In June of this year 7 Cubs from 1st Lisnaskea Cub Pack travelled to
Antrim for the Finals of the Northern Ireland football tournament.

Each having qualified from their own county, 25 teams from across the
Province came together for a day of competition and fun.

On one of the hottest days of the past summer, the team initially
topped their group of 6 teams, to go into a round robin with the other
5 best sides. After 5 further nerve wracking games, the Lisnaskea boys
emerged in first place.

In November, after much work between the Scout Association and the IFA
the team received a special treat. They were invited to attend a
training session being held for the Northern Ireland football team.

On a very wet Wednesday the boys and 2 parents headed back up the road
to Antrim. A day off school was just an added bonus ! The Cubs got to
see the team training and working on their skills, hopefully picking
up a few tips for next year's football tournament.

As the session finished they were allowed to meet their heroes, and
get some autographs and photos with players like Keith Gillespie and
Johnny Evans. Finally though, they got the ultimate highlight as they
were presented with their trophy by David Healy. They were so
impressed that some of them even stopped talking for a minute.

So 7 delighted Cubs and two happy Leaders set off home for Fermanagh,
with memories to last them a lifetime.

Photo Attached : 1st Lisnaskea Cub Scouts receive their trophy from Northern Ireland's David Healy.