Our five new first-year classes have found their lunchtimes very busy since the beginning of September as they have been taking part in our annual First Year Hurling and Football Leagues.

This year we played off our games on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and the fine weather ensured that they were run off smoothly and, much more importantly, that our new arrivals had the optimum chance to show off their skills.

The hectic schedule saw us play eight games per-week, so many teachers were required to referee and their smartness with the whistle made sure that all of the games were free-flowing spectacles. Also, our fourth years, who cut their managerial teeth with aplomb, did an excellent job in managing their respective teams’ talents and enthusiasm. As ever, these leagues could not happen without this help, so we’re incredibly grateful to all who gave up their free-time.

Period six on Wednesday saw all first years receive the opportunity to cheer on their schoolmates in glorious sunshine and, truth be told, there was little talk of anything else all day.

Naomh Proinsias, buoyed on by the disappointment of the hurling final, were well on top throughout and plundered four goals on their way to an insurmountable total of 4-3.

Jack Twomey, Seán Lombard and Kevin Werner were the goalscorers and they were led to glory by their captain from St. Finbarrs, Jordan Millard.

The T.Y. managers for Proinsias Naomh were Connor O’Neill & Shane Butler. Naomh Micheá were managed by Matthew Nason, Nathan Gough & David Holland

Well done to all of the class teams for taking part and making it a very memorable league.

Ms.G. O’Connor