The Irish Times

Jackie Tyrrell: Cork’s intelligent use of pace will worry Kilkenny

Rebels are not far off being the fastest team there has ever been at intercounty level

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 06:00

Liam Sheedy relishing the challenge of championship

‘Where else would you want to be?’ asks the Tipperary manager

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: We’ve got the championship back. But where’s the physicality?

In the eerie quietness of the stadium, the players will have to generate their own intensity

Fri Oct 30 2020 - 06:00

Four Kilkenny coups from Brian Cody's back catalogue

This year's semi-final wasn't the first time the game's most successful manager upset the odds

Wed Aug 14 2019 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Eddie Brennan was a daddy figure - you always felt safe around him

The Laois manager will be a massively calming presence on their biggest day

Fri Jul 12 2019 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Reliance on TJ Reid can cost Cats against Galway

Brian Cody will keep his players on their toes but if Galway find their form, it may not be enough

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 06:00

Lar Corbett’s pub rebuked for ad showing Jesus drinking a pint

Advertising watchdog said Dealz campaign unnecessarily objectified men

Mon Dec 17 2018 - 18:45

Stellar cast to turn out for Amanda Stapleton benefit match

Past and current players from Tipperary and Kilkenny have committed to the match in Borrisoleigh

Fri Nov 02 2018 - 17:38

Nenagh and Clonoulty-Rossmore set for Tipperary final

Nenagh Eire Óg overcame Thurles Sarsfields in the second semi-final of the day

Sun Oct 07 2018 - 17:17

Eoin Murphy so much more than just a safe pair of hands

‘He’s the best in the game now and when he’s finished, he’ll be one of the best ever’

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 11:45

Jackie Tyrrell: Cian Lynch is snapping at Tony Kelly’s heels

Lynch is fuelling Limerick’s campaign, while Kelly has been stop-start for Clare

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 06:15

Seán Moran: Waterford were robbed but human error happens

Jason Forde’s goal for Tipperary was clearly not over the line but little can be done now

Mon Jun 04 2018 - 07:00

Tipperary have every incentive to make a final statement

Ryan’s men can end a poor record in league finals by defeating arch-rivals Kilkenny

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 06:00

Tipping Point: Something dubious about the hard man idea within Gaelic games

It’s wrong to have amateur sportsmen being near obligated to pretend abuse is all part of game

Mon Sept 18 2017 - 07:33

Jackie Tyrrell: Galway and Tipperary know semi-finals are desperation stuff

This will be a rare match in modern hurling where the match-ups are the key to winning

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Tipperary need to rediscover defensive mean streak

All-Ireland champions must tighten up at the back if they are to retain their crown

Fri Jul 21 2017 - 07:00

Jackie Tyrrell: If a hurler can be in good shape, why not a top NFL player?

Seattle Seahawks’ Eddie Lacy gets $55,000 every time he hits a certain weight target

Fri May 26 2017 - 07:00

Lar Corbett’s pub fined €1,500 over breach of Revenue law

Former Tipperary hurling star’s bar censured over ‘counterfeit’ vodka seizure

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 21:41

Lar Corbett “surprised” by Revenue visit to his pub

Case adjourned as Tipperary hurler tells court he has receipts for ‘counterfeit’ vodka

Tue Oct 25 2016 - 18:05

Lar Corbett sees nothing vulnerable about Kilkenny

Tipperary’s hero of 2010 final believes, if anything, Cats are getting a little stronger

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 01:00

McGrath’s tenure may hinge on outcome of clash with Wexford

Déise hurling boss will be hoping to emulate recovery strategies of his predecessors

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 08:00

John Allen: It’s hard to make a case for a Limerick win

Tipperary have the advantage in terms of experience and firepower in their attack

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 05:30

Michael Ryan’s new-look Tipperary aim to halt Kilkenny tide

Sunday’s clash againsts offers the chance to correct the sense that Tipp are nearly men

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 03:34

Seamus Callanan’s mantra remains same: keep getting better

Tipperary forward looking forward to first season under new manager Michael Ryan

Thu Jan 14 2016 - 01:10

Eamon O’Shea could fill a role for Galway hurlers

Prospective Galway boss Michael Donoghue to call on coaching services of Tipp native

Fri Nov 20 2015 - 01:00

Lar Corbett is fourth Tipp player to retire this week

2010 hurler of the year follows Shane McGrath, James Woodlock, Conor O’Mahony

Wed Nov 18 2015 - 23:13

Tipp exodus continues as Corbett steps aside

County stalwart won two All-Irelands, three All Stars and a hurler of year award

Wed Nov 18 2015 - 20:35

Na Piarsaigh come alive in second half once more

Limerick side beat Thurles Sarsfields in Munster semi-final at Gaelic Grounds

Sun Nov 15 2015 - 17:28

Nicky English: Waterford travelling fast but Tipperary need to get there first

Experience and forward power will prove crucial in Munster hurling final

Sun Jul 12 2015 - 02:56

John Allen: Waterford so tenacious but they may rue Mahony loss

Most hurling followers would love to see the Déise make the ultimate breakthrough

Fri Jul 10 2015 - 07:45

Tipperary’s momentum to help them clear final hurdle

Fluid movement of potent forward line the Premier County’s primary weapon against Kilkenny

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 12:48

Three in for Kilkenny while Tipp are unchanged

John Power, Pádraig Walsh and Kieran Joyce all come in for All-Ireland final

Thu Sept 25 2014 - 22:42

Hurling the ultimate winner in thrilling finale

Ebb and flow of HQ spectacular leaves protagonists alive to fight another day

Mon Sept 08 2014 - 11:25

Tipperary’s momentum to prove too much for Dublin

Anthony Daly’s team face a huge task as they attempt to bounce back from heavy Leinster final defeat

Fri Jul 25 2014 - 23:02