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Shane McGrath: 'I took it all in, saying to myself "this is brilliant up here", but I would give anything to be down there on that grass pitch being the one they are cheering for.'

Clare v Tipp Munster rivalry reminiscent of 90s classic

It's 29 May in the year of 1994. Most people are getting ready for what will be an unforgettable summer in the USA for the World Cup, a tournament that some Irish went to and just never came home, for the best of reasons now.

Hurling • 07 May

Darragh McCarthy (R) of Tipperary is shown a red card by referee Johnny Murphy

McCarthy red a 'lesson' for Tipp and warning to hurlers

Shane McGrath feels Darragh McCarthy's red card against Cork was a warning to him, Tipperary and inter-county hurlers in general that there is a line that can't be crossed in pre-match squaring up to opponents.

Hurling • 28 Apr

Brian Hayes of Cork in action against Eoghan Connolly of Tipperary

Ryan: We have enough time 'to get our energy back'

In the end it was an emphatic win for Cork against Tipperary, but Rebels boss Pat Ryan feels there is still much to be worked on ahead of the meeting with Limerick and is happy there is sufficient time to "get our energy back".

Hurling • 27 Apr

Record-breaking McGrath still pivotal to Tipp ambitions

From the start or the bench, Noel McGrath looks set to make a record-breaking 74th championship appearance for Tipperary against Cork - and his presence will be crucial to their hopes.

Hurling • 27 Apr

Paddy McCormack starred for Tipperary in their defeat of Waterford in Thurles

U20 round-up: Holders Tipperary seal Munster final spot

Tipperary made it three wins from three to reach Munster final, Dublin and Laois hurlers progress from Leinster preliminary quarter-finals while Tyrone, Donegal and Roscommon footballers reach respective finals.

GAA • 28 Apr

Alan Connolly scored 1-02 when Cork were 10-point winners over Tipperary in the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final on 6 April

Tipp tails will be up after Cork capitulation - McGrath

Shane McGrath feels Tipperary will travel to Páirc Ui Chaoimh on Sunday with a spring in their step after a dramatic opening weekend in the Munster Hurling Championship.

Hurling • 22 Apr

Liam Cahill: 'We're really proud. It was a typical Munster championship (game), end-to-end'

Cahill: We were in a low place this time last year

Tipperary manager Liam Cahill says they have found the right group of players as they continue their recovery from the nadir of 2024.

Hurling • 21 Apr

Alan Tynan of Tipperary in action against Limerick's Colin Coughlan

Spoils shared in Semple after a Tipp-Limerick cracker

An incredible opening day of Munster Championship hurling ended with a second consecutive deadlock between Tipperary and Limerick in a Thurles thriller that was level 12 times.John McGrath's second goal edged the hosts ahead with seven minutes remaining.

Hurling • 21 Apr

Munster SHC recap: Four counties can't be separated

All-Ireland champions Clare hosted National League champions Cork, while Tipperary and Limerick battled in Thurles.

Hurling • 20 Apr

Mark McInerney scored Clare's two goals in Ennis

Clare overcome Tipperary to reach Munster final

It may have been a little closer for comfort that they would have preferred but there's no doubt that Clare merited a first Munster Senior Football Championship victory over neighbours Tipperary in 25 years in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg, Ennis.

Football • 20 Apr

Nickie Quaid had been expected to miss this year's championship campaign

Teams: Easter miracle as Quaid to start for Limerick

Nickie Quaid has sensationally been named to start for Limerick against Tipperary just over four months after undergoing knee surgery.

Hurling • 18 Apr

Kerry's Eddie Healy was among the Kerry goalscorers against Clare

U20s round-up: Cork and Kerry set up Munster final date

Old rivals Cork and Kerry will meet in Dalata Hotel Group Munster Under-20 Football final after a contrasting night for both counties.

Football • 28 Apr

Limerick goalkeepers Shane Dowling (L) and Jason Gillane

Toss of a coin in battle for keeper's jersey - Kiely

John Kiely says he is facing a tough call as to who will replace Nickie Quaid in goal for Limerick's Munster SHC opener against Tipperary on Sunday.

Hurling • 15 Apr

Tipperary's Ronan Maher (R) and Limerick's Aaron Gillane contest a dropping ball during the 2024 Munster Senior Championship

Moving on quickly the key to Munster for Maher

Tipperary captain Ronan Maher believes that the key to success in the Munster SHC is to not "dwell too much, whether it's a win, draw or a loss" ahead of the Premier's championship opener against Limerick on Sunday.

