Eamonn Kelly hits out at ‘cowards’ after Offaly scramble home

Offaly 1-17 Carlow 2-11: A miserable week for Offaly hurling manager Eamonn Kelly ended on a high note in O’Connor Park on Saturday when his side overcame Carlow by three points in a tense and error-ridden encounter,

The win sets up a crucial showdown with Kerry later this month and simultaneously condemned Carlow to Christy Ring Cup hurling in 2017.

Kelly said he had endured a miserable six days after the county’s shock defeat to Westmeath in Mullingar on May 1.