AS ANYONE WHO has ever played in one will tell you, schools GAA finals are a serious business.

But winning isn’t everything.

Photographer Pairic English caught this brilliant moment shared by two young opponents at the Allianz Sciath na Scol Finals in Cork.

Image: Paraic English

In the heat of their final, played in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday, Riain Ó Cathail (black jersey) was quick to console Ciarán O’Connell.

The photo was taken just after Ó Cathail’s school, Gaelscol Mhainistir Na Corann in Midleton, scored a goal against Coachford NS.

O’Connell had plenty to smile about by the final whistle though as Coachford went on to win in extra-time.

Thanks to Allianz Sciath na Scol PRO Seamus O’Connor for the info.