J1 XV — Season 2013/14

Overall, this was a rather loose affair, not so loose that the vice squad might be called, but entertainingly free. This was the first game of the Metro League Division 1 for St Marys, while Lansdowne were playing their second game. The artificial surface serves up odd bizarre bounces and some slips but does ensure pace. Both teams will have felt the good of the game from a fitness point of view and the result was probably a fair reflection of proceedings. The set pieces were fairly even, however, in the loose Lansdowne shaded it with their notably big team, this being more evident late on in the game.

In the Marys’ pack, Mark Darby, Chunky Carroll and Peter Starett were prominent, while it was good to see Mark Aboud back playing, after [injury] and well he did.

Behind the scrum, Ian (Nelly) O’Neill is in fine form at present and he was a threat to the opposition whenever he got ball and the abundant talent of Ray Crotty was also on display.

Early on Lansdowne scored a breakaway try which was unsettling, but Marys worded back into the game and on 30 minutes Ray Crotty fielded a kick ahead and scampered through the followers and cleaved through several other defenders before feeding right wing Nelly who hurtled himself through three defenders before being grounded near the line, the ball on recycling came to the estimable Conor Donohue, who was held up just short, Peter Starett made a strong surge and then evergreen Mark Donnellan shot through two tacklers and over to bring the score to 7 – 5. 0n 35 minutes, after a Marys’ breakdown near the opposing line, Lansdowne got possession and following a kick ahead-regained possession to score out wide. So at halftime it was 12 – 5.

The second half was five minutes old when Lansdowne added a penalty and things remained fairly even until 25 minutes into the half when Robbie Glynn at 9, who was combining well with young Hugh Mc Donnell, made a neat break and handed the ball to Chunky who had a long way to go (two pitch lengths for a prop) showed real pace to cut between defenders and 30 metres to the line; a really fine try. It was converted by Ray and we were closing. Unfortunately Lansdowne finished strongly and on 35 minutes scored a good converted try, to make the final score 22 –12.

The surface again this week was artificial, although the result and the game were real, with lots of endeavour and honesty. Earning a bonus point win was satisfying, even if we did make it difficult for ourselves to get the fourth try, when a little more control and vision might have secured it more readily. Before the game, a minute’s silence was held in memory of Colm Bevan, a popular former St Marys’ president (1983-84) who died last week.

As we have all become used to, UCD played with ebullience and flair all game and started fast and frothily. They appeared to have had the opportunities to be clearly ahead after 15 minutes but shunning the aid of a strong wind and seldom bringing the game under control was to their detriment. Our own team was not shy in running the ball, albeit with some moderation, and with an exciting backline, it could have been expected. In that backline, Ray Crotty, who was my man of the match, looked sharp and talented and Conor Donohue showed precision and kept shape well, while Hugh Mc Donnell at Ten, handled the game efficiently. It was good to see a return to form from Steve (Stevie Wonder) and once again, Ian (Nelly) O’Neill was showing well before [injury] forced him off. Young Marc Hiney, who had worked hard, was likewise forced off with injury.

In the pack, as ever Mark Donnellan was his effective and talented self and was well supported by Peter Starrett and Colin Mc Donnell.

After the loss last week, it was important to get a win here and the bonus point was a valuable addition. Many of these players will be involved in the squad for next weekend’s AIL game v Ballynahinch and will have benefited from the game.

As mentioned, UCD started frenetically and were running the ball from everywhere. Indeed, they were putting Marys under considerable pressure and looked a good side. Their adventure was however their undoing for after only six minutes, a foolhardy run out of defence and a perilous pass was snared by Mark Donnellan who set off with pace towards the line. He held the ball up well when caught and unloaded to Sean (Bisto) Preston (who showed great power in the tight) and he used his strength and determination to force his way over with two UCD adherents attached to him. Ray Crotty made it 0 – 7. Ray made it 0- 10 with a penalty on 25 minutes and then on 31 minutes he started a skilful move as he sashayed diagonally from left to right through the UCD defence. Stevie Toal Lennon diligently and cleverly tracked across from the left wing and linked, used his swerve and pace and swept in for a nice try, converted by Ray. Ray was again involved in a lovely move, which saw Ray and Nelly make good ground and then, promising prop Tom O’Reilly (another Prop!!), score out wide. Ray again converted. It was 0 -24 at half time.

