Shannon seeking to set matters straight

SHANNON aim to start making amends for the disappointments of last season this coming weekend when they face Blackrock in the final of the AIB Cup at Dubarry Park in Athlone.

Dominant in the AIL and the Munster Senior League in recent times, the Thomond club failed to make the league play-offs last year and relinquished their grip on the provincial title to boot. Making matters much worse was that it was local rivals Garryowen who superseded them in both competitions and the Dooradyle outfit capped a memorable season by also claiming the AIB Cup.

“We were more upset with our own performances, that we let ourselves down,” said Shannon captain David Quinlan. “In fairness to Garryowen, they put a run together and took all the trophies. It was an incredible achievement. We’re going to give it a shot to try and match it this year.”