U-14s’ Offaly big victory

and Alan Foley along with three conversions by Euan Canniffe. Their control of ruck ball was particularly impressive and their free-flowing back line was opening up the Birr defence with ease.

The second half was a similar affair, with further tries by Elliot Lenahan, David Hobbs (2), Evan Kelly and Sean Horan, while the replacements all made a telling contribution to seal a semi-final spot against Carlow.