The Station Centre in Omagh was the venue for today's Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Indoor Hurling Finals. Roan St. Patrick’s Eglish, St John’s Kingsisland, Edendork PS, St Lawrence's Fintona, St Malachy's Glencull, St Ronan's Recarson and holders, St Colmcille's Carrickmore, had all previously qualified for what was to be a memorable day for all in attendance.
After a series of round-robin matches played across two group sections, in which all boys played fantastically, showing great skill and determination throughout, the semi-finals were decided. The Kingsisland, Glencull and Recarson boys narrowly missed-out on a semi-final place, but they certainly did their schools and communities proud with their performances.
The first semi-final was a tight affair between Group B leaders Roan and Group A runners-up Edendork, but the Eglish lads were able to get the vital score to see them through to the decider.
Holders Carrickmore, who finished top of their group, faced off against Fintona in the second semi-final. This was an exciting game, with the Carrickmore boys doing enough to make it through to the final.
The standard and speed of the final was simply outstanding. Roan took an early lead with Carrickmore equalising soon after. The next couple of minutes saw both teams empty the tank and with extra time on the cards, Carrickmore struck 3 quickfire goals to win the title once again. A super effort from the Eglish boys who finish as county runners-up for a second year in succession.
St Colmcille's Carrickmore boys will now go forward to represent the county at the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Ulster Finals in Magherafelt.
A big thank you to Tyrone Hurling Development Officers, Damhlaic Rushe and Colm Dillion for officiating today and to all the adults who helped organise the heats and finals!
