OFFALY 2-19 LIMERICK 2-29
Limerick romped to a 10-point win over Offaly in Group A of the All-Ireland SHC qualifiers.
The Shannonsiders duly impressed their new management team with a scoring spree in Tullamore.
Offaly led by seven points at one stage in the first half – Joe Bergin netted in the opening minutes. However a drilled Donie Ryan shot levelled the game for Limerick at 1-12 apiece in injury-time.
The game was poised at 1-17 apiece before Limerick took charge. Midfielder Barry Foley (1-06) nipped in for a crucial goal. Niall Moran (0-04) and Brian Begley (0-05) were also on song.