Tesco Post primary schools finals this weekend
The Senior A and B finals take place as a double header at Pearse Park, Longford with the Senior C final taking place as a stand alone game at Croagh in Limerick.
St Leos (Carlow), the 2007 All Ireland champions, are again challenging for honours in the Senior A final and face Loretto Grammar School (Omagh), who make their first appearance in the final of the top grade competition.
In the Senior B final, Mount St Michael (Claremorris) take on St Patrick's Academy (Dungannon). This is the first time either school has made it to an All Ireland final. The Senior B final throws-in at 1.45pm with the Senior A final getting under way at 3.00pm.
The Senior C title will be contested by Mercy Heights (Skibbereen) and Scoil Mhuire (Strokestown). The Senior C final throws in at 2.00pm.
Helen O'Rourke, CEO of Ladies Football, said, "The Tesco All Ireland Post Primary Schools finals will be a showcase of the talent and vibrancy of Ladies Football. A lot of the top players in the country started out in the schools game and the success of these competitions feeds into the clubs and county set up. Tesco have provided excellent support to the Schools competitions in their first year as sponsor and we look forward to building on this success in the future."
Kenny Jacobs, Marketing Director, Tesco Ireland, commented, "Tesco would like to wish all of the teams in this year's Tesco All Ireland Post Primary Schools finals the very best of luck on Saturday. We are delighted to be associated with this highly prestigious competition which showcases an amazing array of talent for the future of Ladies Football."