McGrath finds range as DIT edge win over NUIG

DIT 1-15 NUI Galway 0-17

A four-point salvo by Kilmacud Crokes’ McGrath, along with a brace from centre-forward Kieran Bergin, had helped DIT towards a three-point cushion (0-6 to 0-3) by the 22nd minute, and even though NUIG kept in touch courtesy of Dean Higgins and Ger O’Donoghue, a couple of late McGrath scores ensured that the Dubliners brought a 0-8 to 0-5 lead into the second period.

Sub Jack Hobbs’ goal five minutes after the restart looked like being the catalyst for DIT to push on for victory, but NUIG reduced their arrears to a minimum thanks to scores from Conor Cleary, Ger Forde and Westmeath’s Niall O’Brien (two), before four points by O’Brien restored parity.