On Tuesday and Wednesday last, the pupils of 4th, 5th and 6th class enjoyed a very successful soccer tournament in blustery conditions. Ten teams took part and we played over 16 games. These games were a joy to watch and they had it all….fantastic goals, great skill, unbelievable saves, tense last-minute equalisers, cruel penalty shoot outs and even a half way line goal!
Unfortunately, there could only be one winning team in the end. Following an exciting and tense final, the team captained by David Kennelly emerged victorious. Hard luck to the losing finalists, led by their inspiring captain Mark O’ Connor.
Aside from soccer, it was great to see students from different classes developing friendships, bonding, encouraging each other and working as a team. Hopefully, this tournament might inspire those who currently do not play soccer with a club to give it a go.
The teachers were then given the difficult job of picking players of the tournament. Following a lot of heated discussion and debate, they finally decided that the following players deserved special recognition.
4th Class Player of the Tournament: Conor Brosnan
5th class player of the Tournament: Rian O’ Reilly
6th Class Player of the Tournament : Kevin O’ Sullivan
Overall Player of the Tournament: David Kennelly
A special thank you to Mr. Rice and Mr. Kenny for doing the hardest job of all as referee! You both did a great job.
Best of luck to the boys and girls from 5th and 6th class who will represent our school in the FAI 5 a side soccer tournament in Tralee in the coming weeks.
We wish to thank Mrs Brigid Murphy for organizing this very enjoyable event for the children .
Cumann na mBunscol Round 3
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