An excellent final between two well-matched teams provided a fitting climax to one of the most competitive championships in its 40 year history.
Like the quarter final and semi-finals it was exciting, close and competitive and played in a great spirit of sportsmanship.
Conor Dunne’s team from N. Pól emerged victorious in a 2-1 win over Ciaran Delea’s team from N. Éanna
Well done to all the eight team captains for having their teams so well organised during the competition. A special word of thanks to Mr O’Leary, Mr Seymour, Joseph Higgins and Peter Delaney for their part in making the championship a great success.
Mr. D. Davis.
Teams:
N. Pól: C. Dunne (C), P. Anayochukwu, J. Enright, R. Foley, M. Gbadero, L. Matthew, D. Murray, D. Nwokoye, C. O’Flynn, C. Sexton, D. Tobin, A. Whelan.
N. Éanna: C. Delea (C), H. Ahearne, J. Baker, A. Doyle-Gubbins, A. Hegarty, D. Holland, C. Jones, Jack Kelleher, James Kelleher, C. McHenry, L. Murray, E. O’Mahony, R. O’Sullivan, D. Roche.
Our gallant U19 Soccer team took part in the Cork Cup Final on Tuesday 16th May in C.I.T. against Carrigaline. It was a brilliant match and the C.S.N. team spirit was incredible.
Carrigaline scored early in the second half but the lads never gave up and were rewarded with a superb goal scored by Robert Wyse. Carrigaline scored again but C.S.N. didn’t give up and gave it their all right up to the final whistle. The final score was 2-1 to Carrigaline. Some of the C.S.N.
U19 Soccer team were also involved in our Hurling & Gaelic Football teams throughout the year and the same team spirit and “never give up” attitude was very evident in their matches.
“Thank you” to the team for their loyalty, commitment and fantastic team spirit. A very special “Thank you” to their mentors Mr. O’Mahony, Mr. Brett & Mr. D. Davis
Teachers’ Cup 2017 : The Final.
The Teachers V Let’s make Bishopstown Great again Trump!!
“The fields of Athenry” boomed from the balcony as THE final kicked off.
The opening minutes were tense but before long Dylan Boyle had one in the back of the net for the students - this was bucking the trend! The students scoring first? The place went mad - hoots of excitement and wild applause…..(and the vuvuzela!!!) Here was a team who could definitely put it up to the teachers.
Before too long though Mr. O’ Leary equalised but - it has to be said that there was a possible hand ball in the build up to that goal. The hand ball wasn’t seen by the player/ref, Mr O’Mahony, as he was at the other end of the pitch – in goal for the opposition at the time.
Undeterred, the students scored again. Ronan Barrett saw an opening, took a shot and scored a beautiful goal. Celebrations were short-lived as Mr. O’ Leary put another one in the back of the net. Then…. Mr. Brett fired one home. It felt like the vultures were circling! Fortunately however, within minutes – it was half -time and the students had time to re-group.
The half-time score was 3 -2 to the Teachers.
The goalies on both sides were put under savage pressure in the second half and both made some great saves. Conor Larkin for the students, did a great job and was a very steady, sound pair of hands in goal. Mr. O’ Leary added another to his tally – giving him a hat-trick and putting a bit of daylight between the teams but luckily, Cian O’ Sullivan closed that gap with a great goal . At 4 -3 the students were still in it and it was all hands on deck with all of them covering great ground and really giving it their all. Conor Canavan, Colm Maye, Seamas Hickey – everyone seemed anxious to play their part and each and everyone of them gave 100%.
With minutes left on the clock -(wherever the clock was???) Mr. O’ Leary scored again but then Ronan Barrett scored for the students. At 5 -4 and one goal down, Cian O’ Sullivan had a golden opportunity to equalise in the closing minutes….. but his shot was saved…. and that was that!
It was a game that had almost everything…good goals, great saves, dodgy calls…. but…. injury time??
Ms. M. Walsh
Congratulations to our 3rd Year student, Wymin Sivakumar!
He was honoured at the Munster Star Awards in the Clonmel Park Hotel on Saturday 11th February.
His coach John Naughton from Leevale A.C. sent us this report:
Wymin got 2016 off to a great start at the Munster Indoor championships where he completed a double winning the 60m Hurdles (9.24s) and Long Jump (5.45m). At the national indoors Wymin finished 2nd in the Long Jump (5.33m) and led the Leevale team to victory in the 4 x 200m relay.
At the Munster outdoors in C.I.T.,Wymin had a fantastic triple victory when he won the 80m hurdles (11.76s), the Long Jump (5.54m) and the Triple Jump (11.81m).
Wymin went on to win the national Triple Jump title (12.03m) while finishing 3rd in the Long Jump (5.60m).
He was part of the Leevale 4 x 100m team that won both the Munster and National titles.
Wymin finished 2nd in both the junior Triple Jump and 80m hurdles at the Munster schools in Waterford before collecting bronze in the Triple Jump at the All Ireland schools in Tullamore.
Wymin finished off his 2016 season by winning the Junior boys Pentathlon at the Munster schools combined events in CIT in October.
John Naughton.
Our U16 and U19 Basketball teams have reached the Cork Quarter Finals….
Well done to the students and their coaches Ms M. Walsh & Mr F. Driscoll!
Congratulations to Naomh Proinsias – worthy winners of this years First Year Hurling League.
Naomh Mícheál were the runners up after a gripping final.
Well done to all of the teams and to their 4th Year mentors.
Our intrepid mountaineers climbed Carrantuohill on Sunday May 2nd. The conditions were bad but they braved the elements and would have reached the summit but winds and very poor visibility prevented this. A very soggy group returned to the bus
A competition full of drama and excitement ended with Conor McGoldrick’s team from N. Brendán winning the final V Andrew Hickey’s team from N. Padraig in a penalty shoot-out after a close and tense final.
Well done to all eight teams on a great championship and sincere thanks to the 5th and 4th Year students who officiated at all the games.
Mr Declan Davis
Our Annual Mara Sports Day was held on Tueday 12th May. The sun shone for the day and there was a great atmosphere in the school. Students took part in Soccer, Gaelic Football, Chess, Uni-hoc, Basketball & Table Tennis.
Our Mountaineering Club braved the elements and climbed the Sugarloaf Mountain on Sunday 29th March.
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