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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Tipperary's stunning All-Ireland Final display was viewed by over one million people
Definitive underdogs going into the game, Liam Cahill's men ran out winners on an ultimately dominant scoreline of 3-27 to 1-18 in front of a sellout Croke Park crowd, despite going into the break six points down. Cork were in search of an elusive 31st Liam MacCarthy trophy, having fallen at the final hurdle by a single point against Clare last year, making it 20 years since their last taste of All-Ireland glory. However, The Premier County responded resolutely after half-time, producing a score of 3-14 to 0-2 in the second-half alone. The national broadcaster said 980,000 viewers watched The Premier county's enthralling comeback on The Sunday Game Live on RTÉ2 television, with 78pc of the channel's available viewership tuning in. RTÉ reports that ratings peaked at the end of the game, with 1,119,000 people witnessing Tipp close out the game against a limping 14-man Cork side which had Eoin Downey red-carded in the 55th minute, conceding a penalty in the process. Another notable statistic from yesterday's match coverage were the record numbers who followed the game on the RTÉ Player as 400,645 viewers opted to stream the coverage through the broadcaster's streaming service, the highest figure yet across its hurling and football coverage. A televised analysis of the clash, as well as of the entire hurling season to date, was presented by Jacqui Hurley last night on RTÉ which drew 244,000 viewers and 39,000 streams on RTÉ Player. RTÉ One kicked off the weekend's All-Ireland hurling festivities on Saturday night with Up For The Match, presented by Des Cahill and Jacqui Hurley, drawing an average television audience of 316,000 and 58,000 on the Player. Interest in the annual sporting centre-piece was showcased on social media too, as RTÉ reported achieving 6.19 million views across its online content along with 668,000 engagements.
RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
'Stuff of dreams' as Tipp squad greeted by 45,000 fans in Thurles
Excitement was at fever pitch in Co Tipperary for the homecoming of the newly-crowned All-Ireland hurling champions. Following yesterday's emphatic win over Cork, the players and management brought the Liam MacCarthy Cup back to the Premier Country for the first time since 2019. Around 45,000 people gathered in Semple Stadium in Thurles to greet them. Tipperary manager Liam Cahill said there were "incredible scenes". "It's absolutely incredible, the 45,000 plus people here. "It's the stuff of dreams really. "I'm delighted the Liam MacCarthy is back here in Tipperary. Mr Cahill also paid tribute to the Dillon Quirke, the player who died three years ago. "It's so fitting, in his memory, to bring Liam MacCarthy out into Semple Stadium and he's always with us on our shoulders everywhere we go." Tipp fans celebrate All-Ireland win Tipperary player Michael Breen said that despite being a part of previous victories in 2016 and 2019, this win was unique. "This trumps all of that because it's just the story of the last 12 months, and also the 70 minutes, and how it went yesterday. "It's just so special ... this is unbelievable ... this is something we will remember for the rest of our lives." Before heading on stage to greet fans, player Andrew Ormond said the homecoming was an important moment for players and supporters alike. "We're so excited to get out there now and see our fans that have travelled to see us since the first day out this year in the league and throughout the championships," he said . "A big part of this is for us, but a massive part of this is for them as well." Teammate Jake Morris echoed the players' sentiments of gratitude for their supporters. "It's brilliant ... the Tipp fans have been so good to us all year, and we knew that they'd come again tonight to celebrate with us, and really grateful to have them on side with us." The celebrations got under way at around 4.30pm in Semple Stadium, where a large crowd attended the event. Festivities featured homegrown entertainment from Seskin Lane, Callini Lua, Acquiesce, and The 2 Johnnies. It was a different story in Cork this evening where there was no homecoming event after the hurlers returned by train to Kent Station. to claim a 29th All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship win.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Tipperary's stunning All-Ireland Final display was viewed by over one million people
Definitive underdogs going into the game, Liam Cahill's men ran out winners on an ultimately dominant scoreline of 3-27 to 1-18 in front of a sellout Croke Park crowd, despite going into the break six points down. Cork were in search of an elusive 31st Liam MacCarthy trophy, having fallen at the final hurdle by a single point against Clare last year, making it 20 years since their last taste of All-Ireland glory. However, The Premier County responded resolutely after half-time, producing a score of 3-14 to 0-2 in the second-half alone. The national broadcaster said 980,000 viewers watched The Premier county's enthralling comeback on The Sunday Game Live on RTÉ2 television, with 78pc of the channel's available viewership tuning in. RTÉ reports that ratings peaked at the end of the game, with 1,119,000 people witnessing Tipp close out the game against a limping 14-man Cork side which had Eoin Downey red-carded in the 55th minute, conceding a penalty in the process. Another notable statistic from yesterday's match coverage were the record numbers who followed the game on the RTÉ Player as 400,645 viewers opted to stream the coverage through the broadcaster's streaming service, the highest figure yet across its hurling and football coverage. A televised analysis of the clash, as well as of the entire hurling season to date, was presented by Jacqui Hurley last night on RTÉ which drew 244,000 viewers and 39,000 streams on RTÉ Player. RTÉ One kicked off the weekend's All-Ireland hurling festivities on Saturday night with Up For The Match, presented by Des Cahill and Jacqui Hurley, drawing an average television audience of 316,000 and 58,000 on the Player. Interest in the annual sporting centre-piece was showcased on social media too, as RTÉ reported achieving 6.19 million views across its online content along with 668,000 engagements.