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Rugby seniors make quarter final of the Anne McInerney Cup
The senior boys rugby team worked hard this year making it through to the quarter final of the Anne McInerney cup in Leinster. Although they were put out they had a great season and all was not lost.
The senior boys rugby team worked hard this year making it through to the quarter final of the Anne McInerney cup in Leinster. Although they were put out they had a great season and all was not lost. Five of the panel were selected for the DKIT Future Stars Awards. Well done to Captain Harry Lipscomb, James Farrell, George O’Carroll, Shane Foley and Robbie McAuley. Best of luck with your future rugby careers.
GAA Writing Competition
A huge congratulations to Seán Carolan in 6th year who came runners up in the Irish language section of the GAA Schools Writing Competition.
A huge congratulations to Seán Carolan in 6th year who came runners up in the Irish language section of the GAA Schools Writing Competition. Seán attended an awards ceremony in Croke Park on February 5th. Pictured is Seán with GAA President John Horan.
St. Joseph’s Drogheda Capture Leinster Title
St. Joseph’s CBS Drogheda captured the u14 Leinster title with a four point victory over a well fancied CBS Carlow in Blanchardstown on Friday last.
St. Joseph’s CBS Drogheda captured the u14 Leinster title with a four point victory over a well fancied CBS Carlow in Blanchardstown on Friday last. It was the school’s first Leinster title at that age group and St. Joseph’s came out on top in an entertaining final. Carlow started brightly with the opening two points and only an outstanding save from Kyle Meegan kept them from increasing their lead. Emmet Delaney scored a long range point to steady the ship and slowly the joeys got on top playing some simple, intelligent football. A fine goal from Destin Bisiwala put St. Joseph’s ahead for the first time then some fine team play led to them having shots cleared off the line by Ultan McCabe and Liam Flynn.
Carlow once again started the second half well as both sides exchange points early on. A goal from Biswala put St. Joseph’s in control but four unanswered points from Carlow put them into a one point lead. Aaron McGlew, Liam Flynn and Keefer Carolan scored excellent long range scores as both sides exchanged points again moving into the last few minutes. Approaching the last minute, the excellent Tadgh Martin popped up to clinically finish off a fine St. Joseph’s move.
Moving into stoppage time the St. Joseph’s defence held firm throwing their bodies on the line to bloke two goalbound efforts. McCabe then topped off a fine individual performance by beating three men and slotting over to the delight of the large crowd. In what was a fine team performance Daniel Harmon, Steven Kerr, Conor McGuirk and Rhys Fordham worked tirelessly all game but Adam McDonagh excelled at full back to gain the man of the match award. Well done lads!
St. Joseph’s CBS Team:
KYLE MEEGAN ST FECHINS
JAIME DONAGH NAOIMH MARTIN
ADAM MCDONAGH NEWTOWN BLUES
STEVEN KERR NEWTOWN BLUES
TADGH GALLAGHER ST FECHINS
CONOR MCGUIRK NEWTOWN BLUES
DANIEL HARMON NAOIMH MARTIN
EMMET DELANEY GLEN EMMETS
KAEFOR CAROLAN GLEN EMMETS
RHYS FORDHAM GLEN EMMETS
LIAMM FLYNN MATTOCK RANGERS
AARON MCGLEW ST FECHINS
TADGH MARTIN ST NICHOLAS
DESTIN BISIWA O RAGAHELLYS
ULTAN MCLAUGHLIN OLIVER PLUNKETS
MAX GARDINER NEWTOWN BLUES
CIARAN BRANNIGAN 0 RAGAHELLYS
FERGUS BROWNE DREADNOTS
PAUL MURPHY NAOIMH MARTIN
JAMES MCGLEW ST FECHINS
JAKE NEILSON NAOIMH MARTIN
BEN MCCABE ST FECHINS
JOHN WOODS ST FECHINS
ZAC LEVINS NEWTOWN BLUES
Managers: BRIAN MCCOLE AND JIM MATHEWS
North Leinster Schools U-14 final
St Joseph’s CBS Drogheda retained the North Leinster schools u-14 title over there town neighbours after an excellent match in Darver center of excellence. Both teams had met each other earlier in the competition with that match finishing a draw so a keenly contested game was expected again and both teams duly delivered.
