Results And Junior League Round-Up

With just three series of games played in the Munster Junior League, Clonmel are the only club to be undefeated in Division 1 as they continue their bid for a fourth successive title.

Clonmel travelled to Richmond and defeated one of their main challengers 30-9. This result puts a big dent in Richmond’s hopes of regaining the title. Conor Cooney gave Clonmel an early lead with two penalties before Tadgh Bennett opened Richmond’s account with a penalty. A try from Luke Hogan converted by Cooney had the visitors 13-3 ahead at half-time. Penalties from Bennett and Brian Mullins and another from Cooney left a score between the sides early in the second half. Further tries from Dylan Cadogan and Tony Cantwell, both converted by Cooney, secured the points for the Tipperary side.

St. Senan’s lost their unbeaten record at Galbally when a late penalty from Liam Casey gave the home side a 23-20 victory. Senan’s, who trailed 20-10 midway through the second half, rallied to level, but their hopes were dashed with Casey’s late effort. Michael Donovan and Casey were Galbally’s try scorers. Casey added two conversions and two penalties and Jack O’Mullane also kicked a penalty. Gearoid Condon and Shane Thompstone replied with tries for Senan’s and Declan Rowe kicked two conversions and two penalties.

A bonus point 23-7 win for Cobh Pirates over Old Christians has seen them move into second place two points behind leaders Clonmel. A try from veteran Martin Clifford and an Alan Langford penalty gave Cobh an 8-7 half-time lead. John Purcell replied with a try for the visitors and Ryan O’Connell converted. A second try from Clifford and two by Langford earned the home side maximum points

Bandon’s hopes of a first title received a major setback at Kilfeacle when the home side defeated them 21-15. A try from Charles Walsh and three penalties by Shane Looby had the Tipperary side 14-5 ahead at half-time. Jack Murphy scored Bandon’s try. Looby added a converted try in the second half but a late rally by Bandon which yielded a try from Olan Crowley and a conversion and penalty by Sean Óg Murphy was not enough to stop Bandon suffering their second defeat of the campaign.

Clanwilliam closed the gap on the leaders with a bonus point 34-23 away win at Clonakilty. Graham Roche, Vivian Grisewood and Diarmuid Burke scored tries for Clanwilliam who were also awarded a penalty try. Niall Leahy converted all four tries and kicked two penalties. Shane Scannell, Scott Deasy and Eoin Deasy had tries for Clonakilty and Eoin Deasy kicked two penalties and a conversion.

Newcastle West kept their challenge alive with a 25-12 win at Skibbereen. Sean Murphy scored two tries for the winners and Sean Herlihy and Stephen Kelly got one each. Herlihy kicked a conversion and a penalty. Kieran Shannon and Rory Hone replied with tries for the home side and Denis McCarthy kicked a conversion.

The other game in this division between Muskerry and Abbeyfeale finished all square at 21-21. Muskerry led 11-9 at half-time with a try from Joe Treacy and two Eoin Keohane penalties to three penalties from Tom Hassett. Daniel Horgan scored a second try for Muskerry and Keohane converted and also added a penalty. Tries from John Murphy and Brian Collins and a Hassett conversion tied the game.

In Division Two, Waterpark have drawn level on points with Youghal at the top of the table after their 32-3 away win over St. Mary’s. James Kiersey opened the scoring with a penalty for Waterpark but Sean Lyons brought Mary’s level with a penalty. Waterpark regained the lead with a penalty from John O’Brien and tries from Ivan Kiersey and David O’Donoghue, the latter converted by O’Brien, gave Waterpark an 18-3 half-time lead. Second half ties from Conor Molloy and Rory Hannon, both of which O’Brien converted, secured the win for Waterpark, a result that also doubled up as a Junior Clubs Challenge Shield tie.

Leaders Youghal continued their good start with a 24-11 home win over Charleville. Ross Donovan and Stephen Kelly scored tries for Youghal and Keith McCarthy kicked a conversion and four penalties. Dan O’Dwyer replied with a try for Charleville and Michael O’Flynn added two penalties.

A last minute try for Waterford City saw them defeat Kinsale 13-10. Fergal Reilly scored a try for Kinsale and Timmy Broderick kicked a conversion and a penalty.

Crosshaven defeated Ennis 36-0 to make it two wins from two. Ian Smith scored a try, penalty and four conversions and Darren O’Keeffe, Michael Lynch, Dave Walsh and Brian Scriven were their other try scorers.

Ballincollig recorded a 29-12 win over Castleisland. Podge Flynn scored two tries for the winners and Sean Kavanagh and Izak Taljaard got one each. Charlie Boland kicked three conversions and a penalty. Darragh O’Connell and Connie Reynolds scored tries for the home side and Willie Casey added a conversion.

Thurles kept their promotion hopes alive with a 29-18 home win over Presentation. Nicky Irwin and Eoghan O’Dwyer scored tries for Thurles and John Lillis kicked five penalties and two conversions. Presentation had a try from James Ryan and were also awarded a penalty try and Craig Airey kicked two penalties and a conversion.

Mallow got their first win of the campaign with a 23-16 away win over Tralee. Tim Fitzgerald, Peter Cosgrove and Dan McCarthy scored tries for Mallow and Jimmy Glynn added a conversion and two penalties. Tralee replied with a try from Ben O’Neill and Darragh O’Neill kicked a conversion and three penalties.

