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23 Oct 2025

'So good for a Mayo team to finally win' - says Rice College soccer manager

PITCHSIDE: Rice College Westport joint manager Darragh Connolly, Brian Flannery and captain Alex Halpin chat about historic All-Ireland win

A historic day for Mayo sport: The Rice College Westport boys soccer team won the FAI Schools National Cup. 

No other Mayo team has done that before. 

Watch the Pitchside episode as our Mayo News Head of Sport Michael Gallagher speaks to the team's captain Alex Halpin, and their managers Brian Flannery and Darragh Connolly.

We also chat about St Colman's Claremorris who take to Croke Park on St Patrick's Day in the All-Ireland final against Derry side St Pat's, Maghera. 

WATCH: We visit St Colman's school as they prepare for All-Ireland final

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