Preview: Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup Semi-Finals:
Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup Semi-Finals
Wednesday 4th February
DCU Dóchas Eireann v MICL in DCU at 6pm
UL v University of Galway in UL at 8pm
By Cian O’Connell
Suddenly, only four teams remain in the 2026 Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup.
Unsurprisingly, an accomplished UL outfit are in the mix, but Brian Ryan’s charges will afford University of Galway the utmost respect.
University of Galway, managed by former Clare star Frank Lohan, have shown some encouraging glimpses in the competition.
When SETU Waterford posed questions in the last eight, University of Galway found the answers with Sam O’Farrell, Gavin Lee, and Darragh Neary influential figures in that success.
UL, though, had to show resilience themselves because UCC were determined opponents last week, also.
Nonetheless, UL carved out a victory with Darragh McCarthy landing nine points, while Adam English and Adam Screeney nailed important scores when necessary.
In the capital, DCU Dóchas Éireann’s meeting with MICL should be a lively encounter.
MTU Cork had enjoyed a productive group phase, but DCU Dóchas Éireann struck four goals in a splendid success.
Substitute Luke Murphy mined a critical goal, while Denis Walsh and Conor Beirne were prominent figures for DCU Dóchas Éireann.
Despite missing some key players through injury, MICL delivered a competent display to defeat UCD.
Oisín O’Farrell, Shane O’Brien, and Shane Walsh contributed handsomely for MICL.