Fitzgibbon and Sigerson Cup contests launched

THE Fitzgibbon and Sigerson Cup competitions were officially launched at the Athlone Institute of Technology last night.

Institute director Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin in welcoming representatives of the Higher Education Authority, sponsors Datapac and participating teams, said sport and the provision of sport was an important aspect of institute life.

“This prestigious third-level hurling championship, combined with the Ryan and the Maher Cups, sets the scene for a display of hurling second to none,” he said.