Midlands Hurlers Shine As UL And Mary I Book Fitzgibbon Cup Final Clash

It'll be the second meeting between the two colleges in three years.

UL and Mary I have booked their places in the final of the Fitzgibbon Cup. 

Reigning champions UL secured a late victory over University of Galway by 18 points to one goal and 13 points. 

Offaly's Adam Screeney finished the game with five points from play, while Liam Hoare ended with three points, with Patrick Taffee and Dan Bourke also featuring for the Galway side. 

Elsewhere, Mary I came back to force extra time before claiming a comprehensive 31 points to two goals and 16 point win over DCU. 

Westmeath's Peter Clarke impressed for the Dublin side with two goals, while Offaly's Sam Bourke started at full back. 

The final is set to take place in Croke Park next Friday. 

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