The second half did see UCD rally and putting on pressure, they scored a try after 12 minutes; although a further penalty put them behind by 7 – 27. UCD scored another good try on 20minutes, and it was 12 – 24. On 35 minutes, UCD got a further try after multiple phases. Our efforts seemed to be waning but Robbie Glynn, then at 9, made a break from the back of a ruck in his own half. He beat several defenders and slipped the ball to fast following Matt Bailey and he ran in from 25 metres leaving defenders sprawled.

Ray made it 19 – 34, the final score.

Well, this was a rather free spirited unstructured encounter between two highly competitive teams of talented young players. Being as it was, loose; there were many errors and exciting breaks and moves. The Marys’ scrum was mainly in control, (The Chops effect?) with Lineouts even and the competition for the ball on the ground interesting and unpredictable.

It was very good to see Marcus O’Driscoll back from injury and illness and he was a real threat with pace, power and guile especially in the second half when it was really needed and with him, the exciting Ryan O’Loughlin was a menace to the Belvo defence. The Marys backline is crammed with talent from nine to 15 and with a little more organisation andstructure, it could annihilate most teams. Ray Crotty who played very well all round, also kicked four penalties and played a prominent part in the try.

There are some fine players in the pack too and none more so than the evergreen Mark Donnellan. He had a very good game and was well supported by the rest of the pack particularly Chris Mc Donnell, Sean (Bisto) Preston and Tom O’Reilly.

The team, with Jonathan Garth and Robert Sweeney coaching and Gareth Roche and John Bainbridge managing, is quietly progressing through the league campaign and will be building confidence as it goes.

As mentioned, the game was fairly unstructured but certainly not lacking in skill, so it was entertaining with lots of breaks and running from all parts of the pitch. Belvo too were talented and, as they usually are, well coached in passing and kicking. They started off the strongest with several good attacks and some turnovers from broken play. Strangely, with all the movement there was no score until 38 minutes when a break from the scrum gave Belvo a neat try and the lead, 5 – 0. Ray got a penalty on 40 minutes and another on 41 to leave the score at 5 – 6 at half time.

The second half opened up the game for Marys, with Ryan, Ray and Marcus all making stinging breaks. The talented Chris Lilly coming on added very positively to the artillery.However, a gap in our mid-field defence let Belvo through to score a converted try on two minutes. Just afterwards, Ray put over his third so it was 12 – 9. With 20 minutes of the second half passed, Ray made a swift break from inside his own half. He made it to the line, almost, but when stopped he let it go to Marcus. He went over for an excellent try, so we were ahead 12 – 14. We held the lead to the end. Ray added another penalty on 33 minutes. Belvo did get a penalty back on 36 minutes, but we remained in control to the end. It finished 15 – 17; A good day’s work.

The players assembled had the makings of a reasonable senior team, yet tonight they never really got going, although it has to be reported that they won with a valuable four-try bonus victory to nil. It just works out that way sometimes. A spirited and tough Greystones never looked as though they would get on top in a disjointed game. Maybe Santa distracted them all, not that I wish to animadvert.

In the pack, which was dominant, especially in the scrum, Peter Starrett had a fine game, carrying well and working hard throughout, Neil Murphy also played exceptionally well and behind the scrum, Rob Glynn showed class and decisiveness, Hugh Mc Donnell had a composed, well-controlled game, with Richie Mc Micken full of daring.

On a breezy yet kind winter’s evening, the game was played at a leisurely pace and during the first half against the breeze, Marys had a monopoly of possession and on 24 minutes the talented Robbie Glynn made a clever break, then Mark Fallon following up, powered over for a try. On 30 minutes, after more pressure, Neil Murphy made a strong break and then gave the ball to Jack Walsh, doing what a good Seven should, following up, and he scored out wide. Hugh MC Donnell made a fine conversion. 0 – 12.

The second half appeared to give the chance for Marys to get well on top, but Greystones responded and held on to the ball well and ran back at ever opportunity. It was not until 33 minutes when a slashing run down the centre of the field by Peter Starrett gave the opportunity to fast following up hooker, Shane Kearney, to score a good converted try, 0 – 19. And finally on 38 minutes after incessant attack, the other 2nd row man, Steve Mc Donnell who also played well, got over for the fourth, bonus point converted try. The final score was 0 – 26.

