Ulster star Gilroy saves the day at Ulidia College

They say every cloud has a silver lining and that was certainly the case for pupils of Ulidia Integrated College recently.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Feb 2014, 09:01 BST
Ulster's Craig Gilroy, pictured with one of the pupils at Ulidia Integrated Colllege.Ulster's Craig Gilroy, pictured with one of the pupils at Ulidia Integrated Colllege.
Ulster's Craig Gilroy, pictured with one of the pupils at Ulidia Integrated Colllege.

The school was set to host a Year 8 Festival of Rugby involving Carrickfergus College and Downshire but heavy rain scuppered their plans.

Step up Ulster and Ireland player, Craig Gilroy.

The Ravenhill star, capped five times by Ireland, was named Ulster Young Player of the Year Award in 2012.

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The 22-year-old had been set to cast his eye over teams on the pitch but instead saved the day by joining Ulidia Year 8 rugby team and Sixth Year Sport Studies class for a question and answer session.

The pupils got Gilroy’s take on what it’s like, and what it takes, to play at the highest level in sport.

He answered questions ranging from his favourite players, to what his academic plans would have been if rugby wasn’t his career.

All pupils and staff were very appreciative of Gilroy coming in during his busy schedule and thanked him for a very enjoyable and informative afternoon.

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