In a high exciting game in the capital, Shannon picked up a much needed win over Lansdowne, which moves them up to seventh place ahead of the Christmas Break.
Lansdowne 31-41 Shannon, Aviva Stadium Back Pitch
Shannon have picked up their third win of the season, when it almost looked like they would squander the lead to Lansdowne, but came out bonus point winners.
They raced into a 14-0 lead before Lansdowne hit back with a converted try of their own, Josh Costello crossed for their third try after 37 minutes to extend their lead to 24-7, as it looked like it was the last act of the half but a second converted try left it 24-14 at the break.
The hosts came out fighting in the second half and three tries without reply brought them right back to lead 28-24, a penalty moved the hosts further ahead but a converted Shannon try got them over for the bonus point and to tie the game 31-31.
Shannon ended the game in style with a further try and a late penalty giving them a ten point cushion and five points to take back to Shannonside.
Diarmuid Kearney
Diarmuid Kearney is a freelance Sports Journalist based in Co Kerry. He has more than 5 years experience covering domestic and international soccer for different media organisations, while also working for local and national print and digital organisations covering GAA.