Offaly 0-21 Laois 0-13
Ten points from Adam Screeney and three from their outstanding captain Dan Ravenhill helped Offaly claim a first Leinster minor hurling title in 22 years in O’Moore Park on Monday evening.
Not since the year 2000 have Offaly won provincial honours at any grade in hurling but in front of a bumper crowd of 12,487 they did just that, proving that bit too strong for the brave home side.
Laois had knocked out Wexford and Kilkenny to get to the final and were seeking a first triumph since 1964. But despite taking an early lead with a couple of points from their chief scorer Ben Deegan, Offaly soon got their noses in front.
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- May 17, 2022
