Limerick pull it out of the fire
Limerick boss Maurice Horan was relieved his side had dug out a win after a poor start while Offaly counterpart Emmet McDonnell took the positives from what he saw as another step for his precocious side.
“We pulled it out of the fire in the end,” admitted Horan. “It was a scrappy enough display on our behalf. We played some nice football at times, strung some nice moves together, but we made hard work of it. I think both teams struggled, maybe the occasion got to us, playing in Croke Park is a big event for both counties.
