WIT's Austin Gleeson in action against Trinity's Cian O'Sullivan Ryan Byrne / INPHO
Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
2016 HURLER OF the Year Austin Gleeson returned from suspension for Waterford IT as they claimed victory in the Fitzgibbon Cup against Trinity College tonight by 4-15 to 1-8 in Santry.
Gleeson missed last week’s loss to DCU but was back for a victory that ensured WIT still have a chance of reaching the knockout stages but they must claim success over Limerick IT next week in their final group game.
Tipperary’s Liam McGrath hit 0-7 for the winners while Waterford’s Shane Ryan scored a brace of goals. Substitute Cork’s Andrew Joyce and Offaly’s Joe O’Connor also raised green flags.
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WIT were in front 2-6 to 1-4 at the interval and ran out 16-point winners against a Trinity College side for whom Dublin’s Cian O’Sullivan struck 1-6.
Austin Gleeson goes for the cheeky flick over Manus' head and is left in a bundle on the floor, earning the latter a yellow #NotUpInHere
Elsewhere tonight, IT Carlow mounted a second-half revival to grab a 0-18 apiece draw with Limerick’s Mary Immaculate College.
Reigning champions Mary Immaculate were ahead 0-13 to 0-6 at the break but IT Carlow responded to go in front in the finale before Mary Immaculate drew level at the finish.
Austin Gleeson back from suspension as WIT win while Mary I and IT Carlow draw
2016 HURLER OF the Year Austin Gleeson returned from suspension for Waterford IT as they claimed victory in the Fitzgibbon Cup against Trinity College tonight by 4-15 to 1-8 in Santry.
Gleeson missed last week’s loss to DCU but was back for a victory that ensured WIT still have a chance of reaching the knockout stages but they must claim success over Limerick IT next week in their final group game.
Tipperary’s Liam McGrath hit 0-7 for the winners while Waterford’s Shane Ryan scored a brace of goals. Substitute Cork’s Andrew Joyce and Offaly’s Joe O’Connor also raised green flags.
WIT were in front 2-6 to 1-4 at the interval and ran out 16-point winners against a Trinity College side for whom Dublin’s Cian O’Sullivan struck 1-6.
Elsewhere tonight, IT Carlow mounted a second-half revival to grab a 0-18 apiece draw with Limerick’s Mary Immaculate College.
Reigning champions Mary Immaculate were ahead 0-13 to 0-6 at the break but IT Carlow responded to go in front in the finale before Mary Immaculate drew level at the finish.
Results
Group A
IT Carlow 0-18 Mary Immaculate College 0-18
Group C
Waterford IT 4-15 Trinity College 1-8
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