Excitement continues to build as Offaly prepare for one of their biggest championship matches in over two decades.
Offaly will play Cork in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles this Sunday, June 21.
The two sides have played out many thrilling encounters over the years including an All-Ireland Semi-Final at Croke Park on August 6, 2000.
Offaly emerged victorious that day with a 0-19 - 0-15 win as they progressed to face Kilkenny in the final.
This picture gallery will look back on that memorable match as the countdown to this weekend’s highly-anticipated clash continues.
Pictures courtesy of Sportsfile.
1. 6 August 2000; Smon Whelahan, Offaly is tackled by Joe Deane, Cork, Offaly v Cork, All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi Final, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit; Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE
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2. 6 August 2000; Michael Duignan, Offaly, in action against Brian Corcoran, Cork. Offaly v Cork, All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi Final, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit; Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE
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3. 6 August 2000; Referee Willie Barrett books Gary Hannify of Offaly during the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final between Offaly and Cork at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
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4. 6 August 2000; Offaly captain Johnny Dooley leads his team in the pre-match parade prior to the Guinness All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final match between Cork and Offaly at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
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