Midfielder Brian White was in fine form, playing a roaming role and top-scoring with 0-07 as Louth lifted the O'Byrne title for the first time since 1990.

Eamonn McEneaney's men were 1-09 to 0-05 to the good at half-time, with their goal being deflected to the net by DCU defender Paddy Andrews.

Brian Sheridan kicked four first-half points for DCU and the students salvaged some pride with a late Conor Rafferty goal.