Drimnagh Castle Secondary School was established by the Christian Brothers in 1954. There are currently 650 boys attending the school which has a proud sporting history - particularly in Gaelic football and soccer.
Past pupils that went on to represent their county and country include Kevin Moran and Niall Quinn. A number of famous athletes have also passed through the gates including Eamonn Coughlan.
The idea of playing cricket in the school first came about when a number of students from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh starting playing after school on the Gaelic pitch.
The students approached the staff about starting a school team and following a phone call to Cricket Ireland, several development coaches visited the school for a chat, and a training session was organised for, ironically, the day after Ireland beat England.
The pupils and staff member Stephen Byrnes were, of course, accused of jumping on the band wagon! Training equipment was provided through the assistance of both Cricket Ireland and South Dublin Co Council. Training continued in the school until the 23rd of May when the school played it’s first game at Pembroke Cricket Club against St Andrew's College from Booterstown.
A great day was had by all the boys who held their own against this well-established cricket school. Plans are already in place to enter a team into the Leinster school’s leagues next year at Junior level.