Three wins for Limerick sides in All-Ireland League Round 4
Garryowen, Bruff and Old Crescent were the Limerick sides that earned victories on Saturday
IT WAS a mixed Saturday of action for Limerick’s seven sides competing in the All-Ireland League with three wins and four losses in Round 4.
Young Munster were beaten 26-7 by Old Wesley at Energia Park with Liam McMahon landing their only try in a disappointing result.
That five-pointer came at the end of the first half and was converted by Benn Dalle Cort but the Cookies fell to a heavy loss.
In Division 1B, Garryowen got a much needed victory after a late penalty try saw them come out the right side of a 25-23 scoreline against UCC.
The Light Blues landed tries from Joe Finn, Blayze Molloy, before a penalty try saw them come away with the win. They move onto nine points and are in ninth place heading into Round 5.
It was two defeats from two for both Limerick sides in Division 2A. Shannon fell to 14-9 loss against Dungannon, while UL Bohemian were downed 19-0 by Corinthians.
Two Cillian O’Connor penalties and another from Oisin Hade accounted for Shannon’s points in their game up north. Shannon and Bohs are in eighth and ninth positions respectively on seven points.
Limerick sides fared better in Division 2B South after wins for Old Crescent and Bruff, while Thomond were beaten.
Bruff moved up to fifth in the table following a 19-15 win against Dolphin at Kilballyowen Park.
Sam Hackett, Jesse Smith and Mark Kennedy crossed for first half tries for Bruff with Paul Collins adding a couple of conversions. Bruff failed to score in the second half but held out to earn a vital win.
Old Crescent continued their excellent start to the season with a 26-0 win over Enniscorthy at Takumi Park.
Crescent earned a bonus point win following tries from John Lyons, Joe Rickard, Bailey Faloon and Oisin Toland. Ben Daly kicked three conversions to confirm the victory that keeps the Rosbrien side in second place.
Thomond stay in seventh place after they fell to 27-10 to table toppers Clonmel. Evan O’Connor got the Thomond try that Evan Cusack converted. Cusack also landed a first half penalty for Thomond.
Round 5 in the All-Ireland League takes place this coming Saturday, October 31.