Carlow comeback falls short as Offaly progress

Offaly boss John Maughan: The basic fundamentals were a problem for us'

Bernard Allen of Offaly celebrates after scoring his side's third goal. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Leinster SFC: Offaly 3-14 Carlow 0-20 

Offaly may have looked in control for large parts of this Leinster championship opener but in the end, Fergal Kelly’s full-time whistle couldn’t come quick enough as they almost let an eight-point lead slip to a gallant Carlow comeback.