leinster schools senior cup 1998

Second-row Wali Khwaji returns to take on the responsibility of calling the lineout with Conor Boyle adding to the ballast in the back row. Shouldn't lack confidence, but might not be strong enough to make an impact in Section B. Players from last year: S Holland, R Deverell, C Peavoy, G Greene, G Jacob, R Jones, G Rowe, B Thackaberry, B Thompson, T Langley, J Harvey, I Corrigan. In a rollercoaster of emotion normally reserved for Hollywood blockbusters St. Marys College, Newbridge College are the first team into the hat for the Semi Final stage, after they produced a, Clongowes have booked their spot in next Mondays Leinster Schools Quarter Final, after, Gonzaga College have put the rest of the Quarter Finalists on notice after an emphatic 64-15 win, Cistercian College Roscrea produced a strong second half comeback to overcome Catholic University, CBC Monkstown needed a late penalty try to ensure they would book a safe passage to the last eight, St Marys College advanced to the next stage of the Leinster Senior Schools Cup as they, Clongowes Wood College held out for a huge 17-15 victory over Terenure College, after a really, Newbridge College have booked their place in the last eight , after a slick performance to beat a, Following the conclusion of the Celtic Challenge tournament, Greg McWlliams has named a 32-player, Clontarf and Terenure remain focused on the other at the top, Shannon and UCD picked up big wins as, Railway Union and UL Bohs kept their unbeaten run going as the Robins moved top, Blackrock are. Verdict: Face the daunting task of taking on defending champions Clongowes in competition's opening match. The Clane school is looking for a tenth Senior Cup, the last one coming when the pandemic forced a share of the laurels with Newbridge in 2020. It will come as no surprise, in light of the personnel, to hear that Belvos pack of forwards is the largest in the competition. [12], The competition receives coverage in Ireland's broadsheets, in particular the Irish Independent and The Irish Times. Prospects: Not altogether appetising given that they face Newbridge in the first round, a side that hammered them 31-0 during the pre-season. WESLEY COLLEGE Although the team has not accomplished a great deal, buoyed by the presence of second row Eoin Keane, they are slight favourites to edge out St Paul's and then CBC for a quarter-final place. Coaches: V Costello, J Burns, T Geraghty. Last three years: 2000 first round; 1999 second round; 1998 quarter-finals. The Leinster Senior cup returned for the 2023 season. The draw is favourable. Coaches: D Thornton, C O'Sullivan, G Murphy. Coaches: Stephen Tonge, Derek Guy Lewis, Shane O'Neill. Three schools have won the cup at their first attempt; Blackrock College in the competition's maiden year in 1887, Castleknock College who won the first of their eight Leinster titles at the first time of asking when they defeated Blackrock in the 1913 final and Clongowes Wood College who first won the cup in 1926. Sascha Byrne. [citation needed], The inaugural winners were C.B.C. Time/Results. They were not able to match Gonzaga in the final in what could serve as a reality check for a super-talented squad. With no disrespect to Mount Temple, Monkstown are fortunate not to have drawn a strong team. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The first round of the Senior Cup will begin on Sunday, 29 January. Would boast a 30/70 chance of winning a second-round match if they make it. COACHES Declan Fassbender (head coach), Martin Fenlon, Tom McKeown, James Kenny, Tom Barry, Brian Barron, Harry Colbert, Jack Connelly, Paul Kieran (Manager). Gonzaga has enjoyed a very successful season to date, winning most of their friendlies and beating Newbridge College in a high-scoring final to win the Leinster Schools Senior League in December. The 2023 Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup will start on Sunday when fierce rivals St Michaels and Belvedere come together at Energia Park. Mixed form in the league gave way to an impressive 8-0 win away at Castleknock in the quarter-final and a battling 22-12 loss to Newbridge in the semi-finals. Click on the button below to sign up to