A fantastic festival of football took place on Wednesday 4th June in Clonduff Park, Hilltown for The Connor McConville Gaelic Football Tournament.
Almost 250 children from the primary schools around South Down enjoyed the occasion in great spirit and fun, playing Gaelic football to a very high standard,
while a large number of parents and supporters turned out to cheer on the young players.
The competition was played in three sections and eight teams progressed to the quarter finals. In the semi-finals Carrick PS. Burren overcame St Paul’s PS. Cabra, while St Colman’s PS. Saval defeated St Mary’s PS. Rathfriland, to set up an exciting final.
In the final St Colmans PS. Saval emerged winners over Carrick PS. Burren to lift The Connor McConville Cup 2025.
Before the presentations Jimmie Cousins spoke on behalf of The McConville family, thanking all those who helped behind the scenes to create a well organised and highly respected event in the school calendar. With a special mention to Ms McNeill and all in St Patrick’s PS for their continued hard work and support of The Connor McConville Tournament. Jimmie recognised the help provided by all the volunteers in preparation for the Tournament, setting up pitches, providing refreshments throughout the day as well as the volunteers on shop duty.
Mrs Geraldine Smyth Principal of St Patrick’s PS thanked all those who had worked so hard to make the day such a success, this included The McConville family, Ms Maeve McNeill, Jimmie Cousins, all the schools that took part, the referees Alan Grant, Colm Gribben and Eugene O’Hare, along with their assistant’s Danny McLogan and Cian McConville.
Stephen McConville presented Runner-up medals to Carrick PS. Burren before presenting The Connor McConville Cup to St Colman’s Captain Sean Hughes.
Another memorable day of Primary Schools football in Clonduff Park.
