Hunt on in earnest for AIL’s coveted play-offs

THE AIB All-Ireland League may have lost its appeal for all but the most dedicated club followers.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2006 - 00:00

Charlie Mulqueen

And what a pity.

There have been some terrific matches and heart-warming occasions, especially in the lower echelons where clubs like Clonakilty, Suttonians and Bruff, have been performing well.

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