Cork County Primary School Tag Blitz Extravaganza

Musgrave Park was awash with colour on Thursday 3rd April as 27 primary schools contested in the Cork County Primary School Blitz Extravaganza.

The onus was on fun and participation. There were 5 points for a win, 3 points for a draw and 5 points each for Sportsmanship, Good Conduct and Teamwork. All schools quickly bought into the idea and the tournament was played in a friendly and courteous manner.

All participating schools are been coached rugby under the clubs Youth Development Officer (YDO) scheme and the day was run by the following YDO’s:

Frank O’Mahony: Fermoy RFC
Elliot Corcoran: Cork Con RFC
Vincent O’Leary: Kinsale/Carrigaline RFC
Simon Mulholland: Kanturk RFC

Mervyn Shorten: Mallow RFC
Sean O’Neill: Youghal RFC
John Siggins: Cobh RFC
Donal Neville: Bantry Bay RFC

Participating Schools

Scoil Barra Lourdes
Gaelscoil Cobh
Gaelscoil Thomais Daibhis
Kilmean
St Finbarrs
St Johns Kinsale
St Josephs
Gaelscol Curran
St Colmans
Timoleague
Gaelscoil De-Hide
Ballinadee
Scoil Fhiachna
Bun Scoil Mhuire
Scoil Iosaph Naofa
St Martins Kilworth
Ringaskiddy
Derrycreigh
Dromagh
Gaelscoil Douglas
Sandfield
Walterstown
Kilbrin
Scoil Barra Beaumont
St Patricks
Clogagh
Baltydaniel

Fairplay Award: St. Josephs
Best Skills Award: St. Finbarrs
Overall Award: St. Johns Kinsale

Munster Rugby would like to thank all those who participated in the event and look forward to running similar events next season.