Junior Men’s Championship Review & Predictions

🟢 Group A

Galway City Rapparees could still emerge from Group A, with two crucial home games against Kilmore and St Senans to come on 6th July. Backed by home support and improving with every outing, the Rapparees are still in with a real chance of finishing in the top two.

Kilmore are in pole position and remain unbeaten. Their clash with St Senans will likely decide who secures a semi-final berth. Kilmore’s run rate and efficiency have stood out, and they should top the group.

St Senans have shown plenty of promise and will be a force in future seasons, but they may fall just short this time unless they can pull off a big result away from home against the Rapparees or Kilmore.

Na Piarsaigh and Sporting Limerick have both delivered spirited campaigns and good scoring form, but with games played against weaker opposition, they may struggle to keep pace in the final standings.

🔵 Group B

Myshall’s narrow win over Carrickmacross Emmets was possibly the most telling result of the group stage. It puts them firmly on course to qualify for the semi-finals, but they’ll need to rediscover their scoring touch if they hope to go further in Galway this August.

Inniskeen Grattans are also well-placed, with two wins from three. They’ll need to tidy up defensively, but remain strong contenders. Gusserane and Sean Connolly’s have both been competitive in spells, but the gap to the top two now looks insurmountable.

Carrickmacross Emmets still have a mathematical chance, but the loss to Myshall means qualification is now out of their hands.

🔮 Predicted Semi-Finalists

• Group A: Kilmore, Galway City Rapparees
• Group B: Myshall, Inniskeen Grattans