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GAA emoji quiz: Can you name these ten Offaly hurlers?

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State of Offaly hurling ‘absolutely deplorable’

The former chairman of the now defunct Offaly hurling review/implementation group has described the state of the game in the county as “absolutely deplorable.”

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Offaly dominant as Laois' McEvoy sees red

Offaly 1-27 Laois 0-18

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Dooley resigns as Offaly boss to give ‘new voice’ a chance

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Offaly include Hanniffy and Mulrooney

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Deadly Dooley’s late goal saves Offaly

Dublin seal hard-fought win against Offaly

Dublin 2-21 Offaly 1-20, Croke Park

Sun, 29 May, 2011

O'Brien and Gough to start for Dublin

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).

Sat, 28 May, 2011

Offaly name side for Croker clash

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

Thu, 26 May, 2011

Youthful Offaly in good health, says Dr Murphy

IF there’s one man on the current Offaly team who knows about perseverance, it’s midfielder/forward Brendan Murphy — Dr Brendan Murphy, currently doing his GP training in Portlaoise.

Fri, 16 Jul, 2010

Molloy returns for Offaly

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).

Fri, 09 Jul, 2010

Fennell an injury worry for Dubs’ clash with Tipp

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.

Thu, 08 Jul, 2010

Dooley names Offaly side for Waterford clash

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).

Fri, 02 Apr, 2010

UL boss: Experience should help against Kerry

Despite the cold snap playing havoc with the preparations of teams throughout the country, UL hurling manager Ger Cunningham is hopeful that his side will be in good shape for their Waterford Crystal Cup preliminary round clash with Kerry in Tralee on Sunday (throw-in 2pm).

Tue, 12 Jan, 2010

Dooley’s faith repaid

AT the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday evening last, Limerick became the first major casualty of the latest version of the All-Ireland qualifying system when they were dumped from the championship by a young and resurgent Offaly side.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2008

Bergin hat-trick ensures Offaly shock Limerick

ALL-IRELAND SHC THIRD PHASE QUALIFIER: LIMERICK 0-18 OFFALY 3-19

Sat, 12 Jul, 2008

Injury-hit Cats won’t be caught napping

HOW’S this for a list of injuries: Henry Shefflin (cruciate), John Tennyson (cruciate), James Ryall (hamstring), Noel Hickey (groin), Richie Power (hamstring), Aidan Fogarty (shoulder), Derek Lyng (ankle).

Sat, 14 Jun, 2008

Hanniffy ready to lay down the law in crucial Laois tie

IN wig and gown, all grown up and finished with what was a very demanding apprenticeship, Rory Hanniffy roams the highways of Offaly these days plying his profession as a fully-fledged barrister.

Sat, 26 May, 2007

Ballyhale stars set to return for Kilkenny

ALLSTAR Henry Shefflin will miss Kilkenny’s Allianz NHL semi-final showdown with Leinster rivals Wexford at Semple Stadium, Thurles on Sunday.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2007

Offaly include seven new faces

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).

Sat, 17 Feb, 2007

St Kieran’s will be very difficult to dethrone

THE introduction of a back-door system sees the provincial losers of Leinster and Munster get a second chance of All-Ireland colleges hurling glory.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2005

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