Sciath wins for Anthony's, Berrings, Blarney and Douglas GS

There was another breathtaking day of action in the Sciath na Scol at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Joy for St Anthony’s BNS, Ballinlough after their win against Gaelscoil Ui Riordain in the Premier F1/DF1 football final at the Allianz Sciath na Scol finals at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Picture: Larry Cummins

St Anthony’s 1-9 Gaelscoil Uí Ríordáin 0-7 

St Anthony’s were crowned Sciath na Scol F1 football winners with a great win over Gaelscoil Uí Ríordáin at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The game started at blistering pace with both sides creating chances early on. Gaelscoil Uí Ríordáin broke the deadlock when Brían Ó Céilleachair kicked over a lovely point. This was followed with a fine left-footed strike from Joey Ó hAoláin.

A great battle was had by both sides and St Anthony’s were unlucky not to get on the scoresheet following top work by Ardis Berisha, Bryan O’Shaugnessy and Cillian Corkery. Credit to the Gaelscoil, who defended superbly.

After 12 minutes, St Anthony’s managed to raise a white flag when William Sullivan kicked over from a tight angle and then Corkery added a point.

Anthony’s got on top and an excellent goal from Tom Russell put them ahead. Éanna Mac Condubh closed the gap but the city side finished stronger and further points from Berisha, Benen O’Flannagan and Bryan O’Shaugnessy gave them a 1-5 to 0-4 lead at the break.

O’Flannagan opened the scoring in the second half as he fisted over from a tight angle and added another soon after.

At the other end, Gaelscoil Uí Ríordáin created two glorious goal chances only to be denied by excellent saves from Eoghan Hogan.

Cathal Ó Dunaigh popped over a free followed by another point from Brían Ó Céilleachair but Anthony’s had the upper hand.

Corkery grabbed his second score followed by Paidi Brophy point and time was running out for the Ballincollig side.

Jack MacGearailt did manage a late point but time ran out giving St Anthony’s a great win.

Scorers for St Anthony’s: R Russell 1-0, B O’Flannagan 0-3, C Corkery 0-2, B O’Shaugnessy, A Berisha, P Brophy, W Sullivan 0-1.

GS Uí Ríordáin: B O’Ceilleachair 0-2, J MacGearailt, E MacCondubh, J O hAolain, C O Dunaigh, C O Mahuna 0-1.

St ANTHONY’S: E Hogan, D Naughton, Darragh Hogan, E Costello, M Creagh, E Stevens, S Kavanagh, B O’Shaughnessy, S O’Rourke, A Berisha, C Corkery, P Brophy, B O’Flanagan, T Russell, W Sullivan, R Desmond, S Kerrigan, A Hall, O Carbery, L Barry, D Flanagan, B Kavanagh, F Nathan, F White, C Whelan, G Cregan, R Gohery, J Cruise, R Mullaney, L O’Keeffe, R Duane, T Foley, A O’Sullivan, S O’Hagan, C Ross, A Cotter, T O’Dowd, Y Basurrah, S Crowley, R Mahony, E O’Mahony, S Cummins, S Cronin.

GS UÍ RÍORDÁIN: B MacCarthaigh, L OSuilleabhain, T O Luing, J MAcGearailt, T MacCarthaigh, E MacCondubh, A O Laoire, B O Ceilleachair, D Barcar, J O Ceilleachair, J O hAolain, L O hEochaidgh, C O Dunaigh, C O Mathuna, S MacGiolla Choda, Z O Donnabhain, F Mac Amainn, T O hAolain, O O Draighneain, E O Mathuna, A O Floinn, N O Roigne, J O Briain, M O Maoleinigh, J MacFinneachta, F O Laoire, J O Dalaigh, A Hosford, C O Ceallaigh, M O hIci, K O hArgain.

Referee: C O Mhurchu.

Berrings 1-7 Blarney 1-1 

A superb team performance helped Berrings to claim the Sciath na Scol DF7 football title with a win over Blarney at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

A good start from Berrings saw them score 0-2 in the opening five minutes. Tommy Olden with the first point while Feidhlim Holland added a second.

They had a great chance to widen the gap when Dan Joe Casey struck superbly at the goal but was denied by a great save from Giacomo Melino.

Berrings enjoyed most of the possession with some lovely passages of play involving Daniel and Harry O’Leary and Feidhlim and Fionnan Holland. However, they failed to score during that period due to the solid defending from Blarney.

