St Michaels College vs Cistercian College Roscrea

Conor Montayne
(Chair) - CBC Monkstown
Jonathan Newsome
(Hon. Secretary) - Newbridge College
Rodney O’ Donnell
St Mary’s College, Rathmines
Stephen O’ Hara
Clongowes Wood College
Noel Mckenna
Belvedere College
Adam Malin
The High School
Andrew Adams
Newpark Comprehensive
Kevin Conroy
Presentation College, Bray
Colm Moloney
Kilkenny College
Pat Rossiter
CBS, New Ross
Brian Gallagher
Brendan Cryan
2022 Leinster Rugby Schools
committee
Chairman welcome
A very warm welcome to the Bank
of Ireland Leinster Schools
Junior Cup Final 2022.
This is the first time in a season
where we have played two
Junior Cup campaigns, with
Newbridge College winning the
delayed 2021 competition in a
pulsating final against Blackrock
College.
The excitement and enjoyment this
competition brings to these young
players is so important to their
development as a player and person of
character.
The competition this year has been full of
entertainment and excitement so far and
no doubt today will not disappoint.
Today’s final sees St Michael’s College
take on Cistercian College, Roscrea (first
final in 82 years) to be crowned Leinster
Schools Junior Cup Champions.
To all the teams who have competed, it
is hard to believe sometimes that players
of 14 and 15 years of age produce such
entertaining and positive rugby in this
competition. It is a joy to watch, and all
the schools involved should be thanked
for the contribution they have put in to
the teams and competition.
I would like to take this opportunity to
thank Bank of Ireland for their continuing
support in sponsoring this great
competition. They are a great partner
in promoting the game throughout the
province. Also, a special word of thanks
to the media who acknowledge the
positive way in which the game is played
at this level and the commitment of all the
schools and their rugby programmes.
I wish to thank all my colleagues on the
Schools Committee for their continuous
hard work throughout the season.
They are a vital part of running all
competitions within Leinster at all levels
on behalf of the rugby-playing schools.
I would also like to express my gratitude
to the Leinster Branch, particularly
Dermot O’Mahony who, as Schools
Administrator, works incredibly hard for
schools rugby, and to Steve Jameson
who organises the smooth running of
Energia Park throughout the season.
To Lisa Doyle, who works incredibly hard
on promoting the schools game at all
levels, it’s very much appreciated. Thanks
are also due to Hayley Whyte and the
ARLB, who provide all the officials for the
matches.
To both finalists, the determination you
have shown to get here today, with some
very hard-fought victories along the way
will hold you in good spirits for the Final.
Your ability to play exciting, fast and
skilful rugby, will I’m sure be on show
today again. To both captains, Billy
Hayes (Roscrea) and Ethan Black (St
Michael’s), I wish you the very best
of luck today and enjoy this special
occasion.
Finally, the 2022 Cup competition will
live long in the memories of all those
involved today and I hope players,
coaches, students and supporters of both
schools enjoy this occasion and have a
great day.
Conor Montayne
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ST MICHAEL’S COLLEGE VS CISTERCIAN COLLEGE, ROSCREA