Tipperary Senior Hurlers
Hard luck to the Senior Hurlers who lost out to Cork last Sunday in FBD Semple Stadium on a 0-29 to 1-22 scoreline in the first round of the Minster Senior Hurling Championship. Cork had the better start and were 0-6 to 0-3 ahead after ten minutes but Tipp responded impressively with six unanswered points to move three ahead and take control of the game’s momentum. However, that advantage didn’t last, as Cork regrouped before half time to draw level at 0-13 each. The game remained finely balanced entering the second half, but Tipp were hit hard by a decisive Cork surge between the 43rd and 55th minutes, during which they conceded eight points without reply. That spell ultimately proved the difference, leaving Tipp chasing the game. A well taken goal from Alan Tynan brought the deficit back to four and briefly revived hopes but they couldn’t build sustained momentum afterward. In the end, despite positive phases – particularly their first-half scoring burst – Tipperary were undone by that key second half lapse, with Cork running out 0-29 to 1-22 winners.
Tipperary Scorers:
Jason Forde 0-7 (7f), Darragh McCarthy 0-4 (4f), Alan Tynan 1-0, Jake Morris 0-2, Oisin O’Donoghue 0-2, Eoghan Connolly 0-2 (2f), John McGrath 0-1, Willie Connors 0-1, Conor Stakelum 0-1, Sam O’Farrell 0-1. Darragh Stakelum 0-1.
Tipperary:
Rhys Shelly; Robert Doyle, Eoghan Connolly, Michael Breen; Oisín O’Donoghue, Ronan Maher, Bryan O’Mara; Willie Connors, Craig Morgan; Jake Morris, Andrew Ormond, Conor Stakelum; Stefan Tobin, John McGrath, Jason Forde.
Subs:
Darragh McCarthy for Tobin (half time), Noel McGrath for J McGrath (41), Alan Tynan for C Stakelum (46), Darragh Stakelum for Forde (54), Sam O’Farrell for Connors (58).
Attention now quickly turns to Waterford with the Senior Hurlers travelling to Azzurri Walsh Park this Sunday 26th April to face the Déise. Throw in is at 4.00 pm. The game will be live on GAA+ and Tipp FM.
There have been 50 previous championship meetings between the two counties with Tipperary leading the way on 34 victories to Waterford’s 13 while there have been 3 draws (1933, 2018 and 2024). Tipperary also received walkovers in 1889, 1895 and 1922.
Looking at the last five meetings, the last four have been Munster group stage games. Tipperary were victorious last year winning 1-30 to 1-21 in FBD Semple Stadium. The last championship clash between the sides in Azzurri Walsh Park ended in a draw in 2024 finishing 1-27 to 3-21. Waterford had been victorious in the three games prior to that: the 2023 group stage (1-24 to 0-21), the 2022 group stage (2-24 to 2-20) and the 2021 All Ireland Quarter Final (4-28 to 2-27).
Noel McGrath and Eoin Downey in action last Sunday in FBD Semple Stadium. Photo Credit: Diarmuid Brennan (Sportsfocus)
Primary Game
Well done to all the boys who took part in the Primary Game last Sunday during the Tipperary v Cork clash in FBD Semple Stadium. A great honour to represent your schools, clubs and families on such a big occasion.
2.Seán Cagney (St Mary’s C.B.S., Clonmel), 3. Ben Ryan (Kilruane NS), 4. Tommy Butler (Our Lady’s NS, Ballingarry), 5. Tadhg Nolan (Moycarkey NS), 6. Adam Moloney (Boher NS), 7. Paddy Kennedy (Clerihan NS), 8. Donnacha Murray (Carrig NS, Ballycommon), 9. Mikey Russell (Two Mile Borris NS), 10. Fionn Ryan (Silvermines NS), 11. Daniel Sherlock (Ballinaclough NS), 12. Michael Óg Coffey (Newport B.N.S.)
Roghnóirí: Anthony Kearney, Pat Buckley, Adrian Ó Donnabháin, Joe Carmody, Paddy Kelly
Tipperary Senior Footballers
The Senior Footballs will face Cork in the Munster Semi Final this Saturday 25th April at 2.00 pm in FBD Semple Stadium. Tickets for the game will be general admission and are available to purchase on Ticketmaster and participating Centra and SuperValu outlets.No tickets will be sold at the venue. The game will be live on Tipp FM.
