Ballymackey bow out of Munster Semi-Final

Ballymackey bow out of Munster Semi-Final

Ballymackey 10 Nenagh 11

After a thrilling game that could have gone either way, Nenagh Ormond booked their place in the Munster semi-final with a 1-point win over Ballymackey, at a packed Clonlara on Sunday.

The game was played in front of a huge crowd, who were treated to a contest that had everything, with both sides playing some fantastic rugby, and creating numerous scoring opportunities.

The first half was a closely contested affair, with both sides trading scores, and going into the break Nenagh were in front 11-10.

The second half was a complete contrast to the first, with Nenagh dominating possession, and creating numerous chances, but Ballymackey defended valiantly, and were rewarded with a try in the 60th minute, which brought them back to within a point.

Nenagh, however, were not to be denied, and with 5 minutes remaining, they scored a crucial penalty, which sealed the win, and booked their place in the Munster semi-final.

Ballymackey will have to settle for a Munster junior cup campaign, which will be a tough ask, but they will be determined to go all the way.

The team that started for Nenagh was:

The team that started for Ballymackey was:

“We are absolutely delighted to have won the game, it was a fantastic contest, and both teams played some great rugby. We had to dig deep and find the resolve to win the game, but in the end, our team came out on top.”

— Nenagh Ormond captain, Cian O'Grady

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