Historic first title for powerful Castletroy

IT WAS the breakthrough this relatively new Limerick school dared dream of a year ago when they reached a first Avonmore Munster Schools Junior Cup final, only to have their hopes shattered by PBC.

This time, at Musgrave Park, it was sweet revenge as Castletroy deservedly created history by winning the title for the first time. In the process, they gave a huge boost to their senior colleagues who face CBC in Monday’s decider.

Credit is due to Pres for soaking up the intense pressure that the physically superior Castletroy pack produced — mainly through the powerful surges from number eight Enda Carroll, flanker Michael Dooley (hat-trick try hero) and second row Kevin Reale.