WATCH: Thurles hopping as pubs open ahead of Offaly v Cork in All-Ireland Quarter-Final
Over 10,000 Offaly fans heading for Semple Stadium ahead of All-Ireland Quarter-Final against Cork this Sunday
Offaly hurling is reeling in the years this weekend as the county returns to the Quarter-Final stage of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship for the first time since 2003 as they come up against old rivals Cork in FBD Semple Stadium on Sunday.
All eyes will be on Thurles as the Faithful County takes centre stage in one of the biggest games of the season when they face Cork in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final.
The clash, which throws in at 3.30pm at Semple Stadium, will be broadcast live on RTÉ One as part of The Sunday Game Live, giving supporters across the county the opportunity to follow Offaly's bid for a place in the All-Ireland semi-finals.
This marks the Faithful County’s return to the All-Ireland quarter-final stage for the first time in over two decades.
Having battled their way to the All-Ireland Championship, Offaly now face a stern challenge against one of hurling's powerhouses.
However, with confidence growing within the squad and a place among the championship's final four at stake, there is sure to be a strong green, white and gold presence in Thurles for what promises to be a memorable occasion.