St. Joseph's College, The Bish are the FAI Schools First Year Boys National Cup champions.
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They beat Marist Athlone today (Tuesday 25th October) 4-1 on penalties after finishing level 2-2 after extra-time.
Eoin Gacquin put the Bish ahead on 15 minutes and they led 1-0 at half-time.
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Marist responded with two goals but Dara McGauran equalised for the Galway side to bring the game to extra-time.
After no further goals, penalties were required and goalkeeper Patrick O'Connell was the hero with two smashing saves.
Afterwards, Bish manager Rob Grealish spoke to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.