2015 Tipperary county hurling team season

October 2021 October 2021 + Tipperary county hurling team 2015 seasonManagerEamon O'SheaCaptainBrendan MaherAll-Ireland SHCSemifinalistsMunster SHCWinnersNational LeagueSemi-finalistsWaterford Crystal CupQuarter-finalistsTop scorer ChampionshipSéamus Callanan (5-20)Highest SHC attendance 58,495 (v Galway 16 August)Lowest SHC attendance31,488 (v Limerick 21 June)_goldshoulders _goldhorizontal _goldshoulders 0000ff 0000ff 0000ff FFFFFF 0000ff Colours The 2015 season was Eamon O'Shea's third and final year as manager of the Tipperary senior hurling team. In October 2014, O'Shea confirmed that he would stay on for a third year as Tipperary manager. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/oshea-to-continue-in-premier-county-hot-seat-293785.html O'Shea to continue in Premier County hot-seat 15 August 2014 Irish Examiner 24 October 2014 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/oshea-delighted-ryan-will-be-tipp-successor-294269.html O'Shea 'delighted' Ryan will be Tipp successor 28 October 2014 Irish Examiner 28 October 2014 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/lar-corbett-delighted-eamon-o-shea-will-resume-and-hoping-for-no-retirements-1.2014535 Lar Corbett delighted Eamon O'Shea will resume and hoping for no retirements 26 November 2014 Irish Times 27 November 2014 It was also confirmed that Michael Ryan would succeed O'Shea as manager on a two-year term after the conclusion of the 2015 season. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/michael-ryan-to-succeed-eamon-oshea-in-tipperary-hotseat-for-2016-30694887.html Michael Ryan to succeed Eamon O'Shea in Tipperary hot-seat for 2016 27 October 2014 Irish Independent 28 October 2014http://www.thescore.ie/ryan-oshea-tipp-manager-1748220-Oct2014/ Ryan to succeed Eamon O'Shea in Tipp hurling hotseat next year 27 October 2014 The Score 27 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141202122328/http://www.thescore.ie/ryan-oshea-tipp-manager-1748220-Oct2014/ 2 December 2014 dead dmy-all http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/ryan-rubberstamped-to-succeed-oshea-as-tipp-boss-30703922.html Ryan rubber-stamped to succeed O'Shea as Tipp boss 30 October 2014 Irish Independent 27 November 2014 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2014/1030/655788-tipperary-confirm-ryan-to-succeed-oshea/ Tipperary confirm Michael Ryan to succeed Eamon O'Shea for 2016 season 30 October 2014 RTÉ Sport 27 November 2014 Declan Fanning also joined the back-room team for 2015 as a selector. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/delight-for-eamon-oshea-as-fanning-joins-tipp-backroom-30697644.html Delight for Eamon O'Shea as Fanning joins Tipp backroom 28 October 2014 Irish Independent 28 October 2014http://www.thescore.ie/michael-ryan-tipp-ratified-1752954-Oct2014/ Michael Ryan gets green light to be next Tipperary hurling boss 30 October 2014 The Score 27 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141205023410