Junior Club Roundup

Progress was made in the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup with all scheduled games going ahead including the last two games in the Second Round and six games in Round Three.

There were big wins for both Old Christians and Skibbereen over Waterford opposition in the two remaining Second Round games.

Old Christians travelled to Dungarvan and defeated the Second Division side 59-14. Old Christians had tries from John Purcell (2), Alan O’Connell, Aidan Weir, Niall McCarthy, Sean Meaney, Ryan O’Connell and Scott Vickery. Meaney kicked seven conversions and a penalty. Dan Slevin and David Hickey replied with tries for Dungarvan and Hickey converted both.

Skibbereen ran in five tries in their 44-0 home win over Waterford City and avenged last season’s defeat by the same opposition. Two penalties from Denis McCarthy had Skibbereen 6-0 ahead at half time. Two tries from Richie Burns and Gavin Coombes, Kieran Shannon and Mattie Walsh also scored tries for Skibb. McCarthy converted all five tries and added a third penalty to bring his tally for the day to nineteen.

In the Third Round Old Christians will host Cork Constitution and Skibbereen will be away to Bandon in what should be two mouth watering clashes.

Galbally continued their recent good run with an injury time try by Stephen Hayes gave them an 8-3 home win over Clanwilliam in their Third Round tie. Sean Bourke put Galbally ahead with a drop goal on 65 minutes, but Niall Leahy levelled with a penalty on 78 minutes.
Extra time looked on the cards but Hayes struck to book Galbally their place in the quarter finals.

A try from Derek Houlihan converted by John Sheehan had Highfield 7-0 ahead away to Kilfeacle at half time. The Tipperary side rallied after the break and tries from Tom Doyle, Shane Looby and JJ Cooney and two penalties and a conversion by Gavin Heuston saw Kilfeacle advance.

Young Munster defeated Thurles 23-17 but had to withstand a late rally from the home side. Tries from Peter Meyer and Michael Madden both converted by Paul Downes gave the Limerick side a 14-0 lead but a try by Aidan Burke converted by John Lillis left it 14-7 at half time.
Three penalties from Downes extended the visitors lead to 23-7, but two tries by Owen O’Dwyer had the Limerick side hanging on for victory at the finish.

Cashel followed up their win over holders Shannon in the last round with another dramatic performance as they beat U.C.C. 18-17 at the Mardyke in a thrilling encounter. Chris O’Donnell and Brendan Crosse were Cashel’s try scorers, Conor Holland kicked a drop goal and Ryan O’Donnell added a conversion and a penalty. Emmet McCarthy and Eoin Perry replied with tries for College and Ian O’Donoghue converted both and also added a penalty.

Richmond booked their place in the last eight after they defeated Old Crescent 16-7 at Richmond Park.
All the scoring came in the opening half.
Paul McNamara gave Crescent the lead with a try which Padraig Quinn converted. Richmond hit back with three penalties from Brian Mullins and a conversion of a Tom Madden try.

First Division leaders Clonmel travelled to Third Division leaders Youghal and defeated them 30-12. Ronan Crosse scored two tries for the winners and Luke Hogan and Conor Tobin got one each. Conor Cooney kicked two conversions and two penalties.
Jonathan Ormonde and Alan Frahill O’Connor replied with tries for Youghal and Keith McCarthy added a conversion.

The draw for the quarter finals is –
Clonmel v Bandon or Skibbereen,
Young Munster v Kilfeacle,
Cashel v Richmond,
Galbally v Old Christians or Cork Constitution.
Due to the back log of Munster Junior League fixtures dates for these games will be confirmed shortly.

Cobh Pirates took another step closer to promotion from the Second Division after they defeated Ballincollig 19-8. Cobh led 12-8 at half time with tries from Dave McAuliffe and Alan Langford and an Eamon Ronan conversion.
Danny Gleeson replied with a try for the visitors and Charlie Boland added a conversion.
Jack Hickey scored a third try for Cobh and Ronan converted.

Castleisland defeated Mallow 11-10. Matthew Ahern scored a try for the Kerry side and Willie Casey kicked two penalties. Hugh Barry replied with a try for Mallow which Luke O’Brien converted and Kieran Willis kicked a penalty.

Killorglin kept their hopes of promotion from Division Three alive with a 22-0 win over Bantry Bay. Brian Hayes, Kyle Griffin and Tony Lynch scored tries for the winners and Luke O’Shea kicked two conversions and a penalty.

In the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Plate Muskerry defeated Midleton 34-12 at the Towns Park.
Jonathan Buckley, Eoin Keohane, Stephen Murray and John Chambers all scored tries for Muskerry and Keohane kicked three conversions and a penalty. Luke Deane and Louis Farnham replied with tries for Midleton and Deane added a conversion.

Waterpark were 14-0 away winners over Charleville.
Rory Hannon scored a try for Waterpark; John Flynn kicked two penalties and Geoff Deegan one.

Newcastle West defeated Presentation 11-7. Brian McAuliffe was Newcastle West’s try scorer and Sean Herlihy and Tommy Kelleher each kicked a penalty.

Mallow defeated Kinsale to reach the semi finals of the Kelly Cup. Michael Healy scored Mallow’s try and Dave Breen kicked a penalty.

Results:
Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup: Dungarvan 14, Old Christians 59;
Galbally 8, Clanwilliam 3;
Kilfeacle 23, Highfield 7;
Richmond 16, Old Crescent 7;
Skibbereen 44, Waterford City 0;
Thurles 17, Young Munster 23;
U.C.C. 17, Cashel 18;
Youghal 12, Clonmel 30;

Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Plate: Charleville 0, Waterpark 14;
Midleton 12, Muskerry 34;
Newcastle West 11, Presentation 7;

Munster Junior League Division 2: Castleisland 11, Mallow 10;
Cobh Pirates 19, Ballincollig 8;

Division 3: Bantry Bay 0, Killorglin 22;

Mick Barry Cup: Ballincollig 9, Waterpark 14;

Kelly Cup: Mallow 8, Kinsale 3;

Junior 3 League: Midleton 15, Fermoy 10;

Junior 3 B League: Charleville 0, U.C.C. 6;

Dave Walsh Trophy Division 1: Highfield 21, Sunday's Well 10;
Young Munster 19, Bruff 10;

Bank of Ireland Munster Club Under 18 Cup: Shannon 20, Mallow 10;

Bank of Ireland Munster Club Under 18 Cup Group 1: Midleton 5, Muskerry 6;

Group 3: Waterpark 33, Sunday's Well 15;

Bank of Ireland Munster Club Under 18 Plate Group 2: Killarney-Castleisland 36, Crosshaven 5;

Bank of Ireland Munster Club Under 18 Bowl Group 1: Ballincollig 26, Kanturk 26;
Dunmanway 37, Bandon 15;

Group 2: Douglas-Carrigaline 19, Fermoy 10;

Bank of Ireland Munster Club Under 16 Cup: Skibbereen 5, Nenagh Ormond 3;

Bank of Ireland Munster Club Under 16 Plate Group 2: Fethard 17, Castleisland 18;

Group 3: Dungarvan 7, Kinsale 8;

Group 4: Clonmel 12, Cashel 12;

Bank of Ireland Munster Club Under 16 Bowl Group 3: Kilfeacle 12, Thurles 5;

East Under 18 Cup: Cashel 15, Thurles 14;

East Under 14 Plate: Carrick-on-Suir 12, Cashel 12;

North Under 14 League: Garryowen 19, Bruff 0;
Shannon 10, St. Senan's 10;
U.L. Bohemian 31, Richmond 10;

North Under 13 League: Bruff 0, Garryowen 17;

South Under 18 League: Highfield 0, Dolphin 11;
Kinsale 13, Skibbereen 20;

South Under 16 League: Bandon 24, Ballincollig 12;
Cobh Pirates 22, Charleville 5;

South Under 14 League: Highfield 12, Cobh Pirates 22;
Old Christians 12, Mallow 34;
Skibbereen 19, Bandon 10;

South Under 14 Plate: Carrigaline 17, Youghal 17;
Crosshaven 21, Dolphin 34;
Kinsale 7, Clonakilty 20;

South Under 14 Bowl: Kanturk 30, Muskerry 19;

South Under 13 League Conference 1: Bandon 25, Highfield 5;
Cork Constitution 20, Kinsale 10;

Conference 2: Cobh Pirates 25, Mallow 7;
Old Christians 14, Fermoy 5;

West Under 14 League: Killarney 0, Castleisland 12;

Munster Women's Division 1 League: Thurles 5, St. Senan's 0;

Division 2: Bantry Bay 62, Dungarvan-Youghal 7;