St. Columba’s College, Stranorlar won their first ever Markey Cup yesterday, defeating Virginia College, Cavan by a score of 1-14 to 0-6 in Templeport GAA club, Bawnboy.
Kevin McCormack was the top scorer for the Donegal side as he was on penalty and free kick duty, converting from the spot, and 5 frees, as he scored 1-7.
The Stranorlar school travelled to Cavan last night for the game that was due to be played last Friday but was postponed due to last week’s storms.
Despite being short a few starters, they dominated proceedings, going into a quick three point lead after 5 minutes, and after McCormack’s penalty they were seven points ahead with just 22 minutes on the clock.
It was 1-9 to 0-4 at half-time and the side, with Sean MacCumhaills duo Mark Cannon and Dougie McDaid in charge, only went on to extend their lead in the second half..
It was a first Markey Cup for St. Columba’s and they are now set to play an All-Ireland semi-final on Saturday in Abbotstown against the Munster Champions.
St. Columba’s: Charlie Byrne; Alan Sproule, Ruairi Callaghan, Diarmuid O’Donnell; Jack Long, Sean Breen, Eoin McGonagle; Andrew Murray, Cian Mulligan; Sean McMenamin, Josh McMenamin, Conor McGinty; Ciaran Dalton, Karl Doherty, Kevin McCormack.
