Battling Clontarf stop Shannon’s flow

Clontarf 32 Shannon 18

The Dubliners ran in five tries against Shannon, which was something of a surprise on a very heavy Castle Avenue pitch, while the visitors could only manage two in response and consequently there was not even a bonus point in the offing for them.

Shannon coach Michael Galwey said later that while he was disappointed with the result, occasional defeats were part and parcel of life in a competitive league like the AIL.