Kearns and Offaly yet to decide on O'Byrne Cup semi-final participation 

It’s understood some in the Offaly camp hold the view that there is little value going to play the game in Dowdallshill and if they do field a team it will be highly experimental.

DECISION: Offaly manager Liam Kearns before the O'Byrne Cup Group C Round 3 match between Dublin and Offaly at Parnell Park in Dublin. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Offaly have yet to decide if they are to go ahead with fulfilling their O’Byrne Cup semi-final against Louth on Sunday.

Discussions were taking place among players, management and officials about the fixture after manager Liam Kearns suggested they may withdraw from the competition.