PICTURE: Tipperary secondary school has won the Girls' All-Ireland Volleyball Final

PICTURED ABOVE: St. Joseph’s Primary School, Templemore - All-Ireland Volleyball Champions. Back: Cillian Roche, Caoimhe Kennedy, Ellie Bourke, Molly Burke, Michael Delaney. Front: Caoimhe Percy, Moya Grey, Libby Bourke.

There were triumphant scenes in UL Sports Arena when St Joseph's Primary School won the Girls' All Ireland Volleyball Final.

The school has a tradition of participation in Volleyball Ireland 4x4 Primary School Championships, however the ultimate title eluded us until now.

Behind every great team are classmates, coaches and a community.

We extend our gratitude to 5th & 6th Class girls who have been great supporters and who challenged the girls as they worked hard to hone their skills.

Our thanks are also extended to Templemore Badminton Club who facilitated training sessions.

Our thanks to two mighty teachers/coaches Mr Cillian Roche & Mr Michael Delaney who have coached all the girls.

Our team arrived home to St Joseph's to a heroes welcome. Mr Joe Barry, Pipe Major of Thomas McDonagh's Pipe Band and more importantly, Grandad to a now 'All Ireland' Champion, piped as the girls alighted from the bus.

Parents, staff and pupils cheered the girls making it a most joyous and memorable occasion.

Well done one and all.