Trench Cup crown

without a fight and they started to chip away at Dundalk’s lead.

Worryingly for McConville and his men WIT took their opportunities and with four minutes remaining the Waterford side broke down the DkIT wall and finally grabbed the goal they needed.

With just two points in it and WIT battering at the DKIT rear guard, they won a free 30 metres. With no time left on the clock they dropped it short in a frantic search for a second goal. Meath man John Smith soared through the air to collect they ball before being pushed over the line.

With everyone’s hearts in their mouths the referee blew for a free out and then sounded his final whistle.

Fear turned to joy on the faces of the DkIT players as they punched the air in celebration.

Captain and Monaghan man Kieran Duffy stepped up to collect the Cup while Louth’s Tadhg McEnaeney collected the Man of the Match award, a worthy recognition to his contribution of 1-12 over the course of the weekend.