176 children from Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon participated in the Connacht Provincial Finals which were held in the marvelous sunny surrounds of Salthill Devon, Galway on Wednesday.
Mayo reigned supreme as they captured four out of five Connacht Section Winners medals that were up for grabs in the 1008 EA Sports FAI Schools 5 A Side.
Meelickmore National School (NS) in Claremorris won the “A” Schools title while Bohola NS secured the Girls “A” Schools title. St. Oliver Plunkett’s of Ballina were successful in the Girls “B” Section and St. Patrick’s Castlebar retained their “C” Schools Section title.
The only title to travel outside of Mayo was the “B” Schools Section which was won by Moore National School in Roscommon.
The winners progress to the National Finals which will be taking place in the impressive Leah Victoria Park, Tullamore on May 28th, 1008
It promises to be a fantastic fun filled day with a “Player of the Tournament” accolade for each section, goodies bags and medals for all participants. EA Sports will be on hand to entertain spectators with HD Lounges and PODs for that interactive gaming enthusiast.
“A” Schools:
TEAMS
Menlo NS, Galway
High Park NS, Sligo
Ballingare NS, Roscommon
Meelickmore NS, Mayo
Killyclogher NS, Leitrim
RESULTS
Menlo 7 – 1 High Park
Ballingare 0 – 2 Meelickmore
Killyclogher 1 – 2 Menlo
High Park 2 – 5 Ballingare
Meelickmore 6 – 0 Killyclogher
Menlo 1 – 1 Ballingare
High Park 2 – 8 Meelickmore
Killyclogher 2 – 2 Ballingare
Menlo 1 – 2 Meelickmore
High Park 2 – 3 Killyclogher
Winners: Meelickmore NS, Claremorris, Mayo
Simon Butler, Damien O’Boyle, Sean Disleen, James Gallagher, Luke Gibbons, Conor Disleen, James Walsh (Capt), Kieran Conavey
Teacher: Liam Horkan
Runner Up: Menlo NS, Galway
Rory Phelan, Cian De Lampet, Cathal Reilly, Philip McEntee, John Kenny, Pauric Carven, Paul Healy, Eamon Ruane
“A” Girls Schools:
TEAMS
Dunmore NS, Galway
High Park NS, Sligo
Creggs NS, Roscommon
Bohola NS, Mayo
Drumshambo NS, Leitrim
RESULTS
Dunmore 6 – 3 High Park
Creggs 0 – 3 Bohola
Drumshambo 0 – 7 Dunmore
High Park 0 – 3 Creggs
Bohola 11 – 0 Drumshambo
Dunmore 2 – 1 Creggs
High Park 1 – 3 Bohola
Drumshambo 1 – 5 Creggs
Dunmore 1 – 3 Bohola
High Park 3 – 3 Drumshambo
Winners: Bohola NS, Mayo
Melissa Swain, Yvonne McNicholas, Edel Mulligan, Niamh Kelly, Claire Isaac Daly, Elisha Lavelle, Kyla Canny, Caoimhe Goldrick
Teacher: Danny Charlton
Runner Up: Dunmore NS, Galway
Clodagh Mullarkey, Sarah Lewis, Leanne Coyne, Catriona Shally, Thomasline Conway, Jacqueline Burke, Bláithnaid Glennon, Áine Lyons, Eíbhin Burke.
“B” Schools:
TEAMS
Boleybeg NS, Galway
Strandhill NS, Sligo
Moore NS, Roscommon
Ballindine NS, Mayo
Drumshambo NS, Leitrim
RESULTS
Boleybeg 4 – 0 Strandhill
Moore 2 – 1 Ballindine
Drumshambo 0 – 4 Boleybeg
Strandhill 1 – 4 Moore
Ballindine 4 – 1 Drumshambo
Boleybeg 0 – 1 Moore
Strandhill 3 – 3 Ballindine
Drumshambo 0 – 4 Moore
Boleybeg 4 – 1 Ballindine
Strandhill 6 – 2 Drumshambo
Winners: Moore NS, Roscommon
Shane Naughton, Paul Whelan, Cathal Kelly, Andy Nevin, Shane Kenny, Darren Kelly (Capt), Micheal Rooney Coach: Aidan McManus
Runner Up: Boleybeg NS, Galway
Eanna Forde, Joseph McNamara, Shane Garvey, Maurice Brosnan, Colin Hanbury, Peter Killeen, Shane Connaughton, Ryan Goldbeg
Girls “B” Schools:
TEAMS
St. James’ NS, Bushypark, Galway
Mercy NS, Sligo
Summerhill NS, Roscommon
St. Oliver Plunkett NS, Ballina, Mayo
RESULTS
Bushypark 7 – 1 Mercy
Summerhill 0 – 7 Ballina
Bushypark 5 – 1 Summerhill
Mercy 0 – 8 Ballina
Bushypark 2 – 4 Ballina
Mercy 0 – 4 Summerhill
Winners: St. Oliver Pluntett NS, Ballina, Mayo
Danielle Devers, Maire Kennedy, Evelyn O’Sullivan, Sarah Rowe, Kayleigh Murphy, Fiona Treacy, Naimh Connelly, Cliona Kelly
Teacher: Hugh Lynn
Runner Up: St. James’ NS, Bushypark, Galway
Niamh Cunningham, Grainne Rathigan, Ailbhe Nally, Claire Amy Trim, Niamh O’Sullivan, Carra Whithero
Teacher: Charles O’Connor
“C” Schools:
TEAMS
St. Patrick’s NS, Galway
Mercy NS, Sligo
Abbey Boys NS, Roscommon (Not Present)
St. Patrick’s NS, Castlebar, Mayo
RESULTS
St. Patrick’s, Galway 4 – 2 Mercy
Mercy 0 – 5 St. Patrick’s Castlebar
St. Patrick’s, Galway 0 – 5 St. Patrick’s, Castlebar
Winners: St. Patrick’s NS, Castlebar, Mayo
Philip Ruddy, Caolán Gavin, Chris McCormack, Kevin Quinn, Mark Howley, Mark Nolan, Killian McNeeca, Noa Baba (Captain).
Teachers: Harry Canning & Des Coogan
Runner Up: St. Patrick’s NS, Galway
Seamus Garrity, Ciaran O’Dwyer, Aaron Kane, Sean Lang, Simon O’Reilly, Niall McGreevy, Eric Ohlstrom, Conor Waldron
Teacher: Tom O’Neill