Belfield boys dump the Dubs

THE boys from Belfield have enjoyed success at both third level and county championship in recent seasons and, with Westmeath and now Dublin dispatched this month, further honours lie within sight.

This eight-point defeat of Tommy Naughton’s side ensures College a shot at Antrim, in a Walsh Cup semi-final to be played in the capital next weekend.

Asked how he felt about UCD’s presence in the competition, Naughton replied coyly said he could hardly criticise UCD lest the accusation of sour grapes be thrown at him. Still, for many Dublin hurling aficionados, seeing their county side lose to UCD will be a bitter pill to swallow, even in the Walsh Cup. With Dublin increasingly successful at underage levels, it was no surprise to see a handful of their players in College colours yesterday as well as the usual sprinkling from Kilkenny, Wexford and even Kerry.