Gaeilge agus hurling: The school powering Dublin’s underage rise

Coláiste Eoin fell in with the Dublin South colleges team for a while, but three years ago they re-entered Leinster A-grade competition on their own

Dublin's Dara Purcell during the 2020 Bord Gáis Energy Leinster Under 20 Hurling Championship final, which was played last month. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

When Dublin take the field tonight in Nowlan Park for the All-Ireland U20 hurling final (TG4, 7pm), one school will take particular pride in its contribution to the capital’s cause.

Last year Coláiste Eoin from the Stillorgan Road won the Leinster senior hurling A title for the first time under the management of Aodán de Paor (Bainisteoir), Cathal Mac Séalaigh and Cathal Pléimeann.