UCC survive late scare to set up all-Cork final

UCC, the hosts and favourites, booked their place in today’s Fitzgibbon Cup final and in the process set up the first all-Cork college decider in the history of the event.

By managing to survive a ferocious second-half onslaught from UL, UCC have ensured a final that bristles with potential and anticipation. Once UCC and Cork IT secured berths at the semi-final stage, and were stationed on opposite sides of the draw, the dream final pairing for the local hurling faithful became a genuine prospect.

Late points by Waterford duo Pauric Mahony and Brian O’Sullivan copper-fastened UCC’s triumph and sets up a tie that is likely to draw a huge crowd to The Mardyke today at 3pm.