AFTER the magic of the cup last weekend, attention returns to All Ireland League action as all four Divisions get back to work.
Division 1A, Sat-6-Dec,
2.30pm, Greenfields
Young Munster v Clontarf
SIXTH entertains third in this clash, but Young Munster know that a win will get them back in the playoff hunt once more. John Staunton’s men defeated Thomond in the Munster senior cup last weekend, so they have had good preparation to face the reigning champions.
Verdict: Young Munster
Division 1B, Sat-6-Dec,
2pm, Coonagh
Shannon v Malone
SHANNON need a win to make sure there is some daylight between themselves and the bottom. Malone are no pushovers however and will provide a stern test for Ian Sherwin’s men. A performance from Shannon like the one they put in against UL Bohemians will see them claim all four points here.
Verdict: Shannon
Division 1B Sat-6-Dec,
2.30pm, Dooradoyle
Garryowen v Galwegians
THE game of the weekend in 1B sees third entertain first at Dooradoyle. Garryowen, Limerick’s main hope of promotion from this division can put down a real marker with a win here. The Galway version of the light blues are top, but by no means unbeatable.
Verdict: Home win.
Division 1B Sat-6-Dec,
2.30pm, Corinthian Park
Corinthians v UL Bohemians
A WIN in the cup last weekend snapped a six game losing streak for the Robins. However league form is still a worry. With the students in exam week, Colm Tucker’s men know they need to pass the test this weekend if they are to start looking up again.
Verdict: Corinthians
Division 2A Sat-6-Dec,
2pm, Stradbrook
Blackrock v Thomond
THOMOND travel to Dublin still sore from last weekend’s defeat to Young Munster in the cup. Second plays fourth here so a win will be huge for Brendan Guilfoyle’s men.
Verdict: Thomond
Division 2B Sat-6-Dec,
2pm, Rosbrien
Old Crescent v Sligo
THE OC are up against it this weekend. Sligo are a fine side and will pose a huge threat to the Limerick side, currently in 13th position.
Verdict: Sligo
Division 2B Sat-6-Dec,
2.30pm, Kilballyowen
Bruff v Wanderers
BRUFF are fourth in this division, yet they have the same record as ninth placed Wanderers. Such is the nature of 2B, a win this weekend will be a virtual eight pointer.
Verdict: Bruff
Division 2B Sat-6-Dec,
2.30pm, Kilballyowen
Navan v Richmond
WINLESS Richmond are in such need of a four points that this weekend is a must win already. Navan are eighth with a 4-2 win record from their six games.
Verdict: Navan
