Emmet McDonnell from Westmeath has been appointed as Offaly's new senior football manager.

Four Championship newcomers are in the Offaly team to take on Kildare in Sunday's Leinster SFC quarter-final in Portlaoise (throw-in 4pm).

Brian Connor, one of Offaly's best players during their recent Allianz Football League campaign, has decided to head to Chicago for the summer.

Gaelic football's managerial merry-go-round took another twist this morning with the announcement of Offaly manager Gerry Cooney's resignation.

Offaly 1-22 Antrim 1-17

A FINAL quarter surge propelled Kilkenny to victory over Tipperary in this thrilling All-Ireland senior camogie championship clash at The Ragg on Saturday.

Offaly senior hurling manager Joe Dooley has said he is proud of the Offaly senior team, as he steps down from his post.

Wexford claimed top spot of Allianz Football League Division 3 despite a late Cavan goal, while Westmeath, Tipperary and Limerick also registered wins in the division.

Offaly 1-13 Dublin 2-23, Tullamore

The draws for the 2011 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship took place tonight at Croke Park, with reigning champions Kilkenny getting a bye into the semi-finals.

Sligo and Down have confirmed their starting line-ups for tomorrow's All-Ireland SFC fourth round qualifier clash at Kingspan Breffni Park (throw-in 7pm).

Offaly 2-18 Clare 1-18, O'Connor Park, Tullamore (after extra-time)

Offaly 2-26 Antrim 3-16 (after extra-time)

NHL DIVISION 1:

Jason Ryan's Wexford side secured their second successive win in Allianz NFL Division 3 today, getting the better of Sligo on a 3-7 to 1-6 scoreline at Wexford Park.

Cork 1-22 Offaly 1-11

Following their exit from the All-Ireland SFC qualifiers last weekend, Offaly have already turned their attentions to next season by re-appointing Tom Cribbin to the role of senior football manager.

Wexford 2-11 Offaly 0-16

Waterford 2-18 Offaly 0-18

Antrim 0-13 Offaly 1-10

Dethroned Munster champions Cork have made two enforced changes to their defence for tomorrow's All-Ireland SHC qualifier against Offaly (Pairc Um Chaoimh, throw-in 3pm).

Kilkenny 1-27 Offaly 1-13

Former captain Karol Slattery has been passed fit to line out for Offaly in their Leinster SFC opener against Carlow this Sunday (Portlaoise, throw-in 2.10pm).

Kilkenny will begin their 2007 championship campaign without the services of Richie Power as the Carrickshock clubman is currently nursing a hamstring injury.

Cork 1-21 Offaly 1-14

Shane Dooley, son of former Offaly favourite Joe Dooley, will make his league debut for the Faithfuls in tomorrow's NHL clash against Cork (Pairc Ui Chaoimh, throw-in 2.30pm).

Ger O'Meara has been included in the Dublin starting XV for Saturday night's All-Ireland SHC qualifier against Offaly (Parnell Park, throw-in 7pm).

Birr clubman Dylan Hayden has been promoted to the Offaly midfield for Sunday's Leinster SHC semi-final showdown with Wexford (Nowlan Park, throw-in 3.30pm).

Kildare 0-15 Offaly 3-9

Offaly 2-12 Laois 0-08

1998 All-Star Tony Browne will make his first competitive start of the season when Waterford take on Limerick in tomorrow's NHL Division One quarter-final tie (Thurles, throw-in 4.00pm).

Offaly battled bravely at Enniskillen, but Kevin Kilmurray’s side have been relegated to Division Two.

Offaly have included captain Karol Slattery in their side for Saturday's NFL Division 1A showdown with Dublin (Parnell Park, throw-in 7.45pm).

Offaly have re-appointed John McIntyre as the county's hurling manager for the 2006 season.

Beleaguered Antrim have made six changes and a number of positional switches as they bid to stave off relegation to the Christy Ring Cup against Laois on Saturday (Páirc Tailteann, Navan, throw-in 3.30pm).

Dublin hurling boss Tommy McNaughton has made five changes to his side for tomorrow's All-Ireland SHC qualifier against Offaly - a tie which sees the boys in blue fighting for their top-tier lives.

Kilkenny's hurlers sent out a stark warning yesterday at Croke Park by posting their biggest ever senior championship win, and top-scorer Henry Shefflin believes: "we could be the team to beat."

Kerry 2-8 Offaly 0-5

Tyrone got their Allianz NFL Division 1A campaign off to a winning start in Ballybofey today while Offaly won the midlands battle with Westmeath.

Wexford 2-14 Offaly 0-15

Donegal are still unbeaten in Division 2A after substitute Brian McLaughlin’s injury time point saw them 0-12 to 0-11 winners against Roscommon at Hyde Park this afternoon.