Mungret Community College Make History At The Bog Garden
Becoming U15 Munster Hurling Champions
Back row left to right (Mr. Carmody (Coach), Mr. Deveraux (Coach), Charlie Rushe
(Selector), Ronan O’Brien (Selector), Evan Keating, Sean Walsh, Mark Neligan,
Robert Purtill, Conall Leenane, Sam Roche, Jamie Byrne, Eamonn Lyons, Sean
Moriarty, Alex O’ Doherty, Paddy Ahern, Kyle Cullinan, Sean Keogh, Corey O’Neill,
Eanna Boyle (Selector), Daniel Walsh (Selector), Mr. Whelan (Coach)
Bottom row left to right (David Lynch, Odhran Bohane, Ryan O’Sullivan, Flynn
Kelly, Josh Rohan, Thomas Slavin, Jack Houlihan, Cian Reilly (Captain), Conall
Boyle, Aidan O’Brien, Eoghan Hardiman, Harry Nealon, Steven O’Mahony, Mr.
O’Mahony (Principal)
U15 Munster Hurling Final
Mungret Community College 2-10 1-10 Boherbue Comprehensive School
Well done to the U15 Mungret Community College hurling team who won the John
Stack Munster Hurling Title at The Bog Garden in Rathkeale, defeating Boherbue
Comprehensive School. It was a very close encounter. Boherbue started strong,
scoring a goal and a number of points in quick succession. Mungret responded well
with a great goal from Josh Rohan. Thomas Slavin scored an important free to
reduce the deficit. At half time, Mungret trailed by five points. They finished the first
half well. Cian Reilly came out the field winning great ball in the full back line while
David Lynch, Eamonn Lyons, Conall Leenane, Jack Houlihan and Paddy Ahern
showed great determination in defence.
Mungret Community College knew they needed a massive effort to win this game. At
the beginning of the second half, Conall Leenane caught a great ball near the
dugout, which was received by a great roar from the Mungret supporters. Following
this, Mungret rallied scoring five inspirational points in a row. Jamie Byrne scored
two fantastic scores from long range. This built great momentum for Mungret CC.
Robert Purtill at midfield scored a fantastic point, shooting high and landing over the
bar. A great score for the First Year student. Mark Neligan showed fantastic
leadership, scoring a super point on the sideline which instilled great belief in the
Mungret CC team. Thomas Slavin and Sam Roche worked tirelessly, making
countless runs up and down the pitch. Sam Roche retreated to support the half back
line and caught great ball, delivering it long into the inside forwards. Thomas Slavin
scored two extremely significant frees which put Mungret Community College ahead
by one point. Sean Walsh worked extremely hard on the wing throughout the game
and showed great heart winning countless possessions. Jack Houlihan gave an
exhibition at half back, winning the ball on numerous occasions. His blocking,
hooking and clearances proved crucial. Boherbue brought their corner forward out to
the middle of the field. This meant that Eamonn Lyons had to play an alternative role.
This worked to Mungret's advantage as Eamonn secured a number of possessions.
A massive score came towards the end of the game.
With Mungret CC ahead by a
point, Josh Rohan was on the attack, he hand passed a ball across the square.
Everyone expected Conall Boyle to catch it but to our surprise instead he showed
fantastic skill in striking the ball in mid air reaching the top left hand corner of the net.
The crowd erupted. It was a fantastic goal, something you would see on the Sunday
game. What a finish. Boyle celebrated and Mungret CC were in the driving seat with
a four point lead. This gave the Limerick men great momentum and proved to be a
key moment in the game. With time running out, Boherbue scored a point from a free, creating a tense finish.
Sean Moriarty made a great save in the closing stages of the game. This helped Mungret CC stay three points clear of their opponents. In
the final play, the Cork side lobbed the ball in, but the centre back, Paddy Ahern
came out with the ball securing victory for Mungret Community College.
Aherne gave an exceptional display at centre back, marking a very skillful centre
forward. He won this battle, showing hard work and determination. Cian Reilly
provided a masterclass at full back, attacking the ball and breaking the tackle each
time. Every player on the pitch was phenomenal. History was made at The Bog
Garden as this group became the first ever panel at Mungret Community College to
win a Munster Hurling Title. Each panel member made a huge contribution to the
victory. A squad that epitomised sheer determination, grit, resilience and amazing
character. They have become great champions. Unbeaten all year, winning every
game that they have played. They have trained extremely hard, putting in a serious
effort every night at training. Their coaches Mr. Whelan, Mr. Devereux, Mr. Carmody
and all of the school community are extremely proud of this group. What a day.
MCC U15 Munster Hurling Champions 2025.
Captain Cian Reily accepted the cup on behalf of the team with the majority of the players from Mungret St. Pauls.