Wicklow schools reach Leinster finals
TWO Wicklow schools progressed through to the Leinster SPAR FAI Primary Schools 5s competition last weekend.
Bunclody AFC played host to the South Leinster Final of the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme on April 24.
The SPAR FAI Primary Schools 5s Programme has seen participation figures grow year on year to become the largest primary schools’ competition in the country. 144 students from 18 schools participated in the South Leinster with just six schools progressing to the provincial finals.
The ‘A’ Cup, open to boys and/or mixed teams from small schools, had three passionate schools with the final between the talented Scoil Naomh Brid, Wicklow team and Kildavin N.S. Carlow team. Scoil Naomh Brid, Wicklow triumphed in what was a thrilling contest.
The ‘B’ Cup, for medium sized schools, again proved to be a compelling division with three teams involved.
The final was eventually decided on by narrow margin. Gael Scoil Inbhir Mhoir, Wicklow proved a little too strong over a talented Murrintown N.S., Wexford side.
The ‘C’ Cup, for large schools, was another hard-fought contest between three very talented schools. Bishop Foley N.S. Carlow eventually came out on top of the large school’s division thanks to a 3 goals to 1 win. The winners will now progress to the Leinster finals on Thursday, May 10 in the MDL Grounds in Navan.