the Leinster Lowdown now! They are looking forward to defending last year's title against De La Salle in what should be a very competitive game. CAPTAIN Shane Treacy. [citation needed], The second tier competition, the Leinster School's Vinnie Murray Cup, is contested by secondary schools affiliated to the Leinster Branch of the IRFU. Verdict: "This year's side is young and inexperienced. Belvedere has a dozen players back from last years squad to provide much-needed experience in dealing with the top tie of the first round. Should make the penultimate stage, possible finalists but not winners. Verdict: Large representation from last year's squad, they should prove too good for St Paul's, but will then face defending champions Clongowes. Players from last year: Des Dillon (second row, capt), Gavin Ryan (hooker), Rory McEaney (centre), Gordon D'Arcy (fullback). The other plum tie comes in the shape of Terenure versus Clongowes Wood next Wednesday. Performance is likely to bring the only satisfaction. Last five years: 2000 winners; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 winners; 1997 beaten finalists, 1996 semi-final. [citation needed], The 2021 cup campaign did not take place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Could provide one of the matches of the year. HPD's Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) Program provides gap financing in the form of low interest loans to support the construction and renovation of affordable housing for seniors, 62+ years in age, with low incomes. In the final they defeated Shelbourne 10 with a goal scored by Fran Watters. Players from last year: Steven D'Alton (centre, capt), Geoffrey Kenny (flanker), Roscoe Deacon (full-back), Brian Walsh (wing), Brian Gill (prop), Karl Gill (prop). But, they have real quality in centre Joe Ballance and captain Josh Perrem at blindside. We would be hopeful that we could progress." Verdict: "While our friendly fixture results have been encouraging, these count for nothing on cup day. Players from last year: J Challenor, P Daly, P Duffy, J Louth, C Manning, C Mescall, K O'Neill, J Reid, G Ryan, S Crawford, K Collins, S Avakov. Prospects: Traditionally a very strong school in Section A, their graduation to the main draw without recourse to playing is merited. Date Event Time/Results Ground Match Day; 2023-02-27 15:00:13 27 February 2023: St. Michael's College v Clongowes Wood College: 27 - 17: Energia Park. Players from last year: Robert Henson (hooker, capt), Daragh Hughes (full-back), Colm McWeeney (centre), Donal Campion (wing), Paul Madden (scrum-half), Gavin Hickie (prop), Colm O'Sullivan (prop), Patrick Norton (second row), Robert Ryan (flanker). S t Mary's certainly didn't come to play second fiddle and they started . CBC Monkstown v St Vincents Castleknock College, Energia Park (February 3), KO 3.00. Just the one tie following the adverse weather to start the year off, Ballymena edged a tight tussle with Old Crescent as both are now level on points towards the end of the table. Corrig School moved premises to Monkstown Park in 1950 and was renamed C.B.C. St Michael's set up the mouth-watering prospect of a Leinster Schools Senior Cup semi-final against Blackrock. Verdict: "We have played High School twice this season, the first time in the first match of the season when we lost narrowly. Verdict: A strong nucleus from last year's team, they will be expected to account for St Andrew's first time out, but would then enjoy the dubious pleasure of encountering Blackrock College. - Clive Byrne (manager). Galway Corinthians reduced Greystones lead at the top of 2B to three points, while Rainey Old Boys put in a strong showing to increase their hopes of a top four finish. Monkstown. The Leinster Senior Cup is an association football cup competition organized by the Leinster Football Association. 