Offaly finish strong to overcome Westmeath in a fiery affair

Late arrivals into O’Connor Park paid a heavy price for their tardiness as they missed several big talking points which set the tone for the dramatic encounter that was to follow.

OVER THE LINE: Dan Bourke’s goal at the start of six minutes of stoppage time was the decisive score that saw Johnny Kelly’s side over the line. Pic: ©INPHO/Leah Scholes

Joe McDonagh Cup: Offaly 2-23 Westmeath 1-20

Offaly are back in control of their own destiny while Westmeath’s Joe McDonagh Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after the Faithful County finished strongly, outscoring their neighbours by 1-4 to 0-1 in the closing minutes of an action-packed battle in Tullamore.