You might think all we focus on in Kilbride are grant applications!! Well, there is an awful lot of paperwork behind the scenes and then starting works more paperwork!…but it all adds up and certainly reduces the burden on fundraising…and it definitely helps when a Club has full ownership of its property. So, more great …
Quiz Night in Miley’s Pub on Saturday the 24th of February from 9.30PM Team of four, tenner a head, just turn up on the night. Teams can be formed on the night. Prizes on the night. Please Support and All Very Welcome Any queries email info@kilbridegaa.com
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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The ideal Christmas present for the GAA supporter in your life. Purchase before Thursday 22nd December to avail of the special Christmas price: €100 – Adult €80 – Student/OAP’s Price after the 22nd of December: €120 – Adult €100 – Student/OAP’s To purchase contact the office in Echelon COE, Ballinakill on 0404 43401. Please note …
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 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 …
Santa arrives in Manor Kilbride on the 11th of December at 12.30AM. All Welcome. Also, on the 11th in Manor Kilbride Hall – Kilbride GAA Christmas Raffle, Cake Sale, Games and some stalls – Proceeds go towards the Playground for Manor Kilbride… Buy a Raffle ticket online today from €5 @ www.KilbrideGAA.com/shop Or contact any …
Calling all participants over the age of 17 with an interest in Refereeing our U11 Hurling and Football Games in 2023. Our U11 games take place on Wednesday evenings on reduced pitch sizes with portable goals on the 21-meter line and all games are 25 minutes per half. With a shortage of Referees our Coiste …
Christmas Tree Planted in Manor Kilbride The Club have planted a second Christmas Tree on the entrance to Manor Kilbride (the previous one, had a misfortune!), hopefully this one will take off and avoid any unnecessary incidents. Picnic Bench Just arrived… The third picnic bench has just arrived, which is also accessible, see photos below, …
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) …
Kilbride Oil have reviewed all their orders for the past 12 months and almost 103 customers associated with Kilbride GAA Club have used the ‘kgaa’ code to avail of a €5 euro donation from Kilbride Oil to the Club. A nice total of €515 which will go towards the Playground for Manor Kilbride target of …
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 – …
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 …
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, …
Club Race night in Miley’s Pub Blessington on the 25th of November at 9.30. All funds raised are going towards the All Weather Pitch with Hurling/Football Wall for Manor Kilbride, which we hope to install Summer 2024. All Welcome. Buy a horse (or horses) or sponsorship today through any committee member or you can buy …
Club Race night in Miley’s Pub Blessington on the 12th of November at 9.30. All funds raised are going towards the Playground for Manor Kilbride, which we hope to install early next year. All Welcome. Buy a horse (or horses) today through any committee member or you can buy on the Clubs website right now! …
And the winners for Best Halloween Costume for 2022 are…Oisin McEvoy and the chap in green, we believe is Ben Priestly? And the lady dressed up in Stranger Things? We believe is Aisling Eustace. Well done to all three, very creative.
Trick or Treat on the Club! To all our Juvenile members, players and locals…Halloween next Tuesday and we have some treats for all from 4.30PM to 7.30PM in Club’s Cafe & Shop (Club Pitch). Special Prizes for the best Costume and Party Trick….everyone welcome. A reminder of the winners of the 2022 best dressed Halloween …
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 …
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 …
History Made – Finally ‘Cill Bhríde’ etched onto the Ray Daniel’s Trophy – Kilbride 2022 Champions What a game and performance for all these young bhoys and girls. Losing at half time and then a second half made in heaven! Final Score: 40 – 37 – so just the one point in it. Every player …
With eight Kilbride lads on the team this Saturday for the Minor Plate Final versus Blessington at 2PM in Hollywood. Try your best to support the lads and their coleauges from Hollywood and Valleymount. Kilbride players include: Tadhg Reid, Lee Caroll, Dylan Duffy, Gavin Duffy, Shay Duffy, Dara Cantwell, Conor Donoghue and Patrick Clarke. The …
And the Club Car Park has just been fenced by Tommy Dwyer of Donard fame. Thanks Tommy, great job. Special mention to our very own Mick Bealin who kindly sponsored the PDM fencing and two pedestrian gates, only the best! Well done Mick.
