BRIAN CODY’S FRUSTRATION at Richie Hogan’s first-half red card was evident in his post-match press conference, but he was keen not to use it as an excuse for Kilkenny’s heavy loss to Tipperary.  It was the highest margin of victory in an All-Ireland final since the Cats dismissed Waterford by 23 points in the 2008 … Continue reading "‘It took the referee a long, long time to make up his mind’: Cody ‘amazed’ at Hogan’s red card"

1. Tipperary goalkeeper Brian Hogan encouraging his team during a heavy rain shower Source: James Crombie/INPHO 2. Padraic Maher and Séamus Callanan ready to bring Liam home Source: James Crombie/INPHO 3. Ger Browne jumping for joy Be part of the team Access exclusive podcasts, interviews and analysis with a monthly or annual membership. Become a … Continue reading "14 great photos that capture the agony and ecstasy of Tipperary’s All-Ireland win"

TIPPERARY’S NOEL MCGRATH has been named man-of-the-match in today’s All-Ireland senior hurling final. McGrath was brilliant for Liam Sheedy’s men as they beat Kilkenny by 14 points at Croke Park to lift the Liam McCarthy Cup once again. The Loughmore-Castleiney star operated in midfield, working tirelessly for the Premier throughout and pulling the strings with plenty … Continue reading "Tipperary star Noel McGrath named All-Ireland final man-of-the-match"

ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS Tipperary have six representatives on The Sunday Game’s Hurling Team of the Year for 2019. The team, voted on by a selection of the programme’s panellists, also featured four players from runners-up Kilkenny, two apiece from beaten semi-finalists Limerick and Wexford, and one from Cork. Tipperary’s midfield maestro Noel McGrath was named as … Continue reading "Here’s The Sunday Game Hurling Team of the Year for 2019"

1. Hogan’s controversial red card THEY SAY A game of hurling is just a series of mini skirmishes fought all over the field. Come out on top in enough of them and you’ll win the game. One particularly intriguing battle was the showdown between Richie Hogan and Cathal Barrett – two of the most experienced … Continue reading "Sheedy returns to the promised land, where it went wrong for Kilkenny and Callanan’s goal rush"

THE DISMISSAL OF Kilkenny’s Richie Hogan was a major talking point following their All-Ireland SHC final defeat to Tipperary. Many felt referee James Owens had no choice but to reach for the red card after the head-high challenge on Cathal Barrett. Others argued it was a harsh call that spoiled the occasion.  It was certainly … Continue reading "Dunne, Duff, McHale – 11 famous players sent off in All-Ireland finals"

FRESH FROM CLIMBING the steps of the Hogan Stand and lifting the Liam MacCarthy Cup once again, Tipperary’s newly-crowned All-Ireland champions continued a fine GAA tradition by visiting Dublin’s children’s hospitals ahead of their journey home from the capital. Source: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO Manager Liam Sheedy, captain Seamus Callanan and the Premier side brought the coveted … Continue reading "Tipperary’s All-Ireland champions visit children’s hospitals with Liam MacCarthy"

TIPPERARY’S EMPHATIC ALL-Ireland final win was a big TV hit for RTÉ, with an average of 804,500 viewers tuning in to watch Liam Sheedy’s men storm to victory. The audience peaked at 901,900 just after 5pm, according to the national broadcaster, as Tipp defeated Kilkenny by 14 points in Croke Park to lift the Liam MacCarthy … Continue reading "Over 800,000 people tuned in to Tipperary’s emphatic All-Ireland final victory"

Barry Heffernan and Ronan Maher dominated under the high ball on Sunday. A YEAR AFTER their season ground to a halt in Munster, Tipperary are All-Ireland champions.  It’s a paradigm shift inspired by the return of Liam Sheedy. The 25-man backroom team he put in place includes two strength and conditioning coaches, a nutritionist, six … Continue reading "The dynamic duo in the Tipp defence that lorded the skies against Kilkenny"

AFTER YEARS OF near misses and falling at the final hurdle, Sinead Burke will finally see a longtime dream come true this weekend.  The Galway star, who made her senior inter-county debut in 2007, will finally grace the hallowed turf of Croke Park as her Tribe side face Mayo in their All-Ireland semi-final showdown. With … Continue reading "‘I wasn’t myself… I look back and say, ‘God, what would have happened if I didn’t go back?”"