Rathmore National School

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On the 25th of May at 2:30, the Under 13 senior girls’ team, played their division 3 final against Twomilehouse. The game was played in Moorefield and there was great support present to cheer on the girls. The girls got off to a flying start scoring two points in quick succession. Caoimhe Dillon was excellent in goals and made a crucial save to deny Twomilehouse a goal that would have put them in the lead. The girls used the wind to their advantage in the first half. They worked the bal up the field, with clever accurate passes, to ensure a few more scores were kicked over the bar by the forwards.

The scoreboard was in our favour towards the end of the first have, and a brilliantly taken shot by Leah Sargent secured Rathmore their first goal. At half time the score was 1:09 to no score and the girls knew that they had it all to do again, in the second half. The girls started the second half with the same intensity that they ended the first half with. The mid field pairing of Ruth Sargent and Sara Carroll was a joy to watch. Ruth ensured that Rathmore got on the score board first in the second half, with an excellently taken point from a long way out. Roisin Jameson was excellent in the half forward line. She didn’t allow her marker to get on the ball and she intercepted every set play from Twomilehouse. The backs were a wall of defence and they cleared every ball that came into them. 2 more points were scored by Rathmore and they played clever, skilful football to ensure that Twomilehouse didn’t break through their defence.

Ten substitutions were made and every girl played her part in securing a win for Rathmore. When the final whistle blew the girls were ecstatic. It was a lovely joyous occasion when Rathmore’s captain, Ciara Shanahan received the cup and made her speech. The final score was 1:12 to no score, a fantastic team effort by all 25 girls.

Well done girls and to everyone involved with the team.

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Patrick Hickey and Lauren Brady, two Green Schools representatives from 6th Class attended the Green Schools Award Ceremony in the Helix last Thursday, 25th May. They were awarded the 6th Green Flag for Global Citizenship Litter & Waste. Well done to all involved over the last two years and for all their hard word to secure the Green Flag. Thanks to David Hickey and Mr. Feen for accompanying the children on the day.