Togher N.S.

Togher N.S. - Cork Champions in the F.A.I. Schools 5 a side

There was great jubilation in Togher N.S. Dunmanway when they were crowned County Champions in Section A of the F.A.I. Schools 5 a side soccer competition 2008.
The Togher N.S. team came through qualifying rounds having played Little Island N.S., Gaelscoil Droichead na mBandan and Shanballymore N.S. The final was held at the Cork Corinthians Grounds, Cork on Wednesday April 30. These boys are no strangers to County Championships having being crowned Cork Chess Champions last year.
The final was played on a league basis with Togher N.S. coming out on top. They had a magnificent victory over Little Island N.S. 2 - 1. They drew with Whitegate N.S. 3 - 3 and played superbly to triumph over Glenville N.S. with a score of 4 -1. The five boys played brilliantly with splendid defending, great goal keeping and the forwards doing their utmost to score.
The victorious Togher team celebrated in style when they were announced as the champions, who travel to Shannon on May the 14. Here they will represent Cork in Section A of the Munster Finals. The boys thanked their coach Danny Peters.
The FAI treated the boys to tickets for the Cork City V Sligo game in Turners Cross on May 9th. To further enhance the evening they were invited onto the pitch before the game and they were introduced to the spectators! The FAI will also gave these boys a training session before the final.
The Munster finals were held at Park Rangers in Shannon on Wednesday 14 of May. They had great wins over Dunhill N.S., Waterford, and Lahinch N.S., Co. Clare. They were defeated by Broadford N.S., Limerick. It was a magnificent achievement and there were great celebrations.