Cork make early gains as Royal appointment looms

A brace of Colm O’Callaghan first-half goals followed by another by Mark Cronin less than four minutes after the interval set Cork on their way for this win.

NET GAINS: Cork's Mark Cronin squeezes home the Rebels' third goal in their Division 2 victory over Offaly in Tullamore. Offaly goalkeeper Conor Melia and Rory Egan wonder how.. Pic: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Allianz FL Division 2: Offaly 0-19 (0-2-15) Cork 3-15 (3-0-15)

A step closer to a promotion race, one giant leap towards a Munster semi-final bye in 2027.