Despite the best efforts of the outstanding Cian Darcy, University of Limerick suffered defeat at the hands of an impressive DCU side in a tense Fitzgibbon Cup Group A clash at St Clare’s.

It was a measure of St Anne’s performance that warm favourites St Martin’s were made battle to the bitter end before eventually emerging with a two-point victory in this Wexford SHC final played at Innovate Wexford Park yesterday afternoon.

Davy Fitzgerald’s Wexford put paid to his native county’s perfect start to Division 1A of the Allianz Hurling League on Sunday afternoon courtesy of an impressive and dominant second-half performance.

Tipperary 3-21 Wexford 1-21: Tipperary were forced to withstand a late Wexford rally as Patrick Maher’s injury time goal sealed victory for the home side.

Kilkenny 0-30 Wexford 1-14: Further proof, in the unlikely event it was required, of the enduring appeal of underage hurling. 

Dublin 2-12 Wexford 0-12: Dublin claimed their first provincial title in four years as they overcame Wexford by six points in their Electric Ireland Leinster MHC final at Croke Park yesterday.

Oulart-the-Ballagh 2-15 St Martin’s 0-13: The spirit of Oulart-the-Ballagh was once again evident when winning their sixth title in seven years with a comfortable eight-point victory over St Martin’s in the Wexford SHC final at Innovate Wexford Park yesterday afternoon.

Thurles CBS 0-18 St Peter’s College 1-12:

St Peter’s College (Wexford) 2-18 Borris Vocational College 0-15: SHEER persistence paid off for St. Peter’s as they secured a flattering nine-point win over a resilient Borris VC in this Leinster SHC ‘A’ semi-final at O’Kennedy Park, New Ross, Saturday.

Wexford 0-18 Offaly 1-9