St. Nathy’s College secure Connacht final berth

It has been a busy time for the Ballaghaderreen school as their Junior LGFA team were also in Connacht final action
St. Nathy’s College secure Connacht final berth

St. Nathy's College secured their place in the Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior B Final after defeating St. Attracta's Community school at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

St. Nathy’s College have progressed through to the Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior B final.

The Ballaghaderreen school secured a 2-12 to 2-8 victory over St. Attracta’s College at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence last night (Wednesday).

It was St. Nathy’s strong start that helped them power to victory. Their opening two scores were both goals as they raced 2-0 to 0-1 in front.

The Ballaghaderreen based school continued to dominate surging 2-7 to 0-3 in front before a quick 1-1 before the break left the Sligo school six back at the interval.

St. Nathy’s showed their poise to slot over a pair of two-pointers to keep their foes at arm’s length before a penalty save kept the winners in a healthy position.

Even though St. Attracta’s found the net late on, it was St. Nathy’s College who progressed through to a Connacht final against Ballyhaunis CS or St. Joseph’s of Galway on Saturday, February 14.

Despite a gutsy effort, St. Nathy’s were defeated in the Connacht LGFA Junior C final.

They were beaten by Jesus and Mary Salerno Salthill 5-12 to 5-8 after extra time, with the contest deadlocked at 3-7 apiece in what was a thrilling contest.

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