Limerick clubs learn fate as Munster Junior Cup draw made
The November 22 games sees the second strings of Bruff, Old Crescent and Thomond all in action as are Abbeyfeale and Galbally-Mitchelstown
THE first round draw has been made for the Bank Of Ireland Munster Junior Cup with five Limerick teams in action on Saturday week.
The November 22 games sees the second strings of Bruff, Old Crescent and Thomond all in action as are Abbeyfeale and Galbally-Mitchelstown.
The standout fixture from a local perspective sees Old Crescent travel to west Limerick to take on an Abbeyfeale side looking to continue their bright start to Division 3 of the Munster Junior League.
Bruff travel to Waterford City RFC for their opening clash in the Junior Cup.
The men from the south-east have one win from four in their league campaign to date.
Galbally-Mitchelstown host Clonmel’s seconds in Galbally. The men from both sides of the border have had a mixed start to the league with a win, a loss and a draw to start their Division 3 campaign.
Elsewhere, Scariff travel to Liam Fitzgerald Park to meet Thomond’s seconds.
Shannon and UL Bohemian’s second strings enter the competition in Round 2 with the Light Blues set to travel to Tralee in the new year while Bohs have an away clash against the winners of Dolphin and Midleton.
St Mary’s, Richmond and Newcastle West enter the competition at a later stage.
Bank Of Ireland Munster Junior Cup Round 1 (all games Sunday, November 22, 2pm)
Waterford City v Bruff (second XV), Waterford City RFC
Galbally-Mitchelstown v Clonmel (second XV), Galbally RFC
Thomond (second XV) v Scariff, Liam Fitzgerald Park
Dolphin (second XV) v Midleton (second XV), Virgin Media Park
Dungarvan v Douglas, Dungarvan
Abbeyfeale v Old Crescent (second XV), Abbeyfeale RFC