'Munsters' regret poor final 30 minute finsh
18th Jan - 2012
By Olivia O'Sullivan
Young Munster 2nds
THE general feeling among supporters after our Ulster Bank League game last Saturday was disbelief and disgust. After leading by 20-7 following a converted try from Mark Doyle, the loyal faithful that travelled to Musgrave Park would have been forgiven for thinking after 50 minutes that we were surely taking home the points. This was not to be so, as the final half hour of play proved controversial and costly as we left a game behind us at this important midway stage in the league.
Dolphin were awarded two penalty tries in the game by referee Brian McNeice, and after he handed Liam Og Murphy a yellow card, Dolphin got in for another two tries to take the win and maximum points. We had to settle for the losing bonus point and now slip to fourth place in the league table, four points off pole position.
Final score: Dolphin 26 - 20 Young Munster
Young Munster team: Matthew Costelloe, Mark Doyle, Mike Kelliher, Andrew Burke, Aaron Carroll, Willie Staunton, Mike Prendergast. Ger Flaherty, Ger Slattery, Alan Cotter, Sean Duggan, Shane O’Neill (Capt.), Liam Og Murphy, James O’Neill, Neville Melbourne.
Replacements: Ger Bourke, Hugh McGrath, John Moroney, Brian Haugh, Craig O’Hanlon.
Young Munster scorers: Tries: Ger Flaherty, Mark Doyle; Cons: Willie Staunton 2; Pens: Willie Staunton 2
Kiely Cup win over St Senan’s
Our Seconds travelled to Jim Slattery Park last week for the annual Kiely Cup game v St Senan’s. We started very strongly and scored our first try after 15 minutes through our number 8 John Moroney after a great maul from a line-out inside the St Senans 22. Brian Haugh kicked the difficult conversion to put us 7-0 up. St Senan’s came straight back at us and were unlucky not to score when a penalty dropped short.
We increased the lead when we scored our second try through Mark Mulvaney with a great break through the centre. Brian Haugh added the extras to leave us 14-0 ahead after 28 minutes. St Senan’s reduced the lead when they scored a converted try after great play between both their forwards and backs.
We upped the pace after this and scored our third try through Owen Tarrant and a great back line move, Brian Haugh kicked the difficult conversion from the touch line to leave the half time score 21-7 in our favour.
St Senan’s came straight at us for the first 20 minutes of the second half and scored a try after 14 minutes and would have scored another only for great defence by Owen Tarrant & Eamonn Carr.
“Our fitness told in the last 20 minutes and only for great defence by St Senan’s we could have scored another couple of tries,” team manager Kem Lynch commented. “It was great to see Conor O’Brien getting his first start this season for us and he had a fine game in both attack and defence. The management would like to thank Andrew Carey for turning up 10 minutes after arriving back on a flight from the States. We would like to also thank St Senan’s President Dermot Kelly and his committee for the food that was laid on for us after the game.”
Following the game, Dermot and the Kiely family made the presentation of the Kiely Cup to our Captain Darragh Payne, who in turn wished St Senan’s every success for the rest of the season.
Final Score: St. Senans 12 - 21 Young Munster
Premiership Draw
The Young Munster Premiership Draw finished last week as the name was drawn to win a trip to see Manchester United v Liverpool on February 11th with flights ex Shannon and one night’s accommodation. The winner was Ann Power with 2nd prize of €200 going to Dennis McGuinness, and 3rd prize of €100 to Ray Bennett. Congratulations!
Treat your other half to the perfect Valentine’s, at the Valentine’s Ball!
The Young Munster Valentine’s Ball is taking place on February 11th at the Greenhills Hotel, from 7.30pm. This should be a great night, all are welcome to join us in this important club fundraiser.
