Saturday Senior Club Roundup

12th November 2017 By cliona quaid

Shannon's Conor Fitzgerald. ©INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Shannon’s unbeaten run in Division 1B of the All Ireland League came to an end at Naas as Cork Constitution moved back into a top four place in Division 1A.

Cork Constitution travelled to Dubarry Park to face bottom side Buccaneers and came away winners on a 24-29 score line.

Shannon lost their unbeaten record going down 21-18 at Naas. The home side led 15-8 at half time and scored the winning penalty four minutes from time. Jack O’Donovan, a Ryan and Charlie Carmody scored tries for Shannon and Conor Fitzgerald kicked a penalty.

Old Wesley continued their battle away from the foot of the table with a 13-7 away win at U.L. against UL Bohemian. The visitors led 13-0 at half time and Bohes only reply was a try from Noel Kinnane which Robbie Burke converted.

Highfield are just a point behind leaders Malone in Division 2A after their 29-17 bonus point win away at City of Armagh. Paddy O’Toole contributed two tries, three conversions and a penalty of Highfield’s tally. Miah Cronin and Colin O’Neill also scored tries.

Midleton moved away from the relegation zone in Division 2C after their 21-17 home win against Malahide. Trailing 17-3 after thirty minutes, Aidan McCarthy came off the bench having retired at the end of last season. This lifted the home side and they were deserving winners. Out half Stuart Lee scored a try, three penalties and a conversion with Kieran Moynihan getting Midleton’s other try.

Results:
All Ireland League Division 1A: Buccaneers 19, Cork Constitution 24;

Division 1B: Banbridge 15, Old Belvedere 14;
Naas 21, Shannon 18;
U.L. Bohemian 7, Old Wesley 13;

Division 2A: City of Armagh 17, Highfield 29;

Division 2B: Belfast Harlequins 8, Dungannon 41;
City of Derry 5, Rainey Old Boys 40;
Wanderers 27, MU Barnhall 13;

Division 2C: Midleton 21, Malahide 17;
Omagh 6, Bangor 6;
Sligo 40, Tullamore 22;