WEST CORK SCHOOLS CUP
Winners 2008: Full Results Here
West Cork Table Tennis Schools Cup 2008
Once
again the schools came out in support of one of the biggest table tennis
schools events in the country. The West Cork Schools Cup has been running for
nearly 10 years and was held in the main hall of Maria Immaculata Community
College, Dunmanway on 18 tables.
Over
40 teams and 120 children took part in 17 events from both Primary and
Secondary Schools and with team events for boys, girls and mixed teams.
One
of the first results of the day came down to the narrowest of margins in the
National School Girls competition. Gaelscoil Bheanntraí looking to make it 4 in
a row met a local Togher team in the final. Togher have competed in the last 8 Championships
with a number of silver medal positions, however this year after a nail biting
final that went down to a tie breaker Togher took their first major title in
the girls event.
The
National School Boys competition has seen some very close matches and an
intense rivalry between St. Finbarr’s Bantry and
The
Boys 3rd Division once again saw a close competition between the
future stars of West Cork with Gaelscoil, Bheanntrai "B" beating the “C”
team and Togher B finishing 3rd.
The National School Mixed Competition has been
dominated by Coppeen over the last 5 years. However after an absence of 6 years
it was a young Lissagriffin side that upset the form book with the side only
dropping one point on its way to an undefeated record beating Gaelscoil,
Bheanntrai in the final.
Ardscoil
Phobal Bheanntrai took the first of 5 titles when their U13 Boys team beat
The
premier event of the day proved to be the U15 Boys with defending champions Macroom
De Las Salle, a much improved
Macroom
De La Salle were able to put their disappointment behind them as they
comfortably took the U19 title.
The
U13 Mixed event was won by Ardscoil Phobal Bheanntrai.
With
Easter so early this year there were a number of schools that expressed their
disappointment at not being able to attend this event but vowed to be back prepared
for fighting it out in the 2009 competition, which will be played next year as
part of the West Cork Associations 20th Anniversary celebrations.
For more information and to be included in the WCTTA mailing list contact Owen
028-35371.
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Winners 2008 |
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St.
Finbarr's NS "A" |
NSB Div 1 |
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NSB Div 2 |
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Gaelscoil,
Bheanntrai "B" |
NSB Div 3 |
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Togher
A |
NSG |
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NSM |
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Ardscoil
Phobal Bheanntrai |
U13Boys
Div 1 |
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Rossa
College B |
U13Boys
Div 2 |
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U13G |
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Ardscoil
Phobal Bheanntrai |
U13Mixed |
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U15Girls |
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Ardscoil
Phobal Bheanntrai |
U15Boys |
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U15Boys
Div 2 |
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U15Mixed |
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Macroom
De La Salle |
U19Boys |
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Ardscoil
Phobal Bheanntrai |
U19Girls |
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U19Mixed |
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NSB Div 1 |
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NSB Div 2 |
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NSB Div 3 |
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Gaelscoil Bheanntraí |
NSG |
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NSM |
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U13B |
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No Entries |
U13G |
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U13M |
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Macroom De La Salle |
U15B |
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M.I.C.C. |
U15G |
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U15M |
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Macroom De La Salle |
U19B |
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U19G |
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U19M |
West Cork Schools Cup 2007
51 Teams from 18 schools turned out to compete at this year's West Cork Schools
Cup in MICC, Dunmanway. A couple of new schools competed for the first time
with the local
The biggest surprise was the non appearance of
Special thanks to Ted Bollard for his continued support and to all those who
helped out on the day. Plans to hold two seperate schools events next year are
being discussed as the event continues to increase in popularity.
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Mania
West Cork Table Tennis Schools Cup 2006
There was the highest turnout on record for the 2006 West Cork Table Tennis
Schools Cup played at the
The number of entries sees a huge increase in the sport in the region over the
last couple of years. Last year’s competition saw an increase to 33 teams with
a number of new National Schools participating, This year there is another
increase of 19 teams with the majority of them coming from secondary schools.
The Primary School Competition has grown to such an extent that there are 2nd
Divisions for both the National School Boys and Mixed Competitions. The Boys
Division 1 Final saw a first time victory for
Gaelscoil Bheantraí girl’s team (Emer O’Shea, Colleen Kelleher & Sahnya
Shiels) collected their second title in a row after defeating rivals Togher NS
in the final, Gaelscoil Dhochtuir Uí Shuilleabhain girls still managed to claim
bronze after one of their players had to withdraw.
