Congratulations to our Minor Soccer Team who were victorious in the Cork Cup Final against St. Mary’s High School Midleton. The final result of the game was 2-0 to RMC with Fiona O’ Connell scoring both goals.

It was an extremely intense game and St. Mary’s proved why they won this competition last year because they were extremely tough and talented competitors. However, our team were clearly the dominant side and the modest score line doesn’t truly reflect the quantity and quality of chances that our team had throughout the game.

Shortly before half time, some excellent pressing by Faye Hanratty led to a shot on goal which was saved, only to be turned in by Fiona O’ Connell.

With five minutes remaining in the game, Alex Carroll made a burst through the defence which opened up an opportunity for Fiona O’ Connell to secure her brace.

From back to front, the girls put in outstanding individual performances. The distance covered by the team was highly impressive and each individual showed their determination and bravery in each tackle. The defensive display was immense and this gave the opposition little opportunities to change the score line. Their work ethic and skill throughout the game was highly commended and admired by all those in attendance.

The team also had the ferocious support of all of the 1st and 2nd years cheering them on brilliantly. This gave the team the extra energy to keep running until the last whistle.

Thank you to all of the supporters, teachers, parents and students, that made the effort to see the team in action. 

It’s great to finish out the year with a trophy!

Mr O’Flynn