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Overview: It’s possible that the only thing that keeps Offaly from abandoning hurling and devoting all of their resources to Gaelic football is the realization that they’re better than Laois. We can’t really think of any other way to rationalize it. Offaly is also known as the home to one our favorite whiskey brands*, Tullamore Dew. This has nothing to do with hurling, of course, but the profile is a bit light on positive things to say about Offaly so we figured this had to be mentioned.

Nickname: The Faithful County

Apparently the county gets this name because they are strong in both hurling and football – although arguments can be made to the contrary.

American Comparison: We’re going to go with the Baltimore Orioles. Why? Because we’re sort of ambivalent about them, too.

Colors/Jerseys: White, Green and Gold

Rivals: Laois, we’d hope, because rivalries are more fun if you occasionally win. Dublin, inevitably, because Dubliners like to joke that folks from Offaly are ignorant, inbred bumpkins.

Sponsor: Carroll Cuisine (Processed Meats)

Notable Players: Let’s just say that the 2009 season is just getting started. And we can’t stress enough how much we enjoy Tullamore Dew’s fine beverage products.

Stadium: O’Connor Park, Tullamore

Frequency of televised matches: About as often as their "rivals" Laois - which is to say not often.

Relevant websites: offaly.gaa.ie

* Yes, like any self-respecting hurling news web site, we have several.

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