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The midlanders made the 700km round trip to Ballymena on Saturday.
Despite a spirited performance Buccaneers yet again were left empty handied as they lost out to Ballymena in the AIL Division 2A last weekend on a scoreline of 22-12
As a result of the defeat Paul Byrne's side are now cut a drift at the bottom of the table having lost all 12 games in the campaign.
Their Antrim opponents meanwhile push themselves futher clear of the midlanders and are now within touching distance of 8th placed Navan.
Buccaneers are back in action this weekend as they host Old Crescent at Dubarry Park with kick off scheduled for half two on Saturday.