Bandon Win Junior League

Bandon have won their second Munster Junior League title with a 41 – 24 win at home to Newcastle West in their final league game and finished ahead of Richmond on the number of games won as both sides finished level on points.

Great credit for this success must go to Bandon’s Coach Régis Sonnes who joined the club last season and helped them to their first Munster Junior Cup success and has now followed it up with a league title. Ahead of them is the All Ireland Provincial League Championship next month where victory will see Bandon in the All Ireland League next season.

For next season whatever level Bandon will be playing at, they will have to have a new Coach as Sonnes has indicated he will be returning to France next season.

Bandon went into this game knowing that a bonus point victory would see them finish ahead of Richmond on the most number of wins rule and they had secured the bonus point after thirty minutes with tries from Olan Crowley, Scott Kingston, Enda Phelan and Billy Crowley.

Ross Harold and Santiago Gonzales added further tries for a 36-0 half time lead. Kerry Desmond kicked two conversions and Crowley one.

Gonzales added another try after the break but Newcastle West managed to score four tries two from Sean Murphy and one each by Sean O’Herlihy and Damien Kelly with O’Herlihy converting two.

However that bonus point was not enough for Newcastle West to guarantee them a place in next season’s All Ireland Junior Cup.

Sixty three tries were scored on the final day of games in Division 1 but the relegation issue has yet to be decided because of outstanding games.

Richmond finished level on points with Bandon after their 68-19 home win over Skibbereen ran in ten tries. James Reeves and Eoin Hanley each scored two tries for Richmond. Jonathan Tully, Jeff McNamara, Jack O’Hanlon, Kealan Stephenson, Osama Farag and Ryan Meagher scored one each. Tadgh Bennett kicked nine conversions. Two tries from Greg O’Mahony and one by Kieran Shannon were Skibb’s try scorers. Donal Collins converted two.

Kilfeacle finished in third place after their 20-19 home win over Galbally. Moss Morrissey, James Ryan and Diarmuid O’Donnell scored tries for Kilfeacle and Jamie Heuston added a conversion and a penalty. Jack Donovan, Kevin Casey and Tommy Childs replied with tries for Galbally and Childs kicked two conversions.

Clonmel defeated Cobh Pirates 62-15 a result that sends Cobh into the Second Division next season. Nick Thomson and Luke Hogan each scored two tries for Clonmel and Pat O’Connor, Mark Corby, Greg Carroll, Stephen Pyke and Jack Lonergan got one apiece. O’Connor kicked five conversions and Conor Cooney one. Glen O’Sullivan, Ian O’Donovan and Patrick Carey replied with tries for Cobh.

Waterpark’s 38-19 bonus point win at home to Abbeyfeale saw them secure the last remaining place in next year’s All Ireland Junior Cup ahead of Newcastle West. Tom Kiersey contributed two tries, a penalty and five conversions to his side’s tally. Emmet O’Shea, James Kiersey and Rory Hannon also scored tries for the winners. Liam O’Connor, James O’Mara and Colm O’Sullivan replied with tries for Abbeyfeale and Tom Hassett kicked two conversions.

Kanturk ran in eight tries in their 54-7 home win over Youghal a result that pushes Youghal closer to relegation. Stephen McAuliffe and Conor O’Sullivan each scored two tries for the Duhallow side. Jack Bradley, Olan Daly, Sean Cremin and Kealan Buckley got a try each. Conor Cremin kicked seven conversions. Pa O’Shea replied with a try for Youghal.

St. Senan’s defeated Clanwilliam 13-10 at Clanwilliam Park to ensure their place in the top flight next season. Warren Kelly scored Senan’s try and Declan Rowe added a conversion and two penalties. The Tipperary side replied with tries from Nathan Murphy Crowe and Darragh Crowe.

In Division Two promotion chasing Crosshaven and St. Mary’s recoded away wins against Clonakilty and Old Christians respectively.

Crosshaven maintained their two point lead at the top of Division 2 with a 21-17 away win at Clonakilty. Sean Grey and Ian Smith scored tries for Crosshaven and Smith kicked three penalties and a conversion. Andrew McCarthy and Rob Finglas scored tries for Clon’ and Eoin Deasy added two conversions and a penalty.

St. Mary’s maintained their challenge with a 21-14 win over Old Christians at Rathcooney. Darragh Fitzgerald Paul Loughran and Eoghan O’Byrne scored tries for the Saints and Loughran converted all three tries. Gael Kalenga and Sam O’Connell scored tries for Christians and Sean Meaney converted both.

Killarney defeated Muskerry 19-0 to move off the bottom of the table. Paul O’Sullivan scored three tries for the Kerry side and Brendan Fuller converted two.
Mitchelstown occupy the relegation spot after their 13-6 defeat away to Mallow. Mike Lenihan scored Mallow’s try and Dave Breen converted and added two penalties. Patrick McGee kicked two penalties for the visitors.

Ballincollig eased their relegation worries with a 41-15 home win over Castleisland. Dave Power (2), Humphrey O’Mahony (2), Eoin Sweeney, Shane Kavanagh and Danny Gleeson were Ballincollig’s try scorers. John Sheehan kicked three conversions. Sean Leahy, Kieran Downey and Eric Sweeney replied with tries for Castleisland.

Kinsale defeated Waterford City 12-7. Mark O’Connell and Shane O’Dwyer scored tries for Kinsale and Barry McGrory added a conversion. Darren Walsh replied with a try for the visitors and Aaron Foskin converted.

Dungarvan defeated Killorglin 15-10 to secure an away trip to Ennis in the Division Three playoff. Danny Slevin and Andy Carey scored tries for Dungarvan and Dave Hickey kicked a conversion and a penalty. Brian Hayes replied with a try for Killorglin and Luke O’Shea kicked a conversion and a penalty.

RESULTS:
Munster Junior League Division 1: Bandon 41, Newcastle West 24;
Clanwilliam 10, St. Senan’s 13;
Clonmel 62, Cobh Pirates 15;
Kanturk 54, Youghal 7;
Kilfeacle 20, Galbally 19;
Richmond 68, Skibbereen 19;
Waterpark 38, Abbeyfeale 19;
Division 2: Ballincollig 41, Castleisland 15;
Clonakilty 17, Crosshaven 21;
Killarney 19, Muskerry 0;
Kinsale 12, Waterford City 7;
Mallow 13, Mitchelstown 6;
Old Christians 14, St. Mary’s 21;
Division 3 Quarter-Final Playoff: Dungarvan 15, Killorglin 10;
Munster Seconds League North: Old Crescent 18, Shannon 3;
Webb Cup: Richmond 15, Garryowen 15;
Shannon 29, Scariff 3;
Waterpark 40, Clanwilliam 5;
South Junior 2 Cup: Dolphin 12, Cork Constitution 17;
Dunmanway 17, Bandon 28;
South Junior 3 Cup: Fermoy 54, Sunday’s Well 0;
Kanturk 38, U.C.C. 7;
Women’s All Ireland League: Galwegians 10, Old Belvedere 26;
All Ireland Women’s Cup Final: U.L. Bohemian 3 Railway Union 33;
All Ireland Women’s Plate Final: St. Mary’s 19, Blackrock 29;
All Ireland Women’s Shield Final: Tullamore 21, Rathdrum 0;
Munster Women’s Cup: Bantry Bay 22, Bandon 22;
Richmond 37, Fermoy 0;
Club Under 18 Cup Quarter Finals: Bandon 32, Ennis 9;
Cobh Pirates 33, Bruff 14;
Nenagh Ormond 26, Midleton 17;
Waterpark 15, Skibbereen 17;
Club Under 18 Plate: Old Christians 50, Sunday’s Well 8;
Club Under 18 Bowl Quarter Finals: Bantry Bay 15, Mallow 45;
Clonmel 36, Douglas-Carrigaline 5;
Dolphin 5, Old Crescent 41;
Kilfeacle 27, Youghal 7;
Club Under 18 Development Cup: Cashel-Fethard 24, Waterford City 23;
Muskerry 35, Clonakilty 17;
Club Under 16 Cup Quarter Finals: Cobh Pirates 17, Waterpark 0;
Ennis 48, Nenagh Ormond 8;
Skibbereen 15, Ballincollig 10;
Young Munster 5, Mallow 27;
Club Under 16 Plate Semi-Finals: Bandon 24, Cork Constitution 10;
Clonakilty 17, Newcastle West-Estuary 29;
Club Under 16 Bowl Quarter Finals: Dolphin 7, Bandon 38;
Killorglin 15, Bantry Bay 26;
Muskerry 12, Clonmel 24;
Club Under 16 Development Cup: Clanwilliam 31, Killarney 21;
Midleton 0, Abbeyfeale 21;
Sunday’s Well 24, Tralee 22;
Thurles 57, Kinsale 21;
Club Under 16 Development Plate: Crosshaven 10, Youghal 31;
Fermoy 34, Newport 5;
Kanturk 24, Listowel 42;
Waterford City 0, Carrick-Dungarvan 14;
Club Under 16 Bowl Quarter Final: Shannon-Old Crescent-Garryowen 19, Fethard 5;
East Under 18 Cup: Clanwilliam 22, Galbally 7;
North Under 15 League: Ennis 29, Young Munster 3;
North Under 14 League: Bruff 19, Kilrush 12;
Girls Under 18 Plate Final: Skibbereen 34, Newport 5;
Girls Under 18 Bowl Final: Ennis 13, Abbeyfeale 12;
Girls Under 15 Cup Final: Fethard 26, Shannon 7;
Girls Under 15 Plate Final: UL Bohes-St. Mary’s 17, Midleton-Youghal 15;
Girls Under 15 Bowl Final: Ennis 55, Tralee 15;