All-Ireland League round-up: Clontarf battle to important win over Ballynahinch

Elsewhere in Division 1A Terenure College hammered Garryowen while Cork Con, Lansdowne, and Young Munster also picked up victories.

IMPORTANT WIN: Terenure's Craig Adams scores a try despite Sam Hanrahan of Garryowen

Clontarf captain Matt D'Arcy praised the patience his side showed to beat Ballynahinch 24-14 despite suffering two second half yellow cards.

The Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A leaders lost back rowers Tony Ryan and JJ O'Dea to the bin in quick succession, with 'Hinch winger Aaron Cairns completing his brace from a Greg Hutley cross-field kick.