Hanniffy the hero as Offaly comeback leaves Tipp shell-shocked

NOT a Whelahan in sight, but battling Offaly snatched a thrilling one point victory over Tipperary in the Allianz NHL at piercingly cold Birr yesterday.
Mon, 23 Feb, 2004 - 00:00
Michael Ellard

Offaly 1-15 Tipperary 0-17

A typically opportunist goal from captain Gary Hanniffy, five minutes from the end of normal time, swung the game Offaly's way after Tipperary seemed destined for victory following two sublime points from wing back Eamon Corcoran in the closing stages.

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