Sligo IT made it a football and hurling double last weekend in Limerick, as their hurlers were in excellent form as they took the Ryan Cup (Division 2) Title. To the fore on the Sligo IT team was Tooreen and Mayo hurler Stephen Coyne, as he helped his college to wins over the Tipperary Institute (3-11 to 0-9) in the semi final and Carlow IT (3-13 to 0-5) in the final.
Unfortunately Keith Higgins, who was man of the match in the Sigerson Cup final, was unable to take his place in the forward line in either encounter, as an illness over the weekend prevented the Ballyhaunis man from
participating. As it turned out, his services were not required as a Ger Farragher (Galway) led attack made easy work in both matches on their way to the title. The Fitzgibbon Cup final, which was also held in Limerick over
the weekend was won by Limerick IT, who overcame fellow Shannonsiders UL in a one sided final