'There’s a healthy respect' - border boys all set for a true underage classic

There is a unique quirk of geography, borders and identity present that gives this most eagerly anticipated of underage finals another dimension.

BORDER BOY: Conor Doyle of Offaly celebrates the county's success. Pic: James Lawlor, Inpho

CARRIG and Riverstown is in Tipperary, geographically speaking.

Liam Hoare, Cathal King, Caelum Larkin, and Peter King are all from Carrig and Riverstown, but hurl with Offaly. They will be hurling for Offaly on Saturday evening in the All-Ireland U20 final against… Tipperary.