Birr in bid for fifth title in-a-row

ALL-IRELAND club champions Birr bid for their fifth consecutive Offaly SHC title against first-time finalists Ballyskenach at St Brendan’s Park tomorrow.

Birr in bid for fifth title in-a-row
Sat, 04 Oct, 2003 - 01:00
Colm O’Connor

Should they triumph, Pat Joe Whelahan’s side will emulate the achievement of the great St Rynagh’s team of 1972-’76.

This will be Birr’s 10th county final since 1990 and they are bidding for their 18th title in all.

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