Antrim take on Offaly this weekend in Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League, as The Saffrons look to record back-to-back wins.
Davy Fitzgerald’s charges had an impressive eight-point win against Westmeath last time out, as James McNaughton struck 1-14.
Although a trip to Tullamore looks daunting, Antrim will be spurred on by the memory of a relegation play-off success, with Conal Cunning to the fore as his side won out comfortable 2-24 2-17 winners in 2022, also winning the rematch in the round-robin of that year’s Joe McDonagh Cup.
Speaking to The Irish News this week, Offaly legend Johnny Pilkington stated he believes Offaly have ‘four or five players that can make this team special’.
Johnny Kelly has introduced a series of their 2023 All-Ireland U20 finalists, but Adam Screeney remains out with a groin issue.
When and where is Offaly v Antrim?
Antrim head to Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore this Sunday, 9 February. Throw-in against Offaly is at 1:45pm.
Where can I watch the Round Three Division 1B clash between Offaly and Antrim?
TG4 will televise the match live, with coverage commencing at 1:15pm.