Just two Limerick wins as energia All-Ireland League action resumes

THERE were just two Limerick wins, by UL-Bohemian in Division 2B and Thomond in Division 2C, on a dramatic say of action in the energia All-Ireland League.

In Division 1A, Young Munster are still seeking their firts win of the campaign, the Limerick side picking up two bonus points in a 35-40 defeat to Lansdowne at Clifford Park thanks to a late scoring surge from the home side. 

Munsters', who have now lost each of their opening four league fixtures, trailed 7-21 at half-time, the home side's opening points coming from a Hubert Gilvarry try, which was converted by Shane O'Leary.

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A second try for Munsters' from Liam Mc Mahon, converted by O'Leary reduced Lansdowne's lead, before the Dubliners hit back with the bonus point try to lead 26-14. 

Munsters' added a third try through Orin Burke, converted by O'Leary, before Lansdowne added two converted tries for 40-21.

However, the Greenfields side hit back with a second Burke try and one from Aaron Roulston, with Kelvin Langan adding the extras, to move within bonus point range.

The resulte sees Munsters' third from bottom in the table, two points clear of ninth-placed UCD. 

In Division 1B, Garryowen suffered an 18-15 defeat to Blackrock College at Stradbrook. 

The Light Blues have dropped to fifth spot in the table on the back of their first defeat of the campaign.

In Division 2A, Old Crescent lost out 7-10 to MU Barnhall at Parsonstown to drop to fifth place in the table. 

After a scorless opening half, Old Crescent took the lead when John Toland dotted down for the Rosbrien side with Jeff Williams adding the extras for 7-0.

However, a converted try for Barnhall and later penalty ensured Barnhall claimed the four points. It was a second defeat in four games for Crescent. 

Also in 2A, Shannon have dropped to eighth spot in the table in the wake of their 22-14 defeat to Dungannon at Stevenson Park.

The Parish side led the game 11-7 at half-time, thanks to a Jordan Prenderville try and two penalty goals from Jamie Gavin.

A third Gavin penalty on the 50th minute pushed Shannon's lead out to seven points, 14-7. 

However, a run of 15 unanswered points, including two tries, turned the game decisively in Dungannon's favour.

In Division 2B, UL-Bohemian have moved up to second place in the table on the back of a thumping 53-17 win over Rainey RFC at ULs North Campus.

Eight-try UL-Bohs laid the foundation for this win in the opening half after which the Red, Red Robins led 27-5. UL-Bohs had first half tries from Donnacha O’Callaghan, with two, Sean Quirke and Simon Staunton, while Oisin Fagan kicked the remaining points.

The Limerick side then added further tries from Killian Dineen, Paul Clancy, Joe Johnston and Donnacha O'Callaghan who completed his hat-trick. Fagan added the extra points with the boot.

In Division 2C, Thomond remain top of the table, making it four wins from four, with an impressive 35-25 victory over Malahide at Estuary Road.

Table toppers lead second-placed Clonmel by five points in the table. The Limerick side had tries from Colin Slater and Evan Maher, one of which was converted by Evan Cusack to lead 12-5. 

Malahide rallied to get within a point of the visitors at 11-12, before Evan Maher struck for his second try for Thomond, converted by Cusack to lead, 19-11. A further Thomond try from Ryain Aherne and two Evan Cusack penalties increased the advantage.

Thomond then sealed the bonus point win when Evan Maher completed his hat-trick of tries. 

Also in Division 2C, Bruff dropped to seventh spot when suffering a heavy 37-7 defeat to Ballyclare at the Cloughan.

Cillian Rea scored the try for Bruff, with Paul Collins adding the extras. The South Limerick side has won two of their opening four league games this season.

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