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Cork hurlers ‘request' no homecoming after heartbreaking All-Ireland final defeat against Tipperary
CORK'S senior hurlers have decided against holding a homecoming event following their All-Ireland SHC final defeat to Tipperary on Sunday. It marks a second successive loss in the decider for the Rebels, having been narrowly beaten by Clare in 2024. 2 Cork will skip a homecoming after a heavy defeat in the All-Ireland final 2 Tipperary players and staff celebrate with the Liam MacCarthy cup after their side's victory in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final Last year, a crowd still gathered at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh to welcome the team home in defeat. But there will be no similar event this time around after their collapse against the Premier. Boss Pat Ryan Yet they capitulated in the second half of their bid to end the county's 20-year wait for a Liam MacCarthy Cup. read more on gaa A statement from Cork GAA confirmed the team did NOT want any sort of homecoming but they tanked their fans for the support throughout the season. It read: "At the request of the team and management, there is no event planned for the return of the Cork hurlers this evening. "They would again like to thank all the entire county for their unwavering support throughout the year." Cork led by six points at half-time in Croke Park but were outclassed in the second half. Most read in GAA Hurling Pat Ryan's side managed just two more points as they slumped to a 3-27 to 1-18 loss. Meanwhile, Tipperary supporters are set to welcome their All-Ireland champions home to Thurles later today. RTE GAA pundit embrace Tipperary captain Ronan Maher after his epic display toppled Cork in All-Ireland final Tipperary PRO Jonathan Cullen told RTÉ's Morning Ireland that celebrations will begin at Semple Stadium around 4.30pm. The team are expected to arrive – Liam MacCarthy Cup in hand – at approximately 7.30pm. A large crowd is anticipated is expected after their first All-Ireland triumph .
The 42
4 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Ronan Maher lands All-Ireland hurling final man of the match award
TIPPERARY CAPTAIN RONAN Maher has been named man of the match after today's All-Ireland senior hurling final. Maher led the Premier county to Liam MacCarthy glory after a sensational second-half surge against Cork. Tipp won 3-27 to 1-18 after outscoring the Rebels 3-14 to 0-2 in the latter period. The Thurles Sarsfields defender beat team-mates John McGrath and Darragh McCarthy to the coveted award, which as announced on The Sunday Game on RTÉ, and presented by GAA President Jarlath Burns at the team banquet at the Grand Hotel, Malahide. Advertisement 'Ah sure listen, it's absolutely unbelievable,' Maher told RTÉ's Joanne Cantwell. 'It's what we all dream about, coming up to Croke Park and putting in a performance. 'Someone asked me earlier on what we done at half time, but I think the group, as a collective, were really, really calm. We knew what we had to do in the second half. 'Listen, it's an honour for me to captain this group of people, the players, the management, the backroom team, I'm the lucky one standing up here. 'Everyone put in a savage shift today, even the lads that didn't get onto the field today, everybody was just tremendous throughout the year. It's just a good, honest group of people here, and I couldn't be happier or prouder standing in front of them.' Maher went on to reveal a source of personal motivation for his third All-Ireland success: he will now join an illustrious list of Thurles Sarsfields' All-Ireland winning Tipperary captains etched onto a wall of fame at the club. 'It's a dream come true really. Liam Cahill spoke to me at the start of the year and I was absolutely privileged to get the job again, I didn't think I would. I have him to thank for that. 'I had a picture of that wall set as my screensaver for the last two or three years. It's something that I've been looking forward to, getting up there. 'It's unbelievable. I couldn't be prouder as a Thurles Sarsfields man and a Tipperary man to be going up on the wall, but I couldn't do it without these lads down here.' Hailed a 'colossus' by The Sunday Game pundit and former Tipp star Brendan Cummins, Maher's nullification of Cork star forward Brian Hayes has been widely lauded. The 29-year-old played it down. 'There was a lot of them to block out, I suppose. Everybody was tremendous today. Like I said, we came out after half time and put in a big shift. Credit to every man that got onto the field there today, it was unbelievable. 'I'd like to think that we put so much pride back into the Tipperary jersey, for the supporters, and for everybody in this room, it means so much to everybody. We're just absolutely thrilled to have Liam MacCarthy here tonight.' ***** Check out the latest episode of The42′s GAA Weekly podcast here
