NUIM best in tame affair

FORMER Galway All-Ireland winner John Divilly’s run of success with NUI Maynooth continued at Belfield yesterday afternoon as he guided the Kildare college to their second successive Sigerson Cup semi-final.

The match proved to be a disappointing affair, as clearly evidenced by its low-scoring nature, but that will not perturb NUI Maynooth. They will be the outsiders entering the semi-final stage, yet will look forward to renewing acquaintances with UUJ after claiming a sensational victory against the Northerners in last season’s quarter-finals.

NUI Maynooth grew in stature as the tie progressed with Kildare’s Conor Brophy producing a storming display at midfield, while Laois senior Paul Cahillane and 2010 Dublin All-Ireland U21 winner David Quinn both sparkling in attack.