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Ballycastle, Thursday — The curtain came down on the Ulster Post Primary Camogie season with a thrilling conclusion at McQuillan’s GAA grounds, as three North Antrim schools battled it out for the coveted Year 8 A Shield.
Now in its second year, the competition saw CPC, St Killian’s, and St Louis face off after St Patrick’s Maghera and St Mary’s Magherafelt advanced to the Cup Final. With CPC narrowly missing out on a Cup Final berth, they entered the Shield contest as strong favourites.
The day began with a tightly contested opener between St Killian’s and St Louis, with St Killian’s edging a narrow victory. That result meant St Louis needed a convincing win over CPC to stay in contention—but CPC proved too strong, securing a comfortable win.
However, CPC’s momentum was halted in their next match, falling to St Killian’s and setting up a semi-final rematch between CPC and St Louis. In a nail-biting encounter, St Louis emerged victorious by the slimmest of margins, booking their place in the final alongside St Killian’s.
The final proved to be a fitting climax to a day of high-quality camogie. With the game hanging in the balance, St Killian’s struck a dramatic last-minute goal to seal the win and lift the Year 8 A Shield.
The event was hailed as a celebration of skill, sportsmanship, and school spirit. Úna Kelly, teacher at CPC and Chair of Antrim Camogie, praised the players and encouraged them to stay active over the summer:
“It was a wonderful day of camogie, and the standard of play was exceptional. I’d encourage all the girls to keep working hard with their clubs over the holidays and return in September stronger and fitter for the Year 9 Antrim Schools’ Cup, organised by Gaelfast.”
As the season wraps up, the future of camogie in North Antrim looks bright, with young talent already making their mark on the pitch.
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