Cumann na mBunscol Day 2 results

A lucky mascot for Yellow Furze N.S. at today Cumann na mBunscol football finals.

Large crowds decended on the St. Pats GAA Grounds Stamullen for Day 2 of the Meath Cumann na mBunscol football finals.

St. Ultans made up for last years disappointment and claim the Boys Division 2 title in the first game of the day. The winners led 0-5 to 0-4 at the break but goals TJ Gaffney, Eanna Proudfoot and Dylan Cleary swung the tie in favour of the Bohermmen school.

Yellow Furze had too much firepower for Carlanstown in the Boys Division 3 final. Senan Byrne (2) and Danny Dixon raised green flags to give them a 3-8 to 0-6 half time lead. The impressive Byrne scored another two goals in the second half as his team ran out comfortable winners.

St. Brigids claimed their first Meath schools title since 2018 with four points to spare over Michael’s N.S., Kill. The Meath Hill school led 1-5 to 0-2 at the break but with ten minutes remaining Kill led by a point. Aaron McCabe and Ryan Kiernan pointed before Daniel Carolan goaled to seal victory for the boys in blue.

Like St. Ultans, Scoil Oilibhéir Naofa, Kilcloon made up for last years disappointing loss and claim the Girls Division 2 title in dramatic fashion. Gaelscoil na Cille led 1-8 to 2-3 with minutes remaining but the Kilcloon girls struck for two late goals to claim the title.

Scoil Ultain Naofa, Baile Ghib rounded off another brilliant days entertainment with victory in the Division 4/5 Shield final decider. First half goals from Milo Mac an Ghallóglaigh and Ben Ó Cearúil set them on the road to victory.

Boys’ Division 2 Final

St. Ultan’s N.S., Bohermeen 3-7 Scoil Mhuire, Carlanstown 1-8

Boys’ Division 3 final

Yellow Furze N.S. 8-10 Carnaross N.S. 2-9

Boys’ Division 5 final

Meath Hill N.S. 2-7 St. Michael’s N.S., Kill 2-3

Girls’ Division 2 final

Scoil Oilibhéir Naofa, Kilcloon 4-4 Gaelscoil na Cille 1-8

Boys’ Division 4/5 Shield final

Scoil Ultain Naofa, Baile Ghib 2-9 Newtown N.S. 1-6