Deadly Dooley’s late goal saves Offaly

SHANE DOOLEY’S 68th minute goal from a powerfully struck 20m free ensured that Offaly gained a draw with Clare in Saturday’s high- scoring challenge match to mark the official opening of Crinkill GAA grounds and also saw Gerry Quinn’s return to the Banner fold.

Breeze assisted Clare, with John Conlon deployed as an extra defender during the opening quarter, dictated proceedings and by half-time they led 0-14 to 0-6.

Offaly hoisted over eight unanswered points at the start of the second half to draw level. However, inspirational scores by half-backs Pat Donnellan and Pat O’Connor (free) helped Clare regain the initiative.