Sports Round Up 2024

As the term comes to an end, let’s take a look back at the achievements of our sports teams. 

From hockey to rugby, basketball to rowing, and various other disciplines, our students have showcased exceptional talent and sportsmanship. 

Rowing

KH was well represented at the Limerick regatta and the National Schools regatta.

Fantastic results from the KH students who came away with national school titles:
Matthew Form 1 Junior 14 men’s 1x
Donnacha Form 2 and Matthew Form, 1 Junior 14 men’s 2x

Huge performances from all involved, coming out on top against schools from all over the country.

Our students represented KH at the International Regatta in Ghent, Belgium. They had strong showings in the singles and double categories against strong European competition.

Cricket

The Senior and Junior Girls cricket teams emerged victorious in the Leinster Schools Cricket Cup Finals against Mount Temple College and Loretto College Dublin respectively.

Congratulations to the teams and to the coaches on their well-deserved wins!

This achievement is a testament to their hard work and dedication to the sport.

Basketball

Congratulations to our Form 1 and Form 2 girls basketball teams for getting their hands on some silverware!

The Form 2 girls won the East Region Cup after a hard fought game. They will go on to represent the East Region in the all-Ireland finals.

The Form 1 girls continued their great season by winning silver medals in their division.

This success would not have been possible without their two brilliant coaches Conroy and Ramon!

Well done to everyone involved!

Field Hockey

A huge congratulations to F5 student Scott, who was selected to represent Ireland national team in U18 Boys Hockey. Scott competed in a 3 match series against England in Lilleshall, England.

Selected as captain, Scott led his side to a thrilling 1-0 win over England; showcasing his exemplary leadership and skill.

Rugby

Congratulations to our KH Senior Rugby Captain Luke, who has been selected for the Leinster U19’s team.

Your teammates, coaches and all of KH are proud of this outstanding achievement. Well done!

Camogie

Huge congratulations to Form 5 students Emily & Kate who won the Electric Ireland All-Ireland Camogie Championship Minor B Final with Kildare.

The final score was Kildare 3-12 Armagh 3-7.

Well done girls on this tremendous achievement.

Tennis

Congratulations to the KH Minor Girls Tennis team as for the first time ever they won the Minor D Cup against Loreto Dalkey.

Well done to all the students and coaches involved!

Swimming

Congratulations to the entire KH Swim team for their outstanding participation and performances at the Leinster Senior Schools Gala.

The Junior girls team came 3rd in both the “Free Relay” & “IM Relay”.

The Junior boys placed 3rd in the “IM Relay”.

A special mention to Mira, who earned an impressive tally of 4 medals at the Leinster Gala. She placed 3rd in the 400 free, 100 free and both Junior relay events.

Well done to Coach Christine and to all the students for representing KH so well!

Powerlifting

Congratulations to Form 6 Morgan who competed in the Connaught Powerlifting open. He won gold, had a competition PB, and is now qualified for the Senior Nationals later in the year.