A huge congratulations to our Camogie and Hurling teams on their respective achievements in the Tyrone finals this week! The girls and boys performed brilliantly, picking up runner-up and third places medals in Camogie and Hurling! A terrific achievement, well done boys and girls we are extremely proud of you all! See photos and full match reports below. Sincere thanks also to Anne and Kevin Cunningham for their support and encouragement to both teams during their performances.
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol
Indoor Hurling: Tyrone Co. Final 2018
Ever since our county Cumann was established back in 1986, many magnificent county finals have taken place. It is extremely doubtful if any of them matched this year’s final because, right from the off, the standard of skill on display was mesmeric…
Once the draw was conducted, the schools from Blessed Patrick O’ Loughran P.S. Castlecaulfield, St. Patrick’s P.S. Castlederg, St. John’s P.S. Kingsisland and Primate Dixon P.S. Coalisland all hurled brilliantly but, despite this, they just didn’t quite make the knock-out stages. Well played lads, you did yourselves proud!
St. Patrick’s P.S. Roan, Eglish, topped Section ‘A’ with a perfect win record to book a semi-final berth against the Section ‘B’ runners-up: St. Brigid’s P.S. Altamuskin. Altamuskin fought heroically but succumbed to a powerful Roan team who booked their place in the final, whilst St. Brigid’s awaited a team from the other semi to play for third.
The second semi-final saw the Section ‘B’ winners, St. Colmcille’s P.S. Carrickmore, (100% win record) take on the Section ‘A’ runners-up St. Ronan’s P.S. Recarson. The Carmen boys held the upper-hand throughout and secured their place in the final in convincing fashion. This meant a third-placed play-off between Altamuskin and Recarson.
After a fast-flowing match, one goal would determine the winner of a cherished county silver medal. On a scoreline of 2-1, it was Mrs. Morgan’s Recarson boys who prevailed. They were overjoyed at picking-up their silverware. Hard luck to Altamuskin, but fourth in the county isn’t bad for a ‘wee’ school. Fair play to you!
The scene was now set for the Co. Final between Roan and Carrickmore. This was a repeat of the 2017 final which Roan won. What would transpire this year, though….
Both teams served up an absolute classic. It was an epic match, brimming with top rate hurling. As the full-time whistle sounded, the score was 3-3, meaning extra-time. This was played and, with Roan leading 5-4, Carmen struck the equaliser with the last play of the match. We now had Golden Goal – in other words, next goal wins. Play ebbed and flowed with chances falling to both sides. It must be said that the goalkeepers from both teams played a blinder! On we went, and on we went again. It was gripping stuff. Just as it appeared that we would be there until dark, BOOM – the winner! A winning goal from Carrickmore resulted in the current holders being dethroned of their county crown. The Eglish school played brilliantly to reach a back-to-back County Final and winning themselves a Gold county medal as runners-up was thoroughly deserved. Masters Mone and Grimley can be proud men tonight and their school were tremendous ambassadors. Indeed, this was summed up by the way they congratulated the winners.
Ultimately, the Carmen boys from St. Colmcille’s - under the charge of Master Emmet O’ Neill – collected the coveted title and their boxed gold medals, before being duly crowned worthy Allianz Cumann na mBunscol ‘Indoor Hurling’ Tyrone Champions 2018!
A special word of thanks goes to all accompanying teachers and team mentors. Our appreciation also goes to our referee, Aidy Kelly, for his expert officiating. To Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Thír Eoghain officials, Damian Kelly and Eddie Doris for co-ordinating today’s final, a word of thanks.
St. Colmcille’s P.S. Carrickmore, now have the honour of representing Tyrone in the Ulster Hurling Finals on 25 April in Magherafelt. Ádh mór!
A truly memorable day for all involved. Maith sibh go léir!
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol
Indoor Camogie: TYRONE FINAL 2018
The Station Centre in Omagh was the scene of this year’s annual Indoor Camogie Final. As in previous years, the standard was quite simply brilliant.
It was a fitting climax to the wonderful heats held across the county.
Edendork P.S., St. Brigid’s P.S. Altamuskin, St. Brigid’s P.S. Brocagh and St. Patrick’s P.S. Castlederg all played marvellous camogie only to fall just short of making further progress in the tournament.
Roan P.S. Eglish topped Section ‘A’ with 3 wins from 3 and they were followed, in second place, by St. John’s P.S. Kingsisland. Both schools had guaranteed themselves a semi-final slot. Meanwhile, Section ‘B’ was headed by St. Ronan’s P.S. Recarson who had a perfect win record, too. Closely behind them came the Carmen girls from St. Colmcille’s P.S. Carrickmore. Again, both schools made it to the semi-finals.
As things transpired, the Section winners proved just strong enough to see-off their opponents in the semi’s. Roan P.S. edged their contest with Carrickmore 2:0, whilst Recarson recorded a 4:2 win against Kingsisland. Playing-off for third place, Mrs. McGurk’s Carrickmore just squeezed past Master O’ Neill’s Kingsisland to secure county silver medals. Both schools can be very proud as they now rank amongst the top 4 camogie teams in Tyrone.
Everything was now set for the Co. Final between the only sides boasting 100% records. Something had to give. St. Ronan’s P.S. Recarson got off to a terrific start by scoring early. However. St. Patrick’s P.S. Roan, Eglish, soon levelled before stretching their lead to 3:1. This was to be the final scoreline. Mrs. Meenagh can be very proud of her Recarson girls – not to mention the boys’ exploits in hurling yesterday.
Meanwhile, this victory tasted extra sweet for Master Grimley’s girls after the narrow defeat the Roan lads suffered in yesterday’s hurling final. Going through the entire day without dropping a single point is sensational. This much cherished Co. Camogie crown is thoroughly deserved!
A special word of thanks goes to all accompanying teachers and team mentors.
Our appreciation also goes to our top referee, Declan Sherlock, for his expert officiating and to Orla O’ Neill for her invaluable assistance throughout our series of heats. It was great to see Ulster Hurling Development Officer, Kevin Kelly, in attendance, too. To our Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Thír Eoghain officers Eddie Doris (Rúnaí) and Pat McGivern (Uladh CnmB Cathaoirleach) a word of thanks for organising this successful event.
St. Patrick’s P.S. Roan, Eglish: Maith sibh go léir! They now have the honour of representing Tyrone in the Ulster Finals 25 April in Magherafelt. Ádh mór!
A truly memorable day for all involved. Maith sibh!
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