Garryowen's impressive start to the league continued at Dooradoyle when Paul Neville's late try secured them victory over champions Dungannon. The win preserved Garryowen's unbeaten start to the season which now stretches to four games.

Andy Earls's side were good value for the victory but they struggled in the opening half in the line out where the loss of Munster star John Langford was especially felt. On the plus side the Garryowen pack continues to grow in confidence with each outing and Eoin Kelly, Pat Humphreys and Neville were immense on Saturday.

Dungannon got off to the perfect start when outhalf Ian Humphreys, brother of Irish star David, scored an excellent individual try after 11 minutes. However, Garryowen responded in style. Their outhalf Billy Treacy made a break from the Dungannon 22, and evaded a few attempted tackles before touching down under the post.

Dungannon led 13-10 at half-time thanks to two further penalties from Humphreys.

In the second half, two Treacy penalties put the home side back in front with half an hour left. They then made the game safe in the closing minutes with their second try as Neville kicked ahead before beating the defence to the touchdown.

Scoring sequence: 14 mins: I Humphreys try, con phreys0-7; 17: B Treacy try, con 7-7; 21: I Humphreys pen 7-10; 22: I Humphreys pen 7-13; 24: B Treacy pen 10-13; 48: B Treacy pen 13-13. 55: B Treacy pen. 16-13. 79: P Neville try, B Treacy con 23-13.

GARRYOWEN: D O'Riordan; C Tupinier, R Niland, K Keane, K O'Riordan; B Treacy, S McCarthy; K Laurin, P Humphreys, J Giltenane, E Kelly, J O'Sullivan, C Varley (capt), C Hartigan, P Neville. Replacements: C Richardson for Niland (25 mins), R Laffan for Laurin (55 mins), P Malone for Hartigan (70 mins).

DUNGANNON: R Mercer; J Cunningham, S Mallon, A Redpath, J Mitchell; I Humphreys, K Campell; R Mackey, N Brady, G Leslie, P Johns, A Kearney, A Boyd (capt), M Hazlett, T Barker. Replacement: J Campbell for Mackey (54 mins).

Referee: S Flannery (Munster).