[score][team1Cork Constitution][/team1][score1]26[/score1][team2]Garryowen[/team2][score2]23[/score2][/score]Cork Constitution captured the Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Cup for the 30th time at Thomond Park this afternoon when scoring a fully deserved 26-23 victory over their old rivals Garryowen. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo GeczoHigh tackles by both sides led directly to the game’s opening points within the opening five minutes. Ben Healy kicked Garryowen in front after two but almost immediately Con mauled a line-out from five metres out paving the way for a touch down by flanker Joe McSwiney. A Con attack broke down within five minutes of the restart and another defensive error led to an opportunist try for Garryowen by winger Cian O’Shea converted by Healy. It was back to level pegging at 16-16 with a Moynihan penalty and Con’s supremacy and greater teamwork was further emphasised when McSwiney crashed over at the posts for his second try.

Source: Irish Examiner January 05, 2019 15:56 UTC