Brian Lohan rewarded for faith in Banner panel 

The Clare boss game his backup cast gametime and still had enough to overcome a strong Offaly performance.

Jason Sampson of Offaly in action against Colm O'Meara of Clare. Pic: ©INPHO/Natasha Barton

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

Clare will go into next Sunday’s league semi-final in Portlaoise with a spring in their step, after Brian Lohan put his faith in his inexperienced panellists against Offaly, and was rewarded when his young Banner group came from six behind at half-time to snatch a late winner in Birr.