Cumann na mBunscol Limerick still going strong as AGM is held

THE ANNUAL General Meeting of Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Luimnigh took place in St Paul’s NS, Dooradoyle on Thursday, September 10. All four Divisional Boards within the county were represented.

Mr Joe Lyons, Cathaoirleach, presided. In the course of his address, Mr Lyons paid tribute to the hundreds of teachers in primary schools throughout the city and county who give so generously of their time and expertise to promote Gaelic Games.

He congratulated all players who had represented Limerick in the Munster GAA Primary Game in 2026 and said that many of them will form the form of Limerick teams in the future, male and female.

Mr Lyons congratulated Christ the Saviour NS, Ballingarry on winning the Limerick Leader Cup for the first time and Monaleen NS who won the Green and White Shield camogie competition.

South Limerick were also congratulated on their success in the Mackey Cup and East Limerick who won the Eithne Neville Shield for only the second time.

Mr Lyons said that 2026 was a memorable year for Limerick GAA. He congratulated John Kiely and his team on bringing the MacCarthy Cup to Limerick for the sixth time in nine years.

It was great to see primary teachers Nickie Quaid and David Reidy play noteworthy parts in the success this year. Both Nickie and David are active in Cumann na mBunscol.

He also hailed the victory of Limerick minor hurlers who won the All-Ireland title for the first time since 1984. Almost all of the boys had featured in Cumann na mBunscol games and on Primary Game teams just a short few years ago.

Mr Lyons congratulated all involved with the team, especially bainisteoir Diarmuid Mullins who had led the team to success, learning from defeats along the way. Mr Lyons also congratulated selector Ger Kelliher, principal of St Patrick’s NS, Bruree who was a member of the backroom team.

The chairman also thanked all his fellow officers and paid special tribute to Runaí Brother Dormer for his indefatigable work throughout a busy year.

Michael Sheahan from GAA Rounders addressed the meetings. He hopes to meet teachers during the year to encourage them to promote the game in primary schools. Michael taught in Monaleen NS for 35 years and was a familiar figure at all sporting events.

John Penny from Handball Ireland also addressed the meeting. John spoke to the teachers and explained that One Wall Handball is proving very popular in schools. He has been involved in organising Handball tournaments in South Limerick for a number of years and hopes to see schools in other parts of the county take up the game during the coming school year.

Officers elected for the 2026/2027 school year:

Uachtarán: Paul Kennedy

Cathaoirleach: Joe Lyons

Rúnaí: Br. James Dormer

Cisteoir: Denis Barry

PRO: Ciarán Crowe

Mr Lyons paid tribute to John Tuohy who has stepped down as Cisteoir after over twenty years in the role. John will continue to be active in Cumann an mBunscol activities.

Limerick is the only county in the country to have its own magazine reporting on Cumann na mBunscol activities in the county. The Green and White has been in production since 1996 and has won numerous awards. The Winter 2026 issue is currently in production. It is also possible to follow Cumann na mBunscol Luimnigh on Twitter @Limerick GAAzine

The Constitution of Cumann na mBunscol states that: The philosophy of Cumann na mBunscol shall be to promote Gaelic Games in an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment and to make Gaelic Games the games of choice in our schools.

Thanks to the work of hundreds of teachers in schools all over the city and county, Gaelic Games are in a healthy state in our primary schools and our youngest players are given the opportunity to develop a love of our native games.