Garryowen win continues Limerick's historic run in Munster Senior Cup rugby

Alan Fitzgerald, Garryown, on his way to scoring a try against Nenagh Ormond in the Munster Senior Cup | BRENDAN GLEESON

placeholder image — Alan Fitzgerald, Garryown, on his way to scoring a try against Nenagh Ormond in the Munster Senior Cup | BRENDAN GLEESON

Champions on 40 occasions, Garryowen will face the team in second in the roll of honour, 30-time champions Cork Constitution in the Munster Senior Cup final

FOR THE 50th season in a row, there will be Limerick representation in the Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Cup final as all-time roll of honour leaders Garryowen reached yet another decider.

Champions on 40 occasions, the Light Blues face the team in second in the roll of honour, 30-time champions Cork Constitution.

Both sides won their respective semi-finals on Saturday to book a final clash that will take place at a Limerick venue on December 19.

The 1975-76 season where UCC beat Dolphin was the last final not to have a local side involved.

A late converted try gave Garryowen a 31-25 victory against Nenagh Ormond at Dooradoyle to keep the run in tact.

On the other side of the draw, Cork Con defeated UL Bohemian 38-19 at Temple Hill to book their final place.

Liam O’Shanahan replied with two tries for Bohs and Evan Lacey one. Cian Casey kicked two conversions to they fell just short.

In the Cyril Fitzgerald Munster Senior Plate semi-final, Old Crescent defeated Dolphin 26-10 at Virgin Media Park, to book a final with Midleton.

However, before those deciders, the seven Limerick All-Ireland League teams will turn their attention to league matters.

All local teams are due to get AIL seasons underway on Saturday, September 26. Young Munster are the sole Limerick side in Division 1A while Garryowen will ply their trade in Division 1B. UL Bohemian and Shannon are in Division 2A while Thomond, Old Crescent and Bruff will all compete in the newly-formed Division 2B South.