Holy Cross bridge ten-year gap to triumph
Holy Cross captain Caoimhe Byrne is presented with the Cup by Tim O'Byrne after defeating Ballygunner in their Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Roinn A Cup Football Final played in Walsh Park
Holy Cross Primary School has ended a ten-year wait for the Cumann na mBunscoil Division 1 Cup, overcoming a strong and talented Ballygunner team in the Eastern final on Tuesday 22ndOctober. The game showcased exceptional performances from every Holy Cross player, with teamwork, determination, and skill driving them to victory.
The moment of triumph came when team captain Caoimhe Byrne lifted the coveted cup on behalf of her teammates, marking a memorable day for the school and the community.
Holy Cross now prepares for the county final in November, where they will compete for ultimate glory. Details of the final match are yet to be confirmed, but the girls will undoubtedly carry the momentum of this thrilling win into the next stage.
This victory is not just a celebration of talent but also of perseverance and team spirit, making Holy Cross a team to watch in the upcoming county final.
Holy Cross: Erin Clifford, Charley Phelan, Ava Blackett, Eve Corrigan, Lily Walsh, Maisie Malone Freeman, Amelia Murphy, Caoimhe Byrne, Erin O Brien, Sophie Browne, Emily Gillane, Saoirse Irwan, Lily Gillane, Mary Galloway, Lauragh Floud, Faye Mackey, Anna Ogle, Finola Carragher.
Ballygunner: Isabelle Roche, Kate Smyth, Ciara Power, Caoimhe Haran, Aoife Connolly, Zoe Doherty, Grace Murphy, Kate O Mahony, Evelyn De Paor, Anna Mai O Reilly, Kate Keevans, Allie Devereux, Freya O Neill, Sadie Murphy, Lola Quinn, Rachel Sheahan, Holly Ferguson, Neasa O Sullivan, Anna Hearne, Eve Petit, Grace Petit, Sarah Whelton, Stella Brosnan, Emily Reid, Lyla Cullinan, Amy Walsh,
