Holders DIT squeeze past St Mary’s

Dublin IT 2-11 St Mary’s, Belfast 1-13

Conor Grimes gave the holders a dream start when palming home from close range in the fourth minute, while points by Shane O’Connor and Kevin O’Brien extended the hosts’ lead.

However, St Mary’s deservedly led 0-8 to 1-4 at the break thanks to scores from distance by Aidan Maguire, Ryan Johnston, Kevin McKernan, Conor Clarke and Jerome Johnston.