A Laois national school recently showcased their badminton talent on the national stage as they took part in the All-Ireland Primary Schools Competition.
Clonenagh National School did the county proud at the Baldoyle Badminton Centre in Dublin.
The team had already made history earlier in the year by winning the Leinster Championship in February, a victory that secured their place among the top school teams in the country.
Representing Clonenagh NS with skill and determination were the quartet Harry Hargroves, Richard Lawlor, Josh Dooley and Thomas Hargroves.
In the group stage, Clonenagh started strong with a 2-0 victory over Raphoe National School (Donegal).
This was followed by another impressive 2-0 win against Ballyvarney National School from Mayo.
In their final group match, Clonenagh faced Ennis National School (Clare), where they suffered a loss, but despite this setback, their earlier victories secured them second place in the group and a spot in the quarter-finals.
Clonenagh went up against St Ioncaigh National School from Galway in the quarter-finals.
Despite putting up a strong fight, the Laois were beaten by the eventual winners of the competition, who later went on to claim the title with a 2-0 victory over Ennis National School in the final.
Clonenagh’s journey to the national stage was a remarkable achievement, and the school community is immensely proud of their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship.
Their participation and success highlight their commitment to the sport, and they have brought great pride to their school and local community.
All team members are also proud representatives of Mountrath Badminton Club, where they continue to develop their skills and passion for the game.
Mountrath badminton club train every Tuesday and Thursday, 7pm to 8pm for juveniles and 8pm to 10pm for adults.
The club will be only delighted to see new members joining, you can contact any member of the club or committee to get more information, Joe Hargroves on 086-3580077 or Edward Thompson on 086-2594189.
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