Kilbride GAA

Cill Bhríde – Club Notes – 20.03.2023

Cloughleagh Jumble Sale Thank you to Ann Coe, Rob Beattie and all the helpers who organised the recent Jumble Sale in Cloughleagh Church (St John’s Church) in aid of the Manor Kilbride Playground which raised €1000.  Thanks to everyone involved. Pre Paid Lotto Total of 275 Entries – Short 25 from our 300 Target….you can

BREAKING NEWS…Kilbride U11’s play in Croke Park…

BREAKING NEWS…Kilbride U11’s play in Croke Park on Friday the 7th of April versus St. Nicholas of Louth…under the Hogan Stand!!! 11AM throw in. Rules & Regulations are: Games 40 minutes (2 x 20min). Teams asked to be Croke Park at least 45minutes before their allotted time. Games are for U11 Players (born in 2012, 2013)

And on the 18th of February there was Light!!

Class!!  Pitch Training area lit up with Four LED Sports Lights. Massive shout out to Fergal Donoghue of Boom & Platform Ltd. who donated the use of his Spider Lift, a specialist Platform Basket which managed to stay on the walking track throughout the project, which was brilliant (no pitch damage). And to Neil and

Units moved onto pitch…all in preparation for the Car Park Tarmac Project which commences shortly…

Midday Saturday and Keith Masterson is on his way to Manor Kilbride from Kildare in order to move the Dressing Rooms and Coffee/Tea Units off the car park and onto the pitch. Fair play to Keith, top man. All in preparation for the Car Park Tarmac Project which commences shortly… Masterson Transport Ltd – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057165382226

Jim Cummins – Rest in Peace

Jim Cummins in Goals

With great sadness we announce the passing of former Kilbride player, Jim Cummins. Jim passed away on Monday in London surrounded by his family and loved ones. Jim played in goals for the Club for years and picked up his trade with the very successful Kilbride School’s team. He loved playing in goal and even

Bluestream Donates High End Portable Toilet to the Club

The local generosity continues…to Jim Phibbs of Bluestream who this week donated a Portaloo to the Club until the Club House is built. Thank you very much Jim. Bluestream also empties and cleans the Portoloo every month, which is incredible. Also, we notice a number of runners using our old portaloo, please spread the word,

Lights and Electrics Live!

Big Shout out to Conor O’Toole of O’Toole Precision Electtical, Max Breen of MFE Fire & Electrical and to Simon Phibbs all players on the lads team, who kindly offered their day off today and last Saturday in order to fit out the Dressing Rooms and Coffee Unit including external power points, outdoor sensor lights

Kilbride GAA Race Night Sponsors 2022 – Profiled

Kilbride GAA Race Night COver - 2022

On this blog post we will profile all Race Night Supporters and Companies – without this invaluable support we would not be in a position to proceed with the Playground for Manor Kilbride, which is due to start in February 2023 – only a couple of months away now…exciting times for the children of Manor

Raffle Winners, Santa Photos and Videos

Raffle Winners Big thanks to everyone who bought a Christmas Raffle ticket which managed to bring in almost €3000 for the Playground project. Raffle Prizes winners are. €300 Voucher from Colin Murphy at BRYKO – Robin (C/O: Anne Smith) One All Ireland Final Hurling Ticket for 2023 – Tom McKeon Sr Large Bag of Ash

20 Trees Planted in pitch…and Gallery

As you may be aware the Club received a 500 euro grant to plant trees from Wicklow County Council, which was great.  And so, we engaged Catriona Taylor at Blessington Lakes Garden Centre who acted not only as tree supplier but a consultant who also managed to bring along the crew from Bugs, Bees & (Native)

WORLD CUP FUNDRAISER IN AID OF THE PLAYGROUND FOR MANOR KILBRIDE

World Cup Kilbride Graphic

And the Winner is….Naomi Dempsey…well done! There were 44 entries, so, 50% of €440, €220 in the pocket!!  Well done Naomi! France got Naomi over the line, picking up points for finishing second, team with the most goals scored and Mbappe with the Golden Boot, 8 Goals.  Till the Euros…. FINAL STANDINGS Latest Scores –

Race Night Winners and Photos

Well done to all last night especially Ethel Miley & Michael who manned the taps! And special thanks to Norman from DB Entertainment, who ran a great event. And to Lorcan Clarke who managed the Auction Race, which brought in a wopping €3650, and the two lucky winners were Hicham Elafghani who walked off with

Kilbride GAA Race Night 2022 – Update and Booklet Download Link

Kilbride GAA Race Night COver - 2022

It was frantic but this morning the booklet was sent to the printers…for the big day tomorrow…massive credit to Brenda O’Brien was has hardly slept a wink the past two nights.  Huge thanks to Brenda. And to all the sponsors, donors and horse buyers – the response has been incredible with almost €6000 in advertising,

Trick or Treat on the Club!

Halloween Digital Marketing Graphic 2022

Trick or Treat on the Club! To all our Juvenile members, players and locals…Halloween today and we have some treats for all from 4.30PM to 7.30PM in the Pitch Car Park (from the Coffee/Tea Unit). Special Prizes for the best Costume and Party Trick….everyone welcome. Prizes will be a Club Hats or Socks/Shorts – the

Kilbride Club Notes – 24.10.2022

Kilbride GAA Crest and Logo 2022 Small

The Club AGM was convened last Sunday, all motions were unanimously passed. The Club also agreed to support Damien Byrne of Kiltegan for the position of County Chairman.  Damien’s tireless work within GAA circles over the decades is a credit to himself and Kiltegan’s infrastructure and fund-raising achievements with Damien to the fore is the

Boom & Platform Hire’s Feargal Donoghue presents the Miley Cup to St Patrick’s Tommy Kelly

Boom & Platform Hire's Feargal Donoghue presents the Miley Cup to St Patrick's Tommy Kelly

Special mention to former Club & County Star Feargal Donoghue whose company Boom & Platform Hire Ltd. are the main sponsors of the Wicklow Senior Football Championship Wicklow GAA https://www.bphire.ie/boom-and-platform-blog/boom-platform-hires-feargal-donoghue-presents-the-miley-cup/ Congratulations to St Patrick’s GAA Club Wicklow Town from Kilbride GAA Club, Co Wicklow on their victory.