Kilbride GAA
Hurling/Camogie Photos at Cill Bhride this week….
Hurling/Camogie comes to Cill Bhride…training starts this evening…soft introduction

The Club was recently selected to partake in a new project to promote Hurling across the country and has been earmarked as a ‘new Hurling unit’ along with other Wicklow Clubs including Knockananna/Ballymanus, Valleymount, Hollywood, Dunlavin, Blessington, Enniskerry and Fergal Óg of Bray. Great to see a Fergal Og’s involved, Bray really needs a second …
Cill Bhríde U11’s have a new sponsor…thank you to SEPA XML GENERATOR…

Cill Bhríde U11’s have a new supporter!!…thank you to SEPA XML GENERATOR who kindly funded the purchase of a new kit for these young Kilbride girls and boys. Back Row (L-R) : Bronagh McKeon, David Nolan, Finn Dunning, Eoin Duggan, Patrick Hendrick, Emma Sheridan, Caoimhe Schofield, Michael Lynam, Dylan Leap, Katie Caffery Front Row (L-R) …
Great news…Community Room Grant from the National Lottery for 5K
Juvenile Pool Competition – Saturday the 24th of May – members only – prizes on the day

With the Pool Table due to arrive on Wednesday in the Community Room – we will be holding the very first Pool Competition this Saturday at 5PM – FREE Entry. Juveniles from U18 and below to U7 – you MUST be a member of the Club and Foireann will be open to check membership status. …
Club News – 16th of May 2025 – Pool Competition, Fixtures, Funn Cummins & Tommy Clarke – Our U15’s County Panellists, etc

On a terribly sad note, our thoughts and prayers are with our County Chairman Damien Byrne, Ann Costigan and the Costigan family on the tragic loss of young Paul Costigan from Kiltegan. Paul’s funeral is today at 2PM St. Brigid’s Church, Talbotstown. A tragic loss and our prayers are with Paul and the family at …
Lotto Update – Huge Thank You to ALL….Bike Shelter Installation Starts, Hurling Grant and other news

Club House Fund Raising – Pre Paid Lotto and Donations totalling €80,000 The Pre Paid Lotto was an incredible success with 304 entries totalling of €30,400 and almost €50,000 in donations from a number of individuals and businesses over the past four weeks. €80,000 in revenue within a month is something else and will go …
Pre Paid Lotto Update, incredible donations and other news

Pre Paid Lotto – Update on sales…and numbers drawn… Incredible…we are at 286 Pre Paid Lotto Entries for 2025 @ €28,600 in value, quite incredible. We are 14 entries off our target of 300…and we are still taking entries, see link Your numbers will be entered into the next 37 draws – https://www.kilbridegaa.com/pre-paid-lotto/ On top …
John Ward Senior, a Colossal and a Gentleman

We have lost a number of colossal figures over the past few years in Manor Kilbride and sadly we have lost another, John Ward Senior passed away on Friday surrounded by his loving family. John, Kay and the Ward family have been synonymous with the growth of Ladies football in the Club and the Club …
English Grand National – Your Horse – 2025 – Kilbride GAA
And we have LIFFFTTT OFFFF – The All Weather Facility is now up and running…

We have LIFT OFFFFF….well done to Stephen King of Synthetic Surfaces who wrapped up the project today. What a finish, world class. And ready for the big opening on Sunday…12.30 ALL WELCOME. Great job and project management by our contractors DAR Golf Construction with a special mention to Brian Dar’cy who has been immense and …
John Doran – Sudden Passing

Our deep condolences to Patricia, Branwen and extended family. John was a gentle soul who will be missed by everyone in the community that used to share his warm company and conversation. The Club will be forever indebted to John who helped shape our new grounds and realise its potential from clearing the site way …
All Weather Pitch Opening Party – Sunday the 9th of March at 12.30 – All Welcome

Third time lucky…the Club’s All Weather Facility will officially open Sunday the 9th of March at 12.30. The opening of the Club’s All Weather pitch is scheduled for Sunday the 9th at 12.30, we have some visiting Juvenile teams with Kevin’s taking on Kilbride at U11 and Western Gales taking on Naas at U15’s – …
Some upcoming and interesting social events with our neighbours in Brittas for your information
A few developments….January 2025…First Match with new rules this Sunday – Sallins v St Mary’s of Saggart in Manor Kilbride, Pool Table Ordered and Kitchen Design

The Club’s Tournament Pool Table Ordered… The Club’s Tournament Pool Table has been ordered from only the best in the country…The Billiard Company on Marlborough Street – https://www.thebilliardcompany.ie/ Community Room – Final Design And with that in mind we have to have our Community Room kitted out with only the best!! Design just signed off …
Bluestream Environmental installation of a Tricel P30 Pumped Wastewater Treatment System – Photos
Road and Pavements Cleanup around the site and Road Sweeping throughout the village

Well done to the lads who helped clear up all the paths and roads around the pitch. Great job. Special mention to Noel Kinsella, Andrew Osborne, Peter Brady, Hugh Haughian, John Behan and Conor McGroarty. And a very special mention to Bobby Cullen who managed to get hold of a Sweeper and ran through the …
Santa Photos & Videos – Manor Kilbride – 2024
Kilbride GAA – Cill Bhride CLG – Pitch Drainage Project in Videos…
Latest News – Raffle Winners, Lotto Results, Committee for 2025 and Nollaig Shona to all Club Members.

