The celebrations – which you suspect could last for a while — began for students, staff and former pupils in the heart of Dublin last night as Cistercian College Roscrea lapped up their new-found status as Leinster Schools’ Senior Cup champions with an overnight stay in the capital.

Cistercian College, Roscrea 8 Newbridge College 8: Drama aplenty in Donnybrook yesterday in the Leinster Schools’ Cup semi-final , but no decision.