Weekend Club Preview

The Ulster Bank All Ireland League continues this weekend with a full programme of games across all four divisions as well as some vital Junior Cup and League games.

UL Bohemian and Shannon go head to head for the second time on a Friday evening at Thomond Park with both sides hovering above the drop zone in Division 1B. Shannon ran out 20-16 winners when these sides met in September but with the points vital to both sides it should be a close contest.

Sunday’s Well entertain Midleton at Irish Independent Park in Division 2B with both sides battling to finish in the top four. They are level on points so a big crowd is sure to attend this game.

The three Munster sides in Division 1A are all away to Dublin opposition on Saturday.
Cork Constitution who slipped to fifth place following last week’s defeat by Terenure College face a tricky task as they take on Lansdowne, who are in pole position. The Dublin side recorded a 16-13 win when these sides met at Temple Hill and Con’ will be looking to reverse this result to keep their hopes of a top four finish alive.
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Dolphin who are almost destined to be playing in Division1B next season are away to Clontarf and ‘Tarf defeated Dolphin 22-16 on Leeside in September.

Young Munster lock horns with UCD at Belfield and the Limerick side will be aiming to build on last week’s home win over Dolphin in a bid to preserve their top flight status.

Garryowen, who are second in Division 1B make the long trip to County Antrim to take on fourth-placed Ballymena at Eaton Park. The Limerick side ran out 32-24 winners when these sides met at Dooradoyle.

Cashel will be aiming to preserve their Division 2A status as they entertain City of Derry.

Premier County neighbours Nenagh Ormond who were defeated 29-15 by Blackrock College at Stradbrook last week will be looking to make the most of home advantage count in their bid to avoid a swift return to Division 2B as they take on Skerries at New Ormond Park.

Thomond, who are hovering above the drop zone, will be looking to make the most of home advantage count in their quest to keep their Division 2A status intact as they welcome Rainey Old Boys to Liam Fitzgerald Park.

UCC entertain Seapoint in a basement clash at the Mardyke.

Bruff and Kanturk, who are both currently in mid-table in Division 2B go head to head at Kilballyowen Park.

Old Crescent will probably be playing in Division 2C next season and have their work cut out as they entertain high flying Greystones.

Highfield face Richmond in Limerick aiming to build on successive victories over Sunday’s Well and Ards as they aim to avoid returning to junior ranks for the second time. Highfield just need two points from their remaining three games to be crowned champions of Division 2B.

On Sunday, there are a handful of games in Divisions 1 and 2 of the Munster Junior League, together with games in the Munster Junior Cup, Munster Junior Plate and Junior Bowl.

Clonmel are at home to Cobh Pirates and a win will see the South Tipperary crowned champions of Division 1 and a defeat could see Cobh closer to the drop zone.

Galbally are at home to Waterpark and Old Christians travel to West Cork to take on Skibbereen in games that could have a big bearing on the relegation battle.

Second-placed Clanwilliam will be guaranteed promotion from Division 2 to the top flight with Bandon if they claim the points from their home meeting with Presentation.

Thurles, who are 12 pints behind the Tipperary Town side, are away to Mallow and Waterford City entertain Abbeyfeale in a mid-table clash.

In Round 3 of the Munster Junior Cup, Kanturk entertain St Senan's at the Duhallow venue with the winners away to Shannon or Old Christians in the last eight.

Cashel are at home to St Mary’s and the winners will be away to holders Clonmel or Presentation in the quarter finals.

Kinsale who were relegated from Division 1 of the Munster Junior League are at home to Clonakilty and the winners will be away to Garryowen or Kilfeacle, who go head to head at Dooradoyle.

The Junior Plate continues with Charleville taking on Muskerry at Smith’s Road and the winners will be away to Skibbereen or Dolphin in the quarter finals.

The First quarter final sees Cork Constitution locking horns with Youghal at Temple Hill and this game has been moved to Friday night kick off 7.30. The winners will be rewarded with a home tie against Richmond or Thurles.

Douglas are at home to Dungarvan in the opening round of the Munster Junior Bowl and the winners will be at home to UCC in the last eight.

The other three quarter finals are also down for decision as Bruff entertain Ennis at the County Limerick venue. The winners will be rewarded with a home tie against Douglas, Dungarvan or UCC.

Sunday’s Well are at home to Fermoy and the winners will be at home to the winners of the Killorglin or UL Bohemian tie in the semi finals.