18 years of Garda schools football tournament

The 18th Annual Garda National School seven aside football blitz took place at Fitzgerald Stadium recently.

A total of 18 schools and 200 pupils took part.

All 18 schools were led out by Sergeant Mike Milner on the bagpipes.

After 51 matches it was down to the final between Scoil Mhuire Killorglin and St.Oliver’s Killarney and after an exciting final Scoil Mhuire emerged victorious in what was their first year entering.

Sean O’Sullivan presented the Tadgh O Suillvan Memorial cup to the winning captain.

The girls’ Player of the Tournament was Erin O Sullivan from Kilcummin National School.

The boys’ Player of the Tournament was Eanna Hennigan from St.Oliver’s who also won the overall Player of the Tournament.

“I would like to thank all the student gardai and Gardai in the Kerry Division and retired Gardai who helped out on the day,” said organiser Eddie Walsh.

“Special Thanks to Der Brosnan chairman Fitzgerald Stadium committee and to our sponsors; Tom Spillane Killarney

Superintendent addressing the

Auctioneer; Liam Brosnan; Irish Drains; Daly’s SuperValu; Kelly's Londis Milltown and Rathmore amd Tom Tobin Trophies Killarney . It was fanatic day enjoyed by all and I thanks all the pupils schools teachers and parents for making it possible.”

The Scoil Mhuire Killorglin NS celebrate with the Tadhg O’Sullivan Memorial Cup after winning the Garda 7-a-side National School football Blitz 2023 in Fitzgerald Stadium on Friday, included are back l-r: Paul O'Sullivan, Inspector Sandra Kelly, Garda Eddie Walsh, teacher William Joy,Sean O'Sullivan, teacher Paul O'Donoghue, Sgt Aoife Dolan.

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Three generations of O'Sullivan's supporting the Kerry Mountain Rescue coffee morning, organised by Lissivigeen NS, at the Killarney Oaks Hotel on Tuesday morning L-R Kitty, Jack, Anita & Ellie. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan