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Tipperary And Liam McCarthy Are Coming Home

Thousands are expected in Thurles this evening to welcome home the All Ireland Winning Tipperary Hurling Team and the Liam McCarthy Cup.

2010 Tipperary All Ireland Victorious Hurling Team. Photo courtesy of Jerry Ring

The gates of Semple Stadium will be thrown open at 5.00pm and people are being advised to get there early, to ensure a good viewing point.

Tipp FM have been broadcasting live from the Dome since midday today and live entertainment can be expected later from Johnny B and The Boogie Men, Seamus Doran, Billy O Dwyer and Michael Molumby.

Following this live concert the victorious Tipperary players will be introduced to their adoring fans.

www.thurles.info will also be in attendance, so see you there.

Kilkenny’s Reign Ended By Underdogs Tipperary

Residents of St Columba Terrace

Any doubts raised in recent weeks as to where is the Home of Hurling, were answered this afternoon as Tipperary clearly denied Kilkenny an unprecedented fifth All-Ireland Hurling title in a row, with a truly inspirational performance.

Kilkenny were not helped by Henry Shefflin’s 12th minute departure from the pitch after his seemingly miracle cure from his cruciate ligament injury just proved a bridge to far.

Kilkenny were kept starved of scoring opportunities for much of the game and Richie Power was left carrying most of the burden, scoring mainly from frees, but still managing to keep Kilkenny in touch.

Tipperary built on their narrow one point lead after the break with goals from Lar Corbett and then Noel McGrath and even goalkeeper Brendan Cummins pitched in with a long puck to score a point and add to Kilkenny’s problems .

Eoghan Kelly made his usual outstanding contribution with 7 frees delivered with pin-point accuracy, as fans have come to expect.

Benny Dunne and Seamus Hennessy took full advantage of ocasional signs of desperation and distraction by Kilkenny and two superb points from substitute Seamus Callanan proved Tipperary had plenty in reserve if needed.

Tipperary and Kilkenny have met 20 times previously in this championship with Tipperary winning 12 times, Kilkenny 8 times and no draws. Kilkenny have beaten Tipperary twice in a final, way back in 1967 and of course last year. But for Tipperary in 2010 and in the 123rd All-Ireland Hurling title it is Corbett and Kelly whom history will recall with a special pride.

One group of Thurles residents living at St. Columba Terrace, Bohernanave, will be especially pleased with the final result, having bathed their terrace in a sea of blue and gold, setting an example for the rest of Thurles Town.

Final Score: Tipperary 4-17. Kilkenny 1-18.

Tipperary: B Cummins (0-1, f); P Stapleton, P Curran, M Cahill; D Fanning, C O’Mahony, Padraic Maher; B Maher (0-2), S McGrath; G Ryan (0-1), Patrick Maher; J O’Brien (0-2); N McGrath (1-0), E Kelly (0-7, 7f), L Corbett (3-0). Subs: C O’Brien for O’Mahony, S Callanan (0-2) for O’Brien, B Dunne (0-1) for S McGrath, S Hennessy (0-1) for B Maher.

Tipperary Win All-Ireland Hurling Final 2010

Tipperary has finally done it and are the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Champions for 2010! Kilkenny’s five-in-a-row was not to be, as 3 Lar Corbett goals gave us our first All-Ireland title win since 2001.

With a 4-17 to 1-18 final scoreline, it was an epic contest and a great game of hurling. Kilkenny fought hard and were worthy opponents in this epic battle. Tipperary dominated the first half but were only leading by 1-10 to 1-9 at the break.

In the second half Tipperary were on fire again and then Lar Corbett scored two goals in 2 minutes in the third quarter. This denied the Cats their chance to stand alone as the greatest team ever in the history of the GAA. Tipperary’s Lar Corbett added his third goal in the final minutes to complete an historic win.

The festivities are likely to continue for days as Tipperary celebrates a great win in Croke Park today.

Picture: gaa.ie

Tipperary Senior Hurling Team Remains Unchanged

The Liam McCarthy Cup

As Kilkenny aim for a historic five-in-a-row, Tipperary chief Liam Sheedy has confirmed his team will remain unchanged for Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final against their old rivals.

Tipperary Team: B Cummins, P Stapleton, P Curran, M Cahill, D Fanning, C O’Mahony, Padraic Maher, B Maher, S McGrath, G Ryan, Patrick Maher, J O’Brien, N McGrath, E Kelly, L Corbett.

Twelve of the present side which played in last year’s decider against Kilkenny will again start at Croke Park, with Gearoid Ryan, Michael Cahill and Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher the only new faces this year, replacing Pat Kerwick, James Woodlock and Seamus Callanan.

Padraic Maher is now at wing-back, Paul Curran is at full-back and former wing-back Brendan Maher is now starring at midfield.

Noel McGrath is again named at corner forward, alongside Lar Corbett and Eoin Kelly, while John O’Brien retains his place after his recent outstanding game against Waterford.

The Liam McCarthy Cup

The Liam McCarthy Cup is the trophy awarded annually by the Gaelic Athletic Association to the hurling team that wins the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, perhaps GAA fans will spare a thought for the man whose name this cup bears.

Liam’s parents, Eoghan and Brigid MacCarthy, emigrated from Ballygarvan,Co. Cork and settled on the South bank of the Thames in 1851, on the site now occupied by the County Hall.
Eoghan was a sportsman, athlete and wrestler, known as ‘MacCarthy Capall’ or MacCarthy the Horse and spoke mostly Irish, having very little of the English language.

His son Liam MacCarthy was born in London on the 21st May 1853 and at the age of 14 he was playing hurling on Clapham Common. In his early years to earn his living he worked as a blacksmith’s hammer man on the railways.

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Tipperary V Kilkenny – Five In A Row?

On Sunday, Tipperary have a chance to write themselves into history as they face Kilkenny in the final of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship at Croke Park.

So who do you think will win this years GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final?

One dedicated Tipperary female fan has absolutely no doubts as to Tipperary’s intent, as can be seen hereunder.

We at www.thurles.info wish the Tipperary Hurlers and their Management Team the very best in their endeavours against their old rivals Kilkenny.
Win or loose, thank you for a fantastic season.
We will be screaming out our support on the day and looking forward to your victorious homecoming.