Coach says Ennis reaped reward for dedication

Ennis 21 Cobh Pirates 12: An Ennis squad groomed for stardom before they reached their teenage years came good once again at Thomond Park yesterday when they defeated a splendid Cobh Pirates side 21-12 in the final of the Bank of Ireland Munster U16 club cup final.

The Ennis underage structure had been working outstandingly well for a number of years and it told again yesterday as they battled their way back from a 12-5 half-time deficit to pull off a great victory.

They have won back-to-back U14 and U15 North Munster cups and leagues over the past couple of years but yesterday’s win caps the lot, according to head coach Ken Butler.