Burke's ready for dirty work against Dubs

OFFALY captain Ciaran Burke is forecasting a vastly different game against Dublin tomorrow after their smash and grab at Croke Park in February.

- BY PAT NOLAN

A 0-27 to 1-23 victory in the Allianz League put Offaly in the driving seat for promotion to Division 1A, which they ultimately achieved at Dublin’s expense.

The defeat was a sore one for Niall Ó Ceallacháin’s (inset) side after they had led for long periods before suffering a late red card and being reeled in.

Tomorrow’s Leinster Championship opener takes place at Parnell Park, however, where Dublin have a better record and Burke expects a different type of game to play out this time.