
He was also at pains to say it's great to see such a novel tie.
Offaly U20 boss Declan Kelly is praising opponents Roscommon as they prepare to battle this Sunday.
It's the faithful's fourth final appearance and first since 1988 while Roscommon will contest their seventh All-Ireland at this grade, most recently in 2014.
The Rossies have dispatched Sligo, Mayo and Down to reach this stage.
Kelly says the unique nature of the pairing will be exciting for neutrals across Ireland:
Ben O’Carroll point.
— Roscommon GAA (@RoscommonGAA) August 7, 2021
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