Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Divisions – 2023/24 Ups & Downs
Cork Constitution holds the Division 1A trophy aloft as the new champions celebrate at the Aviva Stadium ©INPHO/Ben Brady
It was an unforgettable weekend of Energia All-Ireland League action, as Cork Constitution were crowned Division 1A champions for the first time since 2019, and there was play-off success for Garryowen, Queen’s University, Galway Corinthians, Galwegians, and Monkstown.
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Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Divisions: Play-Off Final Results Round-Up
ENERGIA ALL-IRELAND LEAGUE – MEN’S DIVISIONAL RUNDOWN:
DIVISION 1A:
All-Ireland League champions: Cork Constitution (beat Terenure College 33-22 in final)
Relegated to Division 1B: Dublin University (automatic); Shannon (via play-offs)
Promoted from Division 1B: St. Mary’s College (champions); Garryowen (via play-offs)
Division 1A promotion play-off final winners: Garryowen
Division 1A clubs for next season: Cork Constitution, Terenure College, Clontarf, Lansdowne, Ballynahinch, Young Munster, UCD, City of Armagh, St. Mary’s College, Garryowen
DIVISION 1B:
Division 1B champions/Promoted: St. Mary’s College
Relegated to Division 2A: Buccaneers (automatic)
Promoted from Division 2A: Nenagh Ormond (champions)
Division 1B promotion/relegation play-off final winners: Queen’s University
Division 1B clubs for next season: Shannon, Dublin University, Old Wesley, Old Belvedere, Highfield, UCC, Blackrock College, Naas, Nenagh Ormond, Queen’s University
DIVISION 2A:
Division 2A champions/Promoted: Nenagh Ormond
Relegated: Malone (automatic); UL Bohemian (via play-offs)
Promoted from Division 2B: Instonians (champions); Galway Corinthians (via play-offs)
Division 2A promotion/relegation play-off final winners: Galway Corinthians
Division 2A clubs for next season: Buccaneers, Cashel, MU Barnhall, Banbridge, Navan, Old Crescent, Ballymena, Greystones, Instonians, Galway Corinthians
Champions!
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— Instonians Rugby (@InstoniansRugby) April 6, 2024
DIVISION 2B:
Division 2B champions/Promoted: Instonians
Relegated: Belfast Harlequins (automatic); Dolphin (via play-offs)
Promoted from Division 2C: Clogher Valley (champions); Galwegians (via play-offs)
Division 2B promotion/relegation play-off final winners: Galwegians
Division 2B clubs for next season: UL Bohemian, Malone, Wanderers, Sligo Rugby, Dungannon, Malahide, Rainey, Skerries, Clogher Valley, Galwegians
DIVISION 2C:
Division 2C champions/Promoted: Clogher Valley
Relegated: Ballina (automatic); Bangor (via play-offs)
Promoted from All-Ireland Provincial League Championship: Ballyclare (champions); Monkstown (via play-offs)
Division 2C promotion/relegation play-off final winners: Monkstown
Division 2C clubs for next season: Dolphin, Belfast Harlequins, Bruff, Enniscorthy, Midleton, Tullamore, Clonmel, Omagh Academicals, Ballyclare, Monkstown
ALL-IRELAND PROVINCIAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP:
Promoted from junior rugby: Ballyclare (All-Ireland Provincial League Championship winners); Monkstown (via play-offs)