AIL Previews

Previews of this weekend's games in the All Ireland League.

Previews of this weekend's games in the All Ireland League.

Clontarf v UL Bohemians, Castle Avenue- Victory would put UL-Bohs back in play-off contention while defeat, despite a game in hand, sees them slip further into the peloton. Clontarf's Leinster Academy halfbacks Paul O'Donohoe and Ian Keatley are driving them to the semi-finals.

Referee: A Lewis (Leinster). Last five AIL games: Clontarf - WWWWW. UL Bohs - LWLWW.

Verdict: Home win.

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Cork Constitution v Dungannon Temple Hill -Dungannon showed the fickleness of Irish club rugby last week when they moved off the bottom with a first ever victory (25-18) over Shannon. Can't see them repeating the same trick.

Referee: D Keane (Leinster). Last five AIL games: Cork Con - WWWWW. Dungannon - WDLLL.

Verdict: Home win.

Dolphin v Ballymena Musgrave Park- The return of captain James Coughlan should sway this one for the Cork club. Looking at Ballymena's run-in, they may yet find themselves in a relegation battle.

Referee: E O'Dowd (Leinster). Last five AIL games: Dolphin - WLLLW. Ballymena - LLLWW.

Verdict: Home win.

Garryowen v Terenure College Dooradoyle- Losing bonus points are keeping Terenure afloat this season but against a full strength Garryowen they will be doing well to end their losing streak.

Referee: D Wilkinson (Ulster). Last five AIL games: Garryowen - WWWWL. Terenure - LLLLL.

Verdict: Home win.

Greystones v Blackrock College Dr Hickey Park- The return of outhalf Kyle Tonetti is a huge boost for Blackrock as victory here would keep them on course for a first ever semi-final appearance.

Referee: C Stanley (Ulster). Last five AIL games: Greystones - LWLLL. Blackrock - WWLWL.

Verdict: Away win.

Lansdowne v UCDRDS If UCD get enough ball their young backline should secure the win and keep them chasing a play-off spot.

Referee: G Clancy (Munster). Last five AIL games: Lansdowne - LDLLL. UCD - WLLWW.

Verdict: Away win.

Shannon v Galwegians Coonagh- After two defeats in the last four, Shannon coach Mick Galway will remind his troops about the importance of securing a home semi-final.

Referee: A Rolland (Leinster). Last five AIL games: Shannon - LWWLW. Galwegians - LDDWL.

Verdict: Home win.

St Mary's College v Old BelvedereTempleville Road - A Belvedere win will see them leapfrog Mary's, whose home record this season makes that look unlikely.

Referee: O Trevor (Munster). Last five AIL games: St Mary's - WLWWW. Old Belvedere - LWWLL.

Verdict: Home win.

All Ireland League (Matches 2.30pm unless stated)

Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey is The Irish Times' Soccer Correspondent