Despite steadfast defending from Dundalk GS, De la Salle triumphed at Mill Road yesterday afternoon to advance to the third round of the Leinster Schools' Senior Cup.

The victors took the lead from a penalty early in the first half.

Another penalty brought Dundalk Grammar level but they spent the remainder of the half defending their goal line against a strong De la Salle pack.

Dundalk took the lead shortly after the restart with a second penalty, but De la Salle were back in front after a touch down by wing forward Gavin McConville. Then Fergal Grant broke free to score a second try 15 minutes from time.

De La Salle, Dundalk: Mullen, J Gray, B Dwyer, K Walsh, P Carolan, MJ McKevitt (pen), F Grant (try), J Gorham, F McNally, N Puyane, C McCabe, K McCabe, G McConville try, K McConville, M Dorian. Replacements: N McShane for Puyane, M McGeown for Gray.

Dundalk GS: W Douglas, P Fagan, S Clarke, B Fox, J McClenehan, H Smith, D Speerman, B Davis (2 pens), E Maddy, S McCulloch, I Hearty, P Clarke, P Meegan, M McBride, A Moore.

Referee: P Scully (Leinster Branch).