The Leitrim Post Primary Schools Boys First Year futsal blitz took place in Aura Leisure Centre, Carrick/on/Shannon on Monday 15November: There were six teams participating representing five schools: Those involved in proceedings included Lough Allen College, Drumshanbo Vocational School, Mohill Community College, St: Claire’s and Carrigallen Vocational School:
Carrigallen boys emerged victorious after seeing off Mohill in a nail/biting conclusion to the final with sudden death penalties called for after a tantalizing 1/1 draw after extra time: The penalty shootout ended the deadlock with Carrigallen securing a 2/1 victory:
Carrigallen will now flag the flag for Leitrim in the Connacht Finals in the boys section of the competition on 18 November in the impressive NUIG Sports Centre:
RESULTS:
Group 1:
Lough Allen 2/5 Carrigallen
Lough Allen 0/3 Mohill ‘A’
Mohill ‘A’ 7/1 Carrigallen
Group 2:
Drumshanbo 1/10 Mohill ‘B’
Drumshanbo 2/6 St: Claire’s
St: Claire’s 2/3 Mohill ‘B’
Semi Finals:
Carrigallen 1/0 Mohill ‘B’
St: Claire’s 0/0 Mohill ‘A’ (Mohill won 2/1 on pens)
Final:
Carrigallen 1/1 Mohill ‘A’ (Carrigallen won 2/1 on pens)
GIRLS EVENT
The Leitrim Post Primary Schools Girls First Year futsal blitz took place in Aura Leisure Centre, Carrick/on/Shannon on Monday 15November: There were six teams participating representing five schools: Those involved in proceedings included Lough Allen College, Drumshanbo Vocational School, Mohill Community College, St: Claire’s and Carrigallen Vocational School:
Lough Allen College came out winners in a closely fought local derby against St: Claire’s of Manorhamilton 2/1: This was an end to end contest as both teams played some nice football as they tried to gain the upper hand before Lough Allen came up with the winner to send them through as County Champions:
RESULTS:
Group 1
Lough Allen 2/5 Carrigallen
Lough Allen 0/3 Mohill ‘A’
Mohill ‘A’ 7/1 Carrigallen
Group 2
Drumshanbo 1/10 Mohill ‘B’
Drumshanbo 2/6 St: Claire’s
St: Claire’s 2/3 Mohill ‘B’
Semi Final
Mohill ‘B’ 1/2 Lough Allen
St: Claire’s 3/0 Mohill
Final
Lough Allen 2/1 St: Claire’s
Good luck to both Lough Allen College and Carrigallen Vocational School in the Connaght Finals on Thursday 18 November in NUIG, Galway:
Thanks to all the schools, staff and players for showing great passion and skills in a sporting manner on the day: Thanks to the referees Andy David and Bernard Kearney for all their work on the day and also to Aura Leisure Centre and staff for the use of their venue: