Busy weekend for Buccaneers
Buccaneers Notes
Buccaneers are away to MU/Barnhall in the Energia All-Ireland League on Saturday when this Division 2A game kicks off at 2.30 p.m. in Parsonstown, Leixlip. This will be an acid test for the developing Buccs squad as the
MU/Barnhall won the Division 2B title last season, winning every match of their campaign enroute to promotion. Their head coach Adrian Flavin was named AIL coach of the year on the back of their achievements and they have continued their winning ways so far this season. They won 27-12 at
They have a blend of youth and experience and are a well-drilled outfit. No.8 Tom McKeown leads by example and has a decent pairing at lock in Dan Murphy and Brendan McSorley. Prop Darragh Bellanova and centre Mathias Gianetti are first year students at
Its some years since the sides met in the AIL and Martin Staunton may be the only surviving Pirate since that encounter. He is still providing sterling service for Buccs who will be hoping that Rory Moloney may be fit to return to action this weekend. Sean Masterson limped off against Nenagh and his fitness will also be monitored carefully. Elsewhere the Pirates pack has been improving steadily and if they maintain that progress, then the Shannonsiders have backs who can test their opponents. Confidence and cohesion are growing hand in hand in the Buccs squad and, if they jell on Saturday, they can cause an upset.
Other Fixtures
Buccaneer's U-20’s travel to Balreask on Sunday to square up to Navan in the JP.Fanagan Leinster League Premier 2 Division. This match kicks off at 2.30 p.m. When the sides met in the qualifier pool at
There is considerable potential in this Buccaneers squad with Darren Browne, Harry O’Reilly, Saul O’Carroll and Fergus Galvin getting regular game time with the Firsts XV. Liam Winnett, Stephen Mannion, Mark Tallon, Ruan Venter and Gonzalo Caterino are others who are quality operators. If they perform to their potential, they can overcome the Co. Meath club again.
Buccaneer's seconds will be hoping for better fortune when they travel to Carrowholly on Saturday night where Westport await for this Connacht Junior 1A League encounter which gets under way at 7.30 p.m. The Bulls have a good home record and it looks like another tough test for Buccs under the floodlights.
Buccaneer's Women commence their Connacht League campaign with a short trip to Ballinasloe on Sunday, kick off 1 p.m. Ballinasloe are well organised at underage and a lot of their young girls will be in action against the Pirate lasses who are struggling for numbers this season. New players will be warmly welcome by Buccaneers manager Sandra Feary.
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