Carnew Claim the Credit Union Cup
Ballinakill was blessed with great weather along with a feast of hurling on the 18th May, as over 170 hurlers descended on the Wicklow Centre of Excellence. 13 teams competed across 3 divisions with all games played with a great level of skill, speed and sportsmanship.
In the division 1 competition Carnew N.S, St Patrick’s N.S, St. Cronan’s N.S, Aughrim N.S and Kilcoole Primary School went to battle for the Credit Union Cup. Kilcoole who last won the cup did everything they could to try and retain their title. However, it was the class and skill of Carnew N.S who prevailed on the day with St. Patrick’s N.S finishing runners up. Referee Eddie Leonard was complementary of all the players during the presentation and also wished St. Patrick’s N.S teacher & mentor Billy Cuddihy all the best with the Wicklow senior hurling team in the Nicky Rackard hurling final.
Glenealy have produced many brilliant hurlers for Wicklow over the years and they can be excited about a few more on the way, with the display from St. Joseph’s N.S as they took the division 2 title.
Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath, Scoil Chualann & Rathdrum N.S contested all games with a never say die attitude and on another day any of them could’ve come out on top.
Greystones CNS, Scoil Chualann, St Patrick’s NS and St. Cronan’s did battle for the division 3 title. It was Greystones CNS who emerged victorious, playing in their very first Credit Union Cup. The other 3 teams can hold their heads up high with how they played, with many of them still eligible for this competition next year.
Great credit most go to all the teachers and mentors who turned out teams on the day. They are setting a great example in promoting hurling in Wicklow. A special thanks must also go to Conor Daly GDA who helped out on the day along with the referees.
We look forward to even more hurling events for 2023/24 academic year.
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