Clonmel looking to extend good run at Kilfeacle

IT’S been an exciting start to the Munster Junior League, with some surprising early front runners.

Clonmel made a statement of intent with a victory over last season’s runners-up Richmond. The Tipperary side are used to making strong starts but with the vast experience of Ben Martin both on the pitch and as a coach, they look capable of sustaining a challenge. Their abilities will be sternly tested as they face a tricky trip to Kilfeacle who have stuttered in the early season, but with local pride at stake they will be fired up.

Richmond will be eager to bounce back from that defeat but face a tricky tie as they host Cobh Pirates. The east Cork side have had several players of senior experience arrive back this season and look set for a return to the glory days of a few seasons ago. It should be an eagerly-fought contest but Cobh’s confidence may see them emerge as winners.