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Martin steps down from Offaly post, Kelly named interim

Joachim Kelly is to take over as Offaly hurling manager on an interim basis after Kevin Martin stepped down from leading the senior side.

GAA • 20 May 19

Offaly beat a weakened Dublin team by 13 points in the Allianz League

Brennan: Relegation for Dublin or Offaly a sin

Eddie Brennan has added his voice to the criticism of the Leinster SHC format, which will see a team relegated to the second tier.

GAA • 23 May 18

Offaly lost to Galway in their opening game, while Kilkenny edged out the Dubs

Brian Cody: Offaly will play a big part in Leinster

Brian Cody admits that an improved Offaly ran his Kilkenny side far too close for comfort when they met in the Allianz League quarter-final.

GAA • 20 May 18

Jason Flynn was among the goals for Galway

'We weren't getting goals but we put that right today'

Adrian Tuohy on the pleasing aspect of Galway finding the net five times against Offaly in their Leinster SHC round-robin opener.

GAA • 12 May 18

Kevin Martin has certainly given Offaly back some self respect

Hope is in the Faithful air as summer tests loom

Kevin Martin's arrival as manager, a new Centre of Excellence and a encouraging league campaign points to a revival of sorts for Offaly hurling.

GAA • 11 May 18

Five counties will contest the Leinster Hurling Championship

'A bit mad' - Martin predicts Championship reversal

Offaly manager Kevin Martin predicts that hurling's new round-robin provincial championship formats will be changed as soon as next season.

GAA • 28 Apr 18

Offaly played their first game at Croke Park since 2011

'We're getting there' - Martin happy with Offaly start

Offaly manager Kevin Martin knows his team have a long road to travel and has emphasised fitness as a building block for their journey.

GAA • 31 Jan 18

Offaly run riot in Croke Park to stun Pat Gilroy's Dubs

Resurgent Offaly got the Kevin Martin era off to a storming start with a shock 2-25 to 1-15 Allianz Hurling League Division 1B win over Dublin at Croke Park.

GAA • 27 Jan 18

Offaly's Kevin Martin battles for possession against Kilkenny in 2000

Daithí Regan: New Offaly boss must set high standards

All-Ireland winner Daithí Regan says his former Offaly team-mate Kevin Martin will have to implement high standards from the early stages of his appointment, as he prepares to take over the county's hurlers.

GAA • 09 Nov 17

Kevin Martin has been recommended as new Offaly manager

Kevin Martin proposed as new Offaly hurling manager

Two-time All-Ireland medalist Kevin Martin looks set to be appointed the new Offaly hurling manager.

GAA • 16 Oct 17

Kevin Martin