AIB Cup Kicks Off In Athlone

The AIB Cup kicks off on Saturday evening in Athlone as Buccaneers take on Ballymena in the Preliminary Round, under the Dubarry Park floodlights (kick-off 7.30pm).

(L-R): IRFU President Andy Crawford, Shannon coach Mick Galway, Cork Con manager Bobby Kahn and AIB Sponsorship manager Jim Kelly at the AIB Cup draw on November 3

The eagerly awaited AIB Cup kicks off on Saturday evening in Athlone as Buccaneers take on Ballymena in the Preliminary Round, under the Dubarry Park floodlights (kick-off 7.30pm).

The winners of the game will go through to the First Round proper of the inaugural competition where they will face De La Salle Palmerston.

In the other First Round games, Malone have secured their place in the tie against Terenure College after confirming their qualification by way of finishing fourth in the Ulster Senior League.

– FIRST ROUND –

Saturday, December 17: (kick-offs 2.00pm)

Belfast Harlequins v Suttonians, Deramore Park

Clontarf v Dungannon, Castle Avenue

De La Salle Palmerston v Buccaneers/Ballymena, Kilternan

Dolphin v Garryowen, Musgrave Park

Galwegians v Cashel, Crowley Park

Greystones v St Mary’s College, Dr Hickey Park

Terenure College v Malone, Lakelands Park

Sunday, December 18:

Shannon v Cork Constitution, Thomond Park

– QUARTER-FINALS –

Saturday, February 11, 2006

– SEMI-FINALS –

Saturday, February 25

– FINAL –

Saturday, April 8