Impressive Rhode survive grandstand finish

Rhode claims 30th Offaly senior crown

Players tussle during the Offaly County Senior Football Championship Final match between Rhode and Tullamore at Bord na Móna O'Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Rhode were the better side throughout but had to endure a nervy ending before claiming their 30th Offaly senior football title.

Strong winds and driving rain battered the Tullamore venue, making for a dour encounter with both sides playing low-risk football.