Westmeath School Primed For All Ireland Final Shot

Colaiste Mhuire's footballers in their club colours - photo credit: Instagram/cbsmullingar

Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar take on Tralee CBS tomorrow afternoon.

A Westmeath school has a chance to create history in the All Ireland Schools Football final tomorrow.

Colaiste Mhuire in Mullingar are bidding to become the first school from the town to win the Hogan Cup when they take on Tralee CBS in Croke Park.

St Finian's College Mullingar were losing finalists in 1960 and 1966, while Carmelite Moate picked up three titles in the 70s and 80s.

Colaiste Mhuire won back to back Leinster titles in the last two years, beating fellow Westmeath outfit Marist Athlone in the decider this year.

A thrilling extra time victory over Abbey CBS in Newry booked their place in tomorrow's All Ireland final.

Deputy Principal of the school, Niall O'Brien says the team deserves its success:

Throw in at Croke Park is set for 3pm tomorrow.

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