The last Munster Football Championship meeting between Tipperary and Cork came in 2020, when Tipperary ended an 85-year wait to claim the title with a 0-17 to 0-14 victory, a win that coincided with the Bloody Sunday commemorations.
Cork had been victorious in the two previous meetings — the 2018 Munster Semi Final (1-17 to 0-9) and the 2017 Semi Final (1-10 to 1-9). Prior to that, Tipperary secured a 3-15 to 2-16 win in the 2016 Semi Final with goals from Michael Quinlivan, Brian Fox, and Conor Sweeney. Cork also won the earliest of the last five encounters, taking the 2014 Semi Final on a 0-16 to 1-11 scoreline with Conor Sweeney again finding the net for the Premier.
Tippeary’s Robbie Kiely and Ger Mulhair pressure Cork’s Paul Kerrigan during the 2014 clash.
Tipperary Under 20 Hurlers
The Tipperary Under 20 Hurlers will be out in action this Wednesday 22nd April at 7.00 pm in FBD Semple Stadium where they take on Clare. Tickets to the game are available through the Munster GAA website or in participating Centra or SuperValu outlets. Tap and Go will also be available at the venue. The game will be broadcast live on the TG4 YouTube page aswell as Tipp FM.
The Tipperary Clare rivalry at this grade has been very evenly matched in recent years with two wins each and a draw from their last five meetings. Tipperary claimed the Munster title last year securing a 3-19 to 1-20 victory over the Banner in the Final having also beaten them in the group stage (3-21 to 0-21). Clare, however, recorded a 0-18 to 1-14 win in the 2024 group stage and were also victorious in the 2023 Semi Final (3-17 to 0-17). The sides also played out a 0-20 apiece draw in the group stage earlier that year.
The Tipperary Under 20 Hurlers final group game will take place on Wednesday 29th April away to Limerick in TUS Gaelic Grounds.
Tipperary Minor Hurlers
Well done to the Minor Hurlers, who recorded an impressive 2-17 to 0-16 victory over Cork last Friday evening in FBD Semple Stadium in Round 3 of the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Hurling Championship.
Cork made the better start and led 0-4 to 0-2 in the early stages. However, after Zach O’Keeffe was fouled, Chris Dunne converted a penalty to give Tipperary the lead after 14 minutes. Cork regained the advantage five minutes before half time, but Tipperary responded well and went in ahead by 1-6 to 0-8 at the interval.
Cork came out strongly in the second half, hitting four points in as many minutes to move two points in front. A crucial moment arrived in the 39th minute when KJ Dunne found the net to put Tipperary ahead 2-9 to 0-14. From there, Tipperary pushed on, with some excellent shooting from Chris Dunne and Conall Morrissey, while strong contributions from the bench helped seal a deserved victory.
Tipperary Scorers:
Chris Dunne 1-6 (3f, goal pen), Conall Morrisson 0-4, KJ Dunne 1-1, Shane Ryan 0-2 (1 sideline), Ciaran Gantley 0-2, James Finn 0-1, Rian McGrath 0-1.
Tipperary:
Eoin Connolly; Colm Ryan, Daniel Groome, Conor Collins; Oisin Kennedy, James Finn, Travis McLoughlin; Shane Ryan, Hugo Healy; Conor Kennedy, Conall Morrisson, Eanna Tucker; Zack O’Keeffe, Chris Dunne, KJ Dunne.
Subs:
Josh Moroney for O’Keeffe (21), Ciaran Gantley for Healy (40), Rian McGrath for Tucker (40), Sean Burke for Conor Kennedy (58), Ollie Roche for Moroney (63).
James Finn in possession last Friday in FBD Semple Stadium. Photo Credit: Diarmuid Brennan (Sportsfocus)
The remaining group games for Tipperary are as follows:
Thursday 30th April @ 7.00 pm in Gaelic Grounds v Limerick (note change of date for this game)
Friday 8th May @ 7.00 pm in Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field v Waterford
Celtic Challenge
The Tipperary Under 17 hurling Celtic Challenge teams return to action on Saturday 25th April. Tipperary Blue will face Kilkenny, while Tipperary Gold take on Cork White.
