September 29th, 2019

St.Colman's Blitz

Last Thursday 26th September, a bus of 15 excited boys headed

off to take part in the St. Colman’s hurling Blitz. This is an

annual event which is extremely well organised and well

supported by the local schools. It is definitely one of

the highlights of our school year.  In the group games we played

Ballynoe, Kilmagner and Ballyhooly. After a defeat to Ballynoe in

the opening game, the boys played their heart out and showed

some great teamwork to come out victorious against Kilmagner

and Ballyhooly. This brought us to the semi-final of the shield

competition where we played Kilworth which can only be

described as an epic game where the boys fought hard and it

was a very close competition. Our boys showed fantastic spirit

and determination, fighting for every ball running out winners in

the end bringing us to the final where we played

Castletownroche. This was a good game of hurling from our

boys and their ability to play as a team was evident as they

clocked up some lovely scores till that final whistle blew and we

had won. Every boy represented the school with great distinction

and honour and they should be very proud of their efforts as we

all are here in the school.  We would also like to say a special

thanks to Mike Walsh who has been training the boys and

coached them on the day and to Ms. Power for her help on the

day also. Special mention to the parents who, as always, were a

huge support to the boys on the day. Best of luck to the boys

who are competing in the Sciath Na Scol football Semi-final this

​week.