All-Ireland champions welcomed at City Hall

Date: 21 April 2026

Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly, has welcomed pupils from Our Lady and St Patrick’s College, Knock to City Hall for a special reception to mark their recent victory in the All-Ireland Senior Post-Primary Schools competition.

The female players lifted the prestigious title in March, scoring four goals in 20 minutes to become All-Ireland champions for the first time.   

Local MMA champion Leah McCourt also shared her own experiences as a female sportswoman with the players at last night’s event, organised as part of Belfast City Council’s European City of Sport 2026 programme.

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