Weekend Club Preview

There is a full series of league games this weekend in the Ulster Bank League and Munster Junior League.

In Division 1A, Garryowen travel to the Capital for the second successive weekend as they take on second–placed Old Belvedere at Anglesea Road. The Sky Blues face a tricky task as they aim to avoid a second successive defeat by Dublin opposition after having lost to Lansdowne at the Aviva Stadium last time out.

There is a Munster derby between Young Munster and Cork Constitution at Tom Clifford Park. This will see former Cork Constitution Forwards Coach David Corkery facing his old club mates as he has now taken over the Coaching position with the “Cookies.”.
The Limerick side will have their work cut out against the Lilywhites who are aiming to climb further up the table, with both sides coming off the back of valuable wins against Old Belvedere and Ballynahinch respectively last week.

Dolphin, who occupy sixth place in Division 1B will be looking to make the most of home advantage count as they aim to claim a third successive victory against fourth-placed Dublin University at Irish Independent Park.

Shannon travel to Deramore Park to take on bottom side Belfast Harlequins and Limerick neighbours UL Bohemian entertain leaders St Mary’s College at Annacotty.


Division 2A leaders Cashel will be looking to bounce back from last week’s defeat by Malone as they welcome Queen’s University to the Premier County.

Tipperary neighbours Nenagh Ormond, who are propping up the table, travel to Belfast to take on promotion chasing Malone, who are third.

Thomond travel to North County Dublin to take on Skerries in a basement clash, with the Limerick side aiming to grind out another valuable win in a bid to climb up the table.

Fifth-placed UCC will have their work cut out as they entertain second-placed Banbridge at the Mardyke.

The game of the day in Division 2B sees Highfield and City of Derry going head to head in a top of the table clash at Woodleigh Park, with ‘Field aiming to close the gap on the Ulster side.

Sunday’s Well travel to Killiney to take on bottom side Seapoint. The ‘Well are aiming to record a third successive victory in a bid to join the promotion chasing pack.

Second-placed Old Crescent make the long trip to Strandhill to take on struggling Sligo in Division 2C and will hope to bounce back after last week’s narrow defeat by Wanderers.

Fourth-placed Midleton lock horns with third-placed Tullamore at Towns Park with both sides coming off the back of victories last time out.

Fifth-placed Bruff face a tricky task as they take on leaders Wanderers at the Aviva Stadium and Kanturk, who are seventh, travel to the Wee County to take on bottom side Dundalk looking for a much needed victory.

Joint leaders and defending Munster Junior League champions Clonmel travel to West Limerick to take on Newcastle West with the home side aiming to get a result following last week’s shock defeat by Bandon.

Richmond, who share pole position with Clonmel, travel to Suirside to take on Waterpark at Ballinakill and will fancy their chances of coming home with the spoils.

Skibbereen, who are hovering above the drop zone, will have their work cut out as they welcome Kilfeacle to the Carbery Showgrounds.

Galbally will be looking to make the most of home advantage count as they take on Clonakilty at the County Limerick venue and St Mary’s will be aiming to build on their recent win over Old Christians as they welcome bottom side Clanwilliam to Grove Island.

Muskerry will be seeking their first win as they entertain Old Christians in a Cork derby and St Senan’s and Bandon, who are tied on nine points go head to head at Jimmy Slattery Park.

Presentation and Abbeyfeale put their unbeaten records on the line as they go head to head at Rathuard in Division 2.

Two sides who were relegated from the top flight go head to head at O’Dowd Park as Tralee entertain Cobh Pirates, with the East Cork side seeking to preserve their unbeaten run.

Two sides at the foot of the table will be looking to make the most of home advantage count as Dungarvan take on Ballincollig at the West Waterford venue and Ennis welcome Thurles to the Banner County.

Mallow, who are seeking their first win of the campaign, will have their work cut out as they entertain North Cork neighbours Charleville in a local derby at St Joseph’s Road, with Charleville having claimed a losing bonus point for their last game against Tralee.

Newport, who have two losing bonus points to their credit, travel to South Cork to take on Kinsale.

In Division 3, Fethard face a tough assignment as they open their account against leaders Corca Dhuibhne in the West Kerry Gaeltacht on Saturday.

Crosshaven and Youghal go head to head in a Cork derby at Myrtleville Cross with both sides having recorded landslide victories in their respective openers.

Fermoy welcome Killarney to the Showgrounds and Killorglin begin their campaign against Scariff at the East Clare venue.