Wexford 1-24 Offaly 1-15

Galway led from start to finish to set up a Bord na Móna Walsh Cup semi-final against either Dublin or UCD next weekend, while Wexford also advanced to the last four following today’s action.

Cork 1-26 Offaly 2-16

The message is out now — if it’s scores you want, go and watch Galway.

Ollie Baker described Offaly’s defending that led to Galway’s early three goals as “suicidal”.

Galway 5-23 Offaly 3-15

Offaly manager Ollie Baker has named an unchanged team to face Galway in Sunday's Leinster SHC semi-final in Portlaoise (throw-in 2pm).

Offaly 1-22 Antrim 1-17

Offaly 1-27 Laois 0-18

Offaly and DIT will meet in the Bord na Mona Walsh Shield final next weekend after semi-final victories over Wexford and Carlow respectively this afternoon.

Rory Hanniffy and James Mulrooney will line out for Offaly against Cork in tomorrow's All-Ireland SHC first phase qualifier at Páirc Uí Chaoimh (throw-in 2.30pm).

IN the same weekend the movie The Hangover II was released, it was fitting Dublin’s hurlers were presented with the possibility of having their party crashed for the second time in 10 months.

DUBLIN boss Anthony Daly and captain Johnny McCaffrey admitted they feared a repeat of last year’s late qualifier defeat by Antrim after Offaly reduced their lead to two points in the 68th minute of yesterday’s Leinster SHC quarter-final.

Dublin 2-21 Offaly 1-20, Croke Park

Defenders Maurice O'Brien and Oisin Gough will start for Dublin in tomorrow's Leinster SHC quarter-final against Offaly at Croke Park (throw-in 2pm).

Offaly manager Joe Dooley has announced his team for Sunday's Leinster SHC quarter-final against Dublin at Croke Park (throw-in 2pm).

CORK defender Ronan Curran will be given this week to prove his fitness for the clash with Tipperary in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship.

Offaly 2-15 Wexford 1-16

RELEGATION-threatened Offaly hurlers have received a massive boost with ace forward Shane Dooley set to return to action in Sunday’s league clash with Wexford at Tullamore.

OFFALY forward Shane Dooley is recovering today after a minor operation in Tullamore’s Midland Regional Hospital, following an injury suffered in Sunday’s Allianz Hurling League game against Dublin.

“I’M delighted with the win. We got a good beating here last year and the relegation end of things has been put to bed at least,” enthused Dublin manager Anthony Daly after his charges defeated 14-man Offaly in O’Connor Park, Tullamore yesterday and preserved their impressive unbeaten start to the Allianz Hurling League.

IARLA TANNIAN and Galway produced a tour-de-force as they crushed 14-man Offaly in a one-sided Allianz NHL Division 1 encounter at blustery O’Connor Park yesterday.

TIPPERARY may not have found the net in this All-Ireland qualifier at Portlaoise yesterday, but a primary goal was accomplished nevertheless.

All-Ireland SHC Round 3 Qualifier

THE fading sunlight in O’Connor Park on Saturday evening provided the backdrop as the Limerick hurlers finally bid their farewells to championship 2010.

Offaly 1-19 Limerick 1-13

Derek Molloy has returned from injury ahead of Offaly's GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Phase 2 qualifier against Limerick at O'Connor Park, Tullamore on Saturday (7pm).

FAVOURITES Cork will have Tom Kenny back in action at midfield, alongside Cathal Naughton, for Sunday’s GAA Munster hurling final against Waterford in Thurles.

MIDFIELDER Eamonn Fennell has emerged as a major injury doubt for Dublin ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC round two qualifier with Tipperary in Croke Park.

FAIR play to both Offaly and Galway for producing the game of the championships in Croke Park last weekend.

Offaly manager Joe Dooley and his Galway counterpart John McIntyre have delayed naming their teams for tomorrow's Leinster SHC semi-final replay in Portlaoise (throw-in 7pm).

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.

CAVAN attacker Seanie Johnston has emerged a major doubt for their All-Ireland SFC round 1 qualifier against Wicklow on Saturday evening in Kingspan Breffni Park after suffering a recurrence of an elbow injury.

OFFALY’S last-quarter fightback against Galway in Sunday’s drawn Leinster semi-final showed tremendous character, a magnificent display of guts and bloody-mindedness reminiscent of the Faithful County’s best days.

GALWAY boss John McIntyre candidly admitted Offaly were desperately unlucky not to have won at Croke Park yesterday.

IT’S funny the things you overhear at matches.

Galway manager John McIntyre has made two changes to his starting selection for Sunday's Leinster SHC semi-final against Offaly at Croke Park (throw-in 4pm).

Offaly hurling manager Joe Dooley has been forced to delay naming his starting line-up for Sunday's Leinster SHC semi-final against Galway, with a number of his players having sustained injuries in the past week.

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

AN Taoiseach Brian Cowen performed the official opening of Lusmagh’s & new clubhouse yesterday evening.

NHL DIVISION 1:

Offaly manager Joe Dooley has named his team to face Waterford in Sunday's Allianz NHL Division 1 encounter at Walsh Park (throw-in 2.30pm).

CORK AND Tipperary clash this Sunday in the National Hurling League, but one of the blue chip fixtures in the GAA calendar may be devalued as the counties embark on a potential three games in seven weeks.