U14B Champions! 💙🏆
With Storm Austen and Storm Boelo threatening to cause havoc over the Bank Holiday weekend, the biggest storm to hit was our U14 boys, who blew into Corofin and brought the U14B Championship Cup back to Kildysart/Coolmeen!
Originally scheduled to be played in Eire Og on Bank Holiday Sunday, the game fell victim to the weather when Eire Og was deemed unplayable due to a waterlogged pitch. With the clock ticking and the boys due to compete in this weekend's Munster Super 10s, coaches from both clubs worked tirelessly to find a solution.
Thankfully, Clare Bord na nÓg worked their magic and the Final was refixed for Bank Holiday Monday. A toss of a coin determined home advantage, with Corofin winning out and hosting an 11am throw-in.
Facing driving rain and swirling crosswinds, conditions were never going to make life easy for either side. What followed was a thrilling contest between two evenly matched teams who gave everything they had from first whistle to last.
The game was balanced on a knife-edge throughout the second half and, fittingly, it came down to a single kick of the ball. We've witnessed some brilliant two-pointers this year, but this time it was a superb late score that proved the difference as Kildysart/Coolmeen edged victory on a scoreline of 3-05 to 2-07.
This young group has shown tremendous commitment, determination and team spirit throughout the year, and every player left everything on the pitch. The club is immensely proud of this talented bunch of lads and all they have achieved.
A huge thank you to the coaches, parents, supporters and everyone who helped the team along the way.
💙 Champions! A day these young lads, their families and our club will never forget.
See the Clare Champion article below along with some great photos from a memorable day. 📸🏆💙
