Diarmuid Connolly laid on a majestic performance at Croke Park, hitting a 2-5 tally to guide St Vincent’s to glory in the All-Ireland Club football final.

Four points in the closing five minutes helped Dublin to a narrow victory over reigning champions Wexford in an excellent Leinster U21 football championship opening round game in Enniscorthy last night.

DEFENDING Leinster and All-Ireland U21 football champions Dublin forfeited their titles at Pairc Tailteann, Navan last night as Meath made a late recovery.