Cumann na mBunscol an Duin – Annual Table Quiz 2007

Rural Schools dominate Table Quiz.

The Annual Table Quiz for Primary Schools was held in Bryansford Social Club on Wed 31^st January 2007. Many local schools accepted this  as an opportunity to reveal their expertise on all aspects of Irish cultural and general knowledge.  Each school was represented by a team of four and this year 15 teams competed for the coveted Peter Walsh Trophy and the honour of representing their county at the Ulster Final in Ballymena on March 6^th.

 The competition involved a ten round table quiz which included questions on history, geography, sport, folklore, politics, music and famous people, all with an Irish connection. As always the children enjoyed their participation in this year’s keenly contested event.

After three rounds the top team positions  were as follows:

1^st                    St. Paul’s Cabra , St. Mary’s P.S.Glasdrumman, Moneydarragh P.S. and St. Dallan’s P.S.Warrenpoint on 17 points with a host of other schools just one point in arrears.

By the end of the sixth round the excitement was mounting with St. Paul Cabra and St. Mary’s Glasdrumman still joint leaders with Moneydarragh P.S. in 3rd place and three teams a mere further point behind.

1^st                    St. Paul’s Cabra & Glasdrumman P.S.

3^rd                    Moneydarragh P.S.

4^th                    Legamaddy, Aghaderg & St. Dallan’s Warrenpoint

After nine rounds, an intriguing situation had developed with the following schools  vying for the top position:

1^st                    St Paul’s Cabra leading by two points - 50

2^nd                    St. Francis’ Agahderg - 48

3^rd                    St. Patrick’s Legamaddy P.S. - 47

4^th                    St. Mary’s P.S. Glasdrumman. - 46

Going into the final round, there was a buzz of excitement in the hall as several teams still had the ability to overcome St. Paul’s  or indeed improve their overall position and perhaps gain a place in the Ulster Finals.

After the final round, the team positions were:

1^st                    St. Paul’s Cabra with 56 points

2^nd                    St. Francis’Aghaderg with 54 points

3 rd                  St. Patrick’s  Legamaddy with 53 points

4^th                    St. Mary’s Glasdrumman on 51

After the competition, Mr Collie Bell congratulated all the schools who participated, thanked Mr Paddy Hardy for composing the quiz and he also thanked Bryansford GAC for the use of their excellent facilities. The top four teams were invited to represent Down in forthcoming Ulster final in Ballymena on 6^th March. Mr Collie Bell Cathaoirleach Cumman na mBunscol an Dúin  presented the Peter Walsh Trophy to the winning team, St. Paul’s Cabra,  and complimented all the children on their level of interest in and knowledge of their Irish culture.

Mr Bell informed all present of the change of date for the Indoor Camogie Tournament. This will now take place on Monday 26 February in Downpatrick Leisure Centre at 10 a.m.