Laois 1-19
Offaly 2-14
LAOIS RECORDED THEIR first win over Offaly in Tullamore since 1960 after surviving a late fightback from the Faithful this afternoon.
Séamus Plunkett’s men were dominant throughout the opening period, limiting Offaly to just one point from play in the first half; going into the break 1-9 to 0-7, Stephen Maher raising the green flag with a 21m free.
They stretched that lead in the second half despite Maher missing a penalty and looked set to record a comfortable win until Daniel Currams and Dermot Mooney set up a nervous finish with goals for Offaly.
However, Laois held on to record a famous victory.
Wexford 0-15
Antrim 1-11
Elsewhere in Division 1B, Wexford played the entire second half with 14 men after Richie Kehoe was shown the line in the 34th minute but still had a point to spare over Antrim in Ballycastle.
Jack Guiney’s frees kept the scoreboard ticking over for Wexford in the second half but, just like in Tullamore, a late goal from the hosts set up a grandstand finish.
However, Daniel McKernan’s goal was to be in vain after Paul Shiels sent a late free wide for the Saffrons.
