Páirc Seán Ó Caoilte was a hive of footballing activity this morning as Sacred Heart P.S. hosted the 3rd Annual Jarlath Carey Memorial Tournament.

This year 8 teams participated namely the hosts, St Michael’s P.S. Finnis, St Francis’ P.S. Drumaroad, St Joseph’s P.S. Carnacaville, St Macartan’s P.S. Loughinisland, St Colmcille’s P.S. Downpatrick, St Mary’s P.S. Aughlisnafin and St Nicholas’ P.S. Ardglass.

Each team played three games in the group stages. St Joseph’s P.S. Carnacaville topped Group A with 3 wins from 3 games whilst St Mary’s P.S. Aughlisnafin did likewise in Group B. This earned both passage through to the Cup final. Sacred Heart P.S. Dundrum won 2 of their outings in Group A as did St Francis’ P.S. Drumaroad in Group B and thus both made it to the Shield final.

The Jarlath Carey Memorial Cup final saw a strong St Joseph’s P.S. Carnacaville emerge victorious over a plucky St Mary’s P.S. Aughlisnafin offering. Sacred Heart P.S. Dundrum retained the Dundrum GAC Shield that they won last year with a positive success over St Francis’ P.S. Drumaroad.

Thank you to all 8 teams for their participation. To our referees and ball girls, we thank you all as well. To Eddie Campbell (Dundrum GAC President) for presenting the Dundrum GAC Shield and to Nuala, Martin and Helen for representing the Carey family, we extend our gratitude.

Another successful tournament all round!