SAFIB Inter Schools Tournament (Scotland)
Colaiste An Spioraid Naoimh (Republic of Ireland) v Aberareron Comprehensive (Wales)
Stirling University was the venue for this entertaining encounter. Conor Dorman scored an equaliser after the Welsh side took an early lead. The sides were level 1-1 at full time.
Penalties ensued with Colaiste An Spioraid Naoimh victorious on a score line of 5 – 4 when Brendan Kiely saved the final spot kick.
Colaiste An Spioraid Naoimh (Republic of Ireland) v Dumfries College (Scotland A)
Despite a gritty performance by the Cork lads they lost 1 – 0 to the Scottish U15 National Champions.
As a result Colaiste An Spioraid Naoimh were entered into the 3rd & 4th place play off against the English entrants.
Colaiste An Spioraid Naoimh (Republic of Ireland) v High Wycombe (England)
Conor Dorman executed a cross to the on waiting Shane O’Connell to finish excellently after 15 minutes. This proved decisive as it was the only goal of the game. Thus ensuring 3rd place to the Bishopstown school.
Colaiste An Spioraid Naoimh: Brendan Kiely, Marc O’Connell, Brian O’Leary, Mark Twomey, Conor McHugh, Conor Dorman (Captain), Shane O’Connell, Ross McSweeney, Danny Bulman, Diarmuid O’Sullivan, Sam Oakes
Subs: Sasha Keane, Adam McGee, Kevin Murphy, Cian Roche, David Minihane
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Courtesy of Niall Brett