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Ulster Bank League Division 1A Pre Match luncheon

Cork Constitution F.C. V Garryowen R. F.C. There is a pre match luncheon before the Garryowen game , cost €25.00. Saturday 5th March 2016 14.30 PM Guest Speaker is former Constuon Match Sponsors Barry’s Tea and Garryowen player , Ray Hennessey . On Saturday we welcome Garryowen President, John Scanlon , Capped on ten occasions for Munster, Ray learned his rugby at his commiee members, team and supporters to Temple Hill. Presentaon Brothers Cork, and played in all three Munster A rivalry first fashioned in a Senior Cup first-round e almost 115 schools interprovincial matches and was honoured with the captaincy against Connacht Schools. years ago will be renewed on Saturday aernoon. The first com- peve match played between Constuon and Garryowen In 1957 he won the first of his two Munster Senior cup win- ning medals with Constuon and four years later captained took place at , Cork, on March 23rd 1901 in the the team when we won a memorable decider against Garry- Munster Senior Cup and ended in a scoreless draw , nothing be- owen in . tween these two great clubs on that occasion. Ray was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012. As the years have gone by, the clubs have met on countless oc- casions in the Munster Senior Cup and League and more re- Players from the Constuon and Garryowen teams who cently in the All-Ireland League. Many mes since that inial played in the memorable game that decided the 1990/1991 match, very lile has separated them. Nothing epitomised this AIL league are aending the lunch together with members of more than in 1991 when Garryowen and Constuon met in the the late Trevor Barry’s family. final match of the league with the tle at stake. In a magnificent For Bookings Email: conlunchcommi[email protected] or Phone match Constuon prevailed on a score line of 9-3 but had to Jack O’ Sullivan 087 2577225 or Terry Ward 087 2486497 withstand a ferocious fight back from Garryowen to take the tle. Garryowen gained revenge the following season when beang Constuon in Temple Hill to win the trophy.

This seasons AIL table shows there is nothing between the two sides with both level on 38 points, with Constuon in fourth place due to a superior points difference. . Last week 14-man Garryowen dug deep to take the spoils against Terenure College, winning a ght affair 12-3.

Constuon gave their play-off hopes a huge boost with a 58-15 victory over U.C.D. at the Belfield Bowl. Playing with a fierce breeze Constuon completely dominated the second half, pick- ing off try aer try as they turned a 13-8 half-me lead into a 43 point victory.

Both clubs will bring to Saturday’s game a great level of com- peve intensity and passion. That is their tradion and the op- portunity to maintain their push for a top four place will hone Tickets can be purchased at the following outlets:- their compeve insncts to the finest edge. F.C. Office (Mornings Only) Cork Constitution Shop

There's a history of draws between the two sides so don’t be Munster Rugby Ticket Offices at Irish Independent Park and Thomond Park. surprised if Constuon's game in hand (at home to Terenure Ticketmaster , Merchants Quay , Cork on 26 March) grows in importance aer the final whistle. Finns Corner On the corner of Grand Parade & Washington Street. Page 1 Mar 18th Galwegians in Galway.

March 20th Buccaneers in Athlone.

There will also be a day out for the boys in Killary adven- ture centre on Saturday 19th March.

Aer the Tour it’s back to business and the U14 Cup.

Fixtures for that compeon have yet to be arranged.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ray Clarke for his support during the season so far, He is the conduit The Youth Secon to the commiee in Cork Constuon and he has been at Cork Constuon Under 14 Team News. our “beck and Call” in all cases even with the smallest The Cork Constuon Under 14 team are going well in the queries. Plate league thus far and are facing into a tough test Yours In Rugby Don Harney against Kinsale this Saturday the 5th March. Coaches with the Team To date it has been a clean sweep in the League with 5 Barry Fitzgerald (Head Coach) Sean O Riordan (Coach & games won from 5, The game of note was against Clona- tour) Liam Foley (Forwards Coach) Neil Ryan (Backs kilty who were a big side, well coached and showed good Coach) Don Harney (Coach & Admin) Pat Hughes (Coach) structure to their game, however a resolute Con defence Niall O Brien (Coach) Jon Hourihane (Coach & Medical) and clinical applicaon of set piece moves meant a 19 – 0 win in the end for Cork Con. Finbarr Buckley (Coach)

The players on the U14’s team have shown exceponal dedicaon to this cause and this was borne out with good results in weather condions that could only be described as atrocious.

With a squad of 26 players we are averaging 22 players at training on Monday and Wednesday nights despite the weather, this is testament not only to the player’s dedica- on but also is down to the Training sessions which are being offered. The Coaches make each session as inclusive and “Fun” for every player as it possibly can be and this is rewarded with high aendances at training, commitment to the training session and a very posive atude within the team.

The U14’s have 2 games remaining in the League, The first against Kinsale next Saturday and the last is away to Youghal date to be confirmed, they then head to the west of Ireland for a short break in Galway.

