The Kate Russell Cup brings together the top school talent in a play-off tournament, to decide the All-Ireland Schools Champions of the year. It is the highlight of the schools sporting year, & receives huge support from all participating schools.
In 2009, Coláiste Iognáid, the Jes, were crowned All-Ireland Champions, finally bringing the trophy westwards, after a break of 21 years! This win entitled Connacht to have TWO entries in the 2010 competition, namely the winners & runners-up of the Connacht Senior Schools Cup, (The Palmer Cup).
The Jes emerged victorious in the 2010 Palmer Cup, beating Salerno 1-0 in a closely fought match last month. Consequently, both teams earned their places in the Kate Russell Cup, representing Connacht.
Preparations have been on-going for the tournament, being held at the Regional Sports Centre, Dangan on Thursday & Friday, March 18th & 19th. It promises to be a great spectacle, showcasing the cream of talent at senior schools level.
Greenfields are delighted to be represented on BOTH Connacht teams, with nine players featuring. Congratulations & the best of luck to Jes players Brenda Flannery (Capt, Jes), Niamh Callanan, Katie Codyre, Aisling Dunne, Ciara Power, Alison Ryan & Ciara Treacy. And Salerno players Michelle Maher & Niamh O’Flaherty.
Below is the competition format, with the pools seeded based on last years final positions:
|
Pool A |
Pool B |
|
Connacht (1) Colaiste Iognaid |
Ulster Royal School Armagh |
|
South East Loreto Kilkenny |
Leinster St Andrews College |
|
Munster Crescent Comprehensive |
Connacht (2) Salerno |
THURSDAY 18th March
|
TIME |
POOL |
TEAM |
TEAM | |
|
09.00 |
A |
Colaiste Iognaid |
v |
Crescent Comprehensive |
|
10.30 |
B |
Royal School Armagh |
v |
Salerno |
|
12.00 |
A |
Loreto Kilkenny |
v |
Crescent Comprehensive |
|
13.30 |
B |
St Andrews |
v |
Salerno |
|
15.00 |
A |
Colaiste Iognaid |
v |
Loreto Kilkenny |
|
16.30 |
B |
Royal School Armagh |
v |
St Andrews |
FRIDAY 19th March
|
TIME |
POOL |
TEAM |
TEAM | |
|
09.30 |
5/6 |
3rd Pool A |
v |
3rd Pool B |
|
11.30 |
4/5 |
2nd Pool A |
v |
2nd Pool B |
|
13.30 |
1/2 |
1st Pool A |
v |
1st Pool B |
