{"id":212517,"date":"2025-12-26T21:47:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T21:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/212517\/"},"modified":"2025-12-26T21:47:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T21:47:12","slug":"local-tipperary-secondary-school-plays-our-hard-fought-all-ireland-volleyball-final-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/212517\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Tipperary secondary school plays our hard-fought All-Ireland volleyball final"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This term has been one of outstanding success for volleyball in the Presentation Secondary School, Thurles, most notably for the U19 girls\u2019 team, whose remarkable journey to the All-Ireland Final has secured them a special place in school and volleyball history.<\/p>\n<p>The team qualified for the semi-finals, progressing to the semi-final, before finally advancing to the All-Ireland Final against Rockford Manor on December 16.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipperarylive.ie\/news\/clonmel\/1974054\/breaking-body-of-a-woman-found-in-tipperary-as-gardai-launch-investigation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">READ MORE:\u00a0BREAKING: Body of a woman found in Tipperary as garda\u00ed launch investigation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The final took place in the National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin \u2014 a venue synonymous with some of Ireland\u2019s greatest sporting achievements \u2014 making the occasion even more memorable.<\/p>\n<p>The girls delivered an incredible performance on the day, showing immense resilience, skill, and composure on such a prestigious stage.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a narrow defeat, losing 25\u201323 in the second set, their determination, teamwork, and fighting spirit were evident throughout, and they can be immensely proud of their achievement.<\/p>\n<p>Their journey has firmly written them into volleyball history and will inspire future teams for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>The school is incredibly proud of each and every player for their drive, passion, and commitment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipperarylive.ie\/news\/your-community\/1974043\/revealed-new-lease-of-life-for-well-known-tipperary-pub-being-kept-open-under-same-name.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">READ MORE:\u00a0Revealed: New lease of life for well-known Tipperary pub being kept open under same name<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Special thanks must go to Ms O\u2019Connor, whose dedication, time, and belief in the team played a vital role in guiding the girls to this historic final.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, they say thank you to all the parents, families, and supporters who travelled to Dublin on the day and tuned in from near and far online.<\/p>\n<p>Your support meant so much to the team and helped make the occasion truly unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; 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