Sheedy: Tipp driven by 2008 defeat
- Watch: Jonathan Mullin reports that Tipperary's defeat to Waterford last year has finally been put to bed.
- Watch: Cyril, Michael and Paul look forward to the meeting of Tipperary and Kilkenny in this year's All-Ireland Hurling Final on Sunday 6 September.
- Listen: Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy was surprised with the margin of victory in the All-Ireland semi-final against Limerick.
- Listen: Hurling legend DJ Carey says that Tipperary's performance in beating Limerick should give Kilkenny cause for concern.
- Listen: Jimmy Magee and guests discuss the weekend's GAA Championship action in both football and hurling.
- Listen: Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh reports on Tipperary's 24-point win over Limerick in the All-Ireland Hurling semi-final.
- Listen: Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy tells Pauric Lodge that he is delighted to be in an All-Ireland Final.
Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy has revealed that his side have used the memory of last year's shock All-Ireland hurling semi-final defeat to Waterford as a motivational tool this season.
He told the Examiner: 'There was a lot of hurt in our dressing room this time last year. The 17th of August was anything but a nice day and it hurt a lot of us. We waited a year to get back up here and redeem ourselves.'
Sheedy also admitted that he took no pleasure in the wide margin mauling of the Premier County's near neighbours.
'Anyone watching sport would know that just wasn't Limerick today. I feel for Justin and the lads. It has happened to me a few times as manager - when just nothing happens, nothing works out. And unfortunately for Limerick, they had one of those days. But have no doubt, they will be back because that just wasn't their form.'
Tipperary are expecting a far tougher challenge when they face Kilkenny in the final on 6 September.
Sheedy added: 'I don't have to tell you that they (Kilkenny) have not been beaten in four years. They are the benchmark, they set the standard. A very high standard. Definitely if we were to play like that, in terms of our aggression, in terms of our work-rate, that would not be enough. I am under no illusions.
'They are the team, and rightly so. They have earned it. It's no fluke that they are going for four-in-a-row. But I'm delighted to get an opportunity to get into a final. In terms of the development of the squad and what these boys are trying to achieve, All-Ireland final day on September 6 is where we want to be.'
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