Congratulations to Rosie Maguire (1st Year), Andrea Curley (1st Year) and Louise Shanley (3rd Year) who were all selected for the Leinster U/15 Girls Soccer team recently. The girls, all members of the school soccer teams, have been trialling for a month for the opportunity to represent their province.

The three girls travelled to Athlone to take part in the Interprovincial All Ireland titles on Saturday and Sunday the 13th and 14th of November. The Leinster team went on to win the tournament undefeated. Manor House School is very proud of their achievements and hope that they will continue to strive to bigger and better things with their soccer achievements.

Good Luck to Louise Shanley who has been asked to trial for the Under 15 All Ireland team.

Pre Season Report

Compiled by: Alison Rodgers, Soccer Liaison, Transition Year Sports Coordination Team.

Over the years, soccer has been a strong sport at Manor House. The main aim of Manor house soccer is not to necessarily win every match but for each player to be committed and to try their very best.

This year, Manor House is entering two teams in the Leinster league - a Senior team and a Junior team, who have both done well over the years.

Next June, the Senior team will be going to Australia to take part in the Southern Skies tournament in Brisbane, Australia. Manor house will be the first school from the Republic of Ireland to be represented at the competition. Teams representing countries like New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Botswana, Taipei and South Africa have competed in this tournament.

There is a strong line of teachers who voluntarily coach the teams - Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Kenny, Ms. Cumisky, Ms. Kelly, Ms. Cunningham and Mr. Abrahamian.

Soccer training takes place on Monday lunchtimes and on Wednesday afternoon for the Senior players. New players are always welcome.