We take a look back at the Junior clubs who performed exceptionally across the province, with some lifting silverware during the 2019/20 season.
Kilfeacle
The Tipperary club were crowned All Ireland Junior Cup champions for the first time following a 28-24 win over Dromore in the final of the competition. Kilfeacle’s player-coach Willie Staunton contributed 13 points to the win, including two drop goals, as a brace from Darren Lowry and a score from Kevin Kinane edged the Munster side in front come the full-time whistle.In the Munster Junior League Division 1, Kilfeacle were on the verge of being crowned champions for the second time. The table-toppers defeated Clonakilty in their final game this season with a bonus-point victory.
Old Christians
The Cork club finished top of Munster Junior League Division 2 as a result of a 29-3 win over Fethard in Rathcooney. Jim Aherne was the hero for Old Christians scoring four tries as Ryan O’Connell also touched down and Brian Sisk kicked two conversions.
Killorglin
The Kerry club lifted the Martin O’Sullivan Cup for the first time. Killorglin defeated holders Killarney 24-14 with three penalties from Luke O’Shea providing a 9-0 interval lead. Timmy Lynch and Andrew O’Reilly added tries after the break and O’Shea kicked a conversion and a penalty. Killorglin also claimed the McElligott Cup as well as finishing top of the Munster Junior League Division 3.Kinsale
The Cork club secured the Clubs Challenge Shield at Irish Independent Park following a 32-17 win over Kanturk. Three tries in the final five minutes saw Kinsale snatch the title as Kanturk previously held a 17-15 lead – Dan Cronin, Shane O’Connell, Rob Armstrong, Sean Kingston and Josh Barrett scored the tries. O’Connell kicked a conversion and a penalty while Kingston also added a conversion.