Leo O'Connor: 'I think it’s going to take three to four years before these guys are at their full strength'

Offaly’s massive support in Kilkenny on Saturday wasn’t going to daunt the players, O’Connor said, and the experiences of losing their last two under-age All-Ireland finals stood to them.

DEVOLOPMENT REQUIRED: Offaly manager Leo O'Connor celebrates the oneills.com GAA Hurling All-Ireland U20 Championship final win. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Offaly U20 manager Leo O’Connor has estimated it will take another three to four years before this golden group of hurlers matures to compete at senior level.

The county's third under-age All-Ireland final appearance in as many years resulted in a convincing victory in UPMC Nowlan Park on Saturday.