BUCCS AWAY TO GALWEGIANS
BUCCANEERS head West on Saturday for their final Energia All-Ireland League fixture of the season with a daunting assignment against Division 2B champions Galwegians. Kick-off for this Connacht derby at Crowley Park is 2.30 p.m. Wegians have been highly impressive this season, their only blot being a recent home defeat to surprise packets Clogher Valley. The Light Blues will surely want to wrap up their season on a winning note at home so it looks like a tough task for the Pirates who are likely to be missing some personnel.
U-20s AWAY TO NAAS IN CUP
BUCCANEERS U-20s have a quick renewal of acquaintance with Naas when the teams battle for a semi-final place in the Purcell Cup at Forenaughts on Sunday afternoon. These two well-balanced sides served up a cracking encounter recently, sharing the spoils on a 28-28 draw that ensured retention of the J.P.Fanagan Leinster League Premier 2 title for the Shannonsiders. The trophy was presented to the squad after training last Friday night.
Both teams won on the road in the previous round, Naas away to Galwegians and the Pirates at UCD. The Athlone outfit will face a rejig of their resources as Andrew Henson and Leo Anic are involved with the Ireland U-19 squad so other players will get their opportunity to step up to the mark. It should be another terrific duel when the action kicks off at 3 p.m.
U-18.5s IN CUP
BUCCANEERS square up to arch-rivals Sligo in the Connacht U-18.5 Cup semi-final on Saturday. Kick-off at Dubarry Park is 1 p.m.
