Offaly requested half-time presentation for jubilee team

The Irish Examiner understands the county board had looked for the group to be announced when the stadium was full. However, a compromise of 2.45pm was eventually agreed with Croke Park

LEGENDS: The Offaly 1998 All Ireland winning team. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Offaly requested their silver jubilee All-Ireland senior hurling winning team of 1998 be presented to the crowd at half-time of Sunday’s All-Ireland final.

The Irish Examiner understands the county board had looked for the group to be announced when the stadium was full.