Offaly primary pupils' big day out in Aviva

EIGHT boys from St Colman's National School, Mucklagh turned on the soccer style in the FAI Primary School 5s tournament and made it all the way to Aviva Stadium.

The youngsters won all the matches they played in the Leinster finals stage to secure their place in the all Ireland regional FAI finals in Dublin on May 31 last.

All eight members of the squad played their hearts out on the day in the famous venue and secured themselves third place in their group B play-offs in a nailbiting finish against the overall winners, Donegal.

The squad comprised Ben Nestor, Tim Cusack, Oisin Rigney, Daniel Trainor, David O'Shea, Jayden Daly, Keith O'Rourke and Conor McEvoy.

The coaches, Claire McIntyre and Keith O'Connor, were thanked by very proud parents, grandparents, family, friends and supporters for the time, dedication and hard work they put in to preparing the lads for the big day, creating memories for life: “It was a great achievement for them all.”