Fixture details will be confirmed closer to the date—please check the official Tipperary website and social media channels/app for updates.
FBD Insurance County Leagues
Round 4 of the County Football League took place last weekend.
In Division 1, Clonmel Commercials recorded a comfortable win over Arravale Rovers, 0-19 to 1-9. Ardfinnan edged a slender victory over Cahir, running out winners on a 2-10 to 4-8 scoreline while Moyle Rovers impressed with a convincing 3-14 to 1-5 win against Golden Kilfeacle. In Division 2, Fethard edged past Galtee Rovers St Pecaun’s in a competitive clash, 3-11 to 2-10. Grangemockler Ballyneale recorded a solid 2-17 to 0-9 win over Moyne Templetuohy while Aherlow delivered one of the standout performances of the round with a 2-18 to 2-10 victory over Kilsheelan Kilcash. In Division 3, Fr Sheehy’s secured a five point win over St Patrick’s, 2-12 to 1-10, in the only game of the division. In Division 4, Solohead had a strong showing to defeat Ballyporeen, 4-11 to 2-9. Rockwell Rovers (2) overcame Rosegreen, 3-10 to 1-8 while Clerihan produced an impressive display to beat Cahir (2) on a 4-11 to 1-12 scoreline to round off the action.
There was also plenty of action in the recent rounds of the FBD Insurance County Hurling Leagues over the past week. In Division 1 Group 1, Drom Inch got the better of Kiladangan on a 3-18 to 1-19 scoreline. In Group 2, Thurles Sarsfields were in fine form as they recorded a convincing 4-22 to 0-20 win over Toomevara while in Group 3, Carrick Swan edged a tight contest against Gortnahoe Glengoole, 0-17 to 1-13.
In Division 3 Group 1, Ballingarry proved too strong for Cappawhite running out comfortable 4-15 to 0-15 winners. Division 4 saw a couple of competitive encounters with Holycross Ballycahill (2) defeating Thurles Sarsfields (3) by 1-23 to 3-10 while Toomevara (2) held off Clonoulty Rossmore (2) to win 2-15 to 0-17. In Division 5 Group 1, Ballinahinch secured a solid 1-13 to 0-8 victory over Moycarkey Borris (2). Finally, in Division 6 Group 3, Kilruane MacDonaghs (3) came out on top against Thurles Gaels, winning 2-11 to 1-10.
Round 4 of the County Hurling League takes place this coming weekend. Please keep an eye on https://tipperary.gaa.ie/fixtures-results/ for the full list of up to date fixtures and results aswell as the Tipperary GAA social media channels.
Hurling Goalkeeping Workshop for Coaches
A Hurling Goalkeeping Workshop for Coaches will take place on Wednesday 6th May in the Abbey School, Tipperary Town with a 6:30pm start. This practical session is designed for coaches who want to develop their knowledge and ability to coach youth hurling goalkeepers.
The workshop will be delivered by Jonathan Gleeson and will cover key goalkeeping skills and coaching methods, including positioning and shot stopping, puckouts and distribution, communication skills and game-based goalkeeping drills.
The cost is €10 per coach attending. Those interested are asked to contact West Tipperary GDC Denis O’Mahony on 087 4199027.
Underage Football
Well done to the Tipperary Under 16 footballers on their impressive victory over Wicklow in the first round of the O’Donovan Cup, winning 1-13 to 1-10 last Saturday in Baltinglass.
Hard luck to our Under 15 Blue squad, who were defeated by Wicklow last Saturday in the Dermot Earley competition at Coolmore Morris Park.
Tipperary Under 14 regional teams also took on Cork opposition at the weekend. Well done to all players representing South Tipperary, West Tipperary, and Mid/North Tipperary.
Scór Sinsear
All roads lead to the TF Hotel, Castlebar this coming Sunday for the All Ireland Senior Scór Final! The amazing finale to this year’s Senior Scór escapades and the Premier County will once again be represented strongly on the day!
Moyne Templetuohy’s quiz team of Joe, Jim, Tom and Francis will begin proceedings in the Tráth Na gCeist Competition at 11.30am. The lads will look to build on a very successful Munster Final. We wish them every success!
