Launch of the 2023 Munster GAA Primary Game

In schools throughout Munster, boys and girls are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Munster hurling and football Championships for it also heralds the start of the Munster GAA Primary Game.  

Championship days in Munster, hurling or football, would not be complete without the exhibition games provided by boys and girls from the competing counties. Games will be played at half-time during each senior match in the Munster Championship.

This year’s Primary Game will see almost 500 boys and girls from all six counties of Munster line out in their county colours at FBD Semple Stadium, Páirc Uí Chaoimh and other venues throughout the province.

Played at half-time during Munster Championship games, The Munster GAA Primary Game gives sports-mad boys and girls the opportunity to wear their county jersey on Big Match Day, sharing the spotlight with their heroes on their “Field of Dreams” in front of huge crowds of ardent supporters.

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We were delighted to have the official launch of the 2023 @MunsterGAA Primary Game this evening in Áras Mumhan. Thank you to all the players, officials and mentors from around the province who were in attendance. Míle buíochas to Munster GAA for their continued support. pic.twitter.com/UgKMLnt0CJ

— Munster Cumann na mBunscol (@MunGAABunscol) March 27, 2023

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Many children who made their inter-county bow in the Primary Game have gone on to greater things: Hurlers Nickie Quaid, Graeme Mulcahy, Declan Hannon and camogie stars Rebecca Delee and Orlaith Kelliher are among many Limerick players to have a Primary Game jersey stashed away carefully at home.

All-Star Kerry footballer Tadhg Morley made his inter-county bow in the Primary Game as did Killian Spillane and other members of Jack O’Connor’s squad.

Tipperary star Noel McGrath first wore the blue and gold of the Premier County in the Primary Game.  Republic of Ireland international footballer David Meyler has often spoken of the thrill of wearing the Cork jersey as part of the Primary Game team as did Cathal Heffernan, now playing his trade with AC Milan.

“The emphasis in the Primary Game is on participation, enjoyment and making new friends,” says Ger Ryan, Chairman of the Munster Council.

Dave Collins, Chairman of Munster Cumann na mBunscol, emphasised the importance of the games: “This year’s Munster GAA Primary Game promise to be very exciting for all the children. Activities such as these are the lifeblood of our games.”

The launch of the 2023 Munster GAA Primary Game takes place at Áras Mumhan, Newcastle, Castletroy, Limerick, V94 NW83 on Monday March 27^th at 5pm.   Refreshments will be served afterwards.

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Seoladh Chluiche Bunscoile CLG na Mumhan 2023

I scoileanna ar fud na Mumhan, tá buachaillí agus cailíní ag tnúth go mór le tús Chraobhchomórtas Peile agus Iománaíochta na Mumhan mar ciallaíonn sé sin go gcuirfear tús le cluichí bunscoile CLG na Mumhan chomh maith. Is cuid lárnach iad na cluichí seo de laethanta móra na gCraobhchomórtas san iománaíocht agus sa pheil agus tugann  buachaillí agus cailíní ó na contaetha éagsúla  atá san iomaíocht taispeántais den scoth dá scileanna ag leath-am le linn na gcluichí sinsearacha i gCraobh na Mumhan.

I gCluiche Bunscoile na bliana seo beidh thart ar 500 buachaill agus cailín ó gach ceann de shé chontae na Mumhan le feiceáil i ndathanna a gcontae ag Staid FBD Semple, Páirc Uí Chaoimh agus ionaid eile ar fud an chúige.

Tugann Cluiche Bunscoile CLG na Mumhan deis do bhuachaillí agus do chailíní a gcuid geansaithe contae a chaitheamh ar an Lá Mór, ag roinnt an ardáin lena laochra ar na ‘Goirt Órga’ os comhair sluaite ollmhóra de lucht tacaíochta mar a rinne leithéidí Nickie Quaid, Rebecca Delee, Tadhg Morley, Noel Mc Grath agus imreoirí eile mor le rá rompu.

“Tá an bhéim ar rannpháirtíocht, taitneamh a bhaint as agus cairde nua a dhéanamh,” arsa Ger Ryan, Cathaoirleach Chomhairle na Mumhan.

Leag Dave Collins, Cathaoirleach Chumann na mBunscol, béim ar thábhacht na gcluichí:

‘Gealltar go mbeidh Cluiche Bunscoile CLG na Mumhan an-spreagúil do na páistí ar fad. Seo cuisle ár gcluichí’ a deir sé.

Beidh seoladh Chluiche Bunscoile CLG na Mumhan 2023 ar siúl in Áras Mumhan, An Caisleán Nua, Caladh an Treoigh, Luimneach, V94 NW83

Dé Luain 27 Márta ag 5pm. Cuirfear sólaistí ar fáil ina dhiaidh sin.