Hurling • 18 Apr

Cork captain Robert Downey lifts the cup

Cork dominate Tipp for first league crown in 27 years

Cork's goal-getters couldn't be stopped as the Rebels strolled to their first Allianz Hurling League title since 1998 and first national trophy in 20 years in front of a sold-out 43,243 crowd at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Hurling • 06 Apr

Hurling League final recap: Cork 3-24 Tipperary 0-23

Relive all the action from Páirc Ui Chaoimh, as Cork faced Tipperary in the Division 1A final and Waterford took on Offaly in 1B.

Hurling • 06 Apr

Cian Smith managed six points for Tipperary in their first championship game of the year

Tipp avenge 2024 Waterford defeat with three-point win

Steven O'Brien marked his return from injury with a first-half haul of 1-08 as Tipperary avenged last year's defeat to Waterford with a three-point success.

Football • 07 Apr

Brian Hayes will allegedly make a return to the Cork panel after sustaining a knee injury against Galway

Hayes' return for league final Lazarus-like - Landers

Mark Landers is "shocked" that Cork forward Brian Hayes has been named to start the league final against Tipperary, after suffering a knee injury against Galway a fortnight ago.

Hurling • 06 Apr

Cork and Tipperary meet in a league final for the first time in 65 years

Cork and Tipp seeking to bridge long gaps in league

The last time the Munster old firm contested a senior national title, the old Hogan Stand was only built a year and the original Páirc Uí Chaoimh was over a decade and a half away from construction

Hurling • 07 Apr

Offaly's David Nally (L) and Waterford's Gavin Fives in action in their recent league meeting at Walsh Park

Allianz Hurling League finals: All You need to know

The last two hurling league finals will be decided on Sunday in front of a packed house at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Hurling • 05 Apr

Ringing in the year: Tipp and Cork's 1960 league final

Today's clash of Cork and Tipperary will be the first Allianz Hurling League Division 1 final between the neighbours since 1960; we look back at that clash 65 years ago.

Allianz Hurling League • 06 Apr

Cork scored 4-30 against Tipperary in Thurles last May

Midfield battle and keeping it tight key to Tipp hopes

Neil McManus and Ursula Jacob expect Cork to be crowned Allianz Hurling League champions on Sunday but think Tipperary can challenge the hosts with the right game plan.

Hurling • 03 Apr

Páirc Uí Chaoimh should be close to its 45,000 capacity next week

Division 1 hurling finals double-bill sold out

The Allianz Hurling League Division 1 finals at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday week have sold out in less than 24 hours.

Hurling • 25 Mar

Wicklow's Oisín McGraynor contributed six points in his sides nine-point win over Tipperary with 14 men

Wicklow miss out despite win over Tipperary

Wicklow fell short of promotion despite an accomplished 14-man performance to defeat Tipperary by nine points at Clonmel Sportsfield.

Football • 23 Mar

Ronan Maher of Tipperary in action against Robin Mounsey of Clare

Tipperary leave it late to reel in the Banner

Tipperary never led until the fourth and final minute of added time but Darragh Stakelum completed their perfectly timed charge for a one-point win - 0-22 to 1-18 - over Clare in a Division 1A dead-rubber derby.

Hurling • 22 Mar

Tipperary GAA

Clare v Tipp Munster rivalry reminiscent of 90s classic

McCarthy red a 'lesson' for Tipp and warning to hurlers

Ryan: We have enough time 'to get our energy back'

Record-breaking McGrath still pivotal to Tipp ambitions

U20 round-up: Holders Tipperary seal Munster final spot

Tipp tails will be up after Cork capitulation - McGrath

Cahill: We were in a low place this time last year

Spoils shared in Semple after a Tipp-Limerick cracker

Munster SHC recap: Four counties can't be separated

Clare overcome Tipperary to reach Munster final

Teams: Easter miracle as Quaid to start for Limerick

U20s round-up: Cork and Kerry set up Munster final date

Toss of a coin in battle for keeper's jersey - Kiely

Moving on quickly the key to Munster for Maher

Cork dominate Tipp for first league crown in 27 years

Hurling League final recap: Cork 3-24 Tipperary 0-23

Tipp avenge 2024 Waterford defeat with three-point win

Hayes' return for league final Lazarus-like - Landers

Cork and Tipp seeking to bridge long gaps in league

Allianz Hurling League finals: All You need to know

Ringing in the year: Tipp and Cork's 1960 league final

Midfield battle and keeping it tight key to Tipp hopes

Division 1 hurling finals double-bill sold out

Wicklow miss out despite win over Tipperary

Tipperary leave it late to reel in the Banner