Offaly’s Jack McEvoy surges forward with Louth’s Conall McCaul closing in to challenge during the 2023 Leinster SFC semi-final between the counties. At that stage current Offaly joint manager Mickey Harte was in charge of Louth. Louth test looks crucial to Offaly's overall hopesBy Kevin EganThese should be exciting times for Offaly GAA, with both the county’s flagship footballers and hurlers set to embark on a new adventure in the National League. The O’Byrne Cup campaign was relatively successful in that three games were played where Offaly were tested in plenty of respects. For Offaly to clear that bar, more than a few players will have to step up their game to a whole new level.

Source: Irish Independent January 23, 2026 19:12 UTC