- Drinks reception on arrival with roses for the ladies
- 4 Course Dinner with starter, main, dessert + tea/coffee
- Live band 'Traffic' play on the night followed by dj
- Auction & raffle also taking place
- Professional photographer taking souvenir photos
- 10% discount on dresses in Imasa, O’Connell St. Limerick on mentioning the ‘Young Munster Valentine’s Ball’
special overnight rate in the hotel for those attending the ball
Tickets €50pp. available from Edel Hannon 086 3521361, Ann Marie Galvin 086 1599018, Mike Benson 087 9224561 and www.youngmunster.com.
Colm Tucker RIP
Everyone at Young Munster RFC would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Colm Tucker former Munster, Ireland and Lions player.
Young Munster Under 14’s v Ennis
Last Sunday, we completed our league programme with a visit from Ennis to Derryknockane. While both sides were out of contention for the knockout stages of the league, this tie however, turned out to be a full-blooded encounter, with the result in doubt up to the final play of the game.
We started in confident mood, and after a period of sustained pressure, with surging runs from Jack Finucane and Calvin McDonagh, a sweeping move across our backline saw left wing Aaron McNamara cross for a try after eight minutes. Out half Dean Garvey kicked a magnificent conversion from a difficult angle to put us 7-0 ahead. However, we lost Calvin soon after to what looked like a nasty ankle injury. He was replaced by Jake Bennis, who took over a tight head. The physically bigger Ennis pack began to gain the ascendency in set pieces, and their efforts were rewarded with a well-worked try after 20 minutes. Despite some fine individual breaks from Dan O’Brien, Brendan Kelly and Jack Finucane, we were unable to finish off several promising attacks.
At half time we introduced Under 13 player Peter King for his debut with us, with Shane O’Connell making way. We spent most of the second half defending, with the combined effects of a strong head wind and a very resolute Ennis defence preventing us from getting any worthwhile field position. To their credit the lads defended our line as if this was a cup final, with Tadhg Enright and Brendan Kelly leading the tackle count. Further injuries to full back Alex O’Callaghan and centre Kelvin Brosnahan forced us to reshuffle our backline. With almost ten minutes of injury time played, Ennis were awarded a five metre scrum after a try-saving tackle from Dan O’Brien, and with the last play of the game, the Ennis No. 8 broke for our line and was deemed by the referee to have grounded the ball. Ennis duly added the two points for the conversion. The long whistle sounded thereafter. Final result: Young Munster 7 - Ennis 12. Understandably, our lads were extremely disappointed to have surrendered the lead after defending so gallantly for almost the entire second half. With our league programme now complete, our attention now turns to the cup campaign. In preparation for this, we will be playing a series of friendlies over the coming weeks.
Final score: Young Munster 7 - 12 Ennis
Team: Alex O’Callaghan; Tadhg Enright, David Benn, Kelvin Brosnahan, Aaron McNamara; Dean Garvey, Josh O’Donoghue; Jack Finucane, Emmett Connolly, Calvin McDonagh; Eoghan Cary, Shane O’Connell; Jake Fitzgerald, Dan O’Brien, Brendan Kelly (Captain). Subs: Damien Benson, Jake Bennis, Jordan McKnight, Peter King, Mike Jordan.
Geraldine Browne RIP
This week the club mourned the loss of Geraldine Browne RIP. Geraldine was the wife of the late Ollie Browne who served as President of Young Munster for three successive years in 1960/61, 1061/62, 1962/63. Geraldine was herself a member and enthusiastic supporter of the club. She will be missed by all who knew her. We send our deepest condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Fixtures:
SATURDAY 21ST JANUARY
U12 S.W. Conference: Waterpark v Young Munster, Waterford 2.30pm
SUNDAY 22ND JANUARY
MSL: Young Munster v U.L. Bohemians, Tom Clifford Park 2.30pm
Women’s Munster Provincial Cup: Young Munster v Galbally, Derryknockane 12pm
Under 19s Pan Munster League: Kanturk v Young Munster, Kanturk, kick off TBA
U13s League: Richmond v Young Munster, Garryowen Green 11.30am
Minis Rugby Blitz U8s: Young Munster, Newport, Copeswood Gales. Venue: Estuary 10.30am
SUNDAY 29th JANUARY
Minis Blitz U9s: Garryowen, Ennis, Bruff, Young Munster, St Senans. Venue: Dooradoyle 10.30am
Dolphin were awarded two penalty tries in the game by referee Brian McNeice, and after he handed Liam Og Murphy a yellow card, Dolphin got in for another two tries to take the win and maximum points. We had to settle for the losing bonus point and now slip to fourth place in the league table, four points off pole position.
