Jarlaths’ defence could be the key to keeping title

DEFENDING champions St Jarlath’s will start favourites to retain their All-Ireland Colleges SFC title when they play St Patrick’s (Maghera) in the final at Breffni Park tomorrow.

The Tuam school stormed through their All-Ireland semi-final, crushing a highly-rated St Mels side. Pats only had three points to spare over Coláiste na Sceilge in their semi-final, but were far superior to the Munster champions on the day.

Both teams have outstanding players Seventeen-year-old Mark Lynch is one of the most exciting players on the St Pats team.