Connacht final date for Sligo Rugby u17s

THE Sligo Rugby U17 boys are into the Connacht Cup Final, after a hard fought win over Carrick on Shannon RFC last Sunday.

A low scoring game, with only five scores in total, it was the home side who were first off the mark with a Cillian O’Neill penalty in the opening minutes of the game.

Sligo dominated for much of the first half but a lack of discipline at the breakdown gave the visitors two scoring opportunities and they kicked themselves into the lead at the half time whistle.

The second half was another tough affair, with neither side willing to give an inch, but it was Sligo’s Ben Garvey who powered over the try line for the decisive score, followed by Cillian O’Neill’s conversion.

This was the only score in the second half, with strong defensive work from both teams.

Sligo U17s will now compete in the Connacht Cup final on Sunday 29th April against either Corinthians or Buccaneer.

Sligo Rugby: Adam Feeney, William Draper, Samuel Garvey, Naoise Fitzgerald, Michael Cosgrove, Kamsi Mojekwu, Jake Laws, Roghan O’Neill, Andrew Ryan, Cillian O’Neill, Jacob Norris, Conor Mc Goldrick, James McGettrick, Piotr Maciorowski, Connor van Rensburg , Mark Bradley, James Mackey, Odhran Buckley, Sean Keaney, James Dylan Barnicle, Rory O’Connor, John Paul Flanagan, Feidhlim McGowan

Meanwhile, the Sligo U11 team attended The Joe Moran Festival of Rugby, Naas 2024 alongside their coaches Gavin Deasy, Johnny Treacy, Tom Cafferky and Aiden Brandon.

36 teams from all over Munster and Leinster were in attendance, with Sligo representing Connacht.

Sligo Rugby played Blessington, Garryowen, Gorey & Tullow and showcased some top class rugby, in what were foul weather conditions at times.

They were awarded the Joe Moran All Ireland U11 Challenge Shield for the team that displayed qualities of discipline, respect, integrity, team effort, skill and camaraderie.

Previous winners include UL Bohemians, Sundays Well Cork and Cashel RFC. A A great achievement by Sligo Rugby U11s

Sligo Rugby U12s played a series of short games against Letterkenny Rugby Club who were on a Surf ‘n’ Turf tour to Sligo last Saturday to mark the end of their Minis’ season.

Great camaraderie, great craic and the Spirit of Rugby were alive & well in Hamilton Park in the April sunshine.

Sligo Rugby were presented with a Letterkenny RFC jersey to mark the occasion.