Hurling wrap: Offaly extend unbeaten run to ten 

Eoghan Cahill (1-12, 0-7f) and Cillian Kiely (0-5) led the charge.

A general view of a hurley on the sideline. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Without ever hitting the high notes, Offaly did what they needed to do in their Joe McDonagh Cup clash with Down at Glenisk O’Connor Park on Saturday, finishing strongly to record a 1-26 to 1-15 win over the Mourne County and extend their unbeaten run in league and championship in 2023 out to ten consecutive games.

While the home side started well, moving into an 0-7 to 0-2 lead, they weren’t at the same pitch as last week and soon allowed an out-of-form Down side to work their way into the game.