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Offaly take on Dublin on Wednesday evening in the Leinster U20 hurling final. The game takes place at O'Moore Park and is expected to attract a huge crowd.

The Offaly U20s have a big following with stars like Adam Screeney gaining a national profile. Thousands of Offaly fans will head across the border to Portlaoise for the big game.

Where to watch?

You can still watch the game live if you can get to Portlaoise. Tickets just €15 can be purchased before you get to the ground by clicking here and Under 16s are free with no ticket required. The match throws in at 7.30pm in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise. The game is available to watch on the main TG4 channel on TV. It can also be streamed on the TG4 Live platform.

Team news

Offaly manager Leo O'Connor has named his team for this evening's Leinster U-20 Hurling final clash with Dublin.

The team shows one change from the team that started last week's impressive semi-final win over Kilkenny last week in a thriller in Tullamore with Alex Kavanagh coming in at corner-forward in place of Leigh Kavanagh.

A large crowd is expected in Portlaoise for the game so supporters are being asked to arrive early and allow time for traffic delays in and around Portlaoise.

The Offaly team

Liam Hoare (Carrig-Riverstown)

Ruari Kelly (Lusmagh), Ben Miller (Birr), James Mahon (Kilcormac-Killoughey)
Donal Shirley (Tubber), Brecon Kavanagh (Kilcormac-Killoughey), Ter Guinan (Kilcormac-Killoughey)

Colin Spain (Kilcormac-Killoughey), Cathal King (Carrig-Riverstown)

Shane Rigney (St Rynagh's), Dan Bourke (Durrow), Conor Doyle (Clara)
Alex Kavanagh (Kilcormac-Killoughey), Barry Egan (Clara), Adam Screeney (Kilcormac-Killoughey).

Subs: Kieran Coonan (Clodiagh Gaels), Leigh Kavanagh (Kilcormac-Killoughey), Ajay Cleary (Coolderry), Caelum Larkin (Carrig and Riverstown), Eoin Bailey O'Brien (Shinrone), Eoin Burke (Coolderry), Marcus Dalton (Clara), Patrick Taffe (Belmont); Daniel Hand (Kilcormac-Killoughey)

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Betting odds

Offaly are actually the favourites with the bookies at odds of 4/6. This follows their win over Kilkenny in the last round. Dublin are deemed at 6/4 shot.

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