Clinical Cork Con cruise past Shannon

SHANNON’S season took a further dip at Temple Hill on Saturday when old rivals Cork Constitution had an easier passage than expected to the AIB Cup quarter-finals.

Constitution had more of a menacing look about them when it came to creating scoring opportunities and they enjoyed a 28-point advantage at the interval.

Once again, Shannon displayed courage in hitting back with a try in the opening seconds of the second half before failing to nail home a territorial advantage in the subsequent minutes. As the clock ticked down, Constitution got better and confidently held out to secure a comprehensive win.