Category: Active School

Anthony Baggott Cup 2025

Staff

Knockainey NS retained the Anthony Baggott Cup on the occasion of the 10th staging of the tournament.

The hosts Herbertstown NS were joined by neighbours Knockainey NS and Hospital NS along with newcomers The Monastery School from Tipperary Town.

In round 1, Hospital NS produced a strong second half performance to pull away from Herbertstown NS. On pitch 2, Knockainey got off to a strong start with a good win over The Monastery.

In round 2, Knockainey continued winning ways by beating the hosts while Hospital got their second win over The Monastery.

Round 3 only saw one game being played as Hospital and Knockainey had qualified for the final. Herbertstown and The Monastery played out a great game of end to end action.

Final

Hospital NS, who have taken part in all 10 of the tournaments to date, were looking for their first win and looked in pole position to do so heading into the final minutes of the game. However, Knockainey NS struck a goal from a free to bring the game to extra time.

Knockainey were awarded a penalty early in extra time and after this was emphatically drilled to the net they did not look back and finished strongly to retain their title.

Congratulations to Knockainey NS and thank you to everyone who supported our tournament.

Roinn B double for Herbertstown NS

Staff

Congratulations to our boys and girls who retained their South Limerick Roinn B hurling and camogie titles in Martinstown.

The girls defeated Galbally NS in the final of the camogie.

The boys won two tight games against Athlacca NS and Galbally NS on the way to winning the hurling.

Harry Greensmyth Cup

Staff

Well done to our boys who represented the school in the Harry Greensmyth Cup today in Kilmallock.

The boys had four games against Galbally NS, Croom NS, Hospital NS and eventual winners Banogue NS.

It was the first game in the maroon and white for some of the players and hopefully they will have many more games for the school in the years ahead.

FAI Primary 5s – Munster Finals

Staff

Our girls continued their memorable sporting year by representing Limerick in the FAI Primary 5s Munster Finals in Cahir.

After two close games in the group stage, a win and a loss left all three teams level on points. It was decided that a penalty shootout would be used to determine who would go into the semi-finals and unfortunately this was where Herbertstown exited the competition.

The girls were excellent throughout the day and were very unlucky to miss out on progressing. They have been fantastic ambassadors for our school and county Limerick throughout the year.

South Limerick – Hurling & Camogie

Staff

Well done to Gearóid, Ellie and Emily who represented the school on South Limerick teams.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be for either the South boys or girls in the Mackey Cup or Neville Cup but it is a fantastic achievement to play for the South team and Gearóid, Ellie and Emily should be very proud of themselves.

FAI Primary 5s – Girls Through to County Final

Staff

Our girls’ team were in action in the County semi-finals of the FAI Primary 5s tournament in Corbally earlier today.

In their first game, the team played very well and secured a 5-1 win over Patrickswell NS.

In the second game, an early goal for Dromcollogher NS put them in a good position. Herbertstown had a large amount of possession and were finally rewarded with a goal with around 2 minutes to go. At this stage, our girls were perhaps the most likely to go on and win the game but Dromcollogher made a fast break and got the all important goal to give them the win.

In the final game of the group, Patrickswell beat Dromcollogher NS 3-1.

With all teams tied on 1 win each scoring difference was used to decide the top team and fortunately our good win in the first game saw Herbertstown qualifying for the county final. Well done girls.

Well done to the team for their great performances over both days in Corbally.