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Champions Shannon get Blackrock revenge

Blackrock College 20 Shannon 40

Sat, 01 Nov, 2008 - 20:00

Blackrock College 20 Shannon 40

In what was a repeat of last season's final, Shannon began their defence of the AIB Cup title with a stylish win over Blackrock College.

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