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Picture special from Letterkenny Cup primary schools finals for large schools

written by Chris McNulty June 18, 2019
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The boys and girls of Woodland NS, SN Fiachra Illistrin, St. Patrick’s Lurgybrack and Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin showed off their talents yesterday at the finals of the County Seat-sponsored Letterkenny Cup for large schools, held on the Community Centre’s new astro.

The girls’ final between St. Patrick’s NS Lurgybrack and Woodland NS served up an entertaining affair.

Both teams contained players from local sides, Bonagee United, Lagan Harps and Illistrin FC.

A fourth minute goal from Orla Malseed and further goals from Grace Murphy saw Lurgybrack claim silverware.

Chloe Creevy at the heart of the Woodland’s defence had an excellent match for the runners-up.

Brendan McAteer, County Seat, presented the delighted Lurgybrack captain, Megan Patterson with the Letterkenny Cup for 2019 and the Player of the Match award went to Grace Murphy, who was an attacking threat all day.

The boys’ final saw reigning champions, Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin play SN Fiachra Illistrin. 

In a pulsating match, Illistrin led 2-0 with less than fifteen minutes to go with both their goals coming from the sublime Fintan Hassan. Philip MacAoidh, who excelled for the Gaelscoil all day, stroke the back of the net with 10 minutes remaining to set up a hectic finish.

Gaelscoil’s Dualtach MacRuartaigh’s surging runs caused Illistrin problems and it was from one of his attacks that the Gaelscoil won a free kick right in front of goals. Cianán Mac Giolla Chomhaill’s struck the freekick with power to make it 2-2, and ensured that the game would be settled on penalties. 

Josh Wade in the Illistrin goal was the hero of the day with two excellent saves in the shootout. He parried the last penalty away from goal and was quickly surrounded by his celebrating teammates.

Main sponsor, Brendan McAteer of County Seat, was in attendance and presented the victorious captain, Fintan Hassan, with the Letterkenny Cup. 

The Player of the Match award was presented to Illistrin’s John Antonio Gallagher, who showed great defensive qualities throughout the match.

Picture special from Letterkenny Cup primary schools finals for large schools was last modified: June 18th, 2019 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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