Over 500 students take part in climate change demonstration in Sligo
More than 500 second level students in Sligo have marched in protest over lack of action on climate change. It’s all part of a global movement begun by 16-year-old Swedish student. They are calling on the government to declare a “climate emergency”. Pupils from schools across the country, including the…
Connacht title for Ursuline College
Sligo’s Ursuline College have claimed a Connacht title this afternoon. The school’s U14 second year side won the Connacht Junior B Championship final in Swinford, beating Claregalway College in the final.
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.…
Ursuline College in a Connacht final at the Showgrounds today
Sligo’s Ursuline College are contesting a Connacht Cup final this afternoon. Their Minor Girls decider against Ballinrobe Community School from Mayo kicks off at the Sean Fallon Centre at the Showgrounds at 1.30pm. The winner of today’s final will face Donegal opponents in next Tuesday’s national semi-final, with Scoil Mhuire…
St Attracta’s crowned Connacht junior champions
St Attracta’s have claimed the Connacht Junior A Championship title for the first time. Tuesday’s commanding 2-8 to 1-6 defeat of Tuam’s St Jarlath’s College at the Connacht GAA Centre means the Tubbercurry school have claimed a junior league and championship double. They can achieve a similar feat at senior…