Wins for DCU, Laois, UCD, Westmeath, DIT and Maynooth University in O'Byrne Cup action

DCU showed an ability to pick off long-range points when assisted by the elements in the first half, eventually helping them to a 1-8 to 1-2 victory over Wexford in their O’Byrne Cup Group A clash in last night.

Having got their campaign off to a winning start, DCU overcame the atrocious conditions of driving rain and wind and a rain-sodden pitch to serve up some quality football.

They never trailed in this game, having swept into a 0-4 to 0-1 lead inside 10 minutes with points through Mark Plunkett, Conor McHugh, David Mannix and Conor McGraynor (with a huge 55m free), while Kevin O’Grady managed a pointed free for the home side in between.