Offaly blitz Westmeath to reach minor final

Westmeath, who had led by four points after 15 minutes, couldn’t match Offaly’s strength and skill levels as the game progressed

Offaly’s Charlie Mitchell shoots at goal despite the efforts of David Weir and Jamie Mulkearns of Westmeath. Picture: INPHO

Leinster MHC semi-final: Offaly 2-18 Westmeath 1-8

Offaly won an entertaining Midlands derby following an impressive second-half display to book their place in the final of the Leinster MHC, in crisp conditions, at TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar.