We just had to post some official shots of the A and B Hurling teams before we reach the end of this fantastic year for hurling in our school. When Miss O Sullivan, yes a Cork woman, first suggested that she would like to work on developing hurling skills with the children we were delighted. We were even more delighted when members of the local club St. Joseph’s decided that they would like to work with her to develop the game in this area. Miss O Sullivan had to leave us at the end of the year but members of the club decided to continue her good work and were supported by the Laois County Board. Then Mr Fitzgerald joined the staff and training took off in earnest as he organised lunch time leagues. Pupils and past pupils experienced success at club level and at school level very quickly joined the ranks contending for silverware at Cumann na mBunscol finals. Many times we tried but always just missed out at that final moment.
This year we made our break through and the A team won their division and secured our first ever hurling trophy. Congratulations to them on such a fine achievement. We are so proud of your achievement and also the achievement of seeing both teams contest their division finals in both hurling and football this year. Well done to the ladies who also contested their football final in October. Some achievement – 5 leagues and 5 finals.
Well done to the organising committee of Cumann na mBunscol who organised a B league in both hurling and football so that pupils were provided with an opportunity to actively participate rather then just stand on the sideline.
Thank you to Ms. Walsh, Ms. Rowan, Mr. Mullooly and Mr. Fitzgerald, our visiting coaches Sean, John and Ciarán (as well as all those who give of their time to train these children at club level). We should also mention our handball contestants and hopefully this group will expand now that we have been gifted with a beautiful handball wall thanks to our local club.
However this year’s glory belongs to the A team and their trainer and we salute them on their fine achievement. We are very proud of you.
