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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Tipperary GAA manager gives major update on his own future after nurturing members of current All-Ireland finalists
TIPPERARY minor boss James Woodlock looks set to remain in the role. The Drom & Inch clubman took the reins in 2021 and led the Premier young guns to All-Ireland glory in 2022 and 2024. 1 James Woodlock looks set to remain as Tipperary minor hurling manager Credit: Seb Daly/Sportsfile Tipp failed to win a game in the Munster MHC this summer but a host of his former stars sealed an All-Ireland Under-20 title under Brendan Cummins. Woodlock told SunSport: 'I'm pondering, I have a couple of offers coming and going from elsewhere, but look I'm probably embedded in Tipp hurling. 'The conveyor belt is there, I think that we're doing an excellent job with the minors, bringing them through, and we have sent a lot of the players in. 'There's no doubt about it, the 2024 crop last year, there's a lot of them going to play senior hurling. Read More on GAA 'Even the crop this year, even though we didn't win a match, there's good players coming through, so I might be forced to do another year and then maybe I can hang my hat on it and I'll have my business done for Tipp hurling.'
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Rising Tipperary starlet a shock inclusion on the bench as Liam Cahill announces team for All-Ireland final against Cork
PROMISING youngster Paddy McCormack is a surprise inclusion among the Tipperary subs for the All-Ireland SHC final against Cork. McCormack, who replaces Seán Kenneally on the bench, was promoted to the senior set-up after bagging 2-1 in the All-Ireland Under-20 final win over Kilkenny in May. Advertisement 1 Paddy McCormack, right, is on the bench for Tipperary against Cork Credit: Ray McManus/Sportsfile The Borris-Ileigh forward is one of four members of that side in the matchday squad, joining Darragh McCarthy, Sam O'Farrell and Oisín O'Donoghue. Like McCarthy retains his place after being dismissed for a second yellow card against Kilkenny, while Conor Stakelum has also been given the nod to continue at midfield. TIPPERARY (SHC v Cork) : R Shelly; R Doyle, E Connolly, M Breen; C Morgan, R Maher, B O'Mara; W Connors, C Stakelum; J Morris, A Ormond, S O'Farrell; D McCarthy, J McGrath, J Forde. Advertisement Read More on GAA Subs : B Hogan, J Caesar, S Kennedy, P McCormack, B McGrath, N McGrath, P McGarry, O O'Donoghue, J Ryan, D Stakelum, A Tynan.
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘They make it very easy for us' – Oisin O'Donoghue hails Tipperary GAA veterans for helping starlets rise to occasion
OISÍN O'DONOGHUE credited Tipperary's experienced stars for making his step up to senior hurling so smooth. The goal-poaching prodigy netted game-clinching strikes against He joined Darragh McCarthy and Sam O'Farrell in winning an All-Ireland Under-20 title last month and remains eligible for another tilt at that grade next year. Tipp are blending a youthful team around an established core and O'Donoghue feels that has made the adjustment more straightforward. He said: 'To play with the likes of Noel McGrath, Ronan Maher, John McGrath, Jason Forde and the boys is huge. 'They make it very easy for us. All they do is show you the way and you follow them. Read More On GAA 'They're real leaders, so if you're following them, you're not doing too badly. 'Séamus Kennedy, Eoghan Connolly and Jake Morris . . . every single one of them. 'It's a dressing room of lads just trying to help each other out and a group of lads looking to achieve the same goal. When that's the case, it's a breeze. 'It's having a chat with them when you need it. They're always there — just top men.' Most read in GAA Hurling Tipp will make their first Twelve players who featured against Galway will be playing their first Championship game at HQ and O'Donoghue cannot wait. Tomas O'Se calls out GAA's mid-season rule change but fellow Sunday Game pundit disagrees He said: 'It's a dream to get to Croke Park and it's another step forward for this team. 'It's something that we set as a target at the start of the year, to get back there. We're looking forward to it. 'We know the Tipp and Kilkenny rivalry and it's a big opportunity for us to perform.' O'Donoghue began the Championship outside the matchday panel but forced his way into the fold with his eye for goal. He has more than repaid Liam Cahill's faith with his impact off the bench. The Cashel King Cormacs teen found the net within 20 seconds of his introduction against Waterford. He whistled a shot inches over the bar against He returned the favour by unselfishly teeing up a point for the Loughmore veteran. O'Donoghue recalled: 'Noel being Noel McGrath passed me the ball. He'll put it wherever you want so that's just Noel McGrath for you. 'He put it on a plate for me and it was up to me to finish it. Thank God it hit the back of the net.' 1 Oisin O'Donoghue of Tipperary celebrates a goal, in the 59th minute, with teammate Sam O'Farrell, left, during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final against Galway Credit: Ray McManus/Sportsfile
RTÉ News
04-06-2025
- General
- RTÉ News
Patrick 'Bonner' Maher excited by what can emerge from Tipperary pipeline
