James Dempsey may not be part of Offaly plans for 2018

New Offaly hurling manager Kevin Martin could be without highly-rated goalkeeper James Dempsey for 2018.

It’s understood that the experienced stopper, who lined out for Leinster in the 2016 Interprovincial final, isn’t planning on returning to county duty next season.

With Martin’s appointment viewed as a done deal after he was recommended for the position, the Faithful panel have already begun preparations for 2018.