Muireann Devaney helps Irish U15s to England win
Manorhamilton’s Muireann Devaney started up front for the Republic of Ireland U15 side as they retained the John Read Trophy following a comprehensive display against hosts England in Stafford Town FC on Saturday afternoon. Its two wins on the bounce for Berkeley’s side as they overcame Northern Ireland 2-1 last month…
Devanney excels as St Clare’s claim Connacht title
St Clare’s from Manorhamilton claimed the Connacht U16 C title yesterday. They came from four points down to defeat Sligo’s Ursuline College in yesterday’s final at Kent Park by 10-11 to 7-7. Muireann Devaney scored 8-5 for the Leitrim school, and this weekend will be part of the Republic of…
Sligo-Leitrim players spur Connacht to interpro success
Four players from schools in Sligo and Leitrim helped the Connacht U15 team claim victory at the interprovincial tournament in Dublin at the weekend. Leitrim’s Muireann Devaney and Sligo trio Erin Taheny, Sarah Kiernan and Helen Monaghan all featured for Connacht as they beat Ulster, Munster and Leinster to win…
Ursuline College claim Connacht first year title
Sligo’s Ursuline College are preparing for an All-Ireland semi-final next Tuesday. The school’s first year team will play Ulster champions Scoil Mhuire from Buncrana in Monaghan’s Gortakeegan at 3pm, having won the Connacht final yesterday. The Sligo side beat Convent of Mercy from Roscommon 1-0 in yesterday’s final in Boyle.…
St Clare’s book place in national final
Mulroy College, Milford 2-8 St. Clare’s CS, Manorhamilton Matthew Lecky (6), Darragh McFadden (23) Diarmuid Giblin (16, 44), Eanna Clancy (26), Patrick Montgomery (29, 36, 41, 43, 52) Manorhamilton scholars St. Clare’s Comprehensive School put in a sterling performance to see of a gallant Mulroy College in Monaghan United…
Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal students preparing for international tests
A number of northwest youngsters will be in action for Republic of Ireland international teams this evening. Sligo Rovers John Mahon (pictured), from Coola Post Primary School, is part of the Irish U18 Schoolboys squad that will face Scotland in Glasgow in the Centenary Shield at 7pm. Donegal’s Jamie Bell…
Four Masters NS and St Clare’s NS claim FAI Schools five-a-side titles
The Bee Park, home of Manorhamilton Rangers FC, played host to the Leitrim county finals of the Spar FAI Primary School 5s programme on Thursday. The programme has seen participation figures grow year-on-year to become the largest primary schools’ competition in the country. 130 students from 11 schools participated in…