Man-of-the-Match...

SamMulroy(Louth)

TO a man Louth refused to accept their fate, even as the clock ticked deep into added time, but Mulroy seemed to epitomise that never-say-die spirit, pressing relentlessly as Offaly tried to retain possession against a gale-force wind. The Naomh Mairtin man kicked six points and set up Ciaran Downey’s goal, adding to the two assists he provided in Croke Park. Others to impress were Fergal Donohoe, Bevan Duffy and Tommy Durnin.