The MacRory Cup final is set for an all-Tyrone showdown, with Omagh CBS facing off against St Pat’s Academy Dungannon on Sunday. Omagh, who also won the Hogan Cup last year, are aiming to secure back-to-back MacRory Cup titles, a feat they have never accomplished before.
St Pat’s Academy’s last appearance in the MacRory Cup final was in 2015, and they are hungry for victory. Vice-captain Sean Hughes expressed the team’s excitement about reaching the final and the desire to bring success back to their school.
Omagh CBS vice-captain Ruairi McCullagh emphasized the importance of using the team’s experience from last year’s win to guide the younger players through the final. Both teams have had dramatic victories in the lead-up to the final, showcasing their resilience and determination.
The final promises to be an intense and closely fought contest, with both teams eager to come out on top. Hughes expressed the team’s confidence and determination, emphasizing their resilient and gritty play style that has seen them through tough matches.
The historic rivalry between these two schools adds an extra layer of significance to the final, as each team seeks to etch their names into the annals of MacRory Cup history.
This highly anticipated match is a testament to the enduring legacy and passion for Gaelic football in Tyrone, and fans can expect an exhilarating display of skill and determination from both sides. The final promises to be a fitting culmination to an exciting season of schools’ football in Ulster.