SPORTS AWARDS: St Louis hurlers reflect on historic success

St Louis Grammar School senior '˜A' hurlers' efforts in securing the biggest accolade in a generation earned them the School Sporting Performance award.

By The Newsroom

Published 9th Mar 2016, 01:00 BST

The Cullybackey Road boys landed the coveted Mageean Cup for only the second time in October and the first success in the competition for 27 years.

In front of a crowd of almost 4,000 spectators, St Louis overcame St Mary’s Grammar, Belfast, to win the sought-after trophy.

As a result, no fewer than six of the team collected All Star awards prior to Christmas - a feat achieved only once previously in the history of Ulster Schools’ GAA. The boys will now attempt to add the All-Ireland title this month.

“It’s been all go all year, but it has been a year to remember,” said team member Conor Gillan, who received the award from Kenny Donnelly, of sponsor Halfords.

Also short-listed: Katie Agnew (triathlon); Ballymena Academy showjumping team (equestrian).

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