Special Assembly For Our Sport's Stars 2017
The pupils of St. Oliver Plunkett N.S have made a
fantastic start to the 2017 sporting calendar.
Within the last two week we have had three school
teams represent us with distinction in the Cumann na mBunscoil finals. Firstly
the boys' football reached the semi-final stage of the 7 a-side finals. They
were unfortunately beaten by the eventual winners. They performed admirably and
it was a terrific result especially considering it was the first time the
school had entered the football mini 7's.
On Friday the 20th of October the Boys ‘and girls'
hurling and camogie took to the fields in Loughgeorge. First up were the girls.
They defeated Northampton and Baile na habhann on route to the semi-final
stage. There they played a very impressive Coldwood side and just lost out to a
very talented team. They did us all proud on the day and we are delighted to
say that they are one of the four best camogie teams in the county.
Next up were the boys. They played Killeeneen and
Gurteen in their league matches and showed fantastic skill, desire and skill to
overcome their foes. The horrible weather conditions put an end to play that
evening with the finals rescheduled for Wednesday the 25th. First up in the semi-finals
were Oranmore, this was a very tight game and it took the warriors from
Newcastle quite a while to warm up. The game went to extra time where we eventually
gained the upper hand which set us up for a final with Loughrea. This again was
a tight affair but the passion and commitment that the team showed pushed them
over the line.
This is the first time Newcastle have won the boys'
competition and also the first time since 1988 that an Athenry primary school
have won the coveted prize. This highlights the fantastic achievement of the
group who should be very proud of their achievement.
A special thanks once again to all the parents who
supported the players throughout the tournaments. Your interest and willingness
to give up your time to watch the pupils grow and flourish is unwavering and
very much appreciated.
