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Sensational victory for JCT

The JCT rugby cup match against Wesley College just before half term was a very exciting encounter, with excellent attack and defence on both sides - an example of what is best in schools rugby. Having lost by about 40 points to Wesley at the beginning of the season, the JCT team knew they had their work cut out and decided to hit hard from the start. Alan O'Keefe's early penalty sent a signal that this would be no walk over for Wesley.

However, Wesley quickly retaliated with a converted try and we were 7-3 down for a very long period. During this time, exceptionally tenacious defence and superb tackling kept repeated Wesley attacks at bay.

Eventually, three minutes from the final whistle, a series of sustained running attacks by High School (HSD teams never give up!) forced an error in the Wesley defence and Nigel Kinlan immediately seized the opportunity to produce an exhilarating running try, leaving the final score at 8-7. Well done to the whole team!

The next round takes place on Wednesday afternoon at 3.00 p.m. at Stradbrook (Blackrock RFC). All support very welcome!

Guide dogs for the blind

We would like to thank everyone who purchased Christmas cards, calendars and badges for the Guide Dogs for the Blind. We raised a total of €650. We would especially like to thank 3G and Miss Graham for their support, and Mr Prendergast for his photographs. Thanks! (Photo below)

French exchange group

Below: Exchange group from Cours Bautain, Juilly, north of Paris, with 

Sport this week

JCT (C) Pres Bray Wed 25 Stradbrook 3.00

1st Yr St Columba's Wed 25 Away 2.00+3.00

Minor A 1/4 final replay vs Terenure Wed 25 Away 3.00

Minor C 1/4 final vs Alex Thurs 26 Away 3.30 tbc

Junior A semi-final vs Alex Thurs 26 Away 4.30 tbc

Minor Cabinteely CS Fri 27 Arena 3.30

Junior Cabinteely CS Fri 27 Arena 4.30

In girls hockey, Minor A drew with Our Lady's Terenure, Minor C won against Rathdown to go through to quarter final and Junior B won against Mt Sackville to go through to quarter finals.