Over 70 Cumann na mBunscol matches held in East Kerry

All 24 schools in the East Kerry region competed in last week’s Allianz Cumann na mBunscol INTO/ GAA Mini 7s.

The boys and girls on show displayed outstanding skill, athleticism and determination throughout the first round of games, which was played in a group format. Eight teams progressed to the quarter-final stage of both competitions.

In the girls’ section, Knockanes, Meentogues, Faha, Fossa, St Oliver’s, Lissivigeen, Barraduff and Kilcummin made it to the last eight. After some brilliant games, the final was contested between

Fossa and Kilcummin and, after a lively game with some excellent scores, Fossa won by a score of 5-3 to 1-4.

The octet of teams to qualify for the boys quarters were Loreto, Knockaderry, Faha, Raheen, Barraduff, St Oliver’s, Gaelscoil Faithleann and Firies. The final was played between Faha and Gaelscoil Faithleann, with the Gaelscoil winning a tightly contested game by 3-11 to 3-6. The Fossa girls and Gaelscoil Faithleann boys now progress to the Cumann na mBunscol county finals.

In all there were 74 games played in East Kerry. Great credit must go to all the teachers who helped organise the matches; Vince Cooper (East Kerry GDA) who assisted throughout and organised referees from St Brendan’s TY programme; the GAA clubs of East Kerry who provided use of their grounds; and the Fossa and Firies schools who hosted the finals on their astroturf pitches.