Fitzgerald Stadium was the venue for the Cumann na mBunscol GAA/INTO Mini Sevens County Finals. A total of 120 schools took part in the competition this year with 16 teams, eight boys’ and eight girls’ teams, qualifying for the final in Fitzgerald Stadium.

Sliabh a’ Mhadra, having won the North Kerry title also had to come through a qualifying round in Tralee. On their journey to victory they had to overcome Lixnaw N.S., Murhur N.S., Lisselton N.S., Ballybunion N.S., Caherleaheen N.S., Holy Family N.S., Scoil Naomh Eirc, Glenbeigh N.S., Baile an Fhirtéaraigh, Kilgarvan N.S., Abbeydorney N.S. and finally Kilcummin N.S.

The final was an absolute thriller! Kilcummin got off to a flying start and were 2-1 to 0-2 ahead at half time. However Sliabh a’ Mhadra took control in the 2nd half and with a great display of teamwork, held their opponents scoreless. Final score 1-7 to 2-1 with Sliabh a’ Mhadra claiming the County Mini Sevens trophy.

A fantastic win for Mr. O’Connor and his boys. Well done!
Team: Kyle Enright, Darragh Quinlan, Owen Lightfoot, JP O’Carroll, Nathan McGrath, Kevin Goulding, Seán McGrath, Johnny Kennelly, Adam Farrell and Adam Segal.