Classy Ardscoil Rís get title defence off to a flyer

CHAMPIONS Ardscoil Rís opened the defence of their Dr Harty Cup title in fine style with a comfortable 3-22 to 0-8 win over Waterford Colleges in Tipperary Town.

The Limerick school were in control from the opening minutes when racing into a 1-7 to 0-1 lead. A JohnFitzgibbon goal and four points from Mark Carmody helped them to a 1-11 to 0-4 half-time lead.

Fitzgibbon and Carmody added further goals in the second half. Ardscoil Ris had Shane Dowling finish with 10-points while free-taker Cathal Curran led the reply from theWaterford side with four points.