Terenure 14-12 Ballymena

Jacques Benade's Ballymena will stay in AIB Division One

Ballymena almost snatched a share of the spoils in the Division One match at a windswept Lakelands Park.

The Dubliners points came from a try by hooker Kevin Mahony with fly-half David McAllister kicking three penalties.

Ballymena scored tries through lock Ian Caldwell and centre Alan Smith with Craig Wood adding a conversion.

At least Ballymena confirmed their Division One status with the losing bonus point moving them into 11th place in the table.