Schools double for Crescent College Comprehensive

Crescent College Comprehensive did the double this week with wins inthe Limerick Under 19 and Under 16 Finals.

Crescent College Comprehensive 11 St Munchin’s College 3

After a lapse of several years Crescent Comprehensive won the Limerick City Schools Senior Cup at Dooradoyle.

A penalty by outhalf Jack Murray had St Munchin’s in front after nine minutes but almost immediately his opposite number Shane O’Brien dropped a goal to level matters.

A try by fullback Tom Ryan eight minutes from the end was crucial for Crescent who were guaranteed victory when O’Brien was successful with a penalty two minutes from the end.

In the Limerick Schools City Shield Final (Under 16) Crescent College Comprehensive made it a double with a 22-11 win over Glenstal Abbey.