Marist craft dethrones Sligo Grammar in Connacht thriller

Andrew Henson ran in his second try with a little over a minute remaining to secure the Athlone school’s first senior cup title since 2013.

Marist College celebrate with the cup. Pic: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Connacht Schools Senior Cup Final: Marist College 33 Sligo Grammar School 29

Marist College dethroned three-in-a-row Connacht Senior Cup champions Sligo Grammar School in heart-stopping fashion this afternoon in Ballina, with Andrew Henson running in his second try with a little over a minute remaining to secure the Athlone school’s first senior cup title since 2013.