Old Bleach bounce back to open their account against rivals, Ballymena

Alex Cromie delivers a bowl for Banbridge in their clash with Bessbrook

Alex Mills

Old Bleach, inspired by the irrepressible Martin McHugh, recovered from their opening-day nerves to rack up their first win in the PGL Division One Championship away at Ballymena on Saturday.

The Randalstown side suffered a horrible home demolition by title holders Dunbarton when the 2024 season got under way seven days earlier.