The burning question for the Faithful: Where to now for these brilliant young Offaly players?

No wonder that Offaly supporters are dreaming of better days ahead at senior level.

Aaron Brazil, left, and Fionn Dempsey of Offaly celebrate. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Approaching the second water break, Cormac Egan cut Roscommon’s defence asunder with a slaloming solo run that deserved a goal for Offaly.

Just out of the minor ranks - the 18-year-old played in the delayed Leinster minor final in June - Egan’s shot was eventually saved but the lurking Aaron Kellaghan gobbled up the rebound and pointed.