Entering the final straight of this marathon count Laois’ John Moloney has opened up a slight gap in the race for the finish line.

AFTER years in the doldrums, Offaly’s resurgence has been the undoubted feelgood story of the summer but few expect a fairytale ending against Dublin in tomorrow’s Leinster SFC Final (Croke Park, 4pm, RTÉ 2).