Offaly football news the only silver lining in Shane Lowry’s day

It was 4.30am in the morning when Lowry opened his eyes and found out that the Offaly U20 footballers had seen off Cork to claim a spot in the All-Ireland final

Rory McIlroy with Shane Lowry moments after McIlroy missed a putt to get knocked out of the bronze medal play-off. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Shane Lowry’s Sunday started early and it finished early.

It was 4.30am in the morning when he opened his eyes and found out that the Offaly U20 footballers had seen off Cork to claim a spot in the All-Ireland final. Sure, that was that. What chance sleep in the midst of a Faithful revival?