Garryowen take full advantage as leaders falter

GARRYOWEN took full advantage of Cork Con’s slip-up at Blackrock College by surging to the top of the AIB All-Ireland League with a 45-7 demolition of Ballymena.

The Light Blues were in ruthless form, with Kevin Hartigan crossing twice while Lorcan Burke, David Sherry, Willie Staunton and Neville Melbourne also getting over.

An injury-time drop-goal from out-half Barry Keeshan pulled the game out of the fire for Dolphin at struggling Young Munster, as David O’Mahony’s side claimed a 10-7 win.