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Kelly Expects Much Improved Performance Ahead of Joe McDonagh Final

Friday, 26 May 2023 13:06

The Faithful are appearing in the final of the competition for the first time.

Offaly manager Johnny Kelly says his side have to be "at their best" to win the Joe McDonagh Cup.

The Faithful county face Carlow tomorrow in the decider.

The two sides met last time out in the final round of the group phase with Carlow securing a huge win. Offaly having alrerady qualified for this weekend's decider fielded a much changed team.

Kelly hopes for a much better display from the previous match:

Throw in at Croke Park is set for 4.45 on Saturday.

Our coverage of the Joe McDonagh Cup Final is with thanks to the HSE’s public minor injury unit located at the Charter Medical Campus, Ballinderry Mullingar with rapid assessment, treatment and discharge. For more see cmph.ie

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