Dublin IT forced to battle over IT Carlow

Dublin IT 1-12 IT Carlow 1-09: DIT had to work hard to see off the persistent challenge of IT Carlow before emerging three-point winners in this O’Byrne Cup tie at the IT Carlow grounds yesterday.

There was early drama when a second minute DIT penalty taken by Conor Madden was well saved by Carlow goalie Robert Samson.

The Dublin students did break through for a 16th minute goal from Paul Brogan which was cancelled out in the 27th minute by a fine finish from Carlow’s Chris Healy. DIT led 1-4 to 1-3 at half time.