Byrne blow for Farrell but Dubs edge out Faithful 

The All-Ireland champions will plan without the defender, who has gone travelling.

FRONT FOOT: Dublin manager Dessie Farrell at Gracefield GAA club in Kilmalogue, Offaly. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

O’Byrne Cup: Dublin 0-11 Offaly 0-10 

Dublin’s defensive options have been weakened with the loss of eight-time All-Ireland winner David Byrne for the 2024 season.