In Pics: St. Michael’s 21 St. Mary’s 6
Click here for photos from the Powerade Leinster Schools Senior Cup semi-final between St. Michael’s and St. Mary’s at Lansdowne Road.
Pictured above: St. Michael’s player celebrate after their historic 21-6 semi-final at headquarters. Tries from scrum half Robert Shanley and flankers Rajan Reilly and Patrick Mallon helped Michael’s win through to their first Senior Cup decider since 1991, and third in all. Winger Noel Reid kicked all three conversions for the winners. Mary’s points came from a Killian Finlay drop goal and a penalty from Neil Cowhey.
Michael’s centre Conor Cleary is confronted by Mary’s duo Neil Cowhey and Kevin Gallivan.
Patrick Mallon hurdles a challenge from Neil Cowhey as Michael’s go on the attack.
Mary’s centre Jack Buggy is tackled by Michael’s Nick Reynolds.
Michael’s centre Nick Reynolds tries to get through the Mary’s cover.
A dejected Jack Buggy after the final whistle.
Patrick Mallon, one of the heroes for Michael’s, is carried high by his school mates after the win.
**All photos by Dan Sheridan of Inpho Photography**