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Cumann na mBunscol an Duin – Annual Table Quiz 2006

The Annual Table Quiz for Primary Schools was held in Bryansford Sports Hall on Wed 1st February 2006. 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 13 teams competed for the coveted Peter Walsh Trophy and the honour of representing their county at the Ulster Final in Castleblaney in March

 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.

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After three rounds the top team positions  were as follows:

1st                    St. Mary's Newcastle with sixteen points        

2nd                   Legamaddy P.S. a point in arrears                          

3rd                   St. Patrick's Newry and Aughlisnafin two points adrift

By the end of the sixth round the excitement was mounting with St. Mary's Newcastle maintaining their lead, Aughlisnafin had overtaken Legamaddy P.S. while St. Patrick's Newry were still in third place.

1st                    St. Mary's Newcastle with 29 points

2nd                   Aughlisnafin just one point behind

3rd                   St. Patrick's Newry on 25 points

After nine rounds, an intriguing situation had developed with the following schools  vying for the top position. While the top two teams had maintained their positions, Legamaddy had made a comeback by overtaking St. Patrick's Newry with several other teams just one point in arrears.

1st                    St. Mary's Newcastle now leading by three points        

2nd                   Aughlisnafin with 42 points

3rd                   Legamaddy on 37 points.

Going into the final round, there was a buzz of excitement in the hall as the team from Aughlisnafin  still had the ability to overcome St. Mary's Newcastle and six other teams were capable of qualifying for the Ulster

After the final round, the team positions were:

1st                    St. Mary's Newcastle                   

2nd                  Aughlisnafin P.S.                           

3rd                   Legamaddy P.S

4th       Joint     St. Patrick's Boys' Downpatrick            &         St. Patrick's Newry

After the competition, Mr. Pat Watterson, Cathaoirleach Cumann na mBunscol an Duin, congratulated all the schools who participated, thanked Mr Paddy Hardy for composing the quiz, Mr Collie Bell the quizmaster and  Bryansford GAC for the use of their excellent facilities. He presented the Peter Walsh Trophy to the new Table Quiz Champions of Down, St. Mary’s Newcastle whom he stated were worthy winners having led throughout the competition The top five teams were invited to represent Down in forthcoming Ulster final in Castleblaney in March. Mr. Michael Hanly, an Runai, complimented the children on their level of interest and knowledge of their Irish culture, thanked their teachers for their involvement and presented  a football to each school who had qualified for the final.

Winners of the Peter Walsh Shield, St. Mary’s Newcastle with Pat Watterson Cathaoirleach Cumann na mBunscol an Duin	Aughlisnafin pupils runners up in Table Quiz
A representative from each of the 13 participating schools receives a football for the school.