Buccs in Bateman Cup final

Bateman Cup semi-final: Buccaneers 45 Queen’s University

21. Buccaneers qualified for their first ever Bateman Cup final following an impressive win over Queen’s University at Dubarry Park last weekend. Tries from Harry Balsiger, Ross MurphySweeney (2), Cian McCann (2), Cian Daly, and Brendan Fagan helped to seal a memorable win.

Buccaneers now advance to face 1A league leaders Terenure College in the final on the weekend of March 11th which will be a much stiffer test but one that Eddie O’Sullivan and his band of Pirates will surely relish.

Thirds go top!

Connacht Junior 2A League:

Buccaneers 31 Corinthians 14.

Buccs’ Thirds went top of the league following this comprehensive win over Corinthians at Dubarry Park last Sunday. This was a must-win game for the home side to ensure their involvement in the deciding stage of the campaign and the Pirates did not disappoint. Tries came from Declan Byrne, George Kenny, Martin Lyons, James Downes, and Darren Costello.

This was a quite enjoyable affair and a much more preferable duel to watch in the fresh air than seeing Italy inevitably fall short to France!

The home backs unit always threatened when in possession especially Costello and young Downes. The pack worked solidly throughout although the lineouts lygar, CBS Roscommon, and Convent of Mercy. need attention but Keith Grehan, Rory Grenham and Kenny will be pleased with their endeavours.

Primary schools in attendance included Ardeevan, Athleague, Ballyleague, Ballygar, Ballaghlea, Ballyfeeney, Caltra, Coman’s Wood, Cloontuskert, Clooneyquinn, the Don, Fuerty, Tarmon, Mount Talbot, and Lisaniskey.

This day was organised by Pat O’Gorman NT and Connacht Rugby Development Officer Michael Glennon. With 40 teams taking part it was a non-stop morning of fun. Congratulations to everyone involved.

Weekend fixtures

Next weekend is relatively quiet with the first team having a break. The seconds’ Connacht Junior 1A League match away to Westport has been rescheduled for Sunday next, kick-off 2.30 pm at Carrowholly. Buccs’ U-20s have a home match in the JP Fanagan Leinster League Premier 2 when they en-

Soccer results

Norio’s Premier Division

Boyle Celtic 4 St. John’s Athletic 1

Ballaghaderreen FC 4 Skyvalley Rovers 1

RDFL Second Division

St. John’s Athletic 1 Glen Celtic 4

Connacht FA Cup Fourth Round

MCR FC 2 Cloonfad United 3

Ballinasloe Town 0 Athenry FC 4

CP Ajax 1 West United 2

Connacht FA Shield Second Round

Conn Rangers 2 Ballinagare Manor United 2. AET

(Conn Rangers won 8-7 on penalties)

Cam Celtic 1 Maree Oranmore B 4

Skyvalley Rovers v Ballinasloe Town Moore United v Castlerea Celtic

Sunday, February 12th

Norio’s Premier Division (2 pm)

Moylough ’79 v Ballaghaderreen FC CP Ajax v St. John’s Athletic RDFL First Division Dunmore Town v Cloonfad United. 11 am

Roscommon United v Dysart FC. 11 am

Ballinasloe Town B v Ballymoe FC. 2 pm RDFL Second Division St. John’s Athletic v St. Cuan’s Ahascragh United. 11 am Glen Celtic v Rahara Rovers. 2 pm

Women’s Trophy Semi-Final Second Leg (2 pm)

Castlerea Celtic v Ballinasloe Town St. Cuan’s Ahascragh United v Colemanstown tertain Wanderers at Dubarry Park on Sunday with a 3 pm kick-off.

Monster Auction!

Buccaneers RFC is holding a Monster Auction on Sunday, March 26th. The auction is taking place in the gym at the Marist College. The organising committee invite volunteers to assist with this fundraiser for the club and, of course, will welcome articles for inclusion in the auction. Acts of promise by tradespeople, hotel/restaurant vouches, memorabilia, VIP or event packages, etc., are ideal items. All support in advance and on the day will be greatly appreciated.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Harry West and Finlay Bealham who played their parts in Ireland’s U-20 and senior victories over Wales last weekend. Hope they continue that winning sequence against France on Saturday