Shannon consistency the key to success

REWARDING consistency has always been a Shannon thing, and it remains so under the coaching baton of Geoff Moylan in the build up to this afternoon’s AIB League final clash with Clontarf at Thomond Park (4pm).

He has also thrown club captain Fiach O’Loughlin a lifeline, giving him the chance to make an appearance in the decider after medical opinion ruled in favour of the scrum half, who has been on the injured list for a month.

Shannon defeated old rivals Garryowen 16-12 in the semi-final and Moylan has named 21 of the 22 in his squad, with O’Loughlin replacing youngster Luke O’Dea on the bench.