Carlow push Dublin all the way but fall just short

The home side had led by four points at half-time and while Dublin got their noses in front in the final quarter, it was a tame 59th minute shot from Fergal Whiteley that finally broke the Carlow resistance.

MARKSMAN: Fergal Whitely of Dublin scored the decisive goal. Pic: James Lawlor, Inpho

Leinster SHC: Carlow 0-22 Dublin 1-24

An opportunistic goal was the difference between these two sides as last year’s Joe McDonagh Cup winners pushed Dublin all the way in this Leinster senior hurling championship second-round game at Netwatch Cullen Park.