Whelahans back in Offaly fold

“A STORM in a teacup,” is how Offaly PRO Pat Teehan, last night described the defection of the three Whelahan brothers from the county panel.

As they prepare for Thursday’s crucial All-Ireland qualifier game against Limerick, Offaly could ill afford to lose seasoned players of the calibre of Brian, Barry and Simon Whelahan, in a row over the latter’s peripheral role this season. Now however, according to the PRO, the matter has been resolved.

“All I can tell you is that right now I’m watching the whole panel training, and that’s all I’m worried about,” he said last evening. “It’s all done and dusted now. It was a storm in a teacup. These things start, then they gather legs and before you know it, it’s a big story. But we’re doing well.”