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It’s time for another All-Star hurling team of the year quiz and this time we’re turning our focus to 2016 when Tipperary reclaimed the Liam MacCarthy Cup.  In what was a very successful season for the Premier County, they first collected the Munster Cup before overcoming Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final on a scoreline of 2-29 to 2-20, winning their …

“It was hard to believe how poor Tipperary were. This was their biggest championship defeat since 1897, I don’t know what was going on, it was confusing and embarrassing.”  Those were some the thoughts of RTÉ commentator Michael Duignan on the Sunday Game on the evening of the All-Ireland semi-final in 2012. Tipperary – All-Ireland champions in 2010 and finalists …

Next up in our series of quizzes on the All-Star hurling teams of the last decade, it’s 2015 and another successful year for the Cats. Brian Cody’s side recorded back-to-back All-Ireland titles after a battle with Galway in the decider in Croke Park. The side’s had met earlier that year in the Leinster final with Kilkenny prevailing by seven points …

It’s time for the next round in the All-Star hurling teams of the last decade quiz series and this time it is 2014 and another memorable year for the sport.  For hurling fans, 2014 will forever stand out as an epic year with some many highlights from HawkEye denying John O’Dwyer and Tipperary the All-Ireland title to JJ Delaney’s magical …

Last week, we tested your knowledge of the legendary All-Star hurling team from 2010, now it is time to move onto the 2011 edition.  As you will probably recall, that was the year Kilkenny and Tipperary met in the third instalment of their thrilling final trilogy with Brian Cody’s side winning out on a scoreline of 2-17 to 1-16, avenging …

2010 was a magical year for hurling with some outrageous clashes that will last long in the memory. It will be remembered most, of course, as the year Tipperary stopped Kilkenny’s ‘Drive For Five’ following a topsy turvy season that saw them knocked out of the Munster Championship in the first round by Cork. They fought back to set up …

Unfortunately, hurling and Gaelic football are on hiatus and it’s looking more and more likely that the break will be extended due to Covid-19.  However, this break in play allows us an opportunity to step back and analyse who are the top contenders in hurling following what has been an interesting Allianz League group campaign. So here are the hurling …

The future of GAA in Ireland in 2020 is uncertain given the current impact Covid-19 has had on sporting events. However, we hope that we will have a smooth-running championship to look forward to this summer.  2019 was certainly filled with plenty of drama, from Waterford’s poor showing to Galway’s early exit to the tense semi-finals that saw Kilkenny and …

Tipperary Senior Hurlers will “restrict their movements” over the next two weeks amidst the coronavirus outbreak after their return from a warm-weather training camp in Spain. The panel flew out to Spain on Monday and stayed in private accommodation before returning to Ireland on Friday. Liam Sheedy’s men are set to follow the advice of the HSE in reducing social …

It was a decisive weekend in the Allianz Hurling League with the lineup for the competition’s Division 1 quarter-finals now confirmed. On Saturday, Limerick overcame Waterford in their rescheduled fixture while Galway dumped Tipperary out of the competition on Sunday following a 3-21 to 3-13 win in Salthill. Meanwhile, Antrim’s 2-14 to 0-20 draw with Offaly over the weekend saw …

Galway boss Shane O’Neill has opted to make just one change to his side for their Allianz League deciding clash against Tipperary in Pearse Stadium on Sunday. James Skehill returns to take his place in goals ahead of Eanna Murphy but outfield, the personnel remain the same as those who ended Cork’s league campaign last week. Meanwhile, Liam Sheedy has …

There is no rivalry quite like that of Galway and Tipperary which serves up such unpredictable and thrilling contests. Historically, the teams seem to bring out the best in each other. Even when form and momentum is poor, even when there is nothing to play for, clashes between these neighbouring counties are always played with the intensity and fire of …

It is a quiet week in the Allianz Leagues with just two rescheduled games taking place in Division 1 Group A in hurling as well as the relegation final.  Limerick’s round three clash with Waterford was delayed last month due to the effects of Storm Dennis while Tipperary’s visit to Galway the next day suffered the same fate. While the …

As far as full league debuts go, this one was memorable for Tipperary’s Dillon Quirke.  Five points from play, a man-of-the-match award and a place in the GAA’s Hurling Team of the Week – not a bad return from the 22-year-old. He came in for high praise from manager Liam Sheedy following the game who praised the Clonoulty-Rossmore man for …

Knock-out positions are beginning to fill up in the Allianz Hurling League following a pivotal weekend of action.  Clare became the first side to book their place in the semi-finals as they topped Group B with their 0-27 to 1-15 win over Dublin in Ennis. Also in Group B, Wexford recorded a strong 2-29 to 1-11 win over Carlow while …

It’s often said that the greatest compliment you can give a referee is that you didn’t notice their presence on the pitch.   Their purpose is to observe the play in front of them and step in only when they must. However, recently, more often than not, we have seen hurling referees become more talked about than the game itself and …

Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy has vowed to challenge the red card received by defender Cathal Barrett should they deem the decision harsh.  The All-Star corner-back was sent off shortly before half-time, the third red card dished out by referee Sean Stack in the first-half of Tipperary’s 0-24 to 2-16 win over Waterford in Semple Stadium on Sunday. Déise star Austin …

Three players have seen red in the first half of a feisty Allianz League Division One clash between Waterford and Tipperary in Thurles. Waterford’s Austin Gleeson was the first one to go in the 30th minute after he picked up two yellow cards for two fouls in what was undoubtedly a blow for the Deise. Down 0-13 points to 1-6 …