Now you can all enjoy a rest over the season of goodwill.

Not often would we end with a score such as this when playing Lansdowne at any level. Still we will put up with it. A storm had been forecast but as it turned out the pitch and weather were all in good condition and the Marys team was likewise. The only storm came from Marys on the pitch as they were irresistible. There was a star backline with Marcus O’Driscoll back from injury and looking sharp and talented. At outhalf, Chris Lilly showed much of that latent talent known to be plentiful, he had a star game and Ray Crotty continued his fine run of form. I have to admit to being a Conor Donohue fan and he was superb today. Much of the good work arose from a clever quick service from Robbie Glynn at Nine. The two wings also looked quality with Matt Bailey scoring twice and Stevie Wonder Toal-Lennon scoring a sizzler.

The pack also did excellently, everyone playing his part, led as ever by the ubiquitous Mark Donnellan. Another it was good to welcome back after serious injury, was great battler Darragh Keller who showed his appetite in spite of still lacking full fitness.

To be honest Marys were significantly superior in all respects with only the set scrum giving any slight hope of comfort to Lansdowne

The game was three minutes old when the ball came to Chris outside the 22, he faded, held it, dummied and then delivered a jewel pass to Marcus who needed no invitation and he skated through the defence to score. On 12 minutes after a disrupted Lansdowne scrum, the loose ball came to Matt who showed pace and instinct and scored in the corner. Ray converted, and then after 25 minutes, Stevie won a good turnover and the ball went wide again to Matt and he finished with aplomb. Ray converted both. It was 34 minutes when Conor Donohue picked up an intercept. He still had much to do, with 30 metres ahead a line of defenders he showed marvellous pace and balance to swerve his way through all, to score, It was 26 – 0. Lansdowne got a score back before half time and so it was 26 – 7.

It was not until 28 minutes of the second half before fine running from Stevie and Conor gave fast following Richie Mc Micken the opportunity to score and with Ray’s help it went to 33 – 7 and then on 35 minutes Chris made a dazzling break from quick ball just inside the Lansdowne 22 to score under the posts, 40 - 7 . Then, on fulltime, Conor made another break and from halfway gave it to Stevie, who whirred through the gears left all in his wake and ran in a lovely try. It ended 45 – 7.

Well done to all

Having won all the games prior to today’s one, including a bonus point win over UCD, this was a sombre lesson for this talented Marys’ team. Marys never got going today, while au contraire, UCD were focused from the start, had strong determination and used the elements well. They scored three tries and two penalties and deserved the win.

The pitch was mucky and the rain incessant. In the first half UCD had the benefit of the strong wind and they used it to build a lead. Marys had opportunities in the second half but never played beyond trot pace, made too many errors and failed to use the wind advantage. So a fair result and just a reminder that there is still some work to do. There is no doubt that with the management, coaching and squad involved, the lessons will be learned and a rejuvenated and reinvigorated team will present next week against Clontarf in an important game.

After ten games (Four to play), Marys lead the league with 38 points, from Clontarf on 30, with nine played. Old Belvedere have 27. UCD have 26 with 9 games played and the top two teams will play off in a decider. So, there are interesting and optimistic times ahead.

This was an exciting and enjoyable game, although the outcome was not as we would have liked. Clontarf will be happy to have achieved a bonus point victory. Due to the unavailability of a number of props, the scrum struggled throughout this game and was probably, ultimately the reason St Marys lost. Great credit must be given to Sean (Bisto) Preston who had been working since early this morning and only took off time to play the game and return to his work immediately afterwards.

The first half, Clontarf asserted their forward dominance and structured game and led at half time by18 – 7, the excellent Marcus O’Driscoll having scored the Marys’ try, to three Clontarf tries and a penalty. The Marys’ pack did very well in the loose and all the pack worked incessantly throughout the game, none more so than the captain, Mark Donnellan.

At half time, Head Coach Peter Smyth reinvigorated and organised the team and soon after the second half had begun, the Marys team started to sparkle, with quick rucking and distribution. Now Marys were running the wide spaces, using the highly talented backline to good effect. Robbie Glynn, Hugh McDonnell and now fully fit Conor Donohue kept Tarf under pressure. Ray Crotty and Ian O’Neill, combining as ever since schooldays, together ran in two sizzling tries, one a piece. Half way through the second half the score was 25 – 21 with Marys looking good. However, a series of scrums gave Tarf opportunities to play to their strengths and credit to their well-drilled team, they took them and the score eventually mounted up, to finish 39 – 21.

