Clonmel likely to continue Munster Junior cup progress

With holders Shannon out, several clubs will fancy their chances of lifting the famous Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup; none more so than last year’s beaten finalists Clonmel.

The Tipperary side are firm favorites to advance to the quarter-finals this weekend, despite traveling to Division 3 high-flyers Youghal. Denis Leamy may see the game as an opportunity to test fringe players; but there will be fresh legs as well after the postponement of last weekend’s Richmond game.

Youghal’s open style will be tested against Clonmel, but the were impressive in defeating Dolphin and should relish the opportunity to measure themselves against one of the strongest clubs in Munster.