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Heneghan crowned KAll-Ireland champion
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All-Ireland Scór na nÓg
nOCKnArEA Arena was the venue for the All-ireland Scór na nÓg finals, and a large group of support-
ers from roscommon travelled to Sligo iT to cheer on the competitors from St Aidan’s, St dominic’s and Elphin GAA clubs.
Winning the All-ireland title is every competitors dream and many hours are spent practicing their art in order to achieve their goal.
Katie Heneghan from St Aidan’s was participating in the recitation / Storytelling Competition. A native of Ballyforan, Katie was hoping for a repeat of All-ireland final success in the same competition in 2016.
She is from a proud GAA family where her mother and father have both won All- irelands in Ladies football and handball respectively. Her uncle Francie is the last roscommon All Star and Katie is also an
Pictured is the All-Ireland champions Katie Heneghan with Aogan Ó Fearghail.
She was a member of the County U-14 Camogie team last summer, winning the All-ireland in 2016 was a very proud day for her club and county. However, this brings its own pressures and it was inter- esting to see in this year’s competition that the Ulster champion recited the same piece that Katie won the All-ireland with in 2016.
Unfortunately, Katie was the only winner from Connacht this year. St dominic’s club took part in the Léiriú competition and they were hoping to add another title to the one they won last year.
When Katie was announced as All- ireland Champion, there was great applause from the large crowd attending. There was no doubt that she was the firm favourite.
Elphin took part in the Tráth na gCéist which is a table quiz. This was their fourth year in a row taking part. Cavan were victorious on the day.
Katie Heneghan on stage in the Scór na nÓg.
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She was welcomed home by her parish
For those who were unable to travel to Sligo, coverage was streamed live on TG4 youTube. Scór Sinsir County Finals took place on Saturday, 3 March in Kilbride Community Centre.
accomplished sportswomen playing camo- gie and football with Four roads.
at her homecoming in St Aidan’s and was also introduced to the crowd at half-time at the FBd League final between Galway and roscommon.
The competition was very tough with the Leinster champion and the Munster Champion giving very strong perform- ances. But, Katie has a remarkable talent and can capture the audience and bring her story to life. Her dramatic presence and facial expressions are her secret weapons.
There is such a proud tradition of Scór in the St dominic’s club and great praise must be given to the competitors and their mentors. They gave a great performance and could do no more. The title went to The downs, Westmeath who also have a proud tradition.