Final score: Dolphin 26 - 20 Young Munster
Young Munster team: Matthew Costelloe, Mark Doyle, Mike Kelliher, Andrew Burke, Aaron Carroll, Willie Staunton, Mike Prendergast. Ger Flaherty, Ger Slattery, Alan Cotter, Sean Duggan, Shane O’Neill (Capt.), Liam Og Murphy, James O’Neill, Neville Melbourne.
Replacements: Ger Bourke, Hugh McGrath, John Moroney, Brian Haugh, Craig O’Hanlon.
Young Munster scorers: Tries: Ger Flaherty, Mark Doyle; Cons: Willie Staunton 2; Pens: Willie Staunton 2
Kiely Cup win over St Senan’s
Our Seconds travelled to Jim Slattery Park last week for the annual Kiely Cup game v St Senan’s. We started very strongly and scored our first try after 15 minutes through our number 8 John Moroney after a great maul from a line-out inside the St Senans 22. Brian Haugh kicked the difficult conversion to put us 7-0 up. St Senan’s came straight back at us and were unlucky not to score when a penalty dropped short.
We increased the lead when we scored our second try through Mark Mulvaney with a great break through the centre. Brian Haugh added the extras to leave us 14-0 ahead after 28 minutes. St Senan’s reduced the lead when they scored a converted try after great play between both their forwards and backs.
We upped the pace after this and scored our third try through Owen Tarrant and a great back line move, Brian Haugh kicked the difficult conversion from the touch line to leave the half time score 21-7 in our favour.
St Senan’s came straight at us for the first 20 minutes of the second half and scored a try after 14 minutes and would have scored another only for great defence by Owen Tarrant & Eamonn Carr.
“Our fitness told in the last 20 minutes and only for great defence by St Senan’s we could have scored another couple of tries,” team manager Kem Lynch commented. “It was great to see Conor O’Brien getting his first start this season for us and he had a fine game in both attack and defence. The management would like to thank Andrew Carey for turning up 10 minutes after arriving back on a flight from the States. We would like to also thank St Senan’s President Dermot Kelly and his committee for the food that was laid on for us after the game.”
Following the game, Dermot and the Kiely family made the presentation of the Kiely Cup to our Captain Darragh Payne, who in turn wished St Senan’s every success for the rest of the season.
Final Score: St. Senans 12 - 21 Young Munster
Premiership Draw
The Young Munster Premiership Draw finished last week as the name was drawn to win a trip to see Manchester United v Liverpool on February 11th with flights ex Shannon and one night’s accommodation. The winner was Ann Power with 2nd prize of €200 going to Dennis McGuinness, and 3rd prize of €100 to Ray Bennett. Congratulations!
Treat your other half to the perfect Valentine’s, at the Valentine’s Ball!
The Young Munster Valentine’s Ball is taking place on February 11th at the Greenhills Hotel, from 7.30pm. This should be a great night, all are welcome to join us in this important club fundraiser.
- Drinks reception on arrival with roses for the ladies
- 4 Course Dinner with starter, main, dessert + tea/coffee
- Live band 'Traffic' play on the night followed by dj
- Auction & raffle also taking place
- Professional photographer taking souvenir photos
- 10% discount on dresses in Imasa, O’Connell St. Limerick on mentioning the ‘Young Munster Valentine’s Ball’
special overnight rate in the hotel for those attending the ball
Tickets €50pp. available from Edel Hannon 086 3521361, Ann Marie Galvin 086 1599018, Mike Benson 087 9224561 and www.youngmunster.com.
