The freetaking abilities of Eoghan Cahill pictured in the Offaly colours here will be crucial for Birr in their do-or-die clash with Kinnitty this weekend. Final group games await in Seán Robbins Cupby Kevin EganIt’s not quite knockout championship, but it’s getting pretty close. Do or DieRegardless of results in Birr and Tullamore, each of those four clubs – and Ballinamere, who have their four round robin games already played – will contest the knockout stages. If this is a game where there is anything close to 30 frees awarded, then you’d have to fancy Birr to prevail. Relegation battles bring a unique pressure with them, and Seir Kieran are a little bit more grizzled in contests like this.

Source: Irish Independent August 20, 2022 02:20 UTC