Tipperary inter-schools gymnastics competition a huge hit north and south of the county

The first inter-schools gymnastics competition that was inaugurated last year between the Ursuline and the Presentation Clonmel is now into its second year thanks to the hard work of UCT PE teacher Helen Claire Fahey and Presentation coach Sinéad Millea.

On Monday, December 11, the very talented gymnasts from both schools competed for individual and team medals.

Thanks to former Ursuline PE teacher, Ms Annette Kelly, who came in to judge the very high standard floor routines.

The UCT medal winners on the day included Abbey Young, who took first prize in the beginners’ category, with Ellie Dalton and Ava Reams coming joint third.

In the intermediate section Lucy Danagher took the top spot, and in the Advanced competition Florinea O’Donnell took gold, with little sister Rachel taking the silver medal.

Thanks to all competitors on what was a very enjoyable and friendly event. The Ursuline look forward to travelling to Clonmel when the Presentation host the next competition in the new year.

PHOTO CAPTION: Ursuline students, sisters Florinea and Rachel O’Donnell who came first and second in the Inter-Schools Gymnastics Competition hosted by the Ursuline last week. Pictured (L-R) Eimear Brennan, Presentation Clonmel, Third Advanced Gymnastics Section, Rachel O’Donnell, Second, Advanced Gymnastics Section, Florinea O’Donnell, First Advanced Gymnastics section with guest judge Ms Annette Kelly

Contributed to School Days in the Tipperary Star by the Ursuline Secondary School.