Slick Sligo capture Connacht crown

Garbally, Ballinasloe 10 Sligo Grammar School 17

Despite the phenomenal growth in schools’ rugby west of the Shannon, it was the traditional favourites who lined out for the 77th occasion of this highly-prized schools’ trophy. And on this occasion Garbally were unable to extend their tally of a record 43 wins.

As usual, the popular event attracting 600 supporters, and was a highly competitive and entertaining clash, kept alive to the dying minutes by the Ballinasloe school which had overcome a 12-3 half time deficit to get to within two points.