After the exploits of New York hurlers returning to Irish soil to win the Lory Meagher Cup against Cavan in Croke Park last Saturday the Big Apple’s senior footballers have a chance of creating a rare double victory when they take on Offaly in Tullamore this Saturday, June 7.
Following a fine showing against Galway and with Offaly jaded after a gruelling season in which they won Division 3 before losing out in the Leinster championship to beaten finalists Meath, this could be a real chance for Ronan McGinley’s charges to cause an upset against Mickey Harte’s men.
Elsewhere, Sligo, semi-finalists last year, have home advantage against Carlow. Wexford will welcome Antrim to Chadwicks Wexford Park and a midlands derby sees Laois travel to TEG Cusack Park to do battle with Westmeath.
