Strong second half from Offaly ends Kildare's dream

Joe Ryan of Offaly in action against John McKeown of Kildare. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Offaly 2-25 Kildare 1-16

A competitive first half of action in Tullamore gave way to a one-sided second 30 minutes in the Leinster U20 Hurling Championship, as Offaly outscored Kildare by 2-14 to 0-4 after the break up until David Qualter’s late consolation goal for the Lilies.