Cumann na mbunscol

Cumann na mBunscol

Cumann na mBunscol is the voluntary organisation of primary school teachers on the island of Ireland who promote our native games of camogie, hurling, football, rounders, handball and athletics. There is also a unit of Cumann na mBunscol in London and Birmingham is looking to become affiliated along with some other areas in the UK.

Structure
Cumann na mBunscol is structured along the same lines as the GAA. In the GAA the basic unit is the local club. In Cumann na mBunscol the basic unit is the local national school. The next layer in both organisations is the county committee followed by the provincial committee and finally the national committee. Each county runs its own competitions. Provinces also run some events such as the Primary Game in Munster. On All Ireland semi-final and final days there are two representative games played at half time, one a boys' game and one a girls' game. These exhibition matches are known as the GAA/INTO Mini Sevens. Each year 240 children get to play in Croke Park on semi-final and final days. All counties are represented in these games.

Activities
Cumann na mBunscol is an inclusive organisation that welcomes all children regardless or creed, ethnic background or gender. Cumann na mBunscol prides itself in being an inclusive organisation and promotes participation and fair play.

Publications
At national level Cumann na mBunscol produces an annual journal called Spórteolas. Some counties produce their own fixtures and informational booklets or newsletters. In Limerick The Green and Gold is a full colour magazine that highlights the activities of Cumann na mBunscol in that county.

National Awards
Each year the national awards take place. Units of Cumann na mBunscol that have achieved a significant standard in various categories in the promotion of our national games are rewarded. The 2008 National Awards will take place in the Lyrath Estate Hotel Kilkenny on 22nd November.