It was county finals day at St Louis Ballymena with the Allianz Ireland titles up for grabs in four codes. A big thank you to St Louis for the use of their facilities and to the officials and organisers of a great day.

First up was the LGFA competiton. Contested by St Anne's Belfast, St Brigid’s Ballymoney and St Mary’s Portglenone. Victory went to the Portglenone girls, well done to all involved

Portglenone were back in action shortly after in the camogie playoffs along with St Anne's. Keenly contested games led to St Patrick's and St Brigid’s Ballycastle being crowned Allianz Ireland county champions

Hurling was next on the agenda with St Anne's Corkey overcoming Mount St Michael’s Randalstown and St John the Baptist Belfast in a great display. Well done lads

The day was rounded off with the Allianz Ireland boys football finals, near neighbours St Joseph’s Dunloy and St Patrick’s Rasharkin went up against St Brides Belfast with the city lads emerging victorious. Comhgairdeas to them

We had a special spectator at our friendship games Jacqui Hurley. Was there to cheer on her son. Thank you for making the journey Jacqui, hopefully you had a great day.

Maith sibh to our representatives Aoife McGroggan and Cuisle Gillen from Millquarter PS and Bunscoil an tSléibhe Dhuibh who played in the mini 7s at half time in the All Ireland hurling Semi final yesterday. The girls can be seen wearing numbers 10 and 11.

Congratulations to our two representatives yesterday who played at half time in the All Ireland semi final. Cillian Kearns and Logan Gibson can be seen wearing numbers 2 and 3 respectively. Maith sibh lads.

Huge well done to Archie McGarry from St Patrick’s PS Loughgiel who represented his school and club Loughgiel Shamrocks with distinction in the half time games yesterday at Croke Park. Archie lined out at number 5 for the Tipperary team. Maith thu Archie.

Congratulations and well done to Orla Cunningham from St Ita's PS who played in the INTO Cumann Na mBunscol respect Go Games yesterday. Orla wore the number 7 for the Donegal team at half time in Croke Park yesterday and performed brilliantly. Well done Orla!

Today sees the beginning of our Games Programme for 2025/26. Kicking us off are the Girls Footballers in Belfast. 34 schools, 70+ school staff & 510 children will be involved across 9 venues in the city. Antrim LGFA Antrim GAA Cumann na mBunscol

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Our football leagues are in full flow, plenty of participation and game time for all involved. Thanks once again to teachers and administrators who facilitate these events. 6 venues 32 teams!

Reminder: Closing Date for the PAt Trainor Award is Friday October is 31st October! Nominate a committee member who has lead by example and hard work! Full details on the National Website! Cumann na mBunscol Lú CnmB Wicklow CNMB Dún na nGall Cumann na mBunscol CnamB Ceatharlach CnaMbunscol Ky Aontroim CnamB