UL Bohemian next up for Buccaneers firsts
Buccaneers Notes
Buccaneers are home to UL Bohemian on Saturday when the sides meet in the Energian All-Ireland League Division 2A at Dubarry Park. Kick off is 2.30 p.m. This is a game that the midlanders must target for a win as home victories are crucial to a side’s well being. UL Bohs will arrive in upbeat mood following their first win of the campaign when they recorded a 21-18 victory over Nenagh Ormond on Friday night.
The Red Robins have a number of Munster A players in their squad including hooker Kieran O’Shea and full back Jamie Shanahan. Harry Byrne is an exciting prospect in the centre while Robert Bourke provides guile and experience at stand-off. Darragh Frawley captains the squad coached by Tom Hayes. Philip Poillot, Hugh Kelleher and Niall Queally are able operators in the Limerick side’s pack.
Buccaneers have a lengthy injury list currently with Shane Layden and Torin Rensford still a few weeks from returning to action. However, Callum Boland and Darragh Corbett should be available this weekend to strengthen the backline where Corey Reid remains a doubt. The absences of Sean Masterson and Conor Kenny were felt against a sturdy MU Barnhall pack with Buccs youthful forwards finding the going tough. Hopefully, Rory Grenham and Oisin Kiernan could be fit to bolster the endeavours of Martin Staunton, Evan Galvin, Ruairi Byrne and Christian Maulaulau for Saturday’s joust.
Meanwhile three recent ex-Buccs players cast off by Connacht --- Conor McKeon, Peter Claffey and Saba Meunargia --- are all featuring for rejuvenated Terenure College in Division 1A. Most frustrating for the Pirates.
Pre-match function for visit of UL Bohemian: There will be a pre-match function in the Bounty for the UL Bohemian match. Cost is only €30 per person for lunch with complimentary wine, free admission to the game and 100 page matchday programme. Contact our Administrator Geraldine at 0861732711 to book. Individuals and groups can be catered for.
Buccaneers U-20's have a rescheduled J.P.Fanagan Leinster League Premier 2 Division fixture away to Navan on Sunday. The Co. Meath club was unable to field last weekend due to an outbreak of mumps. Both clubs are on 9 points in this division and Buccs edged their earlier meeting by a single point through a final move of that game converted try. It could be as tight again at Balreask when the action gets under way at 2.30 p.m.
Buccaneers J 2's are away to Westport in the Connacht Junior 2 League at Carrowholly on Sunday. Kick off is at 2.30 p.m. The Bulls are in mid-table so this will be a stout test for the Pirates.
Buccaneer's Women's team also face Westport but have home advantage in this Connacht Women's League fixture on Sunday. Westport are very strong at this level, having benefited from Castlebar’s demise. This tie starts at 1 p.m. in Dubarry Park.
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