Carlow IT edge 10-man Stiofáin Naofa

CFAI final - IT Carlow 2 Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa 1 (after extra-time): Jonny Bonner produced a man-of-the-match performance, grabbing both goals as IT Carlow regained the Colleges And Universities Premier League title after a gap of four years in a narrow win over Cork’s Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa in a pulsating final at Haddon Park Killester.

The sides were level a goal apiece at the end of 90 minutes and Bonner then produced a moment of magic with three minutes of extra-time remaining, stroking home the winner.

Stiofáin Naofa had the better of the opening half and the evergreen Danny Murphy up front was a constant threat, an early free kick testing Carlow keeper Darren McGarry. Carlow eventually found their rhythm and Dean Broaders and Bonner went close before the break.