O’Donoghue content after UL’s impressive opener

Progression to the McGrath Cup semi-final was the last item on James O’Donoghue’s agenda as he readied himself underneath the Mick Mackey Stand on Sunday afternoon.

Acknowledging UCC stand several steps higher in the colleges pecking order and with final year projects having played havoc with UL’s Christmas training schedule, the Kerry footballer sought nothing more than a credible performance.

Perhaps if the final scoreline was tight, a modicum of momentum could be gained ahead of their Sigerson clash with Queens later this month. Such an outcome, however, would fall very much into the bonus category.