THE quarter-finals have been confirmed in the Junior Clubs Challenge Cup.
In the last eight, it’s Newcastle West v Kilfeacle, Richmond v St. Mary’s, Clonakilty v Thomond and Bandon v Sunday’s Well.
In the one tie of matter at the weekend, Richmond withstood a late rally by Skibbereen to win 22-17 at the Canal Bank.
Tries from Keith McCarthy, Osama Farag and Ger Meehan, along with a conversion by Brian Mullins had Richmond 17-0 ahead at the interval.
Farag extended his side’s advantage early in the second half.
Skibb’ rallied with tries but the home side withstood the resistance.
The quarter-final draw for the Shield is: Charleville v Castleisland, Ennis v Old Christians, Ballincollig v Clanwilliam and St. Senan’s Waterpark.