Meath & Westmeath schools share spoils at the North Leinster Primary 5s Finals Day in Navan
Thursday, May 4, 2023
There were six big winners in the FAI Primary School 5s North Leinster Finals which took place in the MDL Grounds, Navan yesterday (Wednesday, May 3).
Schools from Louth, Longford, Meath and Westmeath challenged for the Regional title up for grabs and surprisingly three Meath and three Westmeath Schools won gold. The six section winners now advance to the provincial stages next Wednesday, May 10 in the same venue.
The ‘A’ Cup, open to boys and/or mixed teams from small schools, saw St. Brigid’s NS, Cortown, Meath claim a podium finish with three wins from three, scoring 17 goals and only conceding three. Westmeath stars Milltown NS gave a splendid account of themselves and deservedly picked up a runners up medal.
The ‘B’ Cup for medium schools was another titanic battle with some tough encounters. Gaelscoil na Mhuilinn, Westmeath shone brightest with two wins and one defeat in their group to claim gold while Dangan NS, Meath came a close second in a highly entertaining group.
The large schools category, the ‘C’ Cup produced a wonderful display from the students as St. Colman’s NS, Westmeath claimed three wins from three to take the title. St. Stephen’s NS, Meath came a gallant runners up.
Ardnagrath NS, Westmeath were crowned Girls ‘A’ Cup Champions following a stunning outing in the Meath venue with three wins from three. Louth’s Bellurgan NS got on the podium with a runners up spot guaranteed with two wins and one defeat to the eventual winners.
The medium schools in the Girls ‘B’ Cup was won by Bohermeen NS, Meath while Scoil Mhuire of Longford came second in the group.
The Girls ‘C’ Cup for large schools saw St Colmcille’s SNS, Kells, Meath collect the top prize with some solid performances from the girls. Namesake St. Colmcille’s NS in Longford clinched the runners up spot in a brilliant grouping.
The Leinster Finals will see winners from Mid, South and North Leinster as well as Dublin looking to secure their place in the National Finals which is set to take place in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Wednesday, May 31. We wish all participating schools the every best of luck at the next stage of competition.
Section Winner Runner Up
‘A’ Cup St. Brigid’s NS, Meath Milltown NS, Westmeath
‘B’ Cup Gaelscoil na Mhuilinn, Westmeath Dangan NS, Meath
‘C’ Cup St. Colman’s NS, Westmeath St. Stephen’s NS, Meath
Girls ‘A’ Cup Ardnagrath NS, Westmeath Bellurgan NS, Louth
Girls ‘B’ Cup Bohermeen NS, Meath Scoil Mhuire, Longford
Girls ‘C’ Cup St. Colmcille’s SNS, Meath St. Colmcille’s NS, Longford
LIST OF PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
‘A’ Cup (Small Schools)
Longford St. Colmcille’s NS
Louth Muchgrange NS
Meath St. Brigid’s NS
Westmeath Milltown NS
‘A’ Girls Cup (Small Schools)
Longford Fermoyle NS
Louth Bellurgan NS
Meath Drumconrath NS
Westmeath Ardnagrath NS
‘B’ Cup (medium schools)
Longford St. Mary’s NS
Louth Scoil San Nicholar Monastery
Meath Dangan NS
Westmeath Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn
‘B’ Girls Cup (medium schools)
Longford Scoil Mhuire NS
Louth Scoil Naomh Bhride, Dunleer
Meath Bohermeen NS
Westmeath Holy Family NS, Mullingar
‘C’ Cup (large schools)
Longford St. Teresa’s NS, Killoe
Louth St. Mary’s NS, Drogheda
Meath St. Stephen’s NS
Westmeath St. Colman’s NS
‘C’ Girls Cup (large schools)
Longford St. Colmcille’s NS
Louth St. Mary’s NS, Drogheda
Meath St. Colmcille’s SNS
Westmeath St. Etchen’s NS
FAI Primary School 5s Programme
REGIONAL
North Leinster: May 3 MDL Grounds, Navan, Meath
Mid Leinster:May 3 Portlaoise Leisure Centre, Laois
South Leinster:May 4 Bunclody AFC, Wexford
Dublin:May 4 National Sports Campus, Abbotstown, Dublin
PROVINCIAL
Connacht Final: May 9 Solar21Park, Milebush, Castlebar, Mayo
Munster Final: May 9+10 Cahir Park AFC, Tipperary
Ulster Final: May 10 Aileach FC, Burnfoot, Inishowen, Donegal
Leinster Final: May 10 MDL Grounds, Trim Road, Navan, Meath
NATIONAL
National Final: May 31 Aviva Stadium, Dublin
For more information:
Diane Fay, FAI Schools Diane.Fay@fai.ie / 086 0404 952
