U-C-C were the big winners on the opening night of the Sigerson Cup.

They were 7-25 to 2-04 winners over Athlone I-T at the Mardyke.

U-L beat D-I-T by just one point in Grangegorman. St. Mary's overcame N-U-I Galway in a free-taking competition.

Defending champions UCD get their campaign underway this afternoon when they face Cork I-T in Belfield.

Garda welcome I-T Sligo in Templemore