Making Father proud

JARLATH’S in a Hogan Cup decider is no rare occurrence. Today the Tuam school competes in its 25th final in this competition.

Still, when they arrive in Croke Park for the clash with St Colman’s (Newry), it will be strange. Fr Oliver Hughes’ passing last September, the figurehead of the school’s greatest football days, means the game will be a poignant one.

“Fr Oliver was a man that won’t ever be forgotten around St Jarlath’s,” said current selector Clive Monahan.