We haven't the foggiest idea why this hurling final was allowed go ahead

Things became a little murky in Offaly this afternoon.

By Steve O'Rourke Sunday 30 Nov 2014, 6:48 PM

Nov 30th 2014, 6:48 PM 10,586 Views 5 Comments

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DESPITE ALMOST IMPENETRABLE fog, a referee in the Offaly decided today’s minor hurling decider between Kilcormac Kiloughey and Seir Kieran Og should go ahead.

Minor hurling final KK 0-2 Seir Kieran Og 0-1 Cillian Kiely point @MidlandsSport pic.twitter.com/IbRlpBJlHL
— Ann Marie (@AnnMarieGuinan) November 30, 2014

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Though things were a little clearer from pitchside:

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However, as conditions worsened, the referee decided to call the game off at half time with the sides level at 0-4 apiece.

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We haven't the foggiest idea why this hurling final was allowed go ahead