Dates and fixtures revealed for Limerick schools in upcoming Harty Cup
Castletroy College make their return to the Munster U19 ‘A’ competition when they take on St Colman’s College, Fermoy
THE three Limerick schools involved in this winter’s Dr Harty Cup now have their roadmap to the quarter-finals as the dates have been announced for the group stage.
Castletroy College make their return to the Munster U19 ‘A’ competition when they take on St Colman’s College, Fermoy.
The sides last met in the competition in 2014 when the Limerick side led by the likes of Barry Nash, Lorcan Lyons and Andrew La Touche Cosgrave emerged two-point winners in Ballyagran.
The sides renew acquaintances when the new campaign gets underway on Wednesday, October 14.
On the same day, Ardscoil Ris open their campaign against Cork school Gaelcholáiste Mhuire an Mhainistir Thuaigh.
John The Baptist Community School, Hospital also face Rebel opposition in round 1 - they face Christian Brothers College, Cork.
In the U19 ‘B’ Corn Thomais Mhic Choilm, there are four Limerick schools involved - with a Shannonside derby in round 1.
Scoil Na Trioniode, Doon do battle with Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher in the opening clash.
Abbey CBS of Tipperary town and Hamilton High School, Bandon make up the group.
Both of last year’s beaten semi-finalists will look to go at least one step further this time around.
SMI Newcastle West lost to eventual champions Tralee CBS and open their season against Scariff Community College. The west Limerick school are also paired with St Caimins Community School, Shannon and St Mary’s, Newport in the group.
Scoil Pol, Kilfinane have a semi-final rematch in their opening game this season. The south Limerick school have a shot at revenge against Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh Bishopstown.
Also in that group are Carrick on Suir CBS and High School, Clonmel.
The first round games in the ‘B’ competition also take place on Wednesday, October 14.
In the U19 ‘C’ competition, Coláiste Iosaef, Kilmallock and Salesian Secondary College Pallaskenry are in the same group and will meet in Round 3 in mid-November. The pair will also take on CBS Dungarvan and Borrisokane Community College in Group 5.
In the straight knock-out Corn Sheain Ui hAnragain ‘D’ competition, Mungret Community College meet Coláiste Chíaráin Croom in an all-Limerick clash.
Gaelcholaiste Luimnigh; Colaiste Ide agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale; St. Munchin's College, Limerick and Coláiste na Trocaire Rathkeale are the other local schools in the competition.
There is no Limerick involvement in the U19 ‘A’ football Corn Ui Mhuiri.
JTB Hospital are in the ‘B’ competition and are in a group with Coachford College and Ennistymon CBS.
Scoil Na Trioniode, Doon and Colaiste Ide agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale are in the ‘C’ competition.
HARTY CUP FIXTURES (Limerick schools) - Round 1, October 14: Árdscoil Rís vs Gaelcholáiste Mhuire an Mhainistir Thuaigh; Christian Brothers College, Cork vs John The Baptist Community School, Hospital; Coláiste Cholmáin, Fermoy vs Castletroy College.
Round 2, November 4: CBS Midleton vs Árdscoil Rís; John The Baptist Community School, Hospital vs St Flannans College, Ennis; Castletroy College vs St Josephs, Tulla.
Round 3, November 18: Nenagh CBS vs Árdscoil Rís; John The Baptist Community School, Hospital vs Our Lady’s, Templemore; Castletroy College vs Blackwater Community School, Lismore.