Ulster Bank League – 2015/16 Ups And Downs
Bangor are back in the Ulster Bank League for the first time since 2002 after finishing top of the Provincial Qualifying League. Meanwhile, Sunday’s Well and Wanderers have gained promotion via the Division 2A and 2B play-offs respectively.
ULSTER BANK LEAGUE – DIVISIONAL RUNDOWN:
DIVISION 1A:
All-Ireland League champions: Clontarf or Cork Constitution (Final, Aviva Stadium, 2.30pm, Sunday, May 8)
Division 1A relegation/promotion play-off final: Ballynahinch (second-from-bottom in Division 1A) v Dublin University (Division 1B runners-up), Ballymacarn Park, 2.30pm, Saturday, April 30
Relegated: Galwegians (automatic)
Ten Division 1A clubs for next season: Clontarf, Cork Constitution, Young Munster, UCD, Garryowen, Old Belvedere, Lansdowne, Terenure College, St. Mary’s College, Ballynahinch or Dublin University
DIVISION 1B:
Division 1B champions/Promoted: St. Mary’s College
Division 1B relegation/promotion play-off final: Blackrock College (second-from-bottom in Division 1B) v UCC (3rd, Division 2A), Stradbrook, 2.30pm, Saturday, April 30
Relegated: Belfast Harlequins (automatic)
Ten Division 1B clubs for next season: Galwegians, Ballynahinch or Dublin University, Blackrock College or UCC, Ballymena, Buccaneers, Old Wesley, Shannon, Dolphin, UL Bohemians, Naas
DIVISION 2A:
Division 2A champions/Promoted: Naas
Division 2A promotion play-off winners: Sunday’s Well
Relegated: Thomond (automatic), Skerries (play-offs)
Ten Division 2A clubs for next season: Belfast Harlequins, Blackrock College or UCC, Banbridge, Cashel, Nenagh Ormond, Malone, Queen’s University, Corinthians, Highfield, Sunday’s Well
DIVISION 2B:
Division 2B champions/Promoted: Highfield
Division 2B promotion play-off winners: Wanderers
Relegated: Seapoint (automatic), Rainey Old Boys (play-offs)
Ten Division 2B clubs for next season: Skerries, Thomond, City of Derry, Greystones, Armagh, MU Barnhall, Dungannon, Bective Rangers, Old Crescent, Wanderers
DIVISION 2C:
Division 2C champions/Promoted: Old Crescent
Provincial Qualifying League promotion winners: Bangor
Relegated: Dundalk
Ten Division 2C clubs for next season: Rainey Old Boys, Seapoint, Tullamore, Bruff, Midleton, Navan, Kanturk, Boyne, Bangor, Sligo or Enniscorthy
Division 2C relegation/promotion play-off: Sligo (second-from-bottom in Division 2C) v Enniscorthy (Provincial Qualifying League runners-up), Hamilton Park, 2.30pm, Saturday, April 30
PROVINCIAL QUALIFYING LEAGUE ROUND ROBIN SERIES:
Provincial Qualifying League champions/Promoted: Bangor