Clontarf are now 35 points, only three points behind Marys, with a game in hand, so a tight finish is expected with the two clubs probably meeting again in the play-off match for the trophy. There are those last three important league games to come for St Marys.

The inherent cohesiveness of the UCD team was the most obvious difference between the sides. Additionally, the synthetic surface suits perfectly, student systems. That said, that lack of team understanding and integrated action was in some part due to being let down by a number of unannounced pre-match withdrawals by some key players. It was difficult for those players, many of whom had been involved in the big event of the previous night, who did turn up and gave their ultimate. It was also difficult for the management, who spend their time administering to the team. Now, a cup, so hard won and cherished, has sneaked away for another year.

Within the pack, Marys did hold sway and it meant that there was, throughout the game, hard competition. However, the added loss through injury, of class Ray Crotty mid first half, made it even more challenging for the team. There were positives, with all those who played working really hard and the sight of Steve Bradshaw, back from long-term injury was heartening. It has to be said too, that the senior players, including that superb, stalwart skipper, Mark Donnellan, did all in their power to keep the game alive to the end.

With only three games left in the league, and only it left to them, and with a top two play-off expected, the team must regroup and work, and work, and work, for their existence.

Scoring: - UCD scored their first try, converted, on 18 minutes having missed two easy penalties. On 20 minutes, Ray converted a penalty and Hugh McDonnell added one on 26 minutes. 7 – 6. However, on 28 minutes UCD stretched away again with a fine try from a Number 8 break from the scrum and that was the halftime score; 14 – 6.A penalty added to UCD’s score after seven minutes of the second half and their impressive fly-half scored his second try on 15 minutes and its conversion made a the score 24 – 6 two added penalties made the final score 30 – 6.

Metro Cup, Adieu.

Rebecca would have been proud of the night, with hurtling winds and tracer bullet-rain flashing in the dazzling lights, truly, floodlights. It was good to see the teams accepting the conditions and getting on with it with spirit and exuberance. These were two lively teams contested a close hard game. The St Marys’ backs appeared superior, but the conditions did not allow the testing of that thesis. It still perplexes that our teams ever eschew wind advantage and fail to use the corners, this was so again tonight. Both teams were vainly running in their 22, when a hurricane was to their backs.

The first half, Marys played with Rebecca to their backs, towards the Road End and to be honest did not have the composure or patience to glean the available rewards. The second half saw a big improvement when playing against the storm and a deserved victory was hewn. The team passed with sympathy and protected the ball better. The loose was closely contested and TCD never flinched nor did they ever drop their resolve. The Marys’ team was more powerful and the set pieces superior and overall deserved their vital victory. They must now win their next game to edge towards the final playoff.

In the forwards, all worked with commitment, but once again Mark Donnellan stood out with his handling, carrying and leadership; he was well supported by the rest and particularly so Peter Starrett who once again had a fine game.

Behind the pack the halves did well, especially under the conditions, with Robbie Glynn managing the situation and Hugh Mc Donnell showing composure and effort; he set up a fine try with an excellent break, in the first half. Conor Donohue too made a major contribution, his influence and ability may sometimes not be appreciated as much as it should be.

It was 22 minutes and after continuous pressure by the Marys’ team that Hugh made his break from outside the Trinity 22 and he found Richie Mc Micken up in support and Richie scored. Hugh converted 7 – 0.

It was not until 15 minutes gone in the second half when a series of scrums on the TCD line led to a dominant scrum flowing over the line and Mark Donnellan picked and scored to make it 12 – 0 Then on 28 minutes a penalty gave Marys a lineout five metres out, which led to two phases and the ball coming wide and Mark Fallon was on hand to scamper over, and with the conversion the score stood at 19 – 0. However, on fulltime TCD scored a deserved converted try and it ended 19 – 7.

