Shield winners
MUNSTER JUNIOR CLUBS SHIELD FINAL Galbally/Mitchelstown 34 Dungarvan 10
A blustery day replaced the sunshine by the time the teams took the field in Fermoy last Sunday. The large attendance in the afternoon were glad of their jackets, and it made for an enjoyable occasion as the rain stayed away. The Waterford visitors started with intent, but were overcome by a great move by the forwards which was converted to give Mitchelstown Galbally the lead after 32 minutes. John Kearns’ sweetly struck effort brought the score to 7-0 level. Dungarvan replied from the kick off and a well struck penalty reduced the deficit to 4 points at the interval.
After the break, with the assistance of a brisk breeze, the Galty men took control, and tries from Cooke, Graham Burke, and juggernaut Davy Sheehan took the margin to eighteen points, which looked to be a winning score. In fairness to the wet Waterford men fought hard and were rewarded by a fine individual try and a touchline conversion kept them in touch.
However, the trusty boot of John Kearns added two more penalties which was enough to allow us to relax. Charlie McCarthy presented the shield which was won on the day and Division two Junior League trophy to the joint captains.
The boys now face the daunting task of a quarter-final away to the cup holders, Young Munster, on Easter Sunday. This will be the stiffest opposition that ‘town have had to face, but there is every hope that they can be beaten. Kick-off is at 2.30pm and anyone travelling by car should take the Dooradoyle exit and follow the signs at the roundabout.
U16 DEVELOPMENT CUP FIRST ROUND Mitchelstown 12 Sunday’s Well 7
On Saturday last we welcomed Sunday’s Well to Currabowen for the quarter final of the U16 South Munster Development Cup. This was a game we were looking forward to as it had been a number of weeks since the league finished and we were keen to get back on the pitch again.
The game started with Well putting us under a lot of pressure and we defended strongly but on 15 minutes they slipped through for a converted try which turned out to be their only score of the game. We then settled playing some good passing rugby and were unlucky on a number of occasions deep in their 22. With 5 minutes to go we crashed over the line from a tap and go penalty to leave us going in at the break 05-07 down. This try gave us a lot of confidence that we were more than capable of getting the result out of this game and the second half picked up where we left off which us having the majority of possession. Another try came after several controlled phases of attack with the successful conversion pushing our lead out to 7 points. Well rallied after that but we defended extremely well without giving them sight of the line and eventually ran out 12-07 winners.
This was a massive win against a team playing in a higher division so it was more than satisfying for the team to win a knock-out game against a traditional heavy weight. We move into a home semi-final with the opposition and date to be confirmed.
Team from: Carlos O’Grady, Liam O’Donnell, Dan Turley, Eoin Lynch, Darragh Casey, Cian O’Donnell, Lorcan Murray, Gearoid Desmond, Jayden Lynch, Aidan O’Mahony, Sean Gorry, Eoghan Kelly, Jack Kelly, Jack Kearney, James Kennedy, Will Murphy, Ben Cooke, Cillian Lysaght.
TRAINING
Minis up to 12 check on website. Boys U14 Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. Boys U16 Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. Adults Wednesday and Friday at 7pm in Galbally. Girls check with Marie Meade.
Thanks to all players, coaches, parents and officers for giving their time and especially to Harry Kinsella for his tireless work to keep the pavilion and pitches in great shape. Don’t forget the lotto on Sunday.
LOTTO JACKPOT €1,200 NOT WON
Next draw will be on Sunday, April 16th at 9pm in Jackie O’Brien’s Bar, Lower Cork Street at 9pm approximately. One lucky winner could collect €1,400. Tickets available in all associated business premises in Mitchelstown, and from the club website. An annual ticket for all draws for a year is an ideal present for only €50. For lucky dip winners, please check the website for a full listing, where annual tickets can be purchased, in addition to single or multi draw. Call Owen Dawson 087-8112991 for details. Last week’s numbers were 3, 10, 20 and 23. For full details, please go to the club website.