The (very)  belated arrival of Summer has come in time for the Leprechauns annual migration to Carlow and Kilkenny, aka :-  The SOUTH EAST TOUR.

 Charlie Lysaght advises the Tour's 75 YEAR history began when a group of "Northern Divines" spent an early autumn week in Ireland's sunny quarter.

Camolin, Enniscorthy (scorecard from 1949 fixture has recently 'surfaced') and Wexford were on their itineary.

This year, in a nod to the men of God in ages past, we will be joined by clergyman's son, the much travelled John Hamilton, accompanied by fellow North man (and devine son) Philip Black.

Tour party will be led by Derek Dockrell who will be joined by the above and David Cooke (Harlequins,Cork), Ray Shimmins(Sandyford). Ben Martin(Waterford), the Irving family (Clontarf), Charlie Veprek(Pembroke), Ian Walshe (Enniscorthy), Marty Block(Carlisle), Tom Butler(Bennettsbridge), Conor Austin(Merrion), Cillian McDonnell(Clontarf) & Joe Prendergast(Orla's Bro.).

WHAT a thrilling day out the Irish Ladies gave us last Sunday, sweet home Castle Avenue !!

Other red ball fixtures this weekend include The White Stick at Waringstown (Sat) and Chapelizod's Sunday visit to Gorey.

Leprechauns start Sat. at Bagenalstown (in a time game !) @ 1pm & noon Sunday at Mt.Juliet.