Offaly SHC

Laois 0-29 Offaly 0-20: A little over a week ago, Laois hurling was at a crossroads, with the significant progress made in the past three years on the brink of being washed away in one fell swoop.

Raharney 1-8 Kilcormac-Killoughey 1-13

Skill and discipline are the main ingredients in any successful side but top class work-rate and effort are also vital components.