Walsh Shield final abandoned in extra time

The hurlers of Carlow and Offaly will have to meet again to decide the Walsh Shield title after today's game at Dr Cullen park was abandoned due to a serious injury to David Kenny in extra-time.

Offaly's Kenny was taken to hospital in Kilkenny as a precautionary measure 30 minutes after his injury. Team manager Joe Dooley said it was an unfortunate end to the game.