Leo O'Connor believes will take time for underage success to seep into senior level

Offaly are a work in progress, nonetheless a development that has captivated their people, their 20,000-plus contingent in the 25,825 crowd on Saturday a further indication of their love for them.

TIME AND DEVELOPMENT: The Offaly captain Dan Bourke lifts the James Nowlan Cup after the oneills.com GAA Hurling All-Ireland U20 Championship final. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

o'neills.com All-Ireland U20 final: Offaly 2-20 Tipperary 2-14 

Over 90 minutes after the final whistle on Saturday, an Offaly father and his two young sons’ patience was rewarded as they finally landed their fish. “They weren’t going without Adam Screeney’s autograph,” he smiled.