1984: His first championship ends in centenary final defeat to Cork in Thurles.

1985: The disappointment is quickly overcome as, the next year, Offaly beat Galway to take their second All-Ireland title.

1994: The 20-minute All-Ireland, as referee Willie Barrett calls it below. Offaly break Limerick hearts.

1998: The back-door All-Ireland, as Dooley and Offaly reverse the Leinster final defeat by Kilkenny.

2000: Playing - and winning - the 10th semi-final of his career. Sixth final coming up in a few weeks.