Tipperary's Senior Hurling Manager Eamon O'Shea says that he expects a tough challenge from Offaly in Tullamore this weekend.
The Premier County take on the Faithfull in the quarter final of the National League on Sunday afternoon after topping Division 1A.
Brian Whelehan's Offaly side have notched up 3 wins from 5 in their Division 1B campaign.
Eamon O'Shea says he has seen big improvements in Offaly in recent months and is expecting a battle on Sunday.
Throw in at O'Connor Park in Tullamore is at 3 o'clock and Tipp FM will have full live coverage in association with Una Powell's Pub, Summerhill, Nenagh and Loughnane Concrete, Ardcroney, Nenagh.