The Letterkenny Community Centre was the Venue for the County Finals of the FAIS Primary 5 a side competition this year.
Eight schools from all over the county took part in a festival of football. Scoil an Linbh Íosa Killymard, Scoil Mhuire Ramelton, St Eunans NS Raphoe and Scoil Chroine Dungloe made up Group A.
Raphoe Central NS, Dromore NS Killygordon, Sessiaghoneill NS and Educate Together National School Letterkenny made up Group B.
St Eunans Raphoe got their campaign off to a good start with a fantastic 6-1 victory over Scoil Mhuire Ramelton. St Eunan’s followed up that win with a strong performance against Scoil Chroine Dungloe winning 9-0. The last Group game was against Killymard and would prove to be a real end to end game. St Eunan’s running out winners by 5 goals to 3.
St Eunans reached the final and Letterkenny Educate together NS lay in wait. The crowd were treated to a fantastic game with St Eunans Raphoe running out winners by 3 goals to 1.
The school are now making preparations for Ulster, where they will defend the title they won last year.
The St. Eunans team was comprised of Conor Meehan, Conor Farrell, Lewis Hamilton, Riley McBride, Lewis Quinn, Jayme Lafferty, Zach Leckey and Jayden Laird.
Schools soccer: St Eunan’s Raphoe are back to back County Champions was last modified: April 25th, 2024 by
