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The Scoil Mhuire agus Íde, Newcastle West Junior Ladies football squad
THE Scoil Mhuire agus Íde, Newcastle West Junior Ladies Football team are gearing up for an historic Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Junior 'C' Championship semi-final clash against Ballyhaunis Community School this Friday, March 7.
The game, which takes place in Banagher, Co Offaly, has a 12:30pm throw-in.
The SMI team, captained by Isabelle and Olivia O’Brien from Feohanagh Castlemahon, have had an extraordinary journey to this stage, from August defeating Hazelwood College Dromcollogher, to overcoming Colaiste Muire, Ennis, in October, a hard-fought win against St. Joseph’s Spanish Point in the North Munster Cup Final before a Munster semi-final, win over Scoil Mhuire, Carrick-on-Suir and a provincial final success against Presentation College Mitchelstown.
This set the stage for their historic qualification for the All-Ireland series - the first team from SMI to achieve this feat, and the first Limerick school since 2009 to make it this far in the competition.
The team, made up of girls from four local clubs, Monagea, Feohanagh Castlemahon, Old Mill, and St Senans, have been tirelessly preparing for this weekend’s semi-final, including having the the privilege of training with David Clifford, the decorated Kerry senior footballer.
In addition to regular training sessions, the girls have kept sharp with challenging practice games that have helped them fine-tune their skills.
Scoil Mhuire & Ide Junior Ladies Football Squad:
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