Champions Rhode survived a stern test from Gracefield in a thrilling Offaly senior football championship clash at O’Connor Park, Tullamore last night (2-16 to 3-12).

Offaly manager Tom Cribbin has made four changes in personnel to his side for their All-Ireland SFC qualifier against Clare in Tullamore tomorrow afternoon (throw-in 2pm).

THE All-Ireland SFC qualifier between Kildare and Antrim will go ahead as scheduled tomorrow night in Newbridge, and Dermot Earley jnr will be available to line out for the Lilywhites.

Offaly manager Tom Cribbin has made four changes to his side for their All-Ireland SFC qualifier against Clare in Tullamore on Saturday (throw-in 2pm).

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