ALLIANZ CUMANN Na mBUNSCOL BOYS’ INDOOR FOOTBALL HEATS 7/8

Wednesday 05.02.2020

    Allianz Cumann na mBunscol held the seventh heat of the annual 5-a-side Boys’ Indoor Gaelic Football for primary schools today in the superb Loughview Centre, Dungannon. Nine local schools entered teams for this qualifying heat, which produced a scintillating level of skill.

​The format of the day’s play was based on two sections (A & B) of 4 & 5 school teams, respectively. Huge credit goes to the teams from Blessed Patrick O’ Loughran P.S. Castlecaulfield; Gaelscoil Aodha Rua, Dún Geanainn; St. Mary’s P.S. Aughnacloy; Edendork P.S. and St. Joseph’s P.S. Caledon, – all of whom battled bravely in competition but fell just short of qualifying for the semi-finals despite their valiant efforts. These players were extremely worthy representatives of their schools and local clubs. Well done, lads!

    Section ‘A’ saw Roan St. Patrick’s P.S. top the group with St. Francis’ P.S. Derrylatinee runners-up. Both schools qualified for the semi-finals.

    In Section ‘B’, St. John’s P.S. Moy topped the section and reached the semi-finals. St. Patrick’s P.S. Dungannon also sealed a semi-final berth as Section ‘B’ runners-up.

Both semi-finals saw convincing wins for the respective section winners, Roan and Moy. Dungannon and Derrylatinee both battled heroically but it just wasn’t to be their day in terms of reaching the final. Nevertheless, it was great stuff from both teams.

​St. John’s P.S. Moy and Roan St. Patrick’s P.S. played in the Heat final. Both teams played their part in a superb final. Ultimately, though, Master Grimley’s Roan side overcame Master Campbell’s brave Moy lads – but St. John’s can be very proud of their tremendous efforts on the day. Meanwhile, a well-earned Tyrone Indoor Football County Final spot awaits the Roan lads inmid-March. We wish them well. Ádh mór oraibh.

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Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Thír Eoghain held the penultimate heat of its annual 5-a-side Boys’ Indoor Gaelic Football for primary schools in Cookstown’s splendid Leisure Centre. This Heat saw 6 local schools compete in 2 sections of matches (‘A’ and ‘B’).

Section ‘A’ contained  Sacred Heart P.S. Rock; St. Joseph’s P.S. Killeenan and St. Mary’s P.S. Stewartstown. As things transpired, Stewartstown won both of their games to top the section with Rock pipping a talented Killeenan team to the other semi-final place as section Runners-Up.

​Section ‘B’ comprised schools from Gaelscoil Eoghain, Chorra Críche; Laghey P.S. and St. Mary’s P.S. Lisbuoy, Carland. In another tight group, the Carland lads won both of their matches to top the section with Laghey securing the remaining semi-final berth by seeing-off a gallant Gaelscoil side.

The first semi-final pitched Stewartstown against Laghey with the St. Mary’s boys prevailing against their brave opponents. The second semi-final saw the section ‘B’ winners, Carland, lose out to a spirited Rock team who had finished as section ‘A’ runners-up. Therefore, it was Master Reilly’s unbeaten Stewartstown side against Master McGinn’s unbeaten Rock team. This was a repeat of last year’s final. Something had to give…

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As things panned out, it was the Rock lads who came flying out of the blocks and they didn’t relent as they secured victory. A word for the impressive runners-up, Stewartstown. They gave it everything, but it just didn’t prove to be their day after having a brilliant tournament.

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Therefore, it is the boys from Sacred Heart P.S. Rock who achieve a well-earned Tyrone Indoor Football County Final spot on Tuesday 10 March in Cookstown’s MUSA Indoor Arena. We wish them well. Ádh mór oraibh.

A huge word of thanks goes to our referee Marty Devlin for his excellent officiating. Cookstown Leisure Centre staff are also thanked. Patrick McGivern (Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Thír Eoghain) ensured the smooth running of the day’s games. Terrific football was had by all. Go raibh maith agaibh!

A huge word of thanks goes to our referee Sean McCartan and to the man who always has everything ready for us at Loughview Centre, Joe McAree. Patrick McGivern (Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Thír Eoghain) ensured the smooth running of the games. A great day was had by all. Maith sibh.