Galwegians rue missed penalty

Galwegians 11 UL Bohemians 13

Connacht fly half David Slemen missed a late penalty chance as UL Bohemians held on for a dramatic win at Crowley Park.

Bohs are up to seventh in the Division One standings after their fourth win in five games.

A push over try from lock Kenny Barry helped the visitors end the first half 8-3 in front. Ben Martin, playing at full-back in the injury-enforced absence of Ian Hanly, had kicked a penalty for Bohs, while Slemen replied at the other end.

A try from Connacht flanker Michael Swift gave 'Wegians added hope in the second half, but a drop goal from fly half Fergal Lawlor put Bohs back into the lead. With no tries forthcoming, 'Wegians and Slemen were afforded an injury-time chance to win it by his lengthy effort tailed away.

Scorers: Galwegians: Try: Michael Swift; Pens: David Slemen 2 UL Bohs: Try: Kenny Barry; Con: Ben Martin; Pen: Martin; Drop: Fergal Lawlor