u11A Hurling Champs!
Last Thursday week, on the 21st of May, Milford NS won their 2nd ever u11A Hurling competition. The match was played in a very sporting fashion vs St.Nessan’s Mungret who had former Milford teacher Mr.Kinnerk patrolling the line. Mungret put up a spirited performance and it took a fantastic team performance to see us over the line on the day.
Special mention must go to joint captains, Joseph Fitzgerald and Evan O’Connell who both chipped in with a combined tally of 0-12 of the 2-15 scored. Both boys were outstanding from general play as well and played a captain’s role from start to finish. Evan and Joe were in action, along with Ben Hayes and Muiris O’Dalaigh (scorer of 2-1) in the Olo Cup Final last Thursday the 28th and were unlucky to lose out in extra time.
The final win capped what has been a wonderful year of hurling and football for all the players and for us, the coaches. We were delighted to have played every boy in every game we played this year and have no doubt it will bring the boys on a tonne. Thanks to Mr.Nelligan, Ms. O’Mahony and all the Milford staff for their support and encouragement throughout the year and to the many parents who drove and officiated (some natural umpires and linesmen/women out there)!
It has been a truly spectacular year in Gaelic Games in the school with the girls completing the double also. We wish them well in the County Final next Tuesday 16th of June.
We’re already looking forward to next year. Milford Abú!
Brian Kelly & Gemma Ryan