Junior League Round-Up And Results

Clonmel maintained their unbeaten record defeating Muskerry 24-5 at the Tipperary venue. Tony Cantwell, Mark Corby and Neville Melbourne scored tries for Clonmel; Dylan Cadogan converted all three and also kicked a penalty. Stephen Hallissey replied with a try for Muskerry.

There was a thriller of a game at Jim Slattery Park where Newcastle West defeated the home side St. Senan’s 32-29 thanks to a last minute drop goal from Tommy Kelliher. Newcastle West raced into a 10-0 lead with a try from Sean Murphy and a conversion and penalty by Sean Herlihy. Aidan McMahon opened Senan’s account with a try but the visitors responded with a Kelliher try which Herlihy converted for a 17-5 lead. A Dale O’Loughlin penalty and conversions of tries by Brian Collins and Conor Lynch had the Clare side 22-17 ahead at half-time. A Tom Cronin try converted by O’Loughlin extended Senan’s lead to 29-17.
Despite being down to 13 players, Newcastle West rallied and Sean Murphy got in for a try which Herlihy converted. A try by Niall Kennedy tied up the scores and Kelliher’s drop goal decided it.

The shock of the day was at Richmond Park where Clonakilty snatched a dramatic win with two late tries for a 25-23 victory against Richmond. This result will be a big boost for the West Cork club as they battle relegation. Olan Deane opened the scoring with a try for Clonakilty but that was cancelled out by a Stephen Gallagher try. A penalty and a conversion by Eoin Deasy of a try by Ger McCarthy gave Clonakilty a 15-5 half time lead. A try by Ross O’Neill which Brian Bennett converted closed the gap to three points. Two penalties from Bennett and a second O’Neill try put Richmond ahead 23-15. A late Clonakilty rally yielded tries by McCarthy and Mark Purcell for a two point victory.

Clanwilliam defeated Skibbereen 20-7 to remain in third place six points behind the leaders. Jack O’Dwyer and Darragh Crowe scored tries for Clanwilliam. Niall Leahy kicked two penalties and a conversion and Darragh Burke also added a conversion. Denis McCarthy replied with a try and conversion for Skibbereen.

Bandon had an exciting 13-9 win at home to Galbally. A Jack O’Mullane penalty gave Galbally a 3-0 interval lead. Sean Óg Murphy levelled early in the second half. Galbally responded with two further penalties from O’Mullane, but Gareth Burton put Bandon ahead with a try which Murphy converted. A penalty from Murphy completed the scoring.

Abbeyfeale had a bonus point 22-5 home win over Cobh Pirates. Colm O’Sullivan scored two tries for the winners and Derry O’Connor and Eoin McHenry also crossed the white wash for Abbeyfeale. Tom Hassett converted one of the tries. Shane Cullimore was Cobh’s try scorer.

Old Christians still remain seven points from safety after their 31-3 home defeat by Kilfeacle. Jamie Heuston, Kevin Kinnane, Simon Barry, Pat Humphries and Josh Ryan scored tries for Kilfeacle and Ryan added three conversions. John Marnell kicked a penalty for the home side.

Waterpark extended their advantage in Division Two with a 41-10 home win against Mallow. Alex Molloy scored three tries and a conversion for the winners. Ivan Kiersey, Scott Hornibrook, John O’Brien and Dave Lattimer also scored tries and O’Brien kicked three conversions. Brian Henry scored two tries for Mallow.

Youghal lost their unbeaten record with a 23-15 defeat away to Kinsale under lights on Saturday. Sean Kingston, Ben Gur and Timmy Lynch scored tries for Kinsale. Timmy Broderick converted one and added two penalties. Youghal replied with tries from Brendan Mackey and Colin Mulcahy. Keith McCarthy kicked a conversion and a penalty.

Thurles kept their challenge alive with a 17-13 win at Charleville. Ciaran Ryan and Aidan Dwyer scored tries for Thurles and John Lillis converted both and added a penalty. Gavin Kelleher was Charleville’s try scorer and Michael O’Flynn kicked a conversion and two penalties.

Waterford City’s promotion challenge received a setback when they lost away to Ballincollig 20-14. Shane Kavanagh, Rob Foulkes and Aaron O’Flynn scored tries for Ballincollig and Charlie Boland kicked a conversion and a penalty. Darren Walsh and Joe Delahunty were Waterford’s try scorers and Michael Hayes converted both trys.

St Mary’s are back in the promotion race after their 22-6 away win at Ennis. Stuart Lipper, Aaron Noonan, Dara Fitzgerald and Sean Lyons scored tries for the Saints and Lyons added one conversion. Bryan Murphy replied with two penalties for Ennis.

Crosshaven defeated Castleisland 22-8 with three tries from Darren O’Keeffe and one by Said Koya to keep their outside hopes of promotion alive. Tim Marron added a conversion. Castleisland replied with a try from Willie Casey and a Dan O’Shea penalty.

Tralee are still looking for their first win after they were defeated by Presentation 18-17 at Rathuard. James Ryan and Alan Daly scored tries for Presentation. Shane O’Brien kicked a conversion and a penalty and Craig Airey also added a penalty. Jack Quilter and Sean Downing scored tries for Tralee and Darragh O’Neill converted both and also kicked a penalty.

Killorglin and Mitchelstown are setting the pace in Division Three. Killorglin still remain top after their hard earned 17-13 win at home to Douglas-Carrigaline. Cathal Doyle and Timmy Lynch scored tries for the Kerry side and Luke O’Shea converted both and also added a penalty. Liam Hynes was the visitor’s try scorer and Padraig McSweeney converted and added two penalties.

Mitchelstown are four points behind the leaders after their 19-8 away win at Fethard. James Houlihan was Fethard’s try scorer and Gary Kavanagh added a penalty.

Dungarvan defeated Fermoy 20-8 at the West Waterford venue. David Hickey got all the winners scores, two tries, two conversions and two penalties. John McCarthy replied with a try for Fermoy and Eddie O’Connell kicked a penalty.

Killarney won the Kerry derby tie defeating Chorca Dhuibhne 30-27. Ciaran Ó Coileain scored two tries for the West Kerry side and Eanna O’Connor and Tom Kavanagh got one apiece. Seamus Moriarty kicked two conversions and a penalty.

RESULTS:

Munster Junior League Division 1: Abbeyfeale 22, Cobh Pirates 5;
Bandon 13, Galbally 9;
Clanwilliam 20, Skibbereen 7;
Clonmel 24, Muskerry 5;
Old Christians 3, Kilfeacle 31;
Richmond 23, Clonakilty 25;
St. Senan's 29, Newcastle West 32;

Division 2: Ballincollig 20, Waterford City 14;
Charleville 13, Thurles 17;
Crosshaven 22, Castleisland 8;
Ennis 6, St. Mary's 22;
Kinsale 23, Youghal 15;
Presentation 18, Tralee 17;
Waterpark 41, Mallow 10;

Division 3: Dungarvan 20, Fermoy 8;
Fethard 8, Mitchelstown 19;
Killarney 30, Chorca Dhuibhne 27;
Killorglin 17, Douglas-Carrigaline 13;

Gleeson League Section A: Abbeyfeale-Castleisland 36, St. Mary's 34;
Old Crescent 8, Garryowen 13;
Scariff 10, Shanon 17;

Section B: Carrick-on-Suir 5, Clonmel 27;
Galbally 5, Cashel 24;
Waterpark 0, Kilfeacle 0;

Junior 2 League South Section 1: Dunmanway 17, Bandon 36;

Section 2: Highfield 3, Cork Constitution 36;
Mallow 38, Muskerry 5;

Junior 3 League South: Crosshaven 25, Kinsale 15;
U.C.C. 23, Old Christians 5;

Donal Walsh Trophy: Cork Constitution 30, Garryowen 21;
Sunday's Well 24, Bruff 17;
U.C.C. Beagles 50, Highfield 0;
U.L. Bohemian 35, Shannon 14;

Schools Senior Friendly: P.B.C. 36, Terenure College 5;

Schools Junior Friendly: Castletroy College 7, Ard Scoil Rís 8;

Under 18 Conference 4: Abbeyfeale-Castleisland 5, Mallow 28;
Charleville 15, Killorglin 21;
Chorca Dhuibhne 21, Tralee 45;
Killarney 7, Listowel 24;

Conference 5: Cobh Pirates 21, Crosshaven 17;

Conference 6: Dungarvan 57, Waterford City 10;

North Under 15 League Section 1: Bruff 5, Nenagh Ormond 29;

North Under 13 League Section 1: Garryowen 0, Bruff 17;
Young Munster 17, Abbeyfeale 5;

Section 2: UL Bohemian 15, Kilrush 21;

South Under 14 Conference 2: Old Christains 29, Mallow 21;

Conference 3: Midleton 29, Douglas-Carrigaline 21;

Under 18 Friendly: Clanwilliam 26, Young Munster 20;

Under 16 Friendly: Clanwilliam 26, Waterpark 20;
Highfield 12, Midleton 27;
Sunday's Well 26, Tralee 20;

Under 16 Friendly: Highfield 12, Midleton 27;

Women's Qualifying League Conference A: Richmond 0, U.L. Bohemian 36;
Shannon 5, Thurles 3;

Conference B: Tralee 5, Bandon 10;

Girls Under 18 League Conference A: Listowel-Tralee 15, Bantry Bay 5;

Conference B: Newport 5, Carrick-Fethard 0;
Shannon 44, Midleton-Youghal 5;