DCU drive for Fitzgibbon glory another mark of Offaly hurling rise

If their trio of DCU players could claim Fitzgibbon Cup medals, it would be another significant boost for the county.

DCU’s Donal Shirley. Pic:  Ryan Byrne, Inpho

Another little victory for Project Offaly hurling on Tuesday evening last at the SETU Carlow GAA grounds.

Level with UCC in the 45th minute of their Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final, Donal Shirley conjured a game-hinging goal for underdogs DCU that was created in his native Offaly.