Munster Senior Cup: Another Limerick derby for Young Munster as quarter-final draw made

Young Munster's Josh Boland gets over the try line while being tackled by Thomond's Eoghain Sherlock | DERMOT LYNCH

placeholder image — Young Munster's Josh Boland gets over the try line while being tackled by Thomond's Eoghain Sherlock | DERMOT LYNCH

There were mixed results for Limerick sides as the club rugby season got underway

THERE were mixed results for Limerick sides as the club rugby season got underway with the first round of the Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Challenge Cup.

Garryowen, who had a bye in round 1, will be joined by three other local sides in this week's quarter-finals.

The men in light blue will host Clonmel on Saturday after the Tipperary side beat Dolphin in their clash last weekend.

The first Limerick teams were in action in desperate conditions on Thursday night. This didn't stop a free-scoring Young Munster rack up a 57-20 win over Thomond.

Their prize is another short away trip where they will face UL Bohemians.

Bohs were 29-14 winners over Midelton and will have home advantage for the second week running.

Also in quarter-final action are last year's beaten finalists Shannon, who progressed after as 27-21 win over Cashel.

They travel to Cork Con for their quarter-final - the venue of their defeat in last season's decider.

On that occasion they were beaten by Highfield - and the defending champions had a huge 57-7 win over Bruff to open their title defence.

The other Limerick team in action, Old Crescent had a narrow 17-15 defeat at home to Nenagh Ormond.

The Tipperary side now face Highfield in the last eight.

All quarter-final ties are on Saturday at 2.30pm.

Munster Senior Challenge Cup quarter-final draw: Cork Constitution v Shannon; Garryowen v Clonmel; Nenagh Ormond v Highfield; UL Bohemian v Young Munster.