The Irish Times

Tipperary’s not so young guns putting their stamp on the panel

Sense of hope after underage stars showed signs of promise during defeat to Waterford

Sun Apr 24 2022 - 08:00

Tipp boss Colm Bonnar describes Pádraic Maher ’s retirement as ‘a complete shock’

‘It’s heartbreaking for him; he had more to offer’

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 17:15

Pádraic Maher ready to soldier on for Tipperary cause

One of the county’s greatest defenders will rejoin Bonnar’s squad once fully fit

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Limerick should revel in the glory of the ultimate performance

The hurling landscape looks very daunting for challenging counties in the next few years

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 06:04

Nicky English: Limerick, Cork and Waterford the leading proponents of new orthodoxy

More traditional style of hurling perfected by Kilkenny’s great teams has been eclipsed

Sun Aug 15 2021 - 08:00

Tipperary’s Brendan Maher retires from intercounty hurling

32-year-old was a driving force behind the All-Ireland wins of 2010, 2016 and 2019

Thu Aug 12 2021 - 14:11

Seán Moran: Tipperary’s proven stalwarts have done the county some service

The likes of the Mahers, McGrath and Callanan led the Premier to their best era since 1960s

Wed Aug 04 2021 - 06:40

Jackie Tyrrell: Could loyalty be Liam Sheedy’s downfall?

Fear of the end can be a positive, it can make you push for ‘The Last Dance’

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 06:00

Ronan Maher not buying into talk that Tipperary have too many miles on the clock

‘There are leaders all over that team with huge experience’

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 06:00

Limerick come from 10 down to win third Munster in a row

Liam Sheedy says Tipp’s first half showing was the best he’d seen in his time in charge

Sun Jul 18 2021 - 21:03

Jackie Tyrrell: Tipperary need to nullify Tony Kelly threat if they’re to advance

Sheedy needs to put his best marker on Kelly and avoid mistake Waterford made

Fri Jul 02 2021 - 08:11

Tipperary knuckle down and give Westmeath a dusting in Mullingar

Liam Sheedy’s side cut out the errors and cut loose in impressive style

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 17:53

Limerick’s ability to hit the accelerator too much for Tipp

Greater impact off the bench proves crucial in wet and windy Pairc Uí Chaoimh

Sun Nov 01 2020 - 20:50

Brendan Maher surprised at timing of introduction of yellow sliotar

‘It’s a massive shock to us. The first I saw of it was on Twitter’ says Tipp stalwart

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 06:00

How do you motivate yourself when there’s nothing to be motivated for?

Ciara Mageean, Denise O’Sullivan, Scott Fardy and Brendan Maher give their answer

Sat May 09 2020 - 08:54

Weekend GAA previews: Club All-Ireland honours to be decided on Sunday

Seán Moran looks at the two big club games and Saturday’s provincial competition finals

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

Borris-Ileigh emerge from supersonic semi-final

Club semi-final against St Thomas’ delivers the pace and quality of high summer

Sun Jan 05 2020 - 18:27

Stapleton living the dream as Borris-Ileigh plan final push

Having ended 33-year wait for a county title, every step is a bonus for former Tipp defender

Sat Jan 04 2020 - 06:00

The sporting decade that was: The greatest hurling final ever

How many games in any sport made you feel the need to claim a state of wonder?

Tue Dec 31 2019 - 15:00

Borris-Ileigh’s final quarter surge claims Munster club title

Ballygunner appeared in a commanding position before Kieran Maher’s goal

Sun Nov 24 2019 - 17:52

Weekend Gaelic games previews

The women’s club final takes place on Saturday before two big club provincial finals on Sunday

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 06:00

Maher and Borris eye up perfect end to 2019

‘We’re going down there to win, and that’s the mindset we have,’ says Maher as underdogs Borris-Ileigh face Ballygunner

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 21:43

Borris-Ileigh back in a Munster final after 33 years

Tipperary champions see off Cork’s Glen Rovers at Semple Stadium

Sun Nov 10 2019 - 16:57

Weekend Gaelic Games club previews

There’s action in football and hurling at county and interprovincial levels

Sat Nov 09 2019 - 06:00

Borris-Ileigh end 33-year wait for Tipperary county title

This victory was made all the more special after a year of tragedy off the field in 2019

Sun Nov 03 2019 - 18:55

Tipperary backbone 2019 Hurling All Stars with seven awards

Brian Hogan, Diarmuid O’Keeffe and Lee Chin win their first awards

Thu Oct 31 2019 - 07:00

Dublin’s McCaffrey and Tipperary’s Maher win GAA writers’ awards

Honours for Kernan and Griffin, managers of Armagh and Wexford All-Ireland winning teams

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 22:45

Champions Tipperary have 11 names on All-Star shortlist

Beaten finalists Kilkenny are next best represented with nine players nominated for an award

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 07:00

Nicky English: Tipperary blend old virtues and modern guile

It was almost impossible to see where 14-man Kilkenny would manage to get a goal

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 07:00

Tipperary emerge from the deluge to wash away Kilkenny

The 33rd-minute red card for Richie Hogan meant the match was played on Tipp's terms

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 06:00

Tipperary 3-25 Kilkenny 0-20: Tipperary player ratings

Ian O’Riordan hands out the marks after the Premier County secured the Liam MacCarthy

Sun Aug 18 2019 - 19:10

Nicky English: Tipperary’s experience the key in a hard-call decider

The two great rivals look to be reaching their peaks at just the right time ahead of final

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 10:04

Unexpected but familiar pairing gives Tipp final opportunity

Rejuvenated Kilkenny present the usual challenge in a contest set to go the distance

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 06:00

Nicky English’s guide to the Tipperary team

All-Ireland hurling final countdown: player-by-player analysis of Tipp’s starting XV

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 21:15