Click here for photos of Shannon's opening day win over Ballymena in AIB League Division One.
Pictured above: Shannon lock Fergus Walsh is tackled at Eaton Park as he tries to make ground in Shannon's 22-11 victory. Walsh, a member of Shannon's U-20 AIL-winning side from last season, acquitted himself well, partnering his former UCC colleague Donnacha Ryan in the champions' second row.
Shannon number eight David Quinlan, who scored a crucial late try at Eaton Park, is tackled by Ballymena's Chris Henry.
Ballymena's young out-half Paul Campbell gets to grips with Shannon's new centre Andrew Finn, who partnered John Clogan in midfield.
Ballymena full-back Chris Smith goes high on Shannon's John Clogan as the Limerick men try to add to their 17-6 half-time lead.
**All photos by Morgan Treacy of Inpho Photography**
