In the early hours of Sunday 18th April our school quiz team travelled to Dublin to take part in the All Ireland Final of the Credit Union Quiz. This is the second time in 17 years that we have made it through to the final.
What an occasion it was! Credit must go to the Credit Union for the fantastic organisation that went in to this great showcase. It was a wonderful experience for the children.
The standard was exceptionally high, and, we made a very slow start, scoring only one point in the first round. Nevertheless, the boys knuckled down and slowly but surely they began to claw back the deficit. In the end they came up short finishing 28th overall… an indication of the fantastic standard ‘cos this team are good!!!!
Thanks must go to the local Derry Credit Union, especially, Sean Mullan and Aidan Gallagher, for all their encouragement, support and generosity. (any chance of a loan?)
As usual we had our trusty band of supporters who made the long journey to support (embarass) their children. It was a most enjoyable day out.
And not to forget the boys who took part. They can be very proud of their achievements this year. There were over 25000 children who took part in this competition in all the heats throughout the country. So to achieve what they have is commendable. We know how much effort they put into the competiton. Well done. What really impressed was how they dealt with not winniing. There was a great determination that .. “next time… we’ll be better. ” We even overheard comments hoping that there will be quiz teams in their next schools.
And remember how well you finished the quiz … 100% in the final round!
The boys were…
Shea Edwards, Connor Hegarty, Colm McGee, Cathal Roarty…… & Snot(Mascot)
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