Things are stirring in Tipp again. On Saturday last, the Premier accounted for Kilkenny in the All-Ireland Under-20 final in the Cats' own backyard, this a year after a similar success was achieved at minor level against the same opposition in the Marble City. Liam Cahill's senior side are through to the All-Ireland series in the race for Liam MacCarthy and just narrowly missed out on a place in the Munster final. Tipperary had endured a few years of provincial strife, their failure to raise any sort of a gallop leaving their fans deflated. No such deflation this summer as they strive to safely negotiate a few more obstacles in the high-stakes race for the biggest prize of all. One man who has been there and done that is Patrick Maher, known the world over as 'Bonner'. For 16 seasons, he graced the fields at senior level for Tipperary, winning three All-Irelands and a couple of All-Stars. Last autumn, he called time on all that. And now he watches on from afar. Maher has not been present at a Tipp match in this calendar year. It's not that he has lost interest, far from it, as he explained at the launch of the 2025 Electric Ireland GAA All-Ireland Minor Championships. "I haven't gone to any of the games, but I'm still engaged," he said. "I think the emotions and nerves would get to me. I'm following it closely, though. It's so different to when you were involved yourself. It was a big chunk of my life; 16 years at the senior level, so there has been a readjustment. "It's like everything else, something will fill the void. I'm playing a bit of golf and I'm still hurling away with the club, doing a bit of coaching. My job is keeping me busy. But it is hard to fill that gap, the moment when you run out in the first round of the championship down in Thurles or getting ready for the Liam MacCarthy in the All-Ireland series." That said, it was a case of no regrets when the Lorrha–Dorrha clubman made the decision to end his inter-county career last October. "I was fairly blunt about it and made my decision," he revealed. "You're seeing younger lads coming and you're thinking it's my time to step away. It was bittersweet for me, I'm physically in good shape, but I knew it was time to walk away." Maher is walking away at a point where he sees real potential for Tipperary. He has played with some of those U20s, an emerging crop that can now boast silverware. The gradual introduction of these young guns, he hopes, will bear fruit for a county that sees its place permanently at the top table, though he adds that some patience will be required. "In the last number of years the sense of disappointment was clearly evident because Tipperary were not reaping the benefits from the conveyor belt of talent coming through. "We've always produced decent minor and U20 sides. I think we're starting to get the balance right now but it takes a bit of time for them young guns to develop. "I remember my own career. My first year on the panel was 2009 and I didn't see any game time in the championship, I was on the sideline. The way the game has gone it takes a little longer for players to step up. A lot more is asked of the body because of the demands of inter-county but Darragh McCarthy and Sam O'Farrell from the U20s have made that step up. "Last year there was definitely green shoots, you could see it in and around the Tipp panel. We are beginning to see more and more of those shoots now. "Look, there is a really good mix at the moment, a really good intertwining in Tipperary. It reminds me of my younger days when the older lads did not like marking me in training. Senior lads now like Noel McGrath, Mikey Breen, Ronan Maher, they can show the young guys the ropes. All credit due to James Woodlock and Brendan Cummins for keeping the pipeline going and getting the boys up to their potential." Next up for Tipperary is an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final against either Kildare or Laois, an ideal route to take going forward, according to Maher. "It's no harm [missing the Munster final], as it will give them a bit of time to keep the head down, he remarked. "They go into the long grass and prepare for the next round, an opportunity to regroup after Munster, which is cutthroat and it is a tough slog to get through Munster. "It's enough time for them to come in under the radar, do what they need to do and prepare for the next game. It's a great opportunity."
The Irish Sun
01-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Paddy McCormack the two-goal hero as Tipperary crowned All-Ireland U20 hurling champions with impressive win vs Kilkenny
PADDY McCORMACK was Tipperary's two-goal hero as they saw off Kilkenny at Nowlan Park in the All- Ireland Under-20 final. McCormack blasted 2-1 before Conor Martin's clincher completed his 1-4 tally in front of 14,455 fans on Noreside. Marty Murphy bagged a consolation goal in stoppage time for the Cats. A strong wind was emphasised by Kilkenny's first two frees. Tipp were penalised for thrown passes twice and Michael Brennan was on hand to punish them on both occasions. But even with the conditions, the Cats were set up to contain the Premier. Read More on GAA Martin scored the first point from play to level. Oisín O'Donoghue won two quickfire frees for Darragh McCarthy points. In between, the Cashel targetman got a point. Most read in GAA Hurling When Cathal English and McCormack arrowed over, Tipp led by four. Kilkenny picked their way back into it with four of the next five points. They sought a leveller before the break but Adam Daly sent Tipperary in with a 0-10 to 0-8 lead. 'Like something out of the French Revolution' - RTE GAA pundit Donal Og Cusack slams Dublin star's reckless swipe But the Premier could not be contained after the break. In the battle for possession under a puck-out, McCormack swept on to the loose sliotar and raised a green flag. A long-range Daly point made it 1-14 to 0-10. Four Brennan points kept Kilkenny's hopes alive as far as the 51st minute. O'Donoghue then turned over Neary and fed McCormack for a low finish to lead by nine points. Martin then sealed it in the 56th minute with his goal before Murphy's consolation as skipper Sam O'Farrell lifted the trophy. TIPPERARY : E Horgan; C O'Reilly, A O'Halloran, S O'Farrell 0-2; A Ryan, P O'Dwyer, J Ryan; J Egan, A Daly 0-2; C English 0-2, C Martin 1-4, D Costigan; D McCarthy 0-5f, P McCormack 2-1, O O'Donoghue 0-3, 1sl. Subs : C Fitzpatrick for Costigan 50 mins; M Cawley for Egan 54; J Ormond for Martin 57; S Butler for McCormack 59; P Phelan for Daly 60. KILKENNY : S Manogue; D Vereker, R Garrett, I Bolger; E Lyng, T Kelly, C Hickey; T McPhillips, J Neary 0-1; E Lauhoff, A McEvoy, M Brennan 0-11, 8f; E McDermott 0-1, M Murphy 1-2, R Glynn. Subs : J Dollard for McPhillips 14-20 mins temp; A Ireland Wall for McEvoy 40; Dollard for McPhillips 50; G Kelly 0-1 for Hickey 51; S Hunt for McDermott 54; J Hughes for Glynn 58. REFEREE : S Hynes (Galway). 1 Sam O'Farrell of Tipperary with the James Nowlan Cup after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland U20 Championship final Credit: Ray McManus/Sportsfile
