The rescheduled Connacht Finals of Scór na nÓg took place on Saturday, December 14th, at the Lecarrow Community Centre in County Roscommon. Originally set for the previous weekend in Claremorris, the event was postponed due to Storm Darragh.
As the home county, Roscommon were excellently represented in all eight disciplines. First up on the day were Kilglass Gaels in the Tráth na gCeist. After a very tight affair, Kilglass finished in second position behind Coolera-Strandhill, and with Eslin of Leitrim in third place. All three progress to the All-Ireland Final.
In the Aithriseoireacht Scéalaíocht (Recitation/Storytelling) event, Matthew Ffrench of Kilmore battled it out in a highly competitive competition. He emerged victorious with a hilarious rendition of his self-penned piece. In doing so, he claimed a second title for his club in this event.
But Roscommon’s winning ways were not finished there. Joining Kilglass and Kilmore in the national finals will be the Elphin Novelty Act team. The young group of actors beat off stern opposition from the famed Sean Ó’Heslins club to take the Connacht title.
Despite Elphin’s long and successful tradition in Scór at all levels, their Novelty Act win on Saturday was a first for the club in this event in Scór na nÓg.
Grace Collins from Kilmore gave a superb performance in an outstanding Amhránaíocht Aonair competition.
Similarly, Kilmore Ballad Group delivered their songs in wonderful style.
The Naomh Dominic Figure Dancers turned in a stylish display in a fiercely contested decider and the Elphin Set Dancers also did us proud. Likewise, in the Ceol Uirlise discipline, Elphin’s musicians gave a stellar delivery.
It was a wonderful day for Roscommon GAA. Coiste Scór Ros Comáin commends all our competitors and wishes the winners well in their preparations for the All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Final in Monaghan in January.
A big well done to the St Dominic’s Club for their wonderful hosting of last weekend’s final.
