Match 24: U11 Roinn A Hurling. Cashel BNS 0-07 Gaelscoil Durlas 0-02
All the recent development and nurturing of players in Cashel BNS is starting to pay rich dividends as they secured a famous victory over that famed hurling nursery Gaelscoil Durlas. Although low scoring, this was a gripping contest throughout with the hook/block/tackle count off the charts for both sides. Cashel had the better of things in the opening half and five points from the outstanding Ronan Connolly saw them lead by three points at the break. Ultimately their defence played a huge part in the victory as they battled heroically to keep a talented Gaelscoil forward line at bay. Joe MacAodhagáin was one of the stars of the show for a terrific Gaelscoil side who just happened to meet a superior Cashel side in terrific form on the day.
Referee: John McCormack
St John the Baptist BNS, Cashel, U11 Roinn A Hurling Team: 1. Lee O’Riordan, 2. Andrew Irwin, 3. Séan Bourke, 4. Anthony Walsh, 5. Oisín O’Donoghue, 6. Fabian Ryan, 7. Alex O’Sullivan, 8. Ronan Connolly, 9. David Burke, 10. David McGrath, 11. Craig Doyle Carroll, 12. Ross Burke, 13. Eoghan Dunne
Gaelscoil Bhríde Under 11 Roinn A Hurling Team: 1. Eoin Stáicliúm, 2. Dan Ó Cearúil, 3. Emmet Ráulbh, 4. Michael MacCormaic, 5. Tommy Ó Meachair, 6. Alex Ó Maoldomhnaigh, 7. Joe MacAodhagáin, 8. Paul MacCathaigh, 9. Aaron MacLochlainn, 10. Aidan Stáicliúm, 11. Daniel Rosaitear (C), 12. Sam Ó Riain, 13. Mikie Ó Leathlobhair, 14. Kieran Ó hAodhagán. Príomhoide: Labhaoise Ní Chuinneagáin. Coach: Eamon Ó Fainín.
Ballina NS Steal the Show at Tipperary ALLIANZ Cumann na mBunscol County Hurling Finals
By John Manley, PRO Tipperary Cumann na mBunscol & Paudie Fahey Assistant PRO Tipperary Cumann na mBunscol.
The annual Tipperary Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Hurling and Camogie Finals took place in Semple Stadium Thurles over two days on Wednesday, 25th and Thursday, 26th May. While not as warm as recent years, the dry conditions ensured a high quality of skill and excitement throughout the two days. Record numbers turned up once again each day to witness all that we have come to admire about our native games. We were treated to a feast of hurling over the two days in the Field of Legends. A resurgent St. Mary’s CBS Clonmel added another U13 A hurling title to their impressive collection. Ballina NS arguably stole the show however in annexing five county titles over the two days. This unprecedented achievement is something their whole school community can celebrate for the next twelve months! Thanks are due to Semple Stadium custodian David Hanley for the warm welcome he extended to all the schools and to Andy O’Gorman for ensuring that everything ran smoothly. A special thank you is also due to our referees Padraig Skeffington, Derek O’Mahoney, Kieran Barrett, Willie Barrett, John McCormack, Fergal Horgan and John Bob Ryan plus our very capable Transition Year students for their enthusiasm, initiative and energy over the two days. Michael Skehan was also hugely helpful in greeting teams on their arrival. The Cumann na mBunscol Officers were assisted greatly in coordinating and organising everything prior to and during the finals by GDA Officer Andy Ryan. Half time and full time score updates were tweeted from all thirty one finals and we had a great response to the games on Twitter from people all over the world. Michael Trehy videoed all the games and we thank him for his cooperation throughout. We would also like to thank all the spectators who donated so generously to our ‘voluntary contribution bucket’ over the two days. This money will be of great assistance to us and will be used to promote and develop our games. Most importantly, special praise should also be afforded to all the talented boys and girls who graced the hallowed turf in the cathedral of hurling over the two days. The level of skill on display fills us all with great hope as we look to the future. I would like to thank all the teachers and coaches of the teams for their co-operation preceding and during the finals. All sixty two team lists were submitted on time prior to the big days. Tipperary ALLIANZ Cumann na mBunscol are very fortunate to have some of the most dedicated and committed teachers around in our county. It was obvious the great source of pride the teachers take in leading their school teams out on final days. The teachers and coaches are setting a terrific example for all our young boys and girls. Chairman, Paddy Kelly would like to extend his thanks to Tipperary’s County Board and of course to all those at Semple Stadium who contributed to making the Finals such a memorable experience for all the children who were fortunate enough to make it there this year. Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí.