Colm Tucker RIP
Everyone at Young Munster RFC would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Colm Tucker former Munster, Ireland and Lions player.
Young Munster Under 14’s v Ennis
Last Sunday, we completed our league programme with a visit from Ennis to Derryknockane. While both sides were out of contention for the knockout stages of the league, this tie however, turned out to be a full-blooded encounter, with the result in doubt up to the final play of the game.
We started in confident mood, and after a period of sustained pressure, with surging runs from Jack Finucane and Calvin McDonagh, a sweeping move across our backline saw left wing Aaron McNamara cross for a try after eight minutes. Out half Dean Garvey kicked a magnificent conversion from a difficult angle to put us 7-0 ahead. However, we lost Calvin soon after to what looked like a nasty ankle injury. He was replaced by Jake Bennis, who took over a tight head. The physically bigger Ennis pack began to gain the ascendency in set pieces, and their efforts were rewarded with a well-worked try after 20 minutes. Despite some fine individual breaks from Dan O’Brien, Brendan Kelly and Jack Finucane, we were unable to finish off several promising attacks.
At half time we introduced Under 13 player Peter King for his debut with us, with Shane O’Connell making way. We spent most of the second half defending, with the combined effects of a strong head wind and a very resolute Ennis defence preventing us from getting any worthwhile field position. To their credit the lads defended our line as if this was a cup final, with Tadhg Enright and Brendan Kelly leading the tackle count. Further injuries to full back Alex O’Callaghan and centre Kelvin Brosnahan forced us to reshuffle our backline. With almost ten minutes of injury time played, Ennis were awarded a five metre scrum after a try-saving tackle from Dan O’Brien, and with the last play of the game, the Ennis No. 8 broke for our line and was deemed by the referee to have grounded the ball. Ennis duly added the two points for the conversion. The long whistle sounded thereafter. Final result: Young Munster 7 - Ennis 12. Understandably, our lads were extremely disappointed to have surrendered the lead after defending so gallantly for almost the entire second half. With our league programme now complete, our attention now turns to the cup campaign. In preparation for this, we will be playing a series of friendlies over the coming weeks.
Final score: Young Munster 7 - 12 Ennis
Team: Alex O’Callaghan; Tadhg Enright, David Benn, Kelvin Brosnahan, Aaron McNamara; Dean Garvey, Josh O’Donoghue; Jack Finucane, Emmett Connolly, Calvin McDonagh; Eoghan Cary, Shane O’Connell; Jake Fitzgerald, Dan O’Brien, Brendan Kelly (Captain). Subs: Damien Benson, Jake Bennis, Jordan McKnight, Peter King, Mike Jordan.
Geraldine Browne RIP
This week the club mourned the loss of Geraldine Browne RIP. Geraldine was the wife of the late Ollie Browne who served as President of Young Munster for three successive years in 1960/61, 1061/62, 1962/63. Geraldine was herself a member and enthusiastic supporter of the club. She will be missed by all who knew her. We send our deepest condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Fixtures:
SATURDAY 21ST JANUARY
U12 S.W. Conference: Waterpark v Young Munster, Waterford 2.30pm
SUNDAY 22ND JANUARY
MSL: Young Munster v U.L. Bohemians, Tom Clifford Park 2.30pm
Women’s Munster Provincial Cup: Young Munster v Galbally, Derryknockane 12pm
Under 19s Pan Munster League: Kanturk v Young Munster, Kanturk, kick off TBA
U13s League: Richmond v Young Munster, Garryowen Green 11.30am
Minis Rugby Blitz U8s: Young Munster, Newport, Copeswood Gales. Venue: Estuary 10.30am
SUNDAY 29th JANUARY
Minis Blitz U9s: Garryowen, Ennis, Bruff, Young Munster, St Senans. Venue: Dooradoyle 10.30am
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