Fifty years ago, St Michael’s, Enniskillen won their first ever MacRory title. Dermot McManus and Frank Cassidy were part of that historic winning team. Michael McMullan chatted with them about a memorable year. THE seeds of the historical 1973 season were yet to be sown, but St Michael’s, Enniskillen had a decision to make. It […]
St Michael’s College hosting MacRory Cup reunion
March 23, 2023
ST Michael’s College, Enniskillen are hosting a reunion of the MacRory Cup winning team of 1973 on Friday, March 31s, 2023. This event is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this historic first ever MacRory Cup victory for the College. Whilst the evening will focus primarily on the winning 1973 team, members of the teams […]
St Mary’s on the All-Ireland trail again
March 18, 2023
All Ireland C Schools Hurling final St Mary’s Magherafelt v Mitchelstown CBS Saturday, Abbotstown, 2pm TWO months after landing a first Casement Cup title, the senior hurlers of St Mary’s Magherafelt take aim on another piece of silverware. They travel south this weekend in the quest to add All-Ireland honours after seeing off Rathmore in […]
Owens dreaming of another perfect day for Omagh CBS
March 16, 2023
By Niall Gartland TALENTED Omagh CBS forward Conor Owens is hoping there’ll be more yet more celebratory scenes for the group after Friday’s Hogan Cup final showdown against Summerhill College, Sligo. The MacRory Cup final win over Holy Trinity will live long in the memory for all involved – not just the game itself but […]
Hogan Cup final an ‘unbelievable’ opportunity – McElholm
March 16, 2023
By Niall Gartland EXCITEMENT in the corridors of Omagh CBS has reached fever pitch ahead of tomorrow’s Hogan Cup final, and the support hasn’t escaped the attention of team captain Eoin McElholm. McElholm became the first Omagh CBS skipper to lift the MacRory Cup since 2007 when they got the better of Holy Trinity last […]
Fired-up Farry sums up Omagh belief
February 17, 2023
By Barry O’Donnell WORKRATE and character were the key traits in the successful march to MacRory Cup glory by Omagh CBS, according to defender Nathan Farry. The Trillick defender’s dogged determination in the tackle and dynamic bursts from deep have stood out during this season’s campaign and he again demonstrated his value to the cause […]
Clean sweep for Tyrone schools
February 16, 2023
By Niall Gartland COMPLETING a clean sweep in Ulster Schools’ U-19 tournaments paints a very rosy picture as far as Tyrone underage football is concerned. Omagh CBS, St Joseph’s Donaghmore and the Dean Maguirc have been in celebratory mode following their deserved triumphs over the course of the last week. Memories to last a lifetime […]
‘Good Vibe’ at the CBS ahead of decider says captain McElholm
February 11, 2023
By Barry O’Donnell OMAGH CBS captain Eoin McElholm is hopeful that the ‘good spirit and vibe’ which has existed within the MacRory squad for the whole year can help them overcome one final hurdle this weekend. The Brothers had to dig themselves out of a hole in both their MacRory Cup quarter-final and semi-final ties, […]
Recalling the first CBS team to make MacRory mark
February 10, 2023
By Alan Rodgers THOSE young players of more than 60 years ago travelled by train as they led the way for Omagh CBS in a derby clash which represented the high-point of the school’s initial involvement in the MacRory Cup. Many of the most talented young footballers from the Red Hand County were on duty […]
Another pic on the wall – St Colman’s Hogan Cup triumph 30 years on
February 9, 2023
Thirty years ago St Colman’s, Newry were on their way to winning the MacRory and Hogan Cup double. Ronan Hamill was the captain and he looks back on the memories of a special year. Michael McMullan writes… THIS St Colman’s Newry success had graft and togetherness as the cornerstones of a group that spent seven […]