Laois v Offaly: It Was An Unbelievable Occasion But It's Over Now - Michael Duignan

Friday, 7 June 2024 11:44

The Offaly County Chair and Midlands 103 commentator Jack Nolan look forward to Saturday's final.

Both Laois and Offaly have named their starting 15s for this weekend's Joe McDonagh Cup final.

Johnny Kelly has picked a youthful line-up with All Ireland Under 20 champions Cathal King, Donal Shirley, Dan Bourke, and Adam Screeney all picked to start.

𝙅𝙤𝙚 𝙈𝙘𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙝 𝘾𝙪𝙥 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩

Johnny Kelly has named his team that will play Laois in the 2024 Joe McDonagh Cup Final.@Offaly_GAA
v@CLGLaois
Saturday 8th June
Croke Park
Throw in 3.30pm

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— Official Offaly GAA (@Offaly_GAA) June 6, 2024

Willie Maher's side has a blend of experience and youth.

Aiden Corby and Paddy Purcell continue in midfield, while Fiachra Fennell and David Dooley join captain Aaron Dunphy in the half forward line.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Joe Mc Donagh Cup Final

Manager Willie Maher has named his Laois side to face Offaly in the Joe McDonagh Cup final at 3.30pm in Croke Park tomorrow, Saturday June 8th.

All support is greatly appreciated to get behind our lads in this important game. 🔵⚪… pic.twitter.com/xKEersVqKk
— Laois GAA (@CLGLaois) June 7, 2024

Offaly Chairperson Michael Duignan insists the county is moving on from last weekend's All Ireland win:

Midlands 103 commentator Jack Nolan says Laois might have the experience and depth to halt Offaly's momentum:

Nolan and Duignan joined David Hollywood and Will Faulkner to look forward the championship decider:

The action in Croke Park gets underway at 3.30pm Saturday afternoon.

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