Refusal to postpone Cork soccer cup final over clash with Confirmation angers parents

Avondale United under-13 girls team looks set to forfeit the match due to take place on Saturday in Cobh, with nine players having Confirmations at that time

Avondale United FC U-13 girls team in action against Riverstown in the semi-final last Monday.

Parents have cried foul after a Cork soccer league refused to postpone an underage cup final which clashes with their children's Confirmation ceremonies.

The Avondale United FC U13 girls team, which can't field a team for the match, now look set to forfeit the game after the Cork Women and Schoolgirls Soccer League (CWSSL) decided to press ahead with the final as scheduled at St Colman’s Park in Cobh this Saturday, May 14.