AIL round-up: Old Belvedere move top as Cork Con fall to UCD

SODDEN SLOG: Brian Barry of Malahide is tackled by Matthew O'Hara, left, and Matthew Early of Sligo during the Energia Men's All-Ireland League Division 2B match between Malahide and Sligo at Estuary Road in Malahide, Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

The fourth round of the Energia All-Ireland League delivered several notable results, with Old Belvedere defeating Clontarf in Division 1A, while Ballynahinch, Old Wesley, Terenure College and UCD also secured victories.

Instonians and Garryowen produced dramatic comebacks in Division 1B, Corinthians impressed in Division 2A, and Bective Rangers recorded the biggest win of the afternoon. 

Meanwhile the opening round of the Energia All-Ireland Men's Junior Cup also produced some emphatic victories and closely contested ties.

Old Belvedere moved top of Division 1A as they defeated Clontarf 11-7 at Ollie Campbell Park, with replacement George Hadden's 61st minute try proving decisive. Sam Wisniewski kicked two first-half penalties, but Dylan Donnellan's converted try had given Clontarf a 7-6 interval advantage.

Ballynahinch held off Lansdowne 21-17 at Ballymacarn Park to claim their first win of the season. Ryan Connolly and captain Claytan Milligan crossed for the hosts, while Conor Rankin contributed 11 points. Juan Beukes scored twice for Lansdowne, including a stoppage time try, with Daniel Hurley also touching down.

Old Wesley defeated Young Munster 26-7 at Energia Park to move into top four contention, with Matias Jensen, Paidi Farrell, Rian Handley and Liam Grover securing the bonus point. Liam McMahon scored The Cookies only try.

Terenure College overcame St Mary's College 17-12 in the D6W derby, with tries from Bryan O'Connor and Peter Sylvester and a penalty from Aran Egan proving decisive. Michael McCormack and Aaron O'Sullivan crossed for Mary's.

UCD defeated Cork Constitution 18-13, with Charlie Molony and Maxim Aschenbrenner scoring tries and Paddy Clancy adding eight points. Billy Scannell and Bobby O'Callaghan replied for Cork Con.

In Division 1B, Instonians staged a comeback to defeat Naas 32-27. Trailing 20-15 at half-time, the hosts fought back through Oli Clark's second try and Jack Parkinson before Bevan Prinsloo crossed in stoppage time. Naas scored four tries through Tadhg Brophy, Paddy Taylor, Ryan Casey and Muiris Cleary.

Blackrock College overcame City of Armagh 19-17, with Barry Galvin, Emmet Burns and Derry Moloney crossing for the hosts. Shea O'Brien, Ethan Graham and Nathan Hamilton replied for Armagh.

Dublin University defeated Nenagh Ormond 29-7, scoring four first-half tries through James Browne, Hugo Lynch, Callum McDonald and Jonathon Ginnety. Matthew Burke replied for Nenagh.

Highfield overcame MU Barnhall 17-15, with replacement Conor Galvin scoring twice, while Garryowen snatched a dramatic 25-23 victory over UCC. A 76th minute penalty try completed Garryowen's comeback after Ronan Byrd had scored twice for the students.

In Division 2A, Ballymena overturned a 12-3 half-time deficit to defeat Galwegians 17-12, with James McClean and Angus Graham crossing shortly after the restart. Dungannon defeated Shannon 14-9 through first-half tries from James McMahon and Blake Redmond, while tries from Jack Barr and Johan Van Der Flier helped Greystones overcome Queen's University 17-7.

Corinthians recorded a 19-0 victory over UL Bohemian, with Aiden Vetjens, Mark Boyle and Colm de Buitléar scoring tries. Wanderers defeated Cashel 29-10, securing the bonus point through Matthew Sherwin, Karl Madden, Dylan Ryan and Simon Burke.

In Division 2B North, Banbridge edged Enniskillen 18-17, with Zac Solomon's 74th-minute try proving decisive. Malahide defeated Sligo 23-10, with David O'Halloran contributing 13 points.

Navan overcame Ballyclare 13-8, while Malone defeated Rainey 15-10. Clogher Valley secured a 24-19 victory over Skerries, with captain Callum Smyton crossing twice.

In Division 2B South, Bective Rangers ran in nine tries to defeat Buccaneers 59-7, with Matthew Gilsenan scoring twice.

Midleton recorded a 46-7 victory over Monkstown, with captain JB Du Toit completing a hat-trick. Old Crescent defeated Enniscorthy 26-0, while Jason Monua's double helped Clonmel overcome Thomond 27-10. Bruff held off Dolphin 19-15, with three first-half tries securing victory.

In the opening round of the Men's Junior Cup, Boyne defeated Ballinasloe 27-15, scoring five tries through Rory Hennessy, Thomas Gregory, Hugh Sowray, James Farrell and Luke Carley.

Dromore overwhelmed Creggs 54-7, with Dean Dillon and Adam McDonald both scoring twice, while Omagh Academicals defeated Dunmore 43-14.

Kilfeacle and District recorded a 47-0 victory over Suttonians, with Kevin Kinane crossing twice. Wicklow edged Mallow 21-17 after extra time, with Conal Slater scoring the decisive try in the 100th minute.

Portadown defeated Bandon 29-6, with Andrew Morrison scoring twice, while Tullamore overturned a 15-7 half-time deficit to beat Lurgan 19-16, with Kalvin Mahon's 70th-minute try proving decisive.

Clonakilty completed an impressive 48-14 victory away to Ballina, with Ben Lovell scoring a hat-trick as the visitors ran in six tries.