The Berrings team celebrate their win at the Sciath na Scol Championship DF7 football finals at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Picture Dan Linehan

With five minutes remaining in the half, Blarney got on top and a superb strike from Fionn Lynch put them ahead. A short-lived lead as Berrings got the equaliser through the impressive Tommy Olden to tie it up at the break.

A perfect start to the second half from Berrings saw them take the lead. A point apiece from Olden and Feidhlim Holland and a great goal from Harry O’Farrell gave them a six-point lead.

Credit to Blarney, who battled hard, driven on by Harry Fitzgerald, Josh Hassett and Jake O’Leary. Both Hassett and Fitzgerald were denied goalscoring chances when both their efforts hit the woodwork.

Blarney kept at it and Fitzgerald richly deserved his first score of the game when he kicked over from close range. He had another goal chance but this time he was denied with an excellent save from Harry Blair.

Berrings worked really well as a team which resulted in their last score when the excellent Feidhlim Holland kicked over from 20 yards, giving his school a comfortable victory in the end.

Well done to both schools on a great sporting game.

Scorers for Berrings: H O’Farrell 1-0, Feidhlim Holland, T Olden 0-3, D Joe Casey 0-1.

Blarney: F Lynch 1-0, H Fitzgerald 0-1.

BERRINGS: H Blair, E Hurley, O Keohane, W Logue, J Olden, J Lyons, W Ryan, D O’Leary, H O’Leary, F Holland, F Holland, D Casey, T O’Brien, H O’Farrell, T Olden, I Straczek, E O Sullivan-Moore, C Murphy, C O’Herlihy, C O’Brien, J Desmond, J O’Regan, J O’Sullivan, M Desmond, J Hartnett, N Stracek, A O’Sullivan, B Chadwick, O O’Sullivan Moore.

BlLARNEY: G Merlino, L Cunningham, J O’ Leary, N Murphy, B Healy, J Hassett, E O’ Connor, F Lynch, H Fitzgerald, L Scannell, J Hickey, M McCarthy, N Foley, T O’Keeffe, L Kelly, R Forrest, O Sederowski, J Philpott, S Óg Starkie, R Murphy, N Murphy, A Long, Z Viris, A Sederowski, L O’Halloran, T Conway, A Savage, K Asam.

Referee: C O Murchu.

Blarney 2-3 Clondrohid 2-2 

An unbelievable ending saw Blarney clinch the Sciath na Scol DGF7 football title with a Muireann Roche goal in added time against Clondrohid at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

It was a game of two halves, with Clondronhid dominating the first while Blarney were exceptional in the second half.

Clondrohid opened the scoring when Emily Kelleher kicked over past a crowded box.

Blarney got the equaliser soon after when vice-captain Sophie Richmond converted a free.

Two quick-fire goals from Clondrohid’s Lily McDonagh gave them a huge lead.

Emma Bradley, Clondrohid breaking past Ellie Mai O'Connor, Blarney during the Sciath na Scol Championship DGF7 football finals at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Picture Dan Linehan

Blarney battled hard and closed the gap when Richmond kicked over a lovely point.

McDonagh added another point to her tally, giving her school a 2-2 to 0-2 lead at the break.

Blarney opened the scoring in the second half when captain Daisy Mai Turbridy kicked over a lovely point.

At the other end, Clondrohid had a great goalscoring chance only for Myah Downey watched as her effort rattled the crossbar.

Blarney used their physical advantage in this period. A great run from Richmond, ended with the ball buried into the roof of the net to make it 2-2 to 1-3.

Blarney were on top and had a lot of possession with Turbridy and Richmond a real threat going forward.

Superb defending, in particular from Emma Bradley, kept them at bay for the remaining 10 minutes.

With time almost up and Clondrohid two points ahead, despite not scoring in the second half, it looked like they’d collect the cup.

Blarney piled on the pressure and were denied by a phenomenal save from Grace O’Sullivan in the dying moments.

They kept going and Roche proved to be the hero four minutes into added time when her effort hit the back of the net, much to the joy of their huge support.

The final whistle blew and while it was heartbreak for Clondrohid, there were scenes of celebrations from the Blarney players and coaching staff.

Well done to both sides on a really competitive and hard-fought battle.

Scorers for Blarney: S Richmond 1-2, M Roche 1-0, D M Turbridy 0-1.

Clondrohid: L McDonagh 2-1, E Kelleher 0-1.

BLARNEY: E O’Leary, R Gilmartin, C McCarthy, M Roche, DM Tubridy, RD Costello, S Richmond, K O’Callaghan, M Morley, C O’Brien, M Whelan, EM O’Connor, C Murphy, E Duque.

CLONDROHID: G O’Sullivan, C O’Leary, M Quirke, E Bradley, L Coughlan, O McCarthy, L McDonagh, M Mulcahy, E Kelleher, E Kelleher, M Downey, E Sitjar, J Twomey, M Creedon.

Referee: C Ó Murchú.

Gaelscoil na Duglaise 2-3 Watergrasshill 1-2 

Gaelscoil na Duglaise proved too strong for a gallant Watergrasshill side as they claimed the Sciath na Scol GF2 football title at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Gaelscoil na Duglaise opened the scoring after five minutes of play when Tessa Ní Riain’s effort hit the back of the net. They could have doubled their lead after great work involving Ava Ní Chinnseamháin, Anna Mae Ni Choileáin and Aoibheann Ni Ghaoithin but solid defending from Watergrasshill kept them at bay.

Captain Sarah Nic Gearailt and teammates. Cup winners Gaelscoil na Duglaise (Douglas Gaelscoil) who defeated Watergrasshill NS in the GF2 football final at the Allianz Sciath na Scol Chorcai finals at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Picture: Larry Cummins

Watergrasshill battled hard and richly deserved their first score through Lucy O’Connell from long range. At the other end, Ní Riain got her second goal.

The Hill responded with a well-taken goal by O’Connell to leave them behind by two points, 2-0 to 1-1, at the break.

Ava Ní Chinnseamháin opened the scoring in the second half after a great pass from Alanna Ni Chroimín. This was followed by a Ní Riain point after good work from Ni Chinnseamhain.

Abigail Ní Chadla was solid rock solid, frustrating the Watergrasshill attack.

Ní Chinnseamháin grabbed her second point to make it 2-3 to 1-1 but Watergrasshill worked hard and Cialadh Healy point over a crowded square.

Both teams battled really hard throughout but an overall great team performance from Gaelscoil na Duglaise helped them to victory.

Scorers for GS na Duglaise: T Ní Riain 2-1, A Ní Chinnseamháin 0-2.

Watergrasshill: L O’Connell 1-1, C Healy 0-1.

GS NA DUGLAISE: Erin Ní Mhathúna, Alanna Ní Chroimín, Erica Ní Laoire, Abigail Ní Chadhla, Maya Larsson, Sarah Nic Gearailt, Lyvia Nic Carthaigh, Marlie Ní Charra, Ruby Ní Mhaothagáin, Sophia Ní Bhrádaigh, Caoimhe Nic Dhochartaigh, Anna Mae Ní Choileáin, Ava Ní Chinnseamháin, Tessa Ní Riain, Aoibheann Ní Ghaoithín, Mairéad Nic Briain, Ailbhe Ní Chorrbuí, Clodagh Hosford, Lucy Ní Chéilleachair, JJ Nic Pheadair, Sarah Mir, Ella Louise Nic Cárthaigh, Freya Nic Ruairí, Aoileann de Barra, Lucy Ní Chléirigh, Aisling Ní Chatháin, Isabelle De Cuagáin, Millie Pitchforth, Annabel Ní Cheallaigh, Iris Ni Haicéad, Emma Wang Ní Chathasaigh, Jennifer de Fionnghlas, Meghan Ní Fhiachra, Mallaidh Bhreathnach, Zoe de Paor.

WATERGRASSHILL: Aimee Kilroy, Mikayla Conroy, Faye Buckley, Kayla O’Mahony, Lily O’Riordan, Tara Maxwell, Philippa Costello, Lucy O’Connell, Brooke O’Brien Crowley, Saoirse Galvin, Ruby Carroll, Cialadh Healy, Alison Cotter, Ailsing O’Neill, Ava Hartnett, Lucy Murphy, Aoife Cleary, Emma O’Connell, Shona Noonan, Aoife Noonan, Evelyn O’Mahony, Sarah O’Connor, Isabelle Walsh, Summer Madden, Charlotte Sheehan, Emily Welch, Emily Field, Maggie Cronin, Ciara Davis.

Referee: C Ó Murchú.