Two big matches mark the return of the AIL1B this weekend. Ballynahinch and Ballymena fight it out at Ballymacartin Park and Dungannon, after securing the Ulster League, will look to get back in the reckoning , and do the rest of the Ulster clubs a favour, by pulling out a win against Buccaneers at Stevenson Park.
Both Ballymena and Ballynahinch have only won one out of three since the All Ireland League took a break for the Provincial competitions and while both will be disappointed with their lack of form in the Ulster Senior League it has to be remembered that both have produced the goods in the All Ireland. Ballymena, in particular have proved very resistant, showing great form on the road, and the Braidmen should have few fears about the short trip to Ballymacarn Park. However with both sides likely to be at almost full strength, with regards to Academy and fringe Ulster players, we expect Hinch to make . . .
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