They leave Cork on the Morning of Friday March 18th and return on Monday the 21st.

This Tour will include 2 fixtures.

Page 2 25 Years Ago Con had a nervous 10-9 win against Wanderers at Temple Hill. A splendid try by Barry Howell turned the game for Con and First All Ireland League Winners they held out against the side who were fighng rele- Cork Constuon F.C. gaon. Garryowen beat Instonians, to set up a winner take all

Over the years Constuon has oen won compeons in their game against Constuon at Dooradoyle the following Satur- inaugural years, and so it was with the first All-Ireland League in day. Garryowen needed only a draw. Constuon had to win 1990/91 season. The IRFU had dabbled with the concept of an Dooradoyle had never seen anything like it , stands were All Ireland compeon for many years, and it finally came to erected and at least 10,000 thronged the venue for a view of pass when a nine-team 1st Division was established with three the acon. Con made a controversial team choice with Barry clubs each from Munster (Constuion, Garryowen and Shan- Howell, who had scored so many vital tries, losing out in the non), Leinster (Wanderers, Lansdowne and St Mary’s) and Ulster back row to Len Dinneen, Ollie Barre and Victor Donnelly. (Ballymena, Malone and Instonians). The pundits made Ballyme- was sll out and Don Lynch and Stephen Hayes na and Wanderers the favourites. were at second row. But it was the front row of Soden, Der-

First up for Con were St Marys at Temple Hill on 6th October. A ham and McCarthy who were to have the major say in the fine crowd aended and helped create a cup-e atmosphere game. and the game lived up to it. Donal Lenihan scored the first try in A penalty each by and Kenny Smith le the score the compeon with a surge from a lineout aer 10 minutes. 3-3 at the break. Then mid-way through the half, captain Mi- Con led 4-3 at the break. Ralph Keyes dropped a goal and creat- chael Bradley found touch near the Garryowen line. That ed a try for Denis O’Dowd that Kenny Murphy converted for a started a siege on the Garryowen line that lasted seven 13-3 lead with eight minute le. St Marys finished strongly with minutes. Eight scrums took place and Con had the put-in sev- a converted try, but Con held out for a 13-9 opening win. en mes. Donnelly went for the line on the fourth scrum, but

For the second game, Con had to go into the unknown making did not make it. Garryowen were awarded the fih scrum and their first ever trip to Ballymena, the reigning Ulster Cup and under pressure were unable to clear as Nicky Barry was hunt- League champions. Coaches were organised and everybody ed down by the Con back row and had to concede another travelled on the Friday. The team gave a good display, but went scrum. During the sequence of scrums Garryowen had been down 12-18 to the Braidmen who scored three tries. Barry How- penalised twice for collapsing and each me Con had opted to ell scored a try for Con and Kenny Murphy kicked two penales re-scrum. When it went down again referee Templeton and a conversion. awarded a penalty try. Keyes kicked the conversion and Con led 9-3. Malone were first-me visitors to Temple Hill and gave a good account, but were beaten 18-14. Tries from Brian Walsh, Barry There was sll me for Garryowen and Kenny Smith hit the Howell and Kenny Murphy and two penales by Ralph Keyes right hand upright twice with penalty aempts to heighten the earned a narrow win. The game against Lansdowne was played drama, but each me Con cleared and held on for a famous on a back pitch at Lansdowne Road due to an imminent soccer win. The trophy was presented by IRFU President Noel Hen- internaonal. Con scored a crucial 19-10 win with two drop derson to Michael Bradley amid chaoc scenes. goals by Keyes and tries from Olllie Barre and Niall Murray. Constuon: Kenny Murphy; Denis O’Dowd, Charlie Murphy,

That set up the first much-ancipated Munster derby with Shan- Niall Murray, Brian Walsh; Ralph Keyes, Michael Bradley non at Temple Hill on 24th November. Garryowen and Shannon (Capt.); Philip Soden, Paul Derham, Paul McCarthy; Steve both had full points at that stage and, unlike Con, Garryowen Hayes, Don Lynch; Len Dinneen, Ollie Barre, Victor Don- had won at Ballymena. Con were dealt a major blow before the nelly. game as Donal Lenihan was ruled out through injury, but in the Garryowen: Dan Larkin; Richard Wallace, Phil Danaher, event they gave an inspired performance, raling up 21 points Capt., Ken Smith, Gary Quilligan; Nicky Barry, Ian Barry; before half me. Brian Walsh and Stephen Hayes scored tries Barney O’Kane, D.Murphy, Declan Madden; Richard Cos- while Ralph Keyes dropped two goals. Shannon got a try in the second half, but Con had done enough for a 21-4 victory. telloe, Paul Hogan; Willie Sexton, John Mitchell, Mark O’Donoghue. Con travelled north again to meet Instonians and duly won 17- 13 at Shane Park, with tries from Murray, Dinneen and Howell. Referee: Denis Templeton Page 3 Cork Constitution has one of the finest facilities in Irish Rugby.

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