IT'S a long way from Clare to Tullamore, and an even longer road home yesterday for senior football manager John Kennedy and his charges following another inconsistent National Football League display.

xTWO classic second-half goals from midfielder Brian Kelly and wing forward Setanta O’h-Ailpín formed the cornerstone of Waterford IT’s exciting victory in the first round of the Sigerson Cup at Templemore yesterday.

Offaly 0-13, Laois 2-6