The stage competitions, pencilled for 3.00 pm will once again see two Tipperary Acts battle it out for All Ireland honours. A regular to this part of the competition, Noel Joyce will once again bear all as he looks to add to his glowing collection of Recitation medals! We wish Noel every success on the day! The final Tipperary act to the stage also comes from the famed JK Brackens GAA Club where their instrumental music group of Eoin, Caroline, Katie, Gillian and James will look to bring another All Ireland Scór trophy back to the parish!
Saturday, as always, promises to be a magnificent day of Irish Culture and if you can’t make the trip West, be sure to tune in on the TG4 YouTube channels.
Tipperary GAA 50/50 Draw
The next Tipperary GAA 50/50 Draw will be held on Friday 24th April 2026 Supporters can purchase tickets via the Tipperary GAA App or at the link below:
member.clubspot.app/club/tipperary-gaa/fundraisers
Well done to last weeks winner Brian Lyons (Moyne Templetouhy) who won the €1,600 Jackpot.
Tipperary Supporters Club 2026 Membership
Reminder to members who haven’t rejoined yet – please do so now. If you know anyone interested in Tipperary hurling who isn’t a member, now is a great time to tell them about the Tipperary Supporters Club.
New Direct Debit members in 2026 get half price membership at just €25. Full details: https://www.tippsupportersclub.com/pages/club-membership
All funds go directly to supporting the Tipperary Senior Hurling Team as they prepare for the League and Championship.
Membership benefits include:
Team news alerts, entry into exclusive draws for €500 cash prizes, match tickets and signed jerseys, chances to attend an open training session, be a Tipp team mascot and vote for the 2026 Hurler of the Year plus selected member discounts.
All for just €50.
Tipperary Supporters Club – Premier Pro-Am
The Tipperary Supporters Club Premier Pro-Am takes place on Friday May 1st in Thurles Golf Club. Entry is €900 per team of three or €300 per individual (placed with a team) with breakfast bap and dinner included. Morning and afternoon tee times are available along with excellent prizes and advertising opportunities (€400 €200 €100).
For bookings/details contact 087 741 2500 or email premierproam@gmail.com
Friends of Tipperary Football
Support the growth and promotion of football across all age groups in Tipperary by becoming a member for just €20 annually.
Membership Benefits – Exclusive Draw Entry – All members are automatically entered into a draw for a pair of tickets to the All-Ireland Football Final, as well as a draw for a pair of tickets to the All-Ireland Hurling Final.
Purpose of Membership – Your contribution directly supports the preparation of inter-county teams at both senior and underage levels, along with improvements to training facilities.
2026 Tipperary Club Season Pass
The 2026 Tipperary GAA club season pass is now on sale and can be purchased via the events section of the Tipperary GAA App. The pass which will entitle the holder entry into all adult divisional and county games at adult level will cost €170.
Health & Wellbeing
There is a wide range of free mental health supports available for men, including free counselling and confidential Freephone support. Reaching out for support during a difficult time can make a real difference. To learn more about the services and options available, visit: yourmentalhealth.ie/men
South Tipp Hospice Movement (STMH) has launched a dedicated Children’s and Adolescents Grief Support for young people aged 4 to 18 who experienced bereavement. The new initiative aims to ensure that no child,teen or family who in south or west Tipperary has to face grief alone.The support service is free and confidential.Referrals for the service can be made directly by parents by contacting South Tipperary Hospice movement at 052 6127721 or email southtipphospice@gmail.com
Sympathy
Tipperary GAA wishes to express its sympathy to the family and friends of Murt Duggan, who passed away recently.
Murt lined out with both Gortnahoe Glengoole and Ballingarry during his playing days. He hurled minor for Tipperary in 1958 and 1959 and was wing forward on the Tipperary side that claimed Munster and All Ireland honours in 1959. He also had a successful colleges career, winning four Fitzgibbon Cup medals with UCD.
He later went on to serve his county on the sideline, acting as a selector with Len Gaynor’s Tipperary management team in the 1990s, helping guide the team to the All-Ireland final in 1997.
May he rest in peace.
Murt Duggan – RIP
Tipperary GAA Scene
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By Michael Quinn Wed 22nd Apr
