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The Kilkenny ladies had a battle on their hands with runners up Claregalway College in the early stages of competition as well as closely fought wins against Loreto Community School, Milford and Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine, Kenmare to claim the coveted title. This was the first time the Kilkenny ladies secured the silverware and followed a fabulous week for the school having claimed a National volleyball title the previous day.
The Sligo boys overcome some talented sides as they faced St. Francis College, Rochestown, St. Mary’s Diocesan School, Drogheda and Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana to take the title in fine style with five wins and a draw. This is the first time Summerhill College secured top spot having previously came runners up in 2013.
GIRLS SECTION
The first series of games kicked off with all four schools securing a point to kick start their campaign. Loreto CS, Milford and Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine played out a scoreless draw while Presentation SS, Kilkenny drew 1-1 with Claregalway as Ellen Molloy’s effort cancelled out Shauna Brennan’s strike.
The second round saw Presentation SS victories over Loreto CS in a seven goal thriller as the game finished 5-2 to the Kilkenny School. Keara Ryan (2), Niamh Phelan (2) and Ellen Molloy all netted for Presentation as Aisling McCormack and Kelsey McAteer were the Loreto goal-scorers. Claregalway outplayed the Kenmare girls 4-0 to take some valuable points. Shauna Brennan (2), Kate Slevin and Blathnaid Kelly all converted.
The Kilkenny side continued winning ways at they came out 3-1 winners against Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine in the third series of games. Ellen Molloy (2) and Niamh Phelan scored while Abbie Murray got the Kerry contingency off the mark for the afternoon. Claregalway put four past the Donegal side as Shauna Brennan picked up her hat-trick and Kate Slevin netted late on.
Midway through proceedings, it was Presentation up against their counterparts Claregalway College as the previous encounter saw them deadlocked on points. It was a pulsating tie as Presentation overcame the Galway girls by the slenderest of margins, winning out 3-2. Ellen Molly (2) and Keara Ryan got on the scoresheet for the Cats as Shauna Brennan secured a brace for Galway. Loreto CS produced a strong display against Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine as Sinead McBride and Kelsey McAteer got on the scoresheet to outdo Abbie Murray’s earlier goal winning out 2-1.
The penultimate series of games saw Presentation overcome Loreto CS 4-1 with Niamh Phelan (2), Ellen Molloy and Keara Ryan all getting past the Donegal keeper. Aisling McCormack was again on hand to score for Loreto. An impressive performance from Claregalway saw Shauna Brennan set up her second hat-trick of the afternoon as well as a brace from Aoife Killilea and Blathnaid Kelly to overcome Kenmare’s Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine 6-0.
The last matches of the day saw Presentation Kilkenny finish with a 4-1 flourish against Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine. Laurie Adams converted for the Munster Champions while Ellen Molloy hit a hat-trick and Niamh Phelan got Kilkenny’s fourth of the game. Claregalway slotted three past Loreto CS to pick up silver. Shauna Brennan, Kate Slevin and Nicole Sweeney all converted.
Shauna Brennan, Claregalway College was top scorer on 12 goals, closely followed by Ellen Molloy of Presentation SS, Kilkenny on 10 goals.
SQUADS
Claregalway College, Galway: Alanah Griffin, Annagh Moran, Shauna Brennan, Kate Slevin, Nicole Sweeney , Aoife Killilea, Laura Scanlon, Caoilfhionn O’Dwyer, Aine Cellarius, Hazel Shevlin, Leoni Keane, Blathnaid Kelly
Teachers: Karen Burke & Laura Murray
Loreto Community School, Milford, Donegal: Orla Corry, Sinead McBride, Leah Afxentiou, Nadine Gallagher, Orla Gallagher, Edel McGettigan, Aisling McCormack, Aisling Green, Emily Pastor, Kelsey McAteer, Kate Sweeney
Teachers: Alison Stoddart & Nicola McGinley
Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare, Kerry: Sarah Taylor, Amy Harrington, Laurie Adams, Abbie Murray, Katie Cronin, Molly Bhamvra, Rachel Riordan, Aoife Crowley
Teachers: Caroline Taylor & Thomas O'Sullivan
Presentation Secondary School, Kilkenny: Ellie O’Neill, Katie Ryan, Keara Ryan, Ellen Molloy, Niamh Phelan, Sarah Barcoe, Tara Houlihan, Louise McInerney, Kate Furlong, Sarah Sida, Rachel Wheelan, Emma Shortall
Teachers: Wendy Roche & Monica Kearns
BOYS SECTION
St. Francis College, Rochestown overcame St. Mary’s Diocesan School, Drogheda with a Matthew Murphy goal to open their campaign on a positive note. The Summerhill College lads overcame Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana 2-1 to take the points in another highly entertaining encounter. A brace from Canice Mulligan out did Michael McLaughlin’s earlier goal.