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.
Yes, the Club have just secured funding to the tune of over €135,000 – and so, its full steam ahead for the Accessible Playground for Manor Kilbride and the completion and tarmacing of the Club’s Car Park including an accessible Picnic Bench. Who would have thought the community of would have access to a world …
Well done to all especially coaches Sinead Eustace and Donal Gahan. My player of the match was Lucy Keely who finished top scorer on the day and scored some excellent points at crucial stages in the match. Well done. Starting Team: Aaron McGrath, Tommy Clarke, Lorelei Smith, Keelan O’Neill, Christian Kinsella, Charlie Gahan (Captain), Fionn …
UPDATED: 16th of October 2022 Committee for 2023 Confirmed – Download Committee List here – to be ratified at the Club AGM. 5 Motions for Club AGM to be voted on by members – Download List of Motions for the 2022 AGM here. Secretary’s Report for 2022’s AGM can me found here. The Club AGM …
Poker Night – Great Night… With almost €3000 raised for the Playground in Manor Kilbride, fair play to everyone who made the Poker Night such a great success and a great social night. Huge thanks to organiser Justin Cummins, the Master of Ceremonies, Chris Caffrey, a consummate professional and others who helped on the night, …
Big thank to Nuala & Grace Haughian who coached the young girls and boys and the parents who stepped in when coaches were unavailable. Some Other Photos from Earlier this Year
Final Match of the season under 11’s versus Shillelagh / Coolboy – this Wednesday 6.30PM in Kilbride – PLEASE SUPPORT…
Family Cycle – SUNDAY 9th of October, 12.30PM – REGISTRATION TODAY Family Cycle – THIS SUNDAY, 12.30PM – REGISTRATION TODAY After last years incredible Family Cycle – see last year’s photos below. We return on Sunday the 9th of October at 12.30PM – Same route as last year and a FREE BBQ from 1.30 and …
Baltinglass 5-6 Cill Bhride 2-8 An all round great performance by the team ultimately ended in defeat and signalled the end of the 2022 season. With the lads leading by 5 points at half time (which should have been more), Blatinglass were shellshocked but they still managed to grab two goals in the first half …
Please support the lads in Baltinglass…refreshments in Lizzie Keoghs Bar after the match.
Big Shout out to Ger Kelly from GKAS for the cool graphics (Club House design and all planning applications, three in total completed by Ger and his talented team)…http://www.gkas.ie/index.html
Family Cycle – 9th of September, 12.30PM – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN After last years incredible Family Cycle – see last year’s photos below. We return on Sunday the 9th of September at 12.30PM – Same route as last year and a FREE BBQ from 1.30 and DON’T FORGET…medals for all cyclists… Registration is now open …
Poker Night in the Hall in Kilbride all in aid of Playground for Manor Kilbride – 24th of September 6PM ALL FUNDS RAISED ARE GOING TOWARDS THE PLAYGROUND FOR MANOR KILBRIDE Side Games, Roulette, Raffle and Foods & Refreshments all available on the night. Enquiries: email, info@kilbridegaa.com or contact Justin on 0872020770
Family Cycle – 18th of September After last years incredible Family Cycle – see last year’s photos here: https://www.kilbridegaa.com/news/gallery/community-cycle-from-2021-in-manor-kilbride/ We return on Sunday the 18th of September at 12.30PM – Same route as last year and a FREE BBQ from 1.30. Registration, Route and more can be found: https://www.kilbridegaa.com/family-cycle/ (10 euro for a child, 30 …
UNFORTUNATEY – MATCH IS POSTPONED – Back after a long absence, try your best to support. The Ciaran Jones Memorial Cup is up for grabs this Friday in Blessington under lights. With Kilbride taking on Blessington at 8PM. UNFORTUNATEY – MATCH IS POSTPONED, we hope to run the match early next year. Also The Ciaran …
After three years the Cul Camps are back in Kilbride with a sell out…over 60 kids…Good luck to the coaches this week!! Photo Gallery see here: https://www.kilbridegaa.com/news/gallery/cul-camps-2022-in-kilbride/ We are hearing Paul Garrigan who was a part of the Meath Ladies Management Team that completed two in a row this year is bringing the famous Brendan …
