A devastating third quarter in which Offaly outscored Meath 1-3 to no score was the key for Paschal Kelleghan’s charges as they secured a Leinster U21FC quarter-final berth against Kildare next week.

RORY O'CONNELL has been handed a dramatic lifeline back into Sunday's Leinster final against Laois.

Half-time: Offaly 0-03 Westmeath 0-07

Offaly 1-16 Kildare 1-08