Offaly won the Leinster U20 hurling final after an enthralling battle with Wexford at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow on Wednesday night.
It was a 1-21 to 0-22 victory for Offaly. Adam Screeney - who was part of the side which lost last year's Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship final - was the hero for the Faithful, scoring 1-12 in a Man of the Match display.
Offaly will play Cork in the All-Ireland final on May 27th.
Piaras Ó Mídheach and Stephen Marken were both at Wednesday's game for Sportsfile and they captured the action on the pitch and the celebrations after.
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17 May 2023; James Mahon of Offaly gathers possession during the oneills.com Leinster GAA Hurling U20 Championship Final match against Wexford at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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Adam Screeney of Offaly in action against Eoin Whelan of Wexford. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
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Adam Screeney celebrates after scoring his side's first goal. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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Dan Bourke of Offaly celebrates after scoring a point. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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Conor Foley of Wexford in action against Dan Bourke. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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Offaly players Dan Ravenhill, right, and Adam Screeney celebrate after their side's victory. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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Conor Doyle celebrates after his side's victory. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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Ruairi Dunne celebrates after his side's victory. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
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Siblings Ross, Dan and Ella Ravenhill celebrate after the match. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
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James Mahon celebrates with supporters. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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Sam Bourke celebrates after his side's victory. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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James Mahon of Offaly celebrates with supporters. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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James Mahon celebrates with supporters. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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Colin Spain celebrates after his side's victory. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
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Offaly players celebrate after their side's victory. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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Offaly captain Charlie Mitchell with the cup alongside teammate Colin Spain, 8, after their victory. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
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Offaly players, from left, Cillian Martin, Charie Bracken and Barry Egan celebrate. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
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Offaly captain Charlie Mitchell lifts the cup after his side's victory. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile