Cavan's Virginia College overcome Cork's St Aloysius in All-Ireland Schools Cup

Malahide CS edged Templeogue College in an epic boys final.

ROARING SUCCESS: Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra celebrate winning the U16A Boys final at the Pinergy All-Ireland Schools finals at the National
Basketball Arena in Tallaght yesterday. Picture: Inpho/Ryan Byrne

Virginia College, Cavan defeated Cork school St Aloysius in the Pinergy U19A girls All-Ireland Schools Cup final at the National Basketball Arena on Wednesday. 

St Aloysius had their work cut out to get a grip on the encounter from the get-go, as Virginia College opened up a nine-point lead, thanks to eventual MVP Emma Tolan and the assistance of her sister, Niamh.