Thanks to all who made yesterday an incredible success. Great memories for all. And well done to SANTA, some man! Also to Lee Brennan and the team at the Blessington Fire Brigade. Well done. With the Club House project nearing an end, all these social and financial events help to address the shortfall we have. …
The Club wins its second award of 2024…Beko Club Champion Winner for Wicklow including a €1000 O’Neill’s Voucher..great news
Walking & Running Track Upgrade (650 metres) – LEADER GRANT Approval for €116K – Confirmed

What a great result. The Walking Track will shortly be upgraded to a Polymeric Running & Walking Track and properly drained. What an incredible addition to the site. At a cost of €154K, the Club has been awarded €116K towards the project cost. Great news for the Club and everyone in the community. FYI – …
Men’s Health Evening – Thursday the 28th 7.30PM Coimin Centre Blessington – All welcome

Message from the organisers… Hi, I work with West Wicklow Cancer Support. I just wanted to send a quick message to let you know we are hosting a Men’s health & wellness evening this Thursday the 28th of November in The Coimin Centre in Blessington at 7:30pm. This event is suitable for men and women …
Club AGM – 2024 – Nominations and Motions – Download Files

Please return your nominations on or before but NO LATER than the 5th of December at 7.30PM (10 days prior to the AGM date) by email to secretary.cillbhride.wicklow@gaa.ie, nominations will not be accepted after this date or time and LGFA forms to: Cillbhride.wicklow@lgfa.ie before 8PM on the 5th of December. Download Files: Cill Bhride CLG …
All Weather Pitch in Videos – Kilbride GAA – Cill Bhride CLG
Kilbride GAA Community Room…Photos…
Club News…11th of November – Poker Night raises €1500, New Pitch Flag Holders, Christmas Fair & Santa Date and AGM Details

Poker Night Raises €1500 Thanks to Justin Cummins for organising the Poker Night last Saturday, great night. Also special mention to Elaine and Joe at Murphy’s Bar, thanks for the hospitality. In total, €1500 was raised on the night which is going directly to the Club House project. See photos. And on Saturday, Eddie Balfe …
Manor Kilbride Halloween 2024 – Costumes, Videos and Winners
Ball Nets and New Croke Park Standard Goals Project
Race Night – Update – Winners and Riders!! Halloween Best Costume Competition and Other Club News – October 22nd 2024

Thanks to everyone who made our annual Race Night such a great success. Thanks to our host Ethel Miley and to Norman our Compère who was as usual the consummate professional and to Lorcan Clarke who skilfully managed the auction race. 3K was bid on the auction and the lucky winner this year was Suzanne …
Interested in Coaching for 2025? Safeguarding and Coaching Award 1 Youth/Adult Coach

If you are interested in Coaching for next year, you must first complete a Child Safety Course (Safeguarding 1), see details below, a course is running on the 30th of September and a Level 1 Coaching Course. See details and instructions: Safeguarding: A course is being held next Monday the 30th of September 8pm in …
Massive…well what can I say!! One Hundred and Forty One Thousand Euro Grant yes €141,000 EURO for the Club’s All Weather Pitch…quite incredible…

What a result… Yes, work will start almost IMMEDIATELY on the Club’s All Weather Pitch (57 x 38.5 metres with nets and lights) which was made possible today by the decision to award the Club €141,000 from the Sport Capital Grant fund. This is a gamechanger with regards to training, year round training and an …
The 2024 Season comes to slow end…Latest News…and upcoming events

Juveniles Coming to the final few weeks of the season and many of the County U13 and 15’s finals have been played…we have a collection of photos attached of the Kilbride lads at St Kevin’s Juvenile Football Club from finals just gone…well done to all the lads and their parents for all the effort they …
Scór na nÓg 2024 – Cill Bhríde is looking for you…

If you might be interested, contact David Dooley on 0831477079 (text or phone) or email the Club: info@Kilbridegaa.com – DEADLINE IS: October 10th Message from, Shane Byrne, Oifigeach Gaeilge & Cultúir, CLG Chill Mhantáin As you may be aware, Éire Óg Greystones will be our host club for Scór na nÓg 2024. The evening of Friday 18th of October 2024 has …
Kilbride of Meath versus Kilbride of Wicklow in Manor Kilbride…in photos.
Cill Bhride Celebrate Ladies Gaelic Football Association 50th anniversary with BBQ

