Offaly U20 footballers urged to grab 'huge opportunity' against Cork in All-Ireland semi-final

Offaly manager Declan Kelly says their recent Leinster final win is vindication of the approach being taken within the county to develop emerging talent

Offaly manager Declan Kelly celebrates after beating Dublin to win the Leinster U20 Football Championship. Picture: INPHO/Lorraine O’Sullivan

Offaly U20 football manager Declan Kelly has said their recent Leinster final win is vindication of the approach being taken within the county to develop emerging talent and he wants his young players to now seize the “huge opportunity” before them.

Keith Ricken’s Cork stand between Offaly and a first All-Ireland U20 final appearance in 33 years, with Kelly urging his team to put their best foot forward in Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final (MW Hire O’Moore Park, 5.15pm).