Royal thriller from Kings and Queens

Laois 1-12, Offaly 1-12

First one side hit the high notes, then the other, in a rip-roaring contest that eventually had the crowd of over 12,000 at fever pitch.

“It was magic out there, but you’re always going to have that with Laois and Offaly,” said Michael Lawlor whose goal shot at the end almost ripped the rigging from the stanchion.