & Corn Uí Mhuirí Draws took place on Thursday last.
Dr. Harty Cup Hurling
Group A – De La Salle Waterford, Nenagh CBS, CBC Cork, Gaelcholaiste Mhuire an Mhaunistir Thuaidh
Group B – Thurles CBS, St. Francis College Rochestown, Pobailscoil na Trionide Youghal, Our Lady’s Templemore
Group C – Ardscoil Ris Limerick, St. Flannan’s Ennis, Cashel CS
Group D – St. Joseph’s Tulla, Midleton CBS, St. Colman’s College Fermoy
Corn Ui Mhuiri Football
Group A – Tralee CBS, St. Flannan’s Ennis, Clonakilty CC, SP Sliabh Luachra Rathmore
Group B – Skibbereen CC, Presentation SS Milltown, St. Francis College Rochestown, Pobalscoil Chorcha Dhuibhne
Group C – St. Brendan’s Killarney, Colaiste Choilm Ballincollig, Mercy Mounthawk Tralee, Colaiste na Sceilge Cahersiveen
Group D – Hamilton HS Bandon, Colaiste Chriost Ri Corcaigh, HS Clonmel, Colaiste an Spioraid Naomh Bishopstown.
GAA in our Schools
As a new school year begins, we take a look at the importance of sport, and in particular, GAA in our Primary schools.
The pathway of games development in our Primary Schools is divided into three stages and aligns with the aims and objectives of the Primary Physical Education Curriculum.
Stage 1 Nursery - The first stage in the pathway begins in Junior Infants with a Nursery Programme. The Nursery Programme to Nursery Programmes page is a series of activities which aim to develop the basic movement and coordination skills required to play Gaelic games.
Stage 2 Go Games - Once the basic skills to play Gaelic games have been developed children are introduced to Go Games. Go Games are small-sided versions of Hurling and Gaelic Football which have been devised for children up to and including eleven years of age. The games are organised on principles of fun, participation and skill development.
Over 90% of schools avail of GAA coaching. This may be provided by the Teachers themselves or through the County Games Development Department.
All lessons are designed to meet the aims of the primary school curriculum and teachers are encouraged to work together with coaches to maximise the impact for pupils.
Stage 3 Inter-School Competitions - The final stage in the pathway are the Cumann na mBunscol competitions organised at senior class level (5th and 6th classes, P6/P7). These competitive leagues are organised on a match or blitz basis.
The policy under which Go Games and Inter-School Competitions must be organised, as approved by Central Council.
The Teacher - The central figure in this development pathway is the teacher, aided and supported GAA volunteers and personnel. This pathway from junior infants to 6th class/P7 supports the teacher and the school in delivering a coordinated programme aligned to the ‘Games’ strand of the Physical Education curriculum and provides valuable linkage to other strands such as athletics and gymnastics.
Club/School Links - Seventy-five percent of primary school teachers surveyed during 2009 GAA in-service summer courses reported that they found the support of their local GAA club to be good or excellent. While this is encouraging, it is important that all clubs ensure that they establish strong links with their local primary school.
Cumann na mBunscol - Cumann na mBunscol is the voluntary organisation of primary school teachers who promote our native games of camogie, hurling, football, rounders, handball and athletics. The philosophy of Cumann na mBunscol is to promote Gaelic games in an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment and to make Gaelic Games the games of choice in our Primary Schools.
Tipperary GAA Scene
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