Organisation: Crescent Comprehensive

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sport

Leah O’Shea double powers Mount Mercy to Munster crown

Leah O’Shea’s virtuoso performance helped inspire Mount Mercy to win back the Munster Schoolgirls Senior Cup crown.

sport

Frustration grows for clubs as fixture gap looms

rugby

Brilliant backs fire Rockwell into semi against Christians

rugby

Nash benefitting from Munster role models

rugby

Brandon Nash leads Crescent past Bandon challenge

sport

Crescent’s ‘walking wounded’ defy odds to land All-Ireland

Crescent Comprehensive defied the odds to win All-Ireland Schoolgirls Championships

Crescent Comprehensive’s walking wounded defied the odds to win the Kate Russell All-Ireland Schoolgirls Championships in Booterstown for the second time.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2019

Christians pip Crescent to kick-start historic week

A potentially historic week in the proud history of Christian Brothers College Cork got off on the brightest possible note at Thomond Park when they pipped Crescent Comprehensive in a thrilling Clayton Hotels Munster Senior Schools Cup quarter-final.

Wed, 13 Feb, 2019

Crescent worthy winners in Junior Cup tie against Glenstal

Crescent Comprehensive launched their bid for a second Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Junior Cup title in four years at Thomond Park today but were fully extended by a well drilled Glenstal Abbey side before emerging worthy 15-5 winners.

Wed, 30 Jan, 2019

Harlequins keep slim League hopes alive

Cliodhna Sargent’s last-minute penalty corner smash has kept Cork Harlequins’ outside chances of EY Hockey League glory alive.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2018

International stars set to return for Harlequins

Following the cancellation of the Irish women’s series against Scotland in midweek, Cork Harlequins hope to have a quintet of internationals back for the visit of Hermes-Monkstown in the EY Hockey League.

Fri, 09 Mar, 2018

Skilful Glenstal Abbey charge past Crescent Comp

Glenstal Abbey 30 Crescent Comprehensive 10

Tue, 06 Mar, 2018

Glenstal power sees off Bandon

Bandon Grammar School 7 Glenstal Abbey 26: Last year’s beaten finalists Glenstal Abbey remain on course for another appearance in the decider after a deserved Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup quarter-final victory over gutsy Bandon Grammar School at the Mardyke yesterday.

Fri, 09 Feb, 2018

Pres prepare to defend Munster crown

The Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup begins this week, with holders Presentation College Cork amongst the first to see action when they take on Castletroy College at Muskerry today, a double-header programme with the schools meeting first in the Junior Cup at 1pm. Barry Coughlan looks at all 10 teams schools involved in the opening rounds of both cups and

Tue, 16 Jan, 2018

Glenstal Abbey v Presentation Brothers Cork - Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup Final

Castletroy clash first up for holders Pres

Presentation Brothers, Cork, will begin the defence of the Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup with a first-round game in Cork against Castletroy College, Limerick.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2017

Battle on for Munster Schools Cup glory as CBC defend title

The Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Cup campaign gets under way today with five fixtures running up until Thursday.

Tue, 17 Jan, 2017

Duncan Casey: Rugby still the game for all creatures great and small

You know the voices. Every sport has them. The ones that lament the state of “the modern game”, who hanker for the way things were.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2016

Ulster Bank League profiles: Big player turnover at Young Munster

"The professionals aren’t expected to do it, yet the amateurs are. It just doesn’t add up."

Fri, 16 Sep, 2016

Crescent Comprehensive finally get their reward

Crescent CC Limerick 17 CBC Cork 7: Three years of disappointment ended for patient Crescent College Comprehensive when they finally garnered a seventh Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Junior Cup title in yesterday’s final replay over battling Christian Brothers College, Cork, at Thomond Park.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

Second half tries ensure Munster Junior Cup victory for Crescent in replay

Crescent College Comprehensive 17 CBC Cork 7: Crescent Comprehensive finally beat their Munster Schools Junior Cup bogey when they proved too good for Christian Brothers College Cork at Thomond Park this afternoon.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2016

CBC have every incentive to win historic match chasing Junior Cup history

Christian Brothers College, Cork, wouldn’t lack for incentives ahead of today’s Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Junior Cup final with Crescent Comprehensive, Limerick. (Musgrave Park, 2.30pm).

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Relieved coach Neil Lucey hails Christians hero Richard Thompson

CBC coach Neil Lucey was delighted at the gutsy performance that helped the Cork school to a record 29th Munster Schools Senior Cup victory at Musgrave Park yesterday.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Heroic Christians stand firm

CBC Cork 9 Crescent Comprehensive 8: It won’t matter to Christian Brothers College Cork they won a record 29th Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup title by just a point at the expense of unfortunate Crescent Comprehensive.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Christians hang on to win record 29th Senior Cup

Christian Brothers College Cork survived a late rally by Crescent Comprehensive to win their 29th Munster Schools Senior Cup title in a welter of excitement at Musgrave Park today.