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Treacy represented the Leinster and Ireland Schools on the wing, but does his best work in the centre for Pres with the speedy Dylan Henry lurking on the wing. Players from last year: D Myers, P Caldwell, S Rand, J Wynne, M Pitt, C Glynn, K Sothern, J Broadhead, O Ekuma-Nkama, A Trenier. Leinster Schools' Senior Cup Draw And Team-By-Team Guide Belvedere College John O'Sullivan Sat Jan 31 1998 - 00:00 Belvedere College Record: P 16, W 10, L 6. Captain Stephen Smyth is transitioning from the back row to hooker in a pack where loose-head Toyin Smith and flanker Paddy Bramley sets a physical tone. Prospects: Templeogue have a penchant for edging towards the latter stages of the cup. CASTLEKNOCK COLLEGE CAPTAIN Jim White. Instonians are looking ever closer to being in 2B next year, elsewhere Bruff close the gap to Clonmel in the top four race, while Ballina picked up a vital win to ease their woes. The 2023 Leinster Senior Cup is the 119th staging of the Leinster Football Association's primary competition. After the recent break, action returns in 2C as league leaders Instonians try to remain unbeaten, while the top four race marches on elsewhere. In the pack, senior players Ben Nolan and Carlos Mantero-Belard will look to impose their physicality on the game. 11 January 2023. Value-for-money dark horses. It includes all Leinster based League of Ireland clubs from the Premier Division and First Division, as well as a selection of intermediate level sides.The competition marks the return of the cup since it went on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland. They were able to get the better of Blackrock in the Noel Turley Memorial Trophy at Belfield in November, always a good thing. [citation needed], The 2020 season could not be completed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and as a result the title was deemed shared for the first time by Clongowes Wood College and Newbridge College. Coaches: D Kavanagh, Fr J Culliton.. Home Farm, Distillery in 194142 and Wayside Celtic in 199899 are the only non-League of Ireland clubs to defeat a League of Ireland club in the final. Young team with excellent performers in Des Dillon and Gordon D'Arcy, they beat both Terenure and St Mary's. SQUAD Adam O Toole, Adam Tobin, Andrew McGloine, Arthur Forrest, Charles Beck, Charlie Byrne, Christopher Lane, Conn Doherty, Conor Roche, Elliot Reidy, Francis Manzocchi, Harry McChesney, Hugh Brownlee, Jack Bourke, Jake Dolly, James O Donoghue, Jinu Nam, Joe Balance, Johnny Doyle, Jude McCrea, Karl Deegan, Killian Bradley, Kiran Byrne, Max Kickham, Nathan Kennedy, Patrick Hopkins, Patrick McIlduff, Rocco Hill, Ryan Brown, Scott Lowry, Simon O Kelly, Tom Ryan, Victor Killane. CISTERCIAN COLLEGE, ROSCREA Leinster Schools Senior Cup; News; Schools; February 28, 2023. Coaches: David Boyd, Gordon Laing, Tony Ward. A number of games will be streamed live which you can view here. Will make the latter work hard, though. Players from last year: M Fanning, J McCloskey, D Toomey. - Gerry Hayes (head gamesmaster). CAPTAIN Lucas Maguire Verdict: "It is a young team and about 10 of the 15 will return next year. Blackrock College ran in ten tries as they sealed an emphatic win over Cistercian College Roscrea, PBC had to endure a nervy finish as Munchins came from 35-10 down to almost snatch victory, PBC look to make consecutive finals in the Munster Schools Senior Cup, while Munchins aim to end a, CBC and Crescent College will have to do it all over again next week in Thomond Park, as late tries, Crescent College seek the chance to retain their title if they can overcome the CBC obstacle, with, Crescent Comprehensive College secured passage to the Pinergy Munster Senior Schools Cup final, PBC have booked their place in the Munster Senior Schools Cup Semi Final after a dominant 52-8 win, Rockwell College advanced to the Quarter Finals of the Munster Schools Senior Cup, with a six try, A late try from Christopher Barrett was enough to see Christian Brothers College snatch a one point, Crescent College advanced to the Quarter Finals of the Munster Schools Senior Cup, holding on late, Clontarf and Terenure remain focused on the other at the top, Shannon and UCD picked up big wins as, Eyes everywhere across 1A this weekend, Clontarf and Terenure both eye up top spot, Shannon try and, Clontarf took control of 1A leading by a single point over Terenure, Lansdowne claimed a scalp over, There are only six normal game days left in the regular season. 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