Need fires desire and Belvo had greater need and so they had greater desire to win, so they won. They needed at least two points to avoid relegation from Metro division 1, whereas this was an opportunity for St Marys to prepare for the J1 Metro final at Castle Avenue on 23rd March. Marys did play well inbursts; however, concentration levels dropped periodically which, if allowed to happen in a final, could be very expensive. Belvedere played with determined straight running, good back up play and an astute kicking game. Our scrum was strong and there are promising signs of our J1 front rowers developing well, with great potential for future seniorstatus. Our lineout, with odd errors, did well and the passing and support were efficient. However, our defence too often lapsed, with predictable consequences. This is a highly talented team and if they can realise their friendships, loyaltiesand concentration and stoke a fierce and ravenous hunger then they can have a great and important success.

There were some good displays today, with the halves both leading well and playing with composure and skill. In the forwards the front row, with its variations was ever strong anddetermined. The second row kept things together well, with Steve Bradshaw coming back to fitness (he scored a try) and Peter Starrett, who has consistently performed (whether at Six or Five) over the season, again highly conspicuous and industrious. The back row too had some successes and worked well together. For me the outstanding player of the day, he scored two tries and was denied by a slight crossing, ahat trick, was the talented Chris Lilly. With talent like his,Conor Donohue’s and Nelly et al available, and the forwards at full power there is every reason to believe we can bring home again, this special trophy, that feels at home in Templeville Road. It will be hoped that Ray Crotty who has been outstanding all season will be available. It has been won 15 times by St Marys and we wish to retain it.

We all wish the team the best fortune in the final.

It was only seven minutes gone when a straight burst caught us out and Belvo scored a converted try. They added a penalty on 12 minutes and another on 18 minutes, leaving the score 0 – 13. There was no more scoring until 35 minutes when Marys roused themselves well with a lineout in the Belvo 22 that gave a chance to assemble a well-constructed maul. When the maul was stopped, there were a number of pick and drives before the industrious Chris Lilly came in,spotted a chink and jinked over. Hugh Mc Donnell converted. A series of drives from Marys on the Belvo line, just on half time, gave the powerful Steve Bradshaw the opportunity toforce an opening and plunge over. With Hugh’s conversionthe score was 14 – 13 at half time.

The second half was alive for six minutes only, when Belvo showing increased tempo and straight running scored a converted try to lead again. On 20 minutes, Chris now playing at outhalf, with Hugh Mc Donnell who had done very well, sadly leaving the pitch injured, took the ball on the Belvo 22, shimmied and left the defence, to score a neat try. It was now 19 – 20 and Belvo again increased their activity and kept us under pressure to the end. They converted a penalty on 37 minutes to end the scoring. So it finished 19 – 23.

An important Ail win, a J2 league win and now a J1 league win are not bad returns for a blustery cool March weekend; in fact astounding. President Steven Hennessy will walk in dreams this week. No one deserves it more after all he has put into rugby over many years. What a dream outcome. Jubilation.

Be aware this was no ordinary win; it was born of grit, sweat, bruises, and deep pride. Before Christmas this team was supreme and sailing on top of the league. After Christmas it slid down to mediocrity and misery. But today they soared. Not that it was easy to soar. Clontarf are Clontarf and they do not crawl away, they fight and today they fought to the last nano second. But today was our day with the magnificent Mark Donnellan leading his men proudly to a fourth league title in a row and core Marys supporters like Rynner deafeningly urging every drop of sweat from the 21 heroes it just had to be. With spirit and determination like this our club is destined to prosper.

Playing with the wind and hill we had a firs half 0- 6 lead from a penalty and drop goal from Hugh Mc Donnell who was composed, brave and skilful today, one of the core heroes. He kicked wonderfully well from the tee and was invaluable. Hugh has made masterful strides this season.

It was the second half when it showed what this team is made of with the outweighed pack putting on the overalls and working to exhaustion. The team held the ball well ran wisely and rucked ferociously. The front row never buckled, brilliant Bisto Preston leading the grunts and shunts, Shane Kearney came of age today, and Tom O’Reilly showed his true potential. The second rowers have never played better, with Chris Mac Donnell soaring and biting, Ronan Lennon classical and clever and the admirable Peter Starrett, who has consistently led the way bravely and unflinchingly all season continuing his crusade; his was great. The back row is often where games are won or lost and with skipper Donnellan at his most creative and inspired we were always going to be near. He got vital support from Mark Darby who is a strong feisty lad with potential and Jack Walsh who has the heart and spirit of an Irish terrier, with as sharp bite.

