NHL round-up:Offaly booked their place in the Division 2 decider against Wexford after they proved too strong for Antrim in Tullamore today. Joe Dooley's charges ran out 1-18 to 0-13 winners to set up a third meeting with the Model County in the space of two months, although this time a place in Division 1 will be at stake when the sides clash in Thurles in two weeks time.
Derek Molloy scored Offaly’s goal in the first-half and a late flurry of points before the interval helped them into an eight point lead at the break. Antrim did stage a revival in the second half, before the home side closed the game out with five points late on.
Pat Kenny scored three goals on his debut to Wexford through to the final on the back of 6-21 to 0-14 win over Carlow at Wexford Park. In other Division 2 ties, Down ran out 1-23 to 4-5 winners over Kerry in Ballycran, while Westmeath beat Laois in Cusack Park.
In the top flight, Dublin were left to rue some late misses as they went down 1-23 to 3-15 against All-Ireland champions Kilkenny at Nowlan Park.
David O’Callaghan scored 2-7 for Anthony Daly’s side, but Eoin Larkin’s goal two minutes before time was to prove the decisive score.
Holders Tipperary returned from a week-long Spanish training camp to see off Limerick 1-17 to 1-11 at Semple Stadium as they prepare for their final date with the Cats.
Denis Walsh’s wait for a first win as Cork manager goes on as the Rebel County were beaten 2-22 to 3-15 by Waterford at Páirc Uí Chaoimh