Shadow Clare side sneak victory over tired Offaly

Offaly will rue their failure to take a golden chance to get one over their depleted visitors

David Nally of Offaly in action against Conor Cleary and Ross Hayes of Clare

Allianz HL Division 1A: Clare 0-23 Offaly 1-19

Clare came away from Birr on Saturday with a smash-and-grab victory against an Offaly team who led for virtually the entire game, but just about failed to hang on in the closing minutes.