FBD Insurance Intermediate Championship

The final round of group games in the FBD Insurance Intermediate Championship took place at the weekend, though one game in Group 2 between Newport Ballinahinch and Toomevara had to be postponed and will be refixed. In Group 1, Boherlahan Dualla finished top of the table with an impressive four wins from four, sealing their place in the knockout stages with a hard-fought 3-18 to 3-15 victory over last year’s beaten finalists Moycarkey-Borris. Boherlahan Dualla will be delighted with their form to date and will head into the next phase full of confidence.

Moycarkey-Borris suffered a huge blow to their campaign by the early loss in the season of Amy Callanan to a broken collarbone, while Kate Ralph also missed the top of the table clash with Boherlahan with an injury. Despite their setbacks, Moycarkey did more than enough with three wins from their four outings, defeating Borris-ileigh, Kilruane MacDonaghs and Nenagh Éire Óg to finish third in the group. Nenagh’s victory over Kilruane proved crucial as it ensured a fourth-place finish and progression, while Kilruane’s season ends at the group stage. Relegated down from senior last year Borris-ileigh secured third spot with 2 wins from 4.

In Group 2, Cahir have been the standout side, winning all three games to date, including an impressive victory over Holycross Ballycahill on Friday night to secure top spot. Holycross, with one win and one draw, are safely through, while Newport and Toomevara will complete the quarter-final line-up regardless of the outcome of their refixed clash. That result will determine the final placings in the group and the quarter-final pairings.

FBD Junior A Championship

The final round of group games in the FBD Insurance Junior A Championship took place over the weekend and the quarter-final pairings are now confirmed. Kiladangan, having topped Group 4, progress straight to the semi-final as group 2 contained only three teams. Last year’s beaten semi-finalists, they have shown real intent this season with three wins from three, capped by a commanding 3-18 to 0-03 victory over Cashel King Cormacs at the weekend.

In Group 2 there was little to separate the teams, with St. Rita’s Fethard, Brian Borus, Gortnahoe-Glengoole all finishing level on points with one win and one defeat apiece. Score difference proved decisive, leaving St. Rita’s in first place, Brian Borus in second and Gortnahoe-Glengoole in third. Despite being many people’s favourites at the start of the year, having reached last season’s final, Lorrha have struggled for form and failed to record a victory but still advance to the knockout stages in 4th place in group 1.

Templemore have been going very well with three wins to secure second place in their group, while Cashel King Cormacs victory over Lorrha proved enough to see them claim third spot.The quarter-final line-up is as follows: St. Rita’s Fethard will face Lorrha, Brian Borus will take on Cashel King Cormacs, and Templemore will meet Gortnahoe-Glengoole, with Kiladangan awaiting in the semi-final.

FBD Insurance Junior B Championship

There is still one round of games to be played in Group 1 of the FBD Insurance Junior B Championship, where five teams are competing. At present, Moyle Rovers lead the way with six points after three wins from three. Silvermines sit in second place with two victories, with Ballybacon-Grange in third. Slieve Felim Rapparees have completed all four of their games,recording just one win, while Éire Óg Annacarty, who have yet to pick up a victory, have one game remaining against last year’s beaten finalist Molye Rovers.

In Group 2, all fixtures have been completed and Drom-Inch, who came down from Junior A last year, have impressed with three wins from three to top the group. Roscrea finished in second place with two wins, while Holycross Ballycahill claimed third with one victory. Ballingarry endured a tough campaign, losing all three games and finishing bottom of the group.Group 3 is still to be decided with some games left to play. Clonoulty Rossmore currently top the table, with Carrick Swans in second, Ballina in third and Portroe in fourth spot. After all the outstanding games are played on the weekend of September 28th we will have a clear picture of the pairings for the knockout stages.

FBD Insurance Junior C Championship

All three groups in the FBD Insurance Junior C Championship still have a final round of games to be played on the weekend after next, with three teams from each group to progress either to a preliminary quarter-final or directly to a quarter-final. In Group 1, Rockwell Rovers have completed their four games and currently sit second with two wins. St. Pat’s have looked the most impressive side so far, winning all three of their matches to top the table with one fixture still to play. Borris-Ileigh are in third place with one victory, while Kildangan and Burgess also have one win each, leaving all three teams level on points as the final round approaches.

In Group 2, Toomevara are unbeaten to date and remain in a strong position while Brian Borus and Newport-Ballinahinch both have two wins from three to keep themselves well in contention. Kiladangan are further back with one victory, while Slieve Felim Rapparees have yet to record a win, suffering three defeats from their opening games.

Group 3 contains just four teams and has one game left to be played, with Shannon Rovers and Moneygall set to meet. Shannon Rovers are on top of the table with two wins from two, while Boherlahan Dualla have completed their three fixtures with two victories to sit just behind them. Moycarkey Borris are in third place with one win from three, and Moneygall, still seeking their first victory, will be hoping to finish on a high in their final outing.