Carlow hoping for more of same

SUNDAY April 24 2005 was a red-letter day for Carlow hurling.

Perhaps not as astounding as the famous day back in 1962 when aristocratic Cork, Christy Ring and all, were shocked in Carlow town and sent homeward with tails between legs, but one for the annals nevertheless.

Carlow 3-12, Offaly 1-13, that was the score at the end of the vital Division Two League game that celebrated afternoon, and celebrated it was, the home crowd waiting for over 20 minutes to applaud their heroes as they left the pitch after their warm-down.