Donnelly Cup Primary Schools Competition 2014 – Every School’s a Winner as Cups and Shields are Shared Amongst the Eight Participating Teams.
The annual Donnelly Cup Parish Primary Schools Tournament hosted by Killyclogher/Cappagh GAC took place on Monday 16th June in Ballinamullan.
When all the teams arrived they were greeted with warm sunshine all day with the temperature ranging between 20-22 degrees. Over 180 local school children playing in 18 teams representing 8 Primary Schools within our Parish took part in this year’s competition.The passion and determination shown by so many children of our parish once again provided us with a magnificent display of footballing talent.
In order to accommodate as many children as possible the competition this year was played off in four sections reflecting the diverse age range and ability of all those participating. Once again, there was a separate competition for our girls which proved to be an overwhelming success.
Donnelly Cup Final Recarson A v Killyclogher A
Winner – Killyclogher A
Centenary Cup Final Gortnagarn v Killyclogher B
Winner – Gortnagarn
Cappagh Cup Final Tircur v Omagh Integtrated
Winner – Tircur
Ballinamullan Cup Final Recarson Girls v Killyclogher Girls
Winner – Recarson Girls
Centenary Shield Final Omagh integrated v Killyclogher C
Winner – Omagh Integrated
Cappagh Shield Final Christ The King V Recarson B
Winner – Christ the King
Ballinamullan Shield Final Killyclogher D v Gaelscoil na gCrann
Winner – Gaelscoil na gCrann
McAleer Shield Final Gortnagarn v Gaelscoil na gCrann
Winners – Gortnagarn
Killyclogher Shield Killyclogher E V Mountfield
Winner – Mountfield
All the above finals were played with a fascinating display of tenacity and determination. All the children who competed should be very proud of their performances.
A very special thank-you goes out to all our valiant competitors for the huge hearts which they displayed competing this year, thankfully, in glorious conditions. Their determination, skill and sportsmanship must be admired and will stand them in good stead in years to come. Their respective teachers, coaches and parents also deserve a massive thank you for mentoring such a fine bunch of children. We would also like to thank Conor Gormley for attending this event and showing great support to our local youth in their demonstration of football skills throughout.
Our referees Nathan Donnelly, Clodagh McGinn, Louise Sloan, Matthew McAleer and Conor Sweeney supported by Mark Bradley (Sparky), Eamon McGrath, Gary Sloan, Patricia Campbell, Garry McGillion and Donna Marie McGillion deserve a massive thank you from all concerned involved as they stood up to the task magnificently. We are once again indebted to Roisin Corcoran, Toni Magee and their support staff for organising, providing and serving the teas, sandwiches and refreshments to keep us going throughout the day. The Youth Officers would like to thank the ground staff, Mr Magee and Mr Lowry for all their support today with a special thanks to Mr Papparazzi, Kenny Laing.
Finally the club would like to thank Gortrush Trading for their generous sponsorship of this magnificent annual event. Without the support of our local businesses we wouldn’t be where we are today. The cheers and laughter of the children make events like these very worthwhile so already we are looking forward with much enthusiasm to see what entertainment next year’s tournament will bring. Congratulations and well done to all.
