Cormac Costello helps Dublin pass IT Carlow test in O’Byrne Cup

Dublin 3-24 IT Carlow 2-08: Cormac Costello helped himself to an impressive 2-6 as experimental Dublin cruised to a big O’Byrne Cup win, keeping the holders firmly in the frame for a semi-final berth.

Jim Gavin’s side were at their ease throughout at the St Brigid’s club grounds in Blanchardstown and were assured of victory by half-time when they led by 17 points.

Gavin took the opportunity at that stage to make five changes and though the quality dipped in the second half — they outscored the Students by just two points in that period — he was happy to assess more fringe talent.