Schools
Special Schools Enjoy Cup Success
Over 300 pupils from Special Schools throughout Northern Ireland recently competed in the Regional Games run by the Irish Football Association.
Each Region had 3 cup competitions. There was indoor 5-a-side for the SLD Schools at Under and Over 15 age categories and outdoor 7-a-side for the MLD Schools in Under 18’s.
The pupils really enjoyed the opportunity to play schools of similar ability and it made for some classic matches with some high quality football on display. Although not every school could walk away with the trophy, every school should be congratulated on the efforts of their players and with the spirit each game was played in.
Each school now has the opportunity to compete in the National Cup Competitions. The 7-a-side National Games for MLD Schools is at Ormeau Park, Belfast on Friday 9th May from 11am – 1pm.
The SLD schools can compete at Under and/or Over 15 at the Coca-Cola FA Cup at the Belfast Indoor Tennis Arena a week later on Friday 16th May.
If your school wants to take part in either competition please contact Alan Crooks for Registration Forms at the IFA on 028 90 669458 or by e-mail acrooks@irishfa.com
MLD Regional Games
ELB | Winner | Runner-Up |
SE/BEL | St. Gerards, Belfast | Cedar Lodge, Belfast |
WELB | Belmont House, Londonderry | Erne, Enniskillen |
NEELB | Dunfane, Ballymena | Rosstulla, Jordanstown |
SELB | St. Josephs, Coalisland | Cookstown High School |
SLD Regional Games
ELB | Under 15 Winner | Over 15 Winner |
SE/BEL | Knockevin, Downpatrick | Glenveagh, Belfast |
NELB | Loughan, Ballymena | Sandleford, Coleraine |
SELB/WELB | Knockavoe, Strabane | Rathore, Newry |
Dunfane School, Ballymena lift the Cup in the NEELB 7-a-side competition.
Knockevin School, Downpatrick enjoy success in the 5-a-side SELB/BEL competition.