Congratulation to the LGFA on their 50th Birthday…we celebrated in Manor Kilbride with a BBQ organised by John Rossiter, Siobhan Ward and Aisling Clarke. And also congratulations to our women’s junior team who defeated An Tochar with a great performance. Thank you to all the supporters who cheered them on! Final score Kilbride 4-15 An …
Thank you to DAF Distributors Ireland…U7’s Sponsorship…BIG Thank You from all the Kilbride kids
Latest Club News…26th of August 2024…Kilbride of Meath pay a unique visit this Saturday to Manor Kilbride for Games…Go Games Photos. Lotto Results and upcoming fixtures…

Kilbride of Meath (5 Senior Football Championshp’s) visit Kilbride of Wicklow (2 Senior Football Championshp’s) for Juvenile matches (U7, 9 annd 11’s) this Saturday from 10AM including a BBQ, Games and much more. Word is the Dunk Tank is coming out of storage (bring a towel). All welcome. Interestingly: Kilbride (Meath) lost one County final …
Latest Club News & Photos August 13th 2024

The Lads are out in the Championship this Thursday at 7.30PM at Home versus Carnew – please support The Ladies played their first Championship match of the year away to Ashford A great performance by a full squad but unfortunately Kilbride didn’t come away with the win. Scores came from Michelle Renaghan, Roisin Tisdall, Lucy …
Club awarded almost €14,000 under the Community Climate Action Programme
Latest Club News – 8th July 2024 – Kilbride GAA

Well done to Michelle Renaghan and Roisin Tisdall…our County Representatives both played against Antrim yesterday to keep Wicklow’s Intermediate status for 2025. Well done girls. As a reward for all their hard work, the Club are gifting all our County Representatives for 2024 All Ireland Men’s Final Tickets in both Hurling and Football, Lucy Keely …
Go Games in Manor Kilbride July 6th – Photos
Manor Kilbride Field Day Photo and Video Links are now live

Videos are now live on the Club YouTube Channel, see link: https://www.youtube.com/@kilbridegaawicklow Photos are also on the Club Gallery Pages within the Website, see links (7 Galleries): https://www.kilbridegaa.com/news/gallery/manor-kilbride-field-day-photos-2024-set-one/ https://www.kilbridegaa.com/news/gallery/manor-kilbride-field-day-photos-2024-set-two/ https://www.kilbridegaa.com/news/gallery/manor-kilbride-field-day-photos-2024-set-three/ https://www.kilbridegaa.com/news/gallery/manor-kilbride-field-day-photos-2024-set-four/ https://www.kilbridegaa.com/news/gallery/manor-kilbride-field-day-photos-2024-set-five/ https://www.kilbridegaa.com/news/gallery/manor-kilbride-field-day-photos-2024-set-six/ https://www.kilbridegaa.com/news/gallery/manor-kilbride-field-day-photos-2024-set-seven/
Manor Kilbride Field Day – 2024 Raffle Winners…

1 Brand New Mobile Phone Huawei P40lite E value of €280 thanks to John Behan of SmartHome.ie WINNER: AISLING O’BRIEN 2 €100 Voucher from Blessington Lakes Garden Centre WINNER: PAT DONOHOE 3 Free Gas Boiler Service from WD Plumbing & Heating worth €100 WINNER: JEAN DUFFY 4 Leg of Manor Kilbride Lamb from Mick Ruttle …
The Spirit of Wicklow Community Award…WINNER…Kilbride GAA and Diarmuid Haughian

The ‘Spirit of Wicklow Community Award’ came to Kilbride GAA at Powerscourt Distillery with Diarmuid Haughian bringing home the prize as overall Community Award winner for his tireless efforts in bringing the community together through his leadership of the Kilbride GAA Club. Completely deserved – congratulations Diarmuid! Great to see your work being recognised at …
The Passing of Nuala Haughian Sr – ‘One of a Kind’

With uttter shock, devastation and a sad heavy heart…the Club would like to make the public and Club members aware of the passing of Nuala Haughian Sr on Tuesday the 18th of June 2024. ‘Truely, One of a Kind’ Funeral Arrangments are: Haughian, (nee Grogan) Nuala, Margaret, Oldcourt, Manor Kilbride, Blessington, Co. Wicklow W91 T9P2, …
Manor Kilbride Field Day 2024 – Thank you to all

What a day… Well done to ALL who helped make the Manor Kilbride Field Day 2024 a roaring success. What a great day for Manor Kilbride. The standout attraction was without doubt the Dunk Tank, and serious credit goes out to Paul Murphy who engineered from start to finish. Well done Paul. And to Misses …
Cill Bhride Gates – Design Process in Photos

As we are all aware there is incredible talent in Manor Kilbride and I now take my hat off to Justin Cummins, who has over the past few months designed, engineered, manufactured and installed the Club Gates. What an incredible job. Workmanship of the highest order and it’s not finished yet. I am in ‘awe’. …