Last Friday over forty of our transition year students and three teachers undertook a litter pick of Naas.
Many thanks to Cllr Bill Clear and Vourneen Hennessy of Naas Tidy Towns for their help and support.
Mr. Noone, Ms. Ward, Ms. Fleming.
Naas CBS delivered a commanding performance in the ultimate game of the league, securing an empathic 7-2 victory over St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise. On a crisp, clear day, Naas demonstrated their dominance from the outset, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical discipline.
First Half:
The match began at a blistering pace, with Naas CBS asserting control almost immediately. Their fluid passing and relentless pressing left Portlaoise struggling to gain a foothold in the game. By halftime, Naas had surged to a 5-0 lead, with standout performances across the pitch.
Matthew Galvin of Klub Kildare shone brightest, orchestrating the attack with finesse and contributing to several of Naas’s goals. His vision, work rate, and technical ability earned him the well deserved Man of the Match award.
Second Half:
The second half saw Portlaoise rally with moments of determination and creativity.
They managed to pull two goals back, showing resilience and flashes of quality.
However, Naas CBS continued to dominate, adding two more goals to their tally to seal an impressive 7-2 victory.
Key Moments:
Naas’s First-Half Blitz: A devastating 5-0 lead at halftime effectively decided the game early.
Portlaoise’s Response: Two second-half goals showed heart and grit, despite the uphill battle.
Matthew Galvin’s Performance: His all round excellence set the tone for Naas CBS’s dominance.
Conclusion:
With this victory, Naas CBS wraps up the league campaign in style and advances to
the next stage after Christmas. The team, thrilled with their performance, will carry
momentum and confidence into the knockout rounds.
By Senan Carbery
Congratulations to Naas CBS Swim Team who brought 20 swimmers to the King's Hospital Team Gala and finished in third place.
Well done to our 1st year rugby team who played in their first blitz in Clane RFC on Thursday. They showed fantastic skills and scored loads of tries. Thank you to all our TY coaches who did a great job looking after their teams.
Ms. Kelly and Ms Houlihan