Cup Finals reaction

Jonny Stapleton

A new trophy cabinet will first up on the Clondalkin RFC AGM agenda after the Third team claimed further Clondalkin silverware on Monday, according President John ’Sid’ Stapleton.

The third strings Speirs Cup victory made it two senior cup successes and a promotion this term for the Gordon Park side.

Even more impressively Philly Byrne’s charge’s ensured it was the sides fifth senior cup final win in just two season.

Clondalkin can also boast making three unsuccessful under age final attempts this year and whilst President Stapleton was delighted with the continued success he bemoaned the size of a recently erected trophy cabinet.

“Again we have done brilliant this year as a club. A lot of teams have been successful and I am very proud to be Vice President and President in season were we have collected so much silverware. I want to congratulate all involved. Finals for this club were very rare but we have had them in abundance of late. It is great but causes us one problem. We may have to take down the trophy cabinet we just put up last year and replace it with a bigger one.”

Meanwhile despite giving a good account of themselves against Leinster League winners and future AIL side Boyne, Clon seconds couldn’t make the final of the Towns Plate.

James Kenny gave Clon an early lead after a brilliant pack move before Ben Foran made it 10-0 via a penalty.

Boyne, however hit back before half time and were gifted two second half tries enabling them to knock the Gordon Park side out of the contest for the second season running.

Added by TomDuffy May 3, 2011 (1:52PM)

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