All photos: Arthur Kinahan A great crowd gathered in the fine weather in Knockbridge last Monday, for the visit of GAA President Jarlath Burns to St Mary's National School, and the St Bride's GFC grounds and clubhouse. The purpose of the visit to Knockbridge was to visit St Mary's National School, and to also help promote the new St Bride's development plan for the club, which includes plans to develop two new fields. See below photo for more The visit began at St Mary's National School, where Mr Burns was greeted with a guard of honour from the pupils. He then met the five chairpersons of the local clubs, including the Chair of St Brides Senior club; of the Juvenile club; the Secretary of the hurling club; the Secretary of the camogie club; and the Chairperson St Brides Ladies GFC. The GAA president was met by school principal, Mr Brian Mc Donnell, who gave a speech to the pupils and those in attendance. Jarlath Burns also gave a speech and spoke to the pupils, with entertainment including Irish music being performed. The visit moved on then to the St Brides clubhouse, where he was met by Chairman of St Brides GAA club, Mr Eugene Kirk. The crowd heard from committee member, Robbie McEnteggart, who had organised the visit of the GAA President. Welcoming Jarlath Burns, Robbie spoke of what the GAA means to him. He spoke of what sport means to him, as well as his local community, and all the community oranisations, from the Vintage Club to the Brownies, and to Irish Dancing, Scór, and the Gathering, and all the local organisations that make Knockbridge what it is. Robbie also showed a video to the crowd present, aimed at getting those in local politics, local planning, the local authority, and all the relevant stakeholders who have a part to play, to help ensure St Brides GFC gets to the next steps of planning for the expansion of its club facilities The GAA President then spoke again to those present and this was followed by a presentation to him by Mr Colm Smyth. Mr Burns took time then to share a cup
PHOTOS: GAA President Jarlath Burns visits Knockbridge
A great crowd gathered for the visit of GAA President Jarlath Burns
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Children at St Mary's National School, giving a Guard of Honour to GAA President Jarlath Burns
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Mr Brian McDonnell, Principal of St Mary's National School, welcomes President of the GAA Jarlath Burns to the school
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GAA President Jarlath Burns speaking to the pupils
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Jarlath Burns with Principal Mr Brian McDonnell and members of the sporting bodies in Knockbridge National School: Debbie Callan LGFA; Eugene Kirk GAA; Shane Darcy Hurling; Aidan Nash GAA Juveniles; and Claire Mulholland Camogie
