Mayo school soccer side compete in international tournament

Mayo school, Saint Gerald’s College, Castlebar, put in a solid showing on the international stage, as they took part in the annual Allen McKinstry Cup.

The FAI First Year Boys National Cup Champions took part in the three-day tournament at Newcastle University, which was hosted by the Schools Association Football International Board.

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The first game was against English side Thomas Telford School, from Shropshire. In a tight and terse affair, David Joyce’s side lost out 4-2, with the two Cillians, Reilly and Keating, on target for the Mayo representatives.

Day Two produced an All-Irish affair, as Our Lady and Saint Patrick’s College, Belfast, went toe-to-toe with Gerald’s. Once again, Reilly and Keating were on target, with Matthew Daly netting his first of the tournament as they defeated their Ulster opponents 3-2.

The win against Our Lady and Saint Patrick’s saw Saint Gerald’s into the third/fourth place play-off against Welsh side Bishopstown Comprehensive School. 

The men from the West were up against it throughout, but held Bishopstown until the end. Unfortunately, they couldn’t hold out, and a last-minute strike meant Saint Gerald’s had to settle for fourth.

GERALD’S COLLEGE, CASTLEBAR | Shane Rodgers, Finn Ruane, Patrick Kennedy, Conor Moran, Thomas Francis, Ethan Kelly, Ruairi Mulroy, Cillian Reilly, Matthew Daly, Cillian Keating, Noah Kirby, Oskar Radzio, Keelyn McHale, Eddie Moran, Ruairi Keating, Cillian Donnelly. 

MANAGEMENT | David Joyce, Sean Curran, Darren Fernandes.