Garryowen pip Clontarf in AIB Cup clash

Clontarf 14 Garryowen 15

Garryowen gained revenge on last month’s league defeat by Clontarf, knocking the north Dubliners out of the AIB Cup with a quarter-final win at Castle Avenue.

The Limerick men were beaten 18-10 by Phil Werahiko's side two weeks ago, but were deserving winners today despite the closeness of the score line.

Munster Development winger Ciaran O’Boyle, operating at centre, cut through for two first half tries as Garryowen established an early 12-0 lead.

Clontarf winger Niall O’Brien replied with a converted try shortly before the break.

Hooker Niall Carson drove over for a second try for the home side late on, but Garryowen, with Conor Kilroy adding a penalty to his first half conversion, hung on.

Scorers: Clontarf: Tries: Niall O’Brien, Niall Carson; Cons: Darragh O’Shea 2

Garryowen: Tries: Ciaran O’Boyle 2; Con: Conor Kilroy; Pen: Kilroy