Kerry 1-18 - 1-16 OffalyIt was an historic day in Austin Stack Park as Kerry condemned four times Liam McCarthy Cup winners Offaly to Christy Ring Cup hurling in 2020 when they won this Joe McDonagh dogfight and maintained their second-tier status for another year. So elation for Fintan O’Connor and Kerry superbly led by captain Shane Conway who had a game-high 0-11 from frees and set up Kerry’s crucial goal for Podge Boyle. But at the other end, Eoghan Cahill made terrific double save from Jordan Conway and Podge Boyle to deny Kerry a goal. Four Shane Dooley frees late made for a nervous finish but Kerry should really have put Offaly away with more to spare but they were wayward in their shooting. Shane Dooley then missed the first of many scorable Offaly chances as Shane Conway opened Kerry’s account in the 9th minute from a free.

Source: Irish Examiner June 15, 2019 17:03 UTC