Four Limerick schools prepare for final round of Harty Cup group stages

THE final round of the group stages in the Dr Harty Cup takes place this week. Four Limerick schools are in action.

Ardscoil Rís have booked their place in the knockout stages of the Harty Cup.Castletroy College, John The Baptist Community School and Scoil Na Tríonóide Naofa all remain in the hunt to reach the knockout stages.

In group one, scoring difference could come into the equation to decide which teams progress.

John The Baptist Community School face CBC, Cork in Killdorrery at 1:30pm. CBC, Cork sit top of group one if Hospital can defeat their opponents they will finish top of the group.

Doon meet Rice College, Ennis in other game in group one in Cratloe at the same time. The east Limerick school need a win and CBC Cork to defeat Hospital.

Scoring difference would then come into equation between the two Limerick schools. The sides drew in round two.

It's more straight forward in group two.

Ardscoil Rís will look to continue their unbeaten record against Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig in Mallow at 1:30pm.

In the other game in group two, Castletroy College face Our Lady's Secondary School, Templemore in Newport at the same time.

Both sides recorded a victory over Colaiste Choilm and suffered a defeat to Ardscoil Rís. If this game finishes a draw, Our Lady's College Templemore will advance into the knockout stages of the Dr Harty Cup.