The hurlers got the day off to a great start with that win over the students from St Pats Mater Dei. The hugh crowd estimated around 7500 began to file in at 1.30 and by throw in time it was clear that another ten minutes would be needed before the start. As soon as the delay was announced The Dubs made for the dressing rooms while Meath continued to warm up.

Dublin were the better team for the first 40 minutes and led by nine points at one stage. Enter Michael Newman and a quick goal and a point. Paddy O'Rourke landed his third score and all was square. Meath had two chances to take the lead but The Dubs switched on again to hit two late points and take the win.

An eventful hour in photo

The stand was full

The terrace was packed

A big moment for this young Royal follower

No late changes

County Board Chairman Conor Tormey informs Mick of the delay in the throw in

Dublin didn't hang around when the delay of ten minutes was announced

Fair play to The Dubs for carrying this logo for the month of January

Jamie lets Rory O'Carroll know that he is back

'Mento' bursts through the Dublin rearguard on his way to score a point

Graham Reilly wins this ball back

It was a day to wrap up well

Nicky Judge gets stuck in

The first of Paddy's outstanding first half saves

No free for Stephen according to referee Anthony Nolan

Harry was outstanding

Paddy points the finger at Eoghan O'Gara

Jonny Cooper finds the going tough as Queeney and Tobin close in

Joey earns a free as John Small fouls

It was waved wide at first but the referee and linesman intervened and Dublin went further ahead

Half time but it could have been much more

Flanagan leaves Dean Rock in his wake

Donncha goes to ground with Kevin McManamon

Emmett O'Conghaile can't find a way round Bryan Menton

Touch tight 'Burkey' style

Ciaran McConnell came on and performed well

Graham and Mickey close in on McManamon

Andy sends Jonny Cooper flying

Sean and Joey close down Eoin Culligan

Still a big gap

Goal - Mickey Newman

Point - Mickey Newman

Joey nearly levelled

O'Rourke ties it up at 1-13 apiece

A lot better than the Leinster Final last year.

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