Weekend Preview
28th October 2016 By Munster Rugby
The Ulster Bank All Ireland League continues over the October Bank Holiday weekend with a full programme of games across all five divisions. The All Ireland Junior Cup also gets underway, while there is only one game in the Junior League.
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The only local derby involving Munster Clubs takes place as Highfield and Sunday’s Well lock horns in a Leeside derby in the Ulster Bank League at Woodleigh Park on Friday evening. Both sides, who are currently in mid-table, were promoted to Division 2A last season.
On Saturday, the three Munster Clubs in Division 1A face Dublin opposition. Garryowen, who are sixth, face a tough assignment as they welcome second-placed Dublin University to Dooradoyle and Limerick neighbours Young Munster host struggling UCD.
Cork Constitution travel to the Capital to take on leaders Old Belvedere.
In Division 1B, UCC who are hovering above the drop zone entertain bottom side Shannon at the Mardyke and fellow strugglers Dolphin will have their work cut out as they take on second-placed Buccaneers at Irish Independent Park.
Leaders UL Bohemian will be looking to extend their lead as they welcome third-placed Ballymena to Thomond Park.
Cashel, who are propping up the table in Division 2A, will be looking to make the most of home advantage in a bid to claim their first points as they host third-placed Blackrock College.
Tipperary neighbours Nenagh Ormond, who are second, travel to Belfast to take on struggling Malone.
Thomond travel to County Kildare to take on MU Barnhall at Parsonstown in Division 2B, while Limerick neighbours Old Crescent will be looking to climb further up the table as they host struggling Bective Rangers at Rosbrien.
In Division 2C, Midleton make the long trip to County Down to take on Bangor, Bruff are away to Navan and bottom side Kanturk travel to the Faithful County to take on Tullamore.
Clonmel host DLSP at the South Tipperary venue in their All Ireland Junior Cup opener and Bandon head to Belfast to take on Instonians.
Richmond welcome Ballyclare to Limerick and Galbally travel to County Wexford to take on Gorey.
The only game in the Munster Junior League sees Crosshaven taking on struggling Presentation at Myrtleville Cross. The South Cork side will be looking to make home advantage count as they aim to grind out a maximum point victory and overtake Thurles in third place in their bid for a second successive promotion.
In Kerry, Killorglin host near neighbours Killarney in the McElligott Cup.