Under the inter-regional development strategy this year’s competition saw two
schools from Kerry participate for the first time. This was their first table
tennis competition and Kenmare Community College took home both the U19 Mixed
and U15 Mixed Titles, helped by two ex-Munster and West Cork Juniors Kloe and
Eliza Wood. In fact the U19 Mixed event gave a number of players the
opportunity to return to the game with Schull’s Martin Hurley, Janna and Ronja
Bailey returning to the table for the first time in a number of years to
collect silver in the U19 Mixed.
Schull Community College last entered in 2002 and has recently returned to
training. The school sent 6 teams in 5 events collecting a bronze in the U13
Mixed, silver in the U15 and U19 Mixed and Gold in the U19 Girls (Jenny
Kearney, Emily Goodbody & Gaya Cremers.)
Clonakilty has produced a number of top Munster players over the years and this
year both Clonakilty Community College and Sacred Heart returned with titles.
Sacred Heart made a welcome return to the event with a trio of U13 Girls teams
under the direction of ex-international Emma Jane Helen who recently completed
her ITTA Level 1 Coaching course. The school collected Gold, Silver and Bronze
in the event. Clonakilty Community College has dominated the U19 Boys event
almost since the event began in 1999. Looking for that 6th title they came to
the event favourites. Seeing off both Schull CC and then Hamilton High School
Bandon in the final and they were once again West Cork Champions. (Leon Reid,
Shane Buttimer & Danny Fitzpatrick.)
Bandon were well represented with a young Hamilton High School team taking
silver in the U19 Boys event. Bandon Grammar collected bronze in the U15 Boys
and U19 Mixed and Gold when they took the U15 Girls title (Alison Jennings,
Nicola Jennings & Lorraine Anderson).
Macroom De La Salle first entered back in 2002 and was narrowly defeated in
last year’s competition. 2006 is the year that they collected their first West
Cork Schools Title defeating Clonakilty Community College in the final. (De La
Salle A: Andrew Hegarty, Joe Kelleher & David Dineen)
The hosts Maria Immaculata retained the U13 Mixed Title seeing off Schull
Community College and with both the A and the B teams in the final the future
looks bright for these young players.
The U13 Boys final was fought out between debutantes Mount St. Michael’s from
Rosscarbery and St. Fachtnas De La Salle. Their B Team unexpectedly finishing
above the A team. Mount St. Michael’s proved too strong for St. Fachtnas in the
end taking their first title at the first attempt (Cillian McCaffrey, Stephen
Halliday & Mathias Hayes).
The medals and trophies were presented by Munster Branch Chairman Michael
Healy. Owen Kelly Schools Co-ordinator for the West Cork Association thanked
both the Munster Branch and Ballincollig Table Tennis Club for their support as
well as the staff and students of Maria Immaculata for providing them with an
ideal facility. Also a special thanks to all the hard working coaches, parents
and volunteers who made such a competition possible.

West Cork Table Tennis Schools Cup 2005 Report by TTIreland.com
33 teams took part in the biggest ever West Cork Schools Cup. The success of the
WCTTA primary school development program was shown with 21 teams from National
Schools alone entering the competition with schools from nearly all the major
towns in the region as well as some of the smaller village schools competing.
Bantry, Skibbereen, Bandon, Clonakilty, Macroom Enniskeane, Togher, Tirelton,
Coppeen all made their way to the host school
National School Boys Div 1
The very competitive National School Boys competition saw some very close
matches with St. Finbarr's Boys National School in Bantry having their A team
meet their B team in the final. It was a nail biting affair with the B team
almost springing a surprise on the A team but Alan Keane and Grahame O'Leary
pulled of the much needed doubles win against Cathal Carroll and Cathal Power
to seal the victory in the school's first attempt within the competition.
Togher National School one of the most consistent schools over the last 5 years
made it a bronze medal finish when they overcame their long-term rivals St.
Mary's Enniskeane in the 3rd/4th play-off.
With so many entries in the boys competition and with a number of schools
fielding more than one team it was left to the younger members of St. Finbarr's
C team to reach the final of the National Schools 2nd Division where they met
and defeated St. Mary's D team.

The girls' trophy also travelled back to Bantry but this time it was the girls
of Bantry Gael Scoil. 5th years Emer O'Shea, Colleen Kelleher playing in their
3rd year of competition and Sahnya Shiels playing in her second took the prize
from St. Mary's Enniskeane with Togher finishing with bronze.