St. Joseph’s CBS 5-10 – St. Mary’s Drogheda 5-6
St Joseph’s CBS Drogheda retained the North Leinster schools u-14 title over there town neighbours after an excellent match in Darver center of excellence. Both teams had met each other earlier in the competition with that match finishing a draw so a keenly contested game was expected again and both teams duly delivered. St. Mary’s were quickly out of the blocks scoring a goal inside the first 5 minutes. St. Joseph’s replied with a goal from Liam Flynn and both sides traded points with St. Mary’s playing the better football as the half wore on. Ultan McLaughlin and Destin Bisimwa were a constant threat inside and combined well to make sure St. Joseph’s led by a point at the break. The second half began much like the first with St. Mary’s deservedly racing into a five point lead playing some great football. St. Joseph’s responded once again and a fine solo goal from Flynn and a cool finish from Bisimwa put the sides level again. points from Keefer Carolan McLaughlin and the excellent Emmet Delaney put St. Joseph’s in control going into the last few minutes but it took two outstanding saves from Kyle Meegan to keep St. Mary’s out and St. Joseph’s held on for a the win. Sean Kelly presented the cup to St. Joseph’s captain Liam Flynn. Best on the day for St.Joseph’s were Emmet Delaney Liam Flynn Adam McDonagh and Steven Kerr.
1st Year Gaelic Football
We have training every Thursday with Mr. Callan, Mr. Corrigan and Mr. McQuillan. So far we have played one blitz in Darver. Two teams were picked and both teams won their games. We have done 5 weeks of training so far. We are enjoying it!By Alex Matthews, Paul Murphy, James McGlew (IF)
1st Year Basketball
We play with the 1st year basketball team and we play in the A division. We have started a tournament with six other teams. This will start in January. We are training very hard now. Our coach, Coach Ciarán, is very good. We are having loads of fun and enjoying basketball so far! By Sean Kearney and Eoin Diskin (IF)
U16 Hurling
St. Joseph’s U16 hurling team won their match against Lusk Community College. This match was part of the Dublin Top Oil Junior League. At half time, Lusk C.C were leading by 1 point but St. Joseph’s had a very strong wind against them. In the second half we were able to turn the game around. Lusk had a player sent off. The final score was 3-8 to 1-6, to St. Joseph’s. Thanks to Ms. Bugler and Mr. O’Brien. Thanks also to Mr. Ryan and Mr. Stephenson for accompanying us to the match.By Shane Reilly (2F)
U14 Gaelic Football
We played St. Mary’s in the Wolftone’s pitch a few weeks ago. When we got off the bust we went to the dressing rooms to get ready. Mr. McCole and Mr. Mathews announced the starting teams. After this we went and completed a very intense warm up. The first half was a great display of strength and composure from St. Joseph’s. Going into half time the score was 2-3 to 2-3. At half time our coaches had a chat with us. We think both teams had the chance to take the lead but in the end the final score was 4-6 to 4-6. Hopefully if we play St. Mary’s again we will beat them! By Tadhg Martin and Conor McGuirk
Junior Rugby
Last week the Junior rugby team played Ardee Community School in Ardee. It was a close game. St. Joseph’s couldn’t come out with a victory as a missed tackle led to a last minute try to Ardee. We gave it our best shot and we are ready for the next game! Thanks to Ms. O’Rourke! - Jack Carley (2R)
Golf
I play golf with St. Joseph’s every year. Ms. Moore and Mr. Farrell run golf in the school. We meet during the year to play against each other. I have a handicap of 6 and I’m a member of Baltray Golf Club. I won golfer of the year with my club two years in a row. - James Fanning (5.1)
Senior Basketball
On Monday 22 nd October the U19 team played Dunboyne in the U19 Northeast A league. We won this match. The U16 team also played Dunboyne but unfortunately they lost. We train Monday, Wednesday and Friday afterschool with Coach Ciarán. We are looking forward to the year ahead!
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