Cashel go down to Galwegians

Galwegians 13 Cashel 9, Crowley Park

There was no giant-killing act at Crowley Park today as Munster junior side Cashel went down 13-9 to Division One outfit Galwegians in the AIB Cup first round.

The Tipperary men put in a brave effort in atrocious conditions, but they failed to sniff out a try and paid the price as replacement prop Ross Davies’ 70th-minute try saw 'Wegians to victory.

Backed by the driving wind and rain, Cashel ended the first quarter 6-3 up. Brendan Bartley kicked a second-minute penalty for ‘Wegians but Cashel replied with two penalties from Oliver McGlinchey, who missed two other attempts from distance in the first half.

A 26th-minute driving maul from a lineout saw hooker John Burke go over in the left corner for ‘Wegians’ opening try, and an 8-6 half-time lead.

Cashel, for whom flanker Ed Leamy, young brother of Munster and Ireland forward Denis Leamy, had an outstanding game, retook the lead on 65 minutes through another McGlinchey penalty.

But Davies’ try – from another drive off a lineout – rescued the result for ‘Wegians.

Scorers: Galwegians: Tries: John Burke, Ross Davies; Pen: Brendan Bartley

Cashel: Pens: Oliver McGlinchey 3