Two-goal John McGrath keeps UL on course to retain Fitzgibbon Cup

UL 3-14 UCD 0-16: A forceful second-half, complimented by two fine John McGrath goals, kept alive UL hopes of back-to-back Fitzgibbon Cup crowns for the first time.

But the Limerick University will need to beat Limerick rivals Mary I today — a team they’ve already dealt with this spring — 5-15 to 3-14 in the group stages.

Brian Lohan’s charges will also need to produce a much improved performance. The holders were a shadow of themselves in the opening period and were fortunate to be just two adrift at the break – 0-9 to 0-7 – as ‘keeper Paul Maher pulled off an excellent save to deny UCD’s Ross King.