Cleary a driving force as Michael’s brush Mary’s aside for final spot

St Michael’s College 21 St Mary’s College 6

They were quickly into their stride when full-back Michael Twomey countered with pace. That paved the way for man-of-the-match Conor Cleary and Alex Byrne to make the hard yards before open side Rajan Reilly, up in support, crashed over the line. Wing Noel Reid converted for a 7-0 lead.

But Mary’s responded swiftly and Killian Finlay’s well-taken drop goal reminded the winners there would be no let-up from Mary’s.