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In Pics: St. Michael's 21 St. Mary's 6
7 March 2006, 9:24 am
Click here for photos from the Powerade Leinster Schools Senior Cup semi-final between St. Michael's and St. Mary's at Lansdowne Road.
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**
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