Carlow Rugby tested a number of potential new Junior 1 players on Sunday last when they hosted a touring team from Omagh.
It’s hoped they will deliver a boost to the Club’s prospects for the new season which kicks off later this month.
Three of the newcomers, Fionnan Burke, Peter Hennessey and Jack Hickey have been sourced from the Cup winning Carlow/Tullow Under 19 side from last season.
Four others, Shane Mullins, Adam Dowling, Terry Jones and Kevin Hanley, are former players who have been coaxed to return by Head Coach Padraig Brennan and Team Manager David Bermingham.