Lynch shows way as holders Ardscoil Rís off to a flyer

Ardscoil Rís got their defence of the Dr Harty Cup off to an impressive start as they beat Blackwater CS of Lismore in their Group 1 clash at Cahir yesterday.

The Limerick city school’s captain, county minor star Ronan Lynch, scored 1-9 as Ardscoil finished 1-20 to 0-9 winners, though Thurles CBS are the early leaders in the group following a 35-point win over the competition’s record winners, St Flannan’s College.

Aside from Rochestown’s win, it was a good day all around for Cork schools. In Group 2, both St Colman’s College, Fermoy and Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG were victorious, beating Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa of Doon and Waterford’s De La Salle respectively.