O’Dwyer gives CIT the edge

CIT 0-17 DCU 1-6: CIT manager Pat Mulcahy praised Tipperary star John O’Dwyer’s big-game character after inspiring his team to an opening-day Fitzgibbon Cup success. The All Star forward shot four important points in the final quarter, and 0-8 in total, to settle a tie that hung in the balance.

DCU were actually level with just 14 minutes to go, despite being down to 14 men since early in the game.

However, eight CIT points without reply in the run-in sealed victory for the hot favourites and tournament hopefuls.