A thrilling five goal showcase followed up in the second round of fixtures as St. Francis went down 2-3 to Summerhill College. Matthew Murphy and Adrian Thibaut got on the score-sheet for the Rochestown side but a hat-trick from Kailin Barlow secured a valuable win for the Sligo crew. The Buncrana lads served up a treat for us as they overcame St. Mary’s DS 3-2 to take the honours. Goals from Jamie McDaid (2) and Michael McLaughlin cancelled out Alan Bowden’s and Fionn Meagher efforts.
St. Francis College continued their impressive run when they netted a hat-trick of goals courtesy of Matthew Murphy (2) and Adrian Thibaut to take full points from Scoil Mhuire. Summerhill College upped the intensity of their performance with a seven goal cushion over St. Mary’s DS. Ross Doherty (2), Seán McAteer, Kailin Barlow, Canice Mulligan, Jack Canning and an OG was enough to see off the Leinster threat.
Round four saw St. Francis College overcome St. Mary’s DS 3-1 in a tight contest. Shaun Leonard picked up a goal for the Louth School while Jack Cunningham (2) and Adrian Thibaut converted for Cork. Summerhill College notch up another spectacular display against Scoil Mhuire winning out 7-1. Seán McAteer (2), Kailin Barlow (2), Canice Mulligan, Jack McGovern and an OG saw off the Donegal side as Michael McLaughlin netted for the Ulster men.
The penultimate series of matches had Summerhill 4-1 winners over runners up St. Francis College. Kailin Barlow (2), Seán McAteer and Canice Mulligan got their names on the score-sheet as Seán Cummins scored for Rochestown. St. Mary’s and Scoil Mhuire shared the spoils as Kyle Carroll’s effort was cancelled out by Jamie McDaid.
The final games of the day saw St. Francis College overcome Scoil Mhuire 2-1 as Cian O’Flaherty and Colm O’Sullivan netted for Rochestown while Jamie McDaid produced the goods for Buncrana. St. Mary’s DS shared the points with winners Summerhill College to finish their outing for the day with a brace each from Jack Canning and Alan Bowden to finish 2-2.
Top goal scorer was Summerhill College scholar Kailin Barlow who bagged 8 goals on the day. This was closely followed by colleague Canice Mulligan on 5 goals.
SQUADS
Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana: Oran McBride, Shane Doherty, Bobby Bradley, Micheal McLaughlin, Jamie McDaid, Sean McCallion, Caolan Mullholland, Kevin Jordan, Gerry McKinney, Oran McLaughlin, James O’Hagan, Paul Mullan
Teachers: Eoin Leonard & Vinnie Hegarty
St. Francis College, Rochestown, Cork; Ben O'Leary, Barry McCarthy, Sean Cummins, Matthew Murphy, Adrian Thibaut, Jay Clarke, Cian O'Flaherty, Jack Cunningham, Jack Rosengrave, Ryan Driscoll, Colm O'Sullivan, Sean Brady
Teachers: Stephen Bermingham, David Donovan & Patrick Croke
St. Mary’s Diocesan School, Drogheda, Louth: Evan Fay, Emmet Higgins, Ben Maguire, Ben Sweeney, Kyle Carroll, Conor McQuail Leech, Shaun Leonard, Alan Bowden, Caolan Nulty, Owen Mullen, Adam Kelly, Fionn Meagher
Teachers: Barry Hobbs & Gavin Brett
Summerhill College, Sligo: Killian Barrett, Daniel Kilcullen, Fintan Campbell, Sean McAteer, Kailin Barlow, Ross Doherty, Canice Mulligan, Luke Moran, Jack Canning, Jack Mc Govern, Cathal Morahon, Ronan McGowan
Teachers: Pat Tuohy & Adrian Barrett, John McAteer (Coach)