A hero’s welcome in Kilfinane for European bronze medallist, Sophie Cronin!

Scoil Pól, Kilfinane student, Sophie Cronin, a bronze medalist at the U15 European Boxing Championships, pictured being welcomed back to the school by Head Boy, Pádraig; Head Girl, Anna and staff.

There were scenes of great pride and excitement in Scoil Pól, as we welcomed home one of our very own sporting stars, Sophie Cronin, following her phenomenal achievement of winning a bronze medal representing Ireland at the U15 European Boxing Championships in Turkey.

Sophie received a hero’s welcome as she was led through the school by Head Boy, Pádraig and Head Girl, Anna, accompanied by rapturous applause and a whole-school guard of honour. Students and staff alike came together to celebrate an incredible achievement by a young woman who is only in Second Year!

Full story in this week’s Print & Digital Edition.