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 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:
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