Caught at the finishing line

For the under 16 hurlers of St.Aidan’s C.B.S, 2007 will be a year that they will never forget. The team comprehensively defeated Ardscoil Ris to qualify for the Dublin Junior B Championship Final. We entered the final against St. Benildas as massive underdogs. We started very well and led at half-time by 7 points to3, following some excellent play from Carl O’Connor and Fintan Murphy. St. Benildas came at us in the second half with wave after wave of attack. With minutes remaining, and Aidan’s holding a 4 point advantage, the referee awarded Benildas a 21metre free. The defence stopped the shot and a 15 man goal mouth scramble ensued. The ref awarded a goal. The ref then blew up for full time and the Aidan’s faithful went into raptures. However the ref declared the game a draw and ordered extra time. St. Benildas took control in the latter stages of extra time outscoring us 5 points to 1. All credit must go to the lads as they put in an unbelievable effort (even training over the mid-term). A special word of thanks must go to Mr. Moore and Mr. Carmody for all their efforts over the year.

Conor O’Neill Captain

The senior hurlers also had their hopes dashed in the senior B quarter- final against Clonkeen College. The boys gave huge commitment to the cause and were very unlucky not to progress. The Hurler of the Year will be highly anticipated this year...

Congratulations to John Kelly, Eoin Bridgeman and Sean Kenna. The three Irish international water-polo players and members of St. Aidan’s double All-Ireland champions were recently selected for the Leinster Schools senior team. Well done guys and stay above water!