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Johnny Kelly: 'We'll go away and try and make sure that that never happens again'

The Faithful manager agreed that the outcome was a worst-case scenario, but hopes his young players can channel the experience as a “springboard” to accelerate their development.

GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, Tipperary 21/6/2026

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 - 20:03

Stephen Barry

Johnny Kelly says that Offaly must make sure that the 26-point beating they suffered against Cork doesn’t happen again.

The Faithful manager agreed that the outcome was a worst-case scenario, but hopes his young players can channel the experience as a “springboard” to accelerate their development.

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