Rob Glynn showed why he is a senior player in waiting, as he whipped out passes, whipped out encouragement and advice to his pack, punched holes and kicked as well as I have seen him to keep the game in it proper deportment. He and Hugh combined to make halfbacks a vital area of difference between the two teams. The midfield was an area where we were outstanding with the climbing Ryan O’Loughlin continuing his impressive ascent, in ability and efficacy, and Conor Donohue, who was peerless, scored a beautiful and pivotal try marshalled the backline, scythed all attacks, and was present to plug gaps. He was for me outstanding and shaded the man of the match spot for me. The wings Matt Bailey and Richie Mc Mickin searched for work and closed all gaps and made important contributions to the team effort and then Chris Lilly when he came in, skated through defenders rucked as a forward and covered incessantly he is a superb athlete. Last in name but not in importance, was at 15, Stevie (Wonder) Toal-Lennon who was caused consternation in the Tarf ranks as he streaked through on counterattacks or slipped into the line. He showed his talent and teamwork today.

The last fifteen minutes displayed the grit and will of these young lads as they dug deeper and deeper to foil all but one assault on their line.

The supporters were totally letabund after the final whistle and almost equally exhausted.

We must too, give respect and commiserations to Tarf for they were ten points ahead coming into this final playoff and they never ceased fighting. Indeed ti was a fine game of rugby played with good spirit and sportsmanship.

Forget we must not the coaching of Peter Smyth, Jonathan Garth, Phillip Brophy, Rob Sweeney and the assiduous management of Gareth Roche and John Bainbridge who have all made it work and reignite when the dampness got in on the engine. Well done to all.

Scoring sequence: Clontarf 8 min and 82 min Tries. St Marys 7, 50, 82 min pens, 21 min drop 72 min conversion, all Mc Donnell, 72 min Try Donohue.

Well there is no one you would wish to gain another trophy than Mark Donnellan, supported as ever, since his first days at the club, by his patient and sporting mother Eithne. Once more, he led his team with élan. This trophy was worth a truly tough match against a well-coached, hard team, Coolmine, to win.

Congratulations once more to the senior coaches who have coached and cultured this team all season and the management of Gareth Roche and John Bainbridge, who have been there in wet and cold and on good and bad days. It is worth it now.

Also congratulations to President Steven Hennessy, now with an added trophy to his growing cabinet. How well he deserves it and may he enjoy them all.

Marys started off at whirlwind pace moving the ball with excellent pace and Mark Donnellan and Rob Glynn slicing through the Coolmine defence, time after time. The Marys scrum too, with mighty Sean (Bisto) Preston and Tom O’Reilly rampant, was crushing the Coolmine eight. However, thoughts of a Pamplonian bull-run were Panglossian in the extreme, for Coolmine were determined and defiant and they put on the overalls and worked, and this became a fine close contest. The greater experience, and the presence of a few pivotal players, made the difference in the end.

The Marys’ pack worked hard throughout and all deserved their medals. Once again, it was at halfback that the difference was really apparent with both Hugh Mc Donnell and Robbie Glynn controlling the game. They had superb support and back up outside, from Conor Donohue. In addition, Hugh who has become a most consistent kicker, took all the points on offer to him and he had a fine game. Robbie Glynn has the GO factor, which allows him instinctively know to tap and run or sweep a kick behind the defence and he has true pace and balance to his running. He was ever a menace to the Coolmine defence and ended up with a lovely solo try. He was my man of the match. Of course, this was a team effort and at the end of a season it is hard to motivate, so all players who played with commitment and determination tonight and over the season, deserve great credit and appreciation.

One kick which was not offered to Hugh, was the final conversion of Robbie’s try, this was given to the immensely popular and capable prop, Neil Murphy. He stepped up and stroked it over to the great applause of both teams and supporters. So Neilo had another reason to celebrate.

Final Score 27 – 0.

Another celebrating later in the evening was the superb 2012-13 Club captain Richard (Chips) Sweeney, for he and Caroline welcomed a new Sweeney to the world. Baby Jack will no doubt become a major St Marys’ man in years to come, to follow in a famous line of Sweeneys. Congrats to all the family, not forgetting JB and Joyce.

Scoring sequence:- St Marys 22 and 33 min, pens Hugh Mc Donnell. 43 min try Pierre Alexander, Con H Mc Donnell. 55 min try Jack Walsh, Con H Mc Donnell. 83 min try Robbie Glynn, Con N Murphy.