Allianz Cumann Na mBunscoil South West P.S. Camogie
After an enthralling day of camogie at Roger Casements GAC Portglenone, it was the host school, St Mary’s who emerged victorious in the annual Allianz Ireland Cumann na mbunscoil 7 a side competition. The Portglenone girls were comfortable in their home surroundings and retained their crown having been successful last year. Indeed the level of commitment to camogie in the area was highlighted by the fact they had three teams in the competition.
The day began with a large number of schools gathering at the Gortgole Rd venue, schools were split into two groups using all possible pitch space and battle commenced.
Schools in attendance were St Mary’s Portglenone (3 teams), St Patrick’s Rasharkin, Millquarter PS, Mary Queen of Peace Glenravel, St Brigid’s Ballymena, St Oliver Plunkett Toome, Moneynick PS, Creggan, St Joseph’s Crumlin and Mount St Michael’s Randalstown.
As the mornings group games turned into afternoon knock out games the entertainment on show increased, entering the final games, Mount St Michael’s and St Joseph’s Crumlin had qualified to compete for the shield whilst the cup competition saw St Mary’s and Mary Queen of Peace go head to head.
The shield final was an entertaining and tough game between two very determined teams with the Randalstown girls coming out on top, a great moment for all involved.
The cup final was the culmination of a fantastic day’s camogie and it was a well-coached and skilful Portglenone side who were victorious against gallant opposition.
A big well done to St Mary’s Portglenone and also a thank you for hosting a wonderful day.
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