350 Boys Show Great Teamwork and Football Skills - Successful Day 1 of the Allianz Coughlan Cup
What a way to spend the extra day! The extra leap year day of 2024 will live long in the memories of the 5th and 6th class boys of North East Wicklow who took part in Day 1 of the annual Allianz Coughlan Cup competition on Thursday last. Bray Emmets was the venue and a hive of activity for a blissful two hours – over 350 boys revelling in the opportunity to represent their schools in Gaelic football, developing both their team work and football skills.
We could scarcely have been luckier with the weather conditions – a beautiful spring morning greeted the 31 teams representing their 19 schools from across the region. Hard to believe the snow storm that lay ahead the next day!
Thanks as ever to Bray Emmets, Dave Barry, referees and the many volunteers who made the day possible. Some impressive kick passing caught the eye and many commented on the wonderful sense of comradery and respectful attitudes among the participating boys. Well done to all!
Our appetites are truly whetted for Day 2 of the competition which will take place on Thursday, 11th April, Bray Emmets.
Participating schools: Kilmacanogue NS, St. Brigid's, St. Laurences, Greystones ETNS, St. Cronan's, Ravenswell, Kilcoole, St. Peters, Newtown, Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath, Holy Rosary, Ashford, Gaelscoil Cill Mhantáin, Roundwood, St. Kevins, St Coens, Nuns Cross, St Pats, and Scoil Chualann.
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