Sun, 13 Mar, 2016

Christians can top honours list

Christian Brothers College could be top of the Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup order of merit with 29 titles by mid-afternoon tomorrow.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

CBC power shakes off gallant Glenstal Abbey

CBC Cork 19 Glenstal Abbey 7

Thu, 10 Mar, 2016

Crescent march to final as Pres collapse

PBC 0 Crescent Comprehensive 22: Crescent Comprehensive produced a stunning performance to crush Presentation Brothers College, Cork in yesterday’s one-sided Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Junior Cup semi final at Musgrave Park.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2016

Crescent turn on the style to beat Castletroy in Munster Schools Senior Cup semi-final

Crescent 33 - Castletroy 12 

Fri, 26 Feb, 2016

Castletroy look to pack to shake off Crescent in derby clash

The second of the Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup semi finals takes place at Thomond Park this afternoon (2.30pm) with Limerick rivals Crescent Comprehensive and Castletroy College in action.

Thu, 25 Feb, 2016

Neil Lucey hails Ian Casey’s crucial role for CBC

One major hurdle behind them, Christian Brothers College, Cork will have more than a passing interest in today’s second Munster Schools Senior Cup semi-final at Thomond Park between Crescent Comprehensive and Castletroy College.

Thu, 25 Feb, 2016

Christian Brothers College and Presentation Brothers College ready for semi-final showdown

There’s more than city pride at stake as old rivals Christian Brothers College and Presentation Brothers College meet at Musgrave Park this afternoon (2.30pm) in the first of the Munster Schools Senior Cup semi-finals.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2016

Michael Noonan clocks up the miles on canvass trail

Since the election was called, Finance Minister Michael Noonan has pounded two distinct, peculiar routes, writes Jimmy Woulfe

Tue, 23 Feb, 2016

Busy schedule as Rockwell and CBC kick off defence of Munster titles

The Munster Schools Senior and Junior Cup campaigns begin this week with five matches in both competitions.

Tue, 19 Jan, 2016

Date change for Crescent and CBC Munster Junior Cup final

The SEAT Munster Schools Junior Cup final between Crescent Comprehensive and Christian Brothers College has been put back from St Patrick’s Day to the original date of March 19.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

Hedderman takes the bounce and CBC book final date with Crescent

It was as close as forecasted, but Christian Brothers College, Cork eventually squeezed through to the Seat Munster Schools Junior Cup final with a dramatic late victory over arch- rivals Presentation College at Musgrave Park yesterday.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015

Fancied Presentation Brothers won’t be taking Glenstal challenge lightly

Presentation Brothers College Cork may be favourites to advance from today’s Seat Munster Schools Junior Cup quarter final clash with Glenstal Abbey, but they are not taking anything for granted.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2015

Crescent off to storming start in Senior Cup

Munster Senior Cup: Crescent 10 CBC 0

Thu, 29 Jan, 2015

Crescent stars return for tour of duty

Four of Crescent Comprehensive most distinguished sporting alumni returned to the Limerick school yesterday for the official opening of a new trophy room.

Thu, 15 May, 2014

Nash the ace for battling Crescent

PBC Cork 3 Crescent College Comprehensive 15

Mon, 03 Mar, 2014

Safety first as games called off

Health and safety was the primary reason behind the postponement of three Munster Schools Senior Cup quarter-finals fixed for yesterday and today.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2014

Classy Crescent leave young Christians in shade

Crescent Comprehensive 39 CBC 0

Thu, 30 Jan, 2014

Ashton have too much power for brave Villiers

Villiers gave Ashton a good test before succumbing 5-1 in an entertaining Munster Senior Schoolboys Cup final at Garryduff yesterday.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2013

Heady days but forum looks to tackle sport’s lingering issues

Back in 2011, those at the coalface of Munster men’s and boys’ hockey got a major fright on a winter’s night in Mallow.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2013

Crescent bid for vengeance against CBC

Both Crescent Comprehensive and Christian Brothers College Cork, who meet in today’s Munster Schools Senior Cup semi-final at Clifford Park (3pm), have special reasons for wanting to make it to the final.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2013

Hickey insures Crescent glory

Ursulines Thurles 1 Crescent Comprehensive 3

Thu, 07 Mar, 2013

ATHLETICS: Tobin overcomes effects of virus to ease to victory

Despite having to miss a number of recent races due to illness, Sean Tobin showed he is getting back into top form with an easy victory at the Aviva/Munster Schools Cross-Country at the WIT complex on the outskirts of Waterford city yesterday.

Fri, 08 Feb, 2013

Leahy remembers glory days as Crescent aim to end drought

With his Crescent Comprehensive side a bundle of nervous energy in the dressing room before their first Munster Senior Schoolboys Cup final appearance in 20 years, captain Kelvin Leahy knew how to harness it.

Wed, 30 Jan, 2013

McMahon finds extra gear for Munster

Munster Schools 23 Connacht Schools 15

Thu, 06 Sep, 2012

Trimble and Ferris back for Ulster

Ireland duo Andrew Trimble and Stephen Ferris have been included in Ulster’s 28 man squad to face Ospreys in the RaboDirect PRO12 on Saturday (Liberty Stadium, 6.30pm).

Wed, 05 Sep, 2012

O’Mahony gets surprise call-up for Munster A

Barry O’Mahony has been plucked from the relative obscurity of club rugby to fill the number seven position for Munster A in the British and Irish Cup semi-final clash with Leinster at the RDS this evening (6pm).

Fri, 06 Apr, 2012