Treacy hits hat-trick for Cuala

Runners-up of last year, St Jude’s, got off to a winning start in the Dublin SHC ‘A’ Group 3 when they defeated St Pat’s, Palmerstown 2-11 to 0-14 in Parnell Park on Saturday.

Goals from Joseph McManus and Danny Sutcliffe proved vital as the Tymon North men led 2-6 to 0-5 at the break.

Three goals, including two penalties, from Dublin senior David Treacy saw Cuala overwhelm Ballinteer St John’s 7-16 to 1-10 at O’Toole Park.

The outcome was settled by the break with Cuala leading 4-9 to 0-5 by half-time.

Holders Kilmacud Crokes edged out St Vincent’s 1-17 to 0-15 at Parnell Park.

Ryan O’Dwyer’s 41st minute goal was the crucial score of the day.

Lucan Sarsfields drew with Faughs by 0-20 to 3-11.