Limerick pounce late for points

Offaly 1-8 Limerick 0-12

Having accounted for Leitrim the previous week, this was a significant triumph for Maurice Horan’s charges in terms of their drive for promotion from the basement division.

Facing the elements, Limerick deployed centre-forward John Riordan as an extra defender during the first half and this tactic suffocated the supply to Offaly dangerman and captain Niall McNamee, who shook off a quad injury to take his place in the starting line-up.