SOCCER: St. Cuan's manager Cathal Farrell after their First Year 'B' National Cup victory over Carrick-on-Suri

ERSS, Carrick on Suir 1-3 St. Cuan’s College, CastleblakEney (AET) Joaquin Garcia (10),                                             Kealan Murray (9, 63), Darragh Booth (65)   ST. CUAN’S COLLEGE, CASTLEBLAKENEY were crowned 2026 FAI Schools First Year ‘B’ Boys National Cup Champions following a pulsating encounter against Edmund Rice Secondary School, Carrick on Suir in Killavilla United FC, Roscrea yesterday afternoon (Thursday, May 21). Two quickfire goals in the opening ten minutes saw the sides at a stalemate for the remainder of the game despite some good chances from both parties to take the win!  However, the versatility of both goalkeepers Sam Carmondy and Iarlaith Griffin, kept the contest alive. It took extra time to decide the winner, and it was the Galway side that edged out with two goals in the opening period. St. Cuan's manager Cathal Farrell gave his reaction to Galway Bay FM afterwards. ==