Sam Mulroy delivers killer blow for Louth against Offaly

Offaly led by three points at half-time but managed just five after half-time as they visibly struggled to cope with Louth's conditioning

Sam Mulroy's goal was a dagger to Offaly's chances against Louth. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

NFL Division 2: Offaly 0-19 (0-4-11) Louth 1-21 (1-2-17)

Despite what the scoreboard might have suggested at half-time when Offaly went into the dressing rooms with a three-point lead and despite the fact that Louth were never vastly superior to their fellow Leinster county at any stage, the Wee County still never looked like losing this first round clash; a contest that even at this early stage of the season, looks a lot like a relegation four-pointer.