Historic soccer success for Mullingar's Coláiste Mhuire

West Leinster Division 2 First Year final

Coláiste Mhuire 4

Mercy Secondary School Kilbeggan 0

Mullingar’s Coláiste Mhuire captured the West Leinster Division 2 title with a stunning 4-0 victory over Mercy Secondary School, Kilbeggan, at Mullingar Athletic grounds, Gainstown on Thursday.

It was a historic success for the Mullingar school as they won their first soccer title. With their midfield and strikers completely dominant, Coláiste Mhuire controlled the game for most parts and a goal from Jonah Hassett had them 1-0 ahead at the break.

They continued to dominate and press their opponents until Scott Farrelly’s header was flicked home by Patrick McLoughlin from close-range. It was 3-0 when Josh Scahill stylishly finished low to the net with a left-footed strike on 43 minutes - his class eventually leading to a goal after he had threatened for long spells.

Substitute Cian Traynor completed a fine win for Coláiste Mhuire and there were wonderful celebrations when Scott Farrelly was presented with the trophy.

Scorers - Coláiste Mhuire: J Hassett (17), P McLoughlin (32), J Scahill (43), C Traynor (52).

Coláiste Mhuire: Tom McCaul, Sam Sheerin, Jamie Murtagh, Scott Farrelly, Luke Fitzsimons, Sean O’Connell, Marius Buividavicius, Patrick McLoughlin, Jonah Hassett, Josh Scahill, Kalvin Flynn. Subs used: Darragh Daly, Cian Traynor, Killian Raleigh, Shane McSherry.

Mercy Secondary School Kilbeggan: John Dwyer, Conor O’Neill, Oran Shaw Cunniffe, Daniel Murray, Jamie Rabbitte, Evan O’Brien, Mason Slevin, Daniel Flanagan, Daniel Masterson, Darren Corcoran, Shane Costello. Subs used: Logan Maijenty, Cillian Grennan, Reilly Dunne, Niall McGrath.

Ref: Donal Sweeney.