A goal from the experienced Tadhg Forde seven minutes from time proved pivotal as Maynooth’s second team repelled a spirited Broadford fightback.

The class of Kildare’s Muiris Curtin shone like a beacon as Moorefield got their UPMC Senior Hurling Championship campaign back on track with a comprehensive win over St Laurence’s at Manguard Park on Saturday.

Naas scored four goals as they beat Wolfe Tones to reach the UPMC Intermediate Hurling Championship final