Offaly promoted with final spot booked as Clare seal third place

Offaly were in disbelief at half-time. They could not believe their good fortune. They could not believe the five-point interval lead that had fallen into their lap.

DAY OF DRAMA: Clare had to defeat Offaly by 11 points but fall short with Offaly securing promotion and final spot. Pic: Tom Beary/Sportsfile

Allianz NFL Division 3: Clare 2-14 (2-0-14) Offaly 2-9 (2-1-7)

On this afternoon of final day drama, Division 3 more than held its own. Offaly lose and still go up. Clare beat promoted Offaly and Kildare but finish third in the League’s third tier for the second spring in succession.