DCU fightback rolls over Royals

DCU’s recent love affair with the O’Byrne Cup grew yesterday thanks to an impressive last quarter against Meath that takes them into their second final in successive seasons.

Louth ultimately put paid to their ambitions this time 12 months ago and it will be a repeat pairing in this year’s decider after the Wee County pulled off an excellent win over Kildare in Newbridge.

Leinster Council chairman Seamus Howlin confirmed late last night that Louth will have home advantage for the game, to be played on February 21 during a break in the NFL and a week before the Sigerson Cup decider.