This game ebbed and flowed from start to finish with our 3 Edenderry representatives again giving a good account of themselves . Offaly were in this game right up until the end and were unable to break the strong St. Kierans goals , which was well marshalled by Conor Carey ( son of the legend DJ Carey ) .

Offaly now face St. Peters of Wexford next weekend in a must win game which on todays performance is a task which is not beyond them. Some fine performances by Conor Curran , Mike Ryan and Shane Langton kept Offaly well in touch. In the end St. Kierans ran out 1-08 to 0-05 points winners.

Thanks to Mount Bolus GAA for having the pitch in such excellent condition.