16 March 2018
Report on under 14 Year Blitz in Ferns Centre of Excellence – by Caitlin Nash and Ciara Banville (4th year)
On Friday, 23 February, nine schools throughout the county took part in an under 14 schools 1st year football blitz in Ferns Centre of Excellence.
A great display of football was shown by all teams despite the freezing temperature. The first match from the three groups had a 10 am throw in and continued throughout the day.
Loreto A and Gorey A both qualified for the Group A final. This was a tough match for both teams. Gorey had the advantage of the wind in the first half and scored 1-3 in that time without reply from Loreto. Loreto showed great determination in the second half coming back to score 2-1. Gorey unfortunately stayed ahead, scoring 3 more points and a late goal to extend their victory to 5 points.
St.Marys Arklow and FCJ Bunclody reached the Group B Final with FCJ coming out on top in the end.
Teams that participated:
Loreto A.B,C
Gorey A,B
FCJ Bunclody
St.Mary’s New Ross
St.Mary’s Arklow
Ramsgrange
Meánscoil Loch Garman
Carnew
Coláiste Bríd
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Forthcoming events
- The 5th year Geography field trip to Wicklow takes place next Tuesday.
- Best wishes are extended to our YSI students at the “Speak-Out” in Kilkenny on Wednesday next.
