Colm McFadden says his St Eunan’s College are ready for the challenge of St Pat’s, Dungannon in Saturday’s historic MacRory Cup play-off (O’Donnell Park, throw-in 1pm).
St Eunan’s College host a home tie in the MacRory Cup for the first time in 50 years when they welcome St Pat’s to Letterkenny on Saturday. The prize for the winner is a quarter-final tie against St Pat’s of Maghera.
“Every one of our players have played at a high level,” notes 2012 All-Ireland winner at St Eunan’s College maths teacher McFadden, the team manager.
“They’ll need that on Saturday. It’s a matter of getting focussed and not getting carried away with things outside the field.”
Back in 1969, a St Eunan’s College team that included the likes of Martin Carney defeated Holy Cross College from Falcarragh 1-12 to 3-3.
St Eunan’s returned to the MacRory’s ranks this year and beat Patrician College, Carrickmacross and St Paul’s, Bessbrook, while losing out to St Pat’s, Armagh.
McFadden is expecting a tough test on Saturday.
He said: “Dungannon are setting their sights on going all the way.
“That’s the challenge we’re looking forward to. They have pedigree and are well used to being on the big stage.”
Listen to the full interview below …
https://soundcloud.com/donegalsportstalk/colm-mcfadden-ahead-of-st-eunans-college-v-st-pats-dungannon
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