Under 16 soccer report 09-10
The season kicked off with the first round of the Ulster Cup game against Virginia. At half time the Comprehensive were losing 1-0 but an excellent display in the second half saw the boys come out with a 2-1 victory. They received a bye in the second round and then faced a very strong St Macartan’s team for a place in the Ulster quarter final. The game ebbed and flowed with the Comprehensive team eventually coming out victorious 4-3 in extra time, in what was an extremely well contested game.
The boys were then drawn against St. Eunan’s in the quarter final. They are a notoriously difficult team to beat with a huge pedigree in both Ulster and All Ireland competitions. It was another fantastic match and the Comprehensive came from behind twice to level the match. They played extremely well in the last ten minutes and could have nicked it at the death. The game went to extra time with the comprehensive boys showing a great appetite for the battle. There was no score at the end of the first period. With the wind at their back they threw everything at he letterkenny lads and with a couple of minutes to go had the chance to take the game. The ball was floated in and Caolan Reilly poked it towards goal. Unfortunately the Eunan’s goalie dived bravely at his feet and the ball spun up and hit the crossbar. It was to be the last opportunity of the game. Penalties were the outcome never a good way to end such a cracking match and after the dust settled the boys had been beaten 5-4.
Even in the midst of their disappointment they shook hands with their opponents who recognised that they had had a lucky escape. St. Eunan’s played their semi final on Monday last and have advanced to the Ulster Final so we know that we have a very talented bunch of players. Every single player worked tremendously hard and they were a credit to their school, manager and parents. The boys will now contest the Cavan/Monaghan League over the coming weeks with a determination to succeed.
Extra-curricular Dance
St. Aidan’s is now availing of the ‘girls in action program’ funded by the HSE. The idea is to get girls more active during school time. Niamh Smith is now taking the girls for a dance class once a week during lunchtime. The girls will be performing dance such as ballet, hip hop, and contemporary.
Killinkere Cross Country Competition
well done to all students who took part in the cross country event in Killenkere on Wednesday last. The event took place in terrible conditions with continuous wind and rain. Despite the conditions it seemed to have little effect on the St. Aidan’s pupil’s performances, as a huge amount of silverware was won on the day... more
End of year news
Congratulations to Catriona Mullen on finishing 5th in the intermediate girls 3000m in the Ulster final.
Under 16s win county
Saint Aidan’s Under 16s beat Breffni College with a score line of 6-5 (23) to 3-9 (18) to win the Under 16s county football. After beating Baileborough in a physical and tough semi-final, Saint Aidan’s raced out in the first half powering through Breffni College and led by 11 points at half time. Aaron Watson, Caolan Reilly and Declan Smith performed well up front with Stephen Donnary, Mark Murray and Cian McPhilips supporting admirably. However, in the second half Breffni came back drawing level and then a goal put them into the led with ten minutes remaining. Points by Stephen Donnary and Cian McPhilips drew Saint Aidan’s level again and well worked goal from Captain Damien O’Brien put Saint Aidan’s ahead before two more points one from Damien O’Brien and the other from Cian McPhilips sealed the victory.
Sports Day '09
We were very fortunate to get a dry bright day for sports day which was held on 
Tuesday May 12th. It was very successful with a large number of students participating in all events, 100m, 600m, relays, long-jump, high jump and not forgetting the run around the school for seniors, while most ran some decided to make it around by three legged or piggy back!. These events were followed by the novelty events and for some the highlight of the day was the sponge throwing at the teachers. Congratulations to the teachers who for the second year running enjoyed beating the students in the staff versus student’s soccer game. ....more
All Ireland Basket ball success
History was made in the National Basketball Arena on Monday afternoon when St. Aidan’s
Comprehensive senior boys won the All-Ireland Senior B Schools Cup beating Colaiste and Spioraid Naoimh from Cork on a score-line of 77-60. In the process they became the first school from Co Cavan to win a national basketball title at senior level. The Cork City team went into the game as favourites but were undone by an excellent all round team performance of St. Aidan’s in which point-guard Dean Connolly deservedly picked up the ‘Most Valuable Player’ award ......more
St. Aidan’s senior boys enjoy success.
It has been a vintage year thus far for the senior boys in all basketball competitions. The 
school has entered teams at B and C division level. The B division team qualified for the All-Ireland Schools Cup where they will play St. Muredeach’s, Ballina in Athlone Regional Sports Centre on Friday 9th January. In progressing this far they have beaten teams from Castleblayney, Ballymena and two from Belfast. Darren Tiernan, Eoin Roche and Dean Connolly have all received MVP awards in these matches....read more
Badminton
The Cavan Schools Senior Badminton was held in the Sports Complex Cavan, on Tuesday December 2nd. Congratulations to Lyndsey McKay and Laura McKitterick on winning the overall girls competition and to Killian Brady and Donal Fay Kelly on finishing runner-up in the boys.
Gaelic Football 2008
(Boys)-St Aidan’s U14, U16 and Senior Boys Gaelic footballers had a tremendous campaign and restored great price and honour in all their games played. The highlight on Friday 5th December in Brefni Park Cavan saw the U14's and Seniors go down fighting in both County finals to Virginia V.S. Either team could easily have won on the night but their can be no denying the great performances we witnessed./ Backed by great support from the school teachers and students and all local clubs St Aidan’s teams can be proud of contributing to the best vocational finals seen in years. The u16’s narrowly missed out on reaching the County finals. We can look forward with confidence and hope to lifting a cup within the near future on 2008 performances
Cavan Schools Cross-Country
The Cavan schools cross-country was held in Killinkere on Tuesday Oct 21st. Nine 
schools were representedwith a record number of students competing. As always the biggest field was the 1st year boys race with 88 competitors. Weather conditions were excellent and the course though challenging with some tough hills was in very good condition. The students from St. Aidans as usual competed very well with various degrees of success. more
Sports Day 2008
Sports day was a great success this year in St. Aidan's. The events 
started after the small break at 11.20. There were many events for the students to participate in, such as the long jump, high jump, various track events,soccer and the many novelty races. An enjoyable day was had by all. A big thank you to all the staff and students who made the day a big success. Special thanks to.... read more
March '08
First year students from St. Aidan’s went to Mullaghmeen Forest Park on 
Wednesday 5th March 2008 for an orienteering trip. The Cavan Army facilitated the adventure with the aid of teachers Ms. McMorrow, Mr. McCaul, Ms. Vogan and some senior students. The weather was ideal with blue skies. Students had a real back to basics day as they hiked through the forest going cross country at times and eating their packed lunches. An amazing day was had by all (teachers included) as we all challenged ourselves to complete the course whilst enjoying the tranquillity and beauty of the forest. The students had to navigate their way through the forest using maps and compasses thus acquiring and mastering the navigational skills. Well done to all for successfully completing the course.