Tipperary student wins Player of the Tournament award in FAI competition in the Aviva Stadium
Tommy Bourke's performances at the FAI Schools Primary 5s Finals saw him named Player of the Tournament at the Aviva Stadium.
Tommy Bourke of St Colmcille's Primary School, Templemore, was recognised as Player of the Tournament after helping his school to victory in the 'B' Cup at the 2026 FAI Schools Primary 5s National Finals.
The national finals took place at the Aviva Stadium, where 29 schools from 12 counties competed. The event formed part of a record-breaking year for the competition, with 47,760 children taking part nationwide.
St Colmcille's Primary School emerged as winners of the 'B' Cup, finishing ahead of Scoil Éanna from Galway, SN Mhuire from Wexford and Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin from Donegal.
Tommy's performances throughout the tournament earned him the Player of the Tournament award, capping a memorable day for the Templemore school on one of Irish football's biggest pitches.
The FAI Schools Primary 5s competition is a five-a-side format for primary school children and continues to grow in popularity, with participation reaching an all-time high this year.