Rice College Westport win first Tony O'Neill Cup final in dramatic fashion

If Rice College win another ten titles between now and 2040, they’ll struggle to match this level of drama and excitement along the way.

BRACE: Rian Durkan of Rice College celebrates after scoring the first of his side's two goals in the Tony O'Neill Cup final against Blackrock College. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

FAI Schools Dr Tony O’Neill Senior National Cup Final: Rice College, Westport (Rían Durkan 63, 106) Blackrock College 2 (Cormac Sheahan 76, Geordy Lavin 110) After extra-time, Rice College win 5-4 on penalties 

75 minutes of setting the stage was followed by 45 minutes of incredible drama in Athlone this afternoon, and when all was said and done, Rice College were Tony O’Neill Cup champions for the first time in their history.