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 Tipperary just managed to edge out Cork in an energetic Munster hurling semi-final at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, leaving Declan Ryan’s troops to face Waterford in the provincial decider for the second year running. Noel McGrath was left to drive home the only goal of the game as defending champions Tipperary scraped past their old rivals Cork to qualify for next month’s Munster Senior Hurling Championship final.
In front of a 32,568 Páirc Uí Chaoimh crowd, tensions frayed moments before the throw-in, with a pre-match skirmish between Cathal Naughton and Padraic Maher, which resulted in two yellow cards.
It was a young Cork side which led from about the third minute of the first half, right up until the 10th minute of the second half. Conor Lehane did manage to get the sides level again 15 minutes from full time. However despite Tipperary having John O’Brien sent off on his second yellow card in the 47th minute, (for a high challenge on Cork full back Brian Murphy) the holders held off a series of strong sortie’s from Cork, to set up a repeat of last year’s final.
Tipperary’s outstanding performers undoubtedly on the day were Pa Bourke, Noel McGrath, Padraic Maher and ‘Bonnar’ Maher.
Tipperary Scorers: P. Bourke 0-12, N. McGrath 1-04, B. O’Meara & B Maher 0-02 each, G. Ryan, Padraic Maher also 0-01 each.
Tipperary Team: Brendan Cummins; Conor O’Brien, Paul Curran (capt), Michael Cahill; Thomas Stapleton, Conor O’Mahony, Padraic Maher; Brendan Maher, Shane McGrath; Gearóid Ryan, Patrick Maher, Pa Bourke; Brian O’Meara, John O’Brien, Noel McGrath.
Used Subs: Lar Corbett for Ryan, Shane Bourke for O’Meara, James Woodlock for B Maher, Eoin Kelly for P Bourke, & Donagh Maher for Stapleton.
 Kelly absent against Cork Tipperary record three changes for their encounter with Cork at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday, which begins at 4.00pm.
Conor O’Brien, Shane McGrath and Patrick Maher will replace Donagh Maher, James Woodlock and Eoin Kelly.
All-Ireland winning captain Eoin Kelly is notably absent from the Tipperary team, for the first time since 2007.
Manager Declan Ryan has named Patrick Maher in attack, and Noel McGrath moves up to corner-forward as Kelly’s replacement. Donagh Maher and James Woodlock will make way for Conor O’Brien and Shane McGrath.
Named Tipperary Fifteen:
Three Thurles Sarsfield players are named in the Tipperary squad which will include Brendan Cummins (Ballybacon-Grange), Conor O’Brien (Éire Óg Annacarty), Paul Curran (Mullinahone Capt), Michael Cahill (Thurles Sarsfields), Thomas Stapleton (Templederry Kenyons), Conor O’Mahony (Newport), Padraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields), Brendan Maher (Borris–Ileigh), Shane McGrath (Ballinahinch), Gearóid Ryan (Templederry Kenyons), Patrick Maher (Lorrha & Dorrha), Pa Bourke (Thurles Sarsfields), Brian O’Meara (Kilruane MacDonaghs), John O’Brien (Toomevara), Noel McGrath (Loughmore Castleiney)
 The Tipperary Mini-marathon takes place this year in Thurles on September 30th 2012.
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North Tipperary Sports Partnership and South Tipperary Sports Partnership are delighted to announce that the Tipperary Women’s Mini Marathon returns this year to Thurles, latter designated European Town of Sport 2012.
Now in its third year this annual 10k Mini Marathon is open to walkers, runners and joggers of all physical abilities and mobilities, so why not take the opportunity to get involved, by taking an active part.
Tipperary Sports Partnership have devised a new route around Thurles, for this years event, which they claim is “Fair, very flat and which will showcase the Cathedral town as much as is possible, to visitors.”
Registration this year can be accessed both online and / or via postal contact. An added incentive this year is that Tipperary Sports Partnership will be making a charitable donation of €200 to the largest group to register, which will go to that group’s charity of choice.
Check out www.tippminimarathon.ie for details of your local Meet and Train group, also where you can train for this event with others in what promises to be a fun and supportive environment.
Registration in now open on line Here
Results Update
 Ireland’s opening game tonight at the EURO 2012 finals against Croatia, held in Poznan, has ended in what can only be described as a messy defeat, with Giovanni Trapattoni’s 14-game unbeaten run ending tonight in a 3-1 defeat.
Croatia moved into the lead just after three minutes with Mario Mandzukic’s header. Giovanni Trapattoni’s side were slow in regaining any real composure, but Aiden McGeady’s free-kick delivered to the back right post was header into the net by Sean St Ledger, who successfully out-muscled Vedran Corluka in the process.
Ireland now seemed to get a short lived stride in their step and enjoyed a reasonable share of possession, but allowed Luka Modric to totally dominate their midfield. This allowed Modric to set up Croatia’s second goal just before half time by slipping past Robbie Keane. His shot, which pin-balled around edge of the box, ended up finding Nikica Jelavic, thanks to Stephen Ward’s sliced clearance. Jelavic flipped the ball over the head of goal keeper Shay Given, in what can only be described as a well targeted clinical style finish.
After the break & two minutes into the second half, Mario Mandzukic headed his second goal past a very unlucky Given, with the ball rebounding off the keeper’s head to cross the goal line.
To be fair the Irish team did fight back, but passing was poor & the team had all of the appearance of having had little time playing as a team.
With Croatia now firmly in the driving seat and smelling victory within their grasp, the introduction of Irish substitutes, Walters for McGeady & Cox for Doyle, both after 52 minutes & Tipperary’s Shane Long for Robbie Keane, in the 74 minute, did little to revitalise a sloppy Trapattoni’s side, which found themselves struggling even to make it out of their own half.
Refereeing by Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipersalso was also poor, with Robbie Keane being denied what was obviously a penalty in the second half, when central defender Gordon Schildenfeld’s crudely challenged him from behind.
Slaven Bilic’s men are now top of Group C, following the 1-1 draw between Spain and Italy earlier in the day.
Ireland now approaches Thursday’s game against Spain, needing a result which will reignite their hope of qualifying into the knock-out stages.
Final Result: Republic of Ireland 1, Croatia 3.
 Tipperary Carriage Driving Trials Festival Cahir The County Tipperary Carriage Driving Trials Festival takes place in Cahir, at the end of this month, with a major expansion of last years successful programme of events.
Organised in association with Horse Sport Ireland’s Carriage Driving Section, this now three day event takes place, beginning on June 29th next, with a Carriage Charity Drive on the Friday, set against a scenic backdrop which includes, Cahir Castle, The Swiss Cottage, magnificent scenic views of the Galteee Mountain range and of course the Kedrah Equestrian Centre.
Advice To All Visitors: Forgetting you love of equestrian sport for a moment, do allow yourself time to visit the other many varied visitor attractions, which this area of Tipperary has to offer.
For full visual details of all the equestrian activities taking place, simply click HERE
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