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Offaly matchwinner Dan Ravenhill comes up against David Lucey of Dublin. James Lawlor/INPHO
Keep the Faith
Offaly secure landmark hurling win at Croke Park after late, great free
The underdogs conjured a thrilling finale to defeat Dublin at GAA HQ.
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Offaly 0-27
Dublin 1-23
DAN RAVENHILL CONVERTED a monster free seven minutes into stoppage time at Croke Park to secure a landmark National Hurling League win for Offaly.
Trailing for most of the game, and four behind with just 10 minutes of normal time remaining, the underdogs conjured a thrilling finale to beat Dublin at the death.
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