Curran sparkles as Corca Dhuibhne overwhelm Dungarvan

IT was a wonderful weekend for the Kerry clubs in the opening round of the Martin O’Sullivan Cup.

Corca Dhuibhne, playing their first game at junior level, defeated Dungarvan 30-3. John Curran was the hero for the winners with two tries, three penalties and three conversions. Diarmuid Crowley also scored a try for the Kerry outfit while Dungarvan’s only reply was a penalty by Jim Curran.

Corca Dhuibhne are at home to Abbeyfeale in next week’s quarter-final after the west Limerick side defeated Shandon 20-13 in an exciting game at Whitechurch. Tere Vickridge (2) and Conor Prendiville (1) had tries for the winners; David Prendiville kicked a drop goal and Paul O’Sullivan added a conversion. Andrew Quinlan had a try for the hosts and Barry Leahy kicked a conversion and two penalties.