National Schools Mixed
With such a large entry the National Schools Mixed competition also needed two
divisions this year.
They met Tirelton NS who were in their first
competition in the final their team included West Cork No.1 U12 Darragh Foley
and his brother Shane as well as Roisin and Peter Kelleher. With all players
attending the highly rated Kinneigh table tennis club it was a tense affair but
Coppeen finally came out on top for the second year in a row. Bantry Gael Scoil
took the bronze with Cian Edgeworth, Shauna McCarthy and Peter Kelleher.
A special mention for Leo Rawlinson from Skibbereen Gael Scoil who played very
well and was the youngest competitor of the day as well as Eddy O'Sullivan from
the Bantry Gael Scoil who are both still only aged 8yrs.
U13
Mixed
The U13 age group in the secondary schools competition was dominated by the
hosts Maria Immaculata Community College who are able to take advantage of the
excellent facilities at the school as well as 5 tables for training. The school
walked away with both Gold and Silver in the U13 Boys competition as well as
Gold and Silver in the U13 Mixed competition. The U13 Mixed final saw a
fiercely competitive match with ex-Munster U12s girls Julie McCarthy taking on
Michelle Hayes. Michelle eventually took the victory 13/11, 11/5, 10/12 &
11/8. But it was not enough to seal the victory as Finn Glenn and Joe Sherlock
won their matches against Shane Connolly and Danial Daly. Joe Sherlock and
Julie McCarthy narrowly took the doubles against Michelle Hayes and Danial Daly
13/11, 11/9 & 11/9.
U13 Boys
Maria Immaculata's Cormac Lorden, Brian O'Sullivan and Jeremy Moloney beat
Andrew Burgoyne, Eoin O'Neill and Paul Galvin in the U13 boys final but with
Eoin O'Neill and Paul Galvin both U12 they will get another chance next season.
U15 Boys
The U15 Boys saw a return of Macroom De La Salle who last competed back in
2002. Entering two teams this year their B team managed to knock out Maria
Immaculata in the semi final and their A team were unlucky to be beaten by
favourites Clonakilty Community College in the other semi-final. However it was
Clonakilty Community College who eventually won the title defeating the Macroom
school in the final. Macroom De La Salle A team recovered against Maria
Immaculata in the 3rd/4th play off to secure the bronze medal.
U19 Boys
The premier event for the Secondary School has always been the U19's which, has
been dominated by Clonakilty Community College for the last 4 years with only
St. Brogan's of Bandon spoiling their copybook in 2000. With two of their stars
from previous years Alan Hurley and Jason Crowley now left for pastures new it
was left to Leon Reid, Zoron Teodorvic and the only player left from last years
championship winning team Jerome Companjen to retain the mantle of top West
Cork School. Maria Immaculata matched the Clonakilty A team when they both
defeated the Clonakilty B team in the opening rounds. Bandon Grammar almost
caused a huge upset when their mixed team went 2-0 up against Maria Immaculata,
with both girls Andrea Shorten and Vicky Stout winning their matches 3-0.
Kieran McCarthy managed to keep MICC in the match beating Ross Biddel. MICC
then drew level taking the first doubles match which then moved the teams into
the last and final super doubles. The MICC managed to pull of the remarkable
comeback and secured their place against Clonakilty Community College in the
final. Like Bandon Grammar in the Semi-final Clonakilty Community College went
into an early lead taking the first two matches and once again Kieran McCarthy
managed to keep MICC in the match however Clonakilty's doubles pair proved too
strong for MICC and Clonakilty secured a remarkable 5th win in a row.
Clonakilty Community College B team went on to defeat Bandon Grammar for the
Bronze medal position.
The new West Cork Champions Clonakilty Community College have announced their 6
player challenge to represent Munster at the All Ireland Schools Competition
later this year and will try and emulate Bandon Grammar's success when they
took West Cork's first All Ireland Schools title in 2002.
WCTTA Chairman Owen Kelly thanked the MICC Principle Pat McElvy who gave out
the presentations and especially the PE Staff at the school and Roger Earle for
the tremendous support they have given to this event as well as the hard
working coaches. With a special mention for Vicky Ridgeway and Ivan Shorten and
the teachers, parents and umpires who have helped make the West Cork Table
Tennis Schools Cup one of the premier sporting events in West Cork.
If you or your school would like to join one of our coaching schemes or would
like to find out more about table tennis in West Cork please contact the WCTTA
at 028-35371 (Owen) or check out our website at www.ttireland.com
WEST CORK SCHOOLS CUP
FRIDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2004
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Boys Primary |
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Junior Boys |
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Gael Scoil, Bantry |
1 |
Clonakilty Community College A |
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Togher A, Dunmanway |
2 |
Maria Immaculata CC A, Dunmanway |
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Togher B |
3 |
Clonakilty Community College B |
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Togher C |
4 |
Maria Immaculata CC B, Dunmanway |
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Girls Primary |
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Junior Girls |
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Coppeen NS |
1 |
Sacred Heart, Clonakilty A |
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Gael Scoil, Bantry |
2 |
Sacred Heart, Clonakilty B |
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Togher NS |
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U15Boys |
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Mixed Primary |
1 |
Hamilton High School, Bandon |
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Coppeen NS |
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Gael Scoil A,Bantry |
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U13 Mixed |
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Gael Scoil B, Bantry |
1 |
Maria Immaculata CC, Dunmanway |
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Togher NS |
2 |
Bandon Grammar School |
WEST CORK SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS
2004
Clonakilty Community College was given a special presentation when they took
the West Cork Secondary Schools Junior Title for the 4th time in a row at this
years Table Tennis schools event. The team consisting of Alan Hurley, Jason
Crowley and Jeroen Companjen were pushed closely by the host school Maria
Immaculata Community College in Dunmanway (Kieran McCarthy, Jake and Joe
Warne). But with Alan and Jason taking the doubles in the fifth and final set
they once again lifted the schools cup and with both players leaving next year
it will be up to the Clonakilty B team who finished 3rd to rise to the
challenge.
Sacred Heart Convent Clonakilty added the West Cork title to their Munster
title won earlier this year. It is hoped that the school will be able to make a
challenge for the All Ireland Schools Finals later this season.
The U15 Boys was won by Hamilton High. The U13 Mixed event saw another very
close final between Maria Immaculata with Bandon Grammar as the opposition.
With a the match see sawing back and forth it was eventually Maria Immaculata
won out the day on this occasion.
WEST CORK PRIMARY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2004
Coppeen NS managed a second place in the mixed in 2003 and showed enormous
improvement to take both the Mixed and Girls Primary School Titles at this
years championships.
Last years double winners Gael Scoil Bheanntraí reached all three finals but
only managed to retain the Boys Title this time around narrowly beating rivals
Togher NS in the final. For a small rural National School Togher reflected the
high level of interest in the sport at National School level fielding a total
of 5 teams in the championships.
With a total of 11 teams competing at Primary level this was the highest level
of entry in the five years the competition has been running.
WEST
CORK SCHOOLS CUP
FRIDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2003
Immaculata Convent Hall Dunmanway.


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National School Mixed |
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U19 Open |
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1st |
St.Mary's Enniskeane |
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1st |
Clonakilty C.C. |
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2nd |
Coppeen N.S. |
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2nd |
Sacred Heart "A" |
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National School Boys |
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3rd |
Bandon Grammar Boys |
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1st |
Gael Scoil,Bantry |
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4th |
Sacred Heart "B" |
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2nd |
Togher N.S. A |
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U15 Open |
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3rd |
Togher N.S. B |
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1st |
Maria Immaculata C.C. "A" |
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National School Girls |
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2nd |
Hamilton High, Bandon |
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1st |
Gael Scoil, Bantry "Red" |
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3rd |
Clonakilty C.C. |
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2nd |
Gael Scoil, Bantry "Blue" |
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4th |
Maria Immaculata C.C. "B" |
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5th |
Bandon Grammar Girls |
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6th |
Bandon Grammar Boys |
The West Cork Schools Cup was divided into
sections this year with Mixed, Boys and Girls National School Divisions and an
U19 Open and U15 Open for Secondary Schools. 17 Teams overall entered the 5
Divisions, with a new entry from Hamilton High and Coppeen National School.

Clonakilty C.C. made it 3 in a row this year,
they were pushed closer than they had been before when Sacred Heart a girls
school also from Clonakilty put in an excellent performance in the final. The
new Maria Immaculata C.C. in Dunmanway took the new U15 title from debutantes
Hamilton High from Bandon.


The very strong West Cork National School
competition saw last years winners St. Mary's Enniskeane win a very close mixed
final with newcomers Coppeen N.S. An all Gael Scoil, Bantry girls final also
went close with the "reds" winning out over the "blues."
Bantry Gael Scoil also caused a surprise when they beat Togher A in the boys
final to make the double.
The West Cork
Schools Cup is one of the leading schools event in Munster. Schools may enter a
number of teams in the event. The teams can be of mixed gender and age.
Divisions are decided upon after all entries have been received, depending on
number of entries. The two events are held on the same day, a National/Primary
School Competition and a Secondary School Competition. Competitors must wear
soft soled sport’s shoes and sportswear. Tracksuits will be acceptable.
The West Cork Table Tennis Association was established in 1989 and has coached
within 17 schools in the region. A number of new schools have started competing
in the last couple of years and a schools league is planned for the future.
The WCTTA has provided 16 tables around West Cork and is presently looking for
other schools who are interested in developing the sport of table tennis, which
is ideally suited to both National and Secondary Schools.
Coaching Schemes by qualified ITTA coaches, with badges and internationally
recognised certificates are available and a specially designed manual for
teachers interested in coaching in their school. West Cork players have
represented West Cork, Co.Cork, Munster and Ireland and regularly have the
opportunity to travel throughout the country to tournaments as well as local
rankings and events.
West Cork Table Tennis Schools Cup

|
School |
2000 Position |
2001 Position |
2002 Position |
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Clonakilty Community College |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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Colaiste Charbrie A, Dunmanway |
X |
5 |
2 |
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Bandon Grammar A |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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Bandon Grammar B |
4 |
7 |
4 |
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Sacred Heart A, Clonakilty |
X |
4 |
5 |
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St.Brogan's Bandon |
1 |
2 |
6= |
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Colaiste Charbrie B, Dunmanway |
X |
6 |
6= |
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Sacred Heart B, Clonakilty |
X |
9= |
6= |
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Schull Community College, Boys |
X |
X |
9 |
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Schull Community College, Girls |
X |
X |
10 |
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Macroom, De La
Salle B, |
X |
X |
11 |
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St.Fachtnas, De
La Salle B, Skibbereen |
X |
8 |
X |
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Colaiste Charbrie C, Dunmanway |
X |
9= |
X |
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St.Fachtnas, De
La Salle A, Skibbereen |
X |
11 |
X |
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Schull Community College, 1st Years. |
X |
12 |
X |
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Secondary School Championships |
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School |
2000 Position |
2001 Position |
2002 Position |
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St.Mary's National School A |
X |
2 |
1 |
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Lissigriffin National School |
3 |
4 |
2 |
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Togher National School A |
2 |
7 |
3 |
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Gael Scoil A, Bantry |
X |
8 |
4 |
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Gael Scoil B, Bantry |
X |
8 |
5 |
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St.Mary's National School B |
X |
3 |
6 |
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Goleen National School A |
4 |
5 |
7 |
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Togher National School B |
X |
9 |
8 |
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Ballymoney National School |
1 |
1 |
X |
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Goleen National School B |
5 |
6 |
X |
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National School Championships |
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WEST CORK SCHOOLS CUP
DUNMANWAY 22nd-24th FEBRUARY 2002
The West Cork School’s Cup has become
one of the largest school events in Munster with twenty school teams competing
from around the region. This year saw extra entries from Macroom De La Salle
and Schull Community College. The standard of play in the National School’s
competition has increased dramatically this season within all schools and
resulted in a very closely fought event. St.Mary’s Enniskeane won their first
title after reaching second last year, the team of Barry Horgan, Eoghan
O’Callaghan and Padraig McSweeney defeated Lissagriffin from a small townland
on the Mizen Head. (Deirdre Cotter, Daniel O’Driscoll & Paul Clarke.).
Togher A from Dunmanway had a tense match between Gael Scoil A to take the
third place moving up to 3rd from 7th last season. Gael Scoil who were
sponsored by McCarthy Sports Bantry entered two teams this year have showed
good improvement and were pleased to move up 5 places. Gael Scoil B took home
Gold beating St.Mary’s B in the Plate Final, with Goleen taking Bronze.
The Secondary Schools Cup saw a second win with the team of Alan Hurley, Jason
Crowley and Eamon Dullea over surprise finalists Colaiste Chairbre A; Joe
Warne, Jake Warne & Kieran McCarthy who beat St.Brogan’s Bandon in the
opening group phase. The third place play-off between Bandon Grammar A and
Bandon Grammar B saw the A team take home third place. Many of the players
returned for the weekend to play in the West Cork Open with an entry of over
200 players within 14 events and 8 competitions.