Fermoy opened their campaign in Division 3 with a 41-21 home win over early pacesetters Douglas-Carrigaline. Tries by Paddy Moakley and Dylan Lacey and a conversion and a penalty by Lacey had Fermoy 15-6 ahead at half-time. Paudge McSweeney replied with two penalties for the visitors. Fermoy completed their tally with tries from James O’Driscoll, Emmet Sweeney, Eoin O’Connell and Lacey with the latter also adding three conversions. Des Sweetnam and Conor O’Regan replied with tries for Douglas-Carrigaline and McSweeney kicked a conversion and a penalty.

Killorglin made it two wins from two after their narrow 17-15 away win over Mitchelstown. Brian Hayes and Rudi Healy scored tries for the Kerry side and Luke O’Shea kicked a penalty and two conversions.

Fethard defeated Dungarvan 18-10 with tries from Richie Carroll and Shane Kavanagh. Gary Kavanagh kicked two penalties and a conversion. Dungarvan had a try from Liam Sheehan and David Hickey kicked a conversion and a penalty.

The Chorca Dhuibhne v Bantry Bay game had to be postponed due to a shortage of referees.

In the South Munster Junior Two League South, Highfield defeated Mallow 26-3 with tries from Eoghan McNally, Eoin Quinn, James O’Dwyer and Darren Walsh. Darragh O’Keeffe kicked three conversions.

Results:
Munster Junior League Division 1: Clonakilty 23, Clanwilliam 34;
Cobh Pirates 23, Old Christians 7;
Galbally 23, St. Senan's 20;
Kilfeacle 21, Bandon 15;
Muskerry 21, Abbeyfeale 21;
Richmond 9, Clonmel 30;
Skibbereen 12, Newcastle West 25;

Division 2: Castleisland 12, Ballincollig 29;
Crosshaven 36, Ennis 0;
St. Mary's 3, Waterpark 32;
Thurles 29, Presentation 18;
Tralee 16, Mallow 23;
Waterford City 13, Kinsale 10;
Youghal 24, Charleville 11;

Division 3: Chorca Dhuibhne v Bantry Bay postponed;
Fermoy 41, Douglas-Carrigaline 21;
Fethard 18, Dungarvan 10;
Mitchelstown 15, Killorglin 17;

Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Shield: St. Mary's 3, Waterpark 32;

Munster Seconds League North: Nenagh Ormond 19, Bruff 14;

Gleeson League Section A: Garryowen 29, Shannon 16;
Old Crescent 29, Thomond 24;
U.L. Bohemian 18, Abbeyfeale-Castleisland 21;
Young Munster 3, Richmond 28;

Section B: Kilfeacle 39, Thurles 12;
Waterford City 5, Fethard 32;
Waterpark 48, Clanwilliam 7;

Junior 2 League South Section 1: Clonakilty 15, Dunmanway 26;

Section 2: Cork Constitution 74, Iveragh 0;
Dolphin 51, Cobh Pirates 0;
Highfield 26, Mallow 3;

Junior 3 League South: Fermoy 53, Charleville 5;

Under 18 Conference 1: Clanwilliam 24, Shannon-St. Mary's 23;
Kilfeacle 5, Bruff 36;
Kilrush 19, Newcastle West-Estuary 33;
St. Senan's 11, Richmond 16;

Conference 2: Dunmanway 10, Bandon 12;
Highfield 5, Skibbereen 39;
Kinsale 12, Clonakilty 55;

Conference 3: Cashel 19, Thurles 39;
Nenagh Ormond 14, Young Munster 31;
Thomond 21, Old Crescent 7;

Conference 4: Killarney 10, Corca Dhuibhne 25;
Listowel 27, Charleville 30;
Mallow 5, Kanturk 19;
Tralee 41, Killorglin 5;

Conference 5: Douglas-Carrigaline 25, Old Christians 20;
Muskerry 45, Cobh Pirates 0;
Sunday's Well 35, Ballincollig 15;

Conference 6: Clonmel 18, Fermoy 5;
Dungarvan 40, Youghal 7;
Waterford City 25, Fethard 27;

Under 16 Conference 1: Garryowen 15, Nenagh Ormond 20;
Thomond 17, Bruff 36;

Conference 2: Bantry Bay 10, Kinsale 25;
Cork Constitution 25, Muskerry 0;
Dolphin 7, Ballincollig 37;

Conference 3: Clanwilliam 19, Fethard 39;
Galbally 14, Thurles 5;

Conference 4: Bandon 10, Cobh Pirates 20;
Mallow 9, Old Christians 15;
Sunday's Well 30, Douglas 7;

Conference 5: Abbeyfeale 28, Killarney 14;
Charleville 7, Killorglin 24;
Kanturk 22, Castleisland 42;
Tralee 35, Listowel 15;

Conference 6: Carrick-on-Suir 0, Clonmel 30;
Dungarvan 30, Midleton 0;
Waterford City 5, Waterpark 30;

North Under 15 Section 1: Nenagh Ormond 18, Young Munster 17;

North Under 14 Section 1: Bruff 10, Young Munster 27;

Under 14 Friendly: Cobh Pirates 52, Clonakilty 5;

Women's All Ireland League: Blackrock 13, Railway Union 8;
Galwegians 10, U.L. Bohemian 15;
Highfield 14, Cooke 7;
Old Belvedere 65, St. Mary's 3;

Women's Qualifying League Conference A: Richmond 0, Thurles 24;
Shannon 39, Clonmel 17;

Conference B: Ballincollig 3, Bandon 9;
Bantry Bay 24, Fermoy 24;
Tralee 61, Dungarvan-Youghal 0;