Shimna News

Last Thursday, our Senior Netballers played a competitive match today against a strong Regent House team, eventually going down 26-19. This was an achievement in itself as many of the girls are in the Intermediate team playing at a senior level. The attacking players were ably led by Mila, who along with Parisa and Bridie, provided the shooters, Hope, Lucy and Anna, with excellent scoring opportunities. The defensive players, Evie, Rachel (captain), Mikaela, Niamh and Lucy, a

Our U14 Girls Gaelic team made the short trip to Bryansford GAC to face off against St. Colman's, Ballynahinch in their Ulster LGFA Championship game. While both teams were guaranteed quarter final places, top spot in the group was at place. The game started with both schools going back and forth for the first 5 minutes with Evie and Katie the scorers for Shimna. Shimna then burst into gear and two quick goals from Robyn gave Shimna a commanding lead. Shimna continued to keep

Our girls’ Year 8 and 9 football team did the College proud in the IFA Festival of Football, held in wintry conditions at the Donard Park ground yesterday. They were unbeaten in six games, winning five and drawing one against teams from Kilkeel, St Louis, Newry High and Dromore. Our girls demonstrated skill, composure on the ball and great teamwork throughout. Evie, Abbie and Caoimhe were solid in defence and quick to bring the ball forward, while Kacie enjoyed a superb day

Our U14 Boys performed with great credit in their debut Ulster finals. Winning one, drawing one and losing two matches, they finished third overall. Star performers were Dara, who demonstrated exceptional running and kicking, as well as Daniel, Porter and Charlie for their defensive work. Ollie and Thomas also deserve credit for playing with boys a year older than themselves, showing great determination and bravery.