This years National Cumann na mBunscol Awards took place in The Rine Hotel (formerly the Inn at Dromoland) on Friday March 6th. A warm welcome greeted delegates - míle buíochas to the staff of the Rine Hotel and to Cumann na mBunscol, An Chláir.
Guests were welcomed by National Chairperson, Micheal Mac Thiarnáin and Donal O Hainifein (Cumann na mBunscol an Chláir). Paul Flanagan (Former Intercounty Hurler) welcomed delegates with a warm and inspiring speech.
Fear an Tí, Tomas O Hainifein, welcomed shortlisted prizewinners to the stage during the night. Míle buíochas.
Award Winners as follows:
Category 1: Allianz PR Award
1st Luimneach
2nd Corcaigh
3rd Ciarrai
Category 2: Social Media Award
1st C na mB. An Cabhán
2nd CnamB Fear Manach
3rd C na mB Muineachán
Category 3: Promotion of Gaelic Games and Culture (Sponsored by Cornmarket)
1st St Teresa's PS, Co Tyrone
2nd Kilmihil NS, Co Clare
3rd Moneynick PS, Co Antrim
Category 4: School of the Year (Less than 200 students)(Sponsored by CJ Fallon)
1st Moneynick PS, Co Antrim
2nd Dualla NS, Co Tipperary
Category 5: School of the Year (more than 200 pupils) (Sponsored by CJ Fallon)
1st Ravenswell Primary School, Wicklow
2nd St Colmcille's PS, Co Tyrone
3rd St Feilim's NS, Co Cavan
Special Recognition Award - Ballyea NS, Co Clare (Sponsored by Cornmarket)
We were joined on the night by John Murphy (GAA), Eimear Conroy (Cornmarket) and Tom Murphy (CJ Fallon). This is our first year working with CJ Fallon and we look forward to our continued work with them
