Ashbourne Rugby Club made club history yesterday when they overcame Clogher Valley RFC in the semi final of the All Ireland Junior Cup to book a final place against Enniscorthy on Saturday the 28th of January at a venue TBA. Enniscorthy are the holders and the cup has been in Leinster since 2012 an there has been a strong North East history with Dundalk and Navan having previously own the cup.
PREVIOUS CHAMPIONS –
2016 – Enniscorthy
2015 – Dundalk
2014 – Enniscorthy
2013 – Tullamore
2012 – Tullamore
2011 – Crosshaven
2010 – City of Derry
2009 – Tullamore
2008 – Navan
2007 – Seapoint
2006 – Rainey Old Boys
In a tight game Ashbourne held out for a 20 points to 19 win with two great tries from Adam Sherrard and Adam Martin while Gavin Kennedy (1 Penalty and I conversion) and Casey Dunne (1 Penalty)
Enjoy the break guys and well done. Enjoy Christmas and we have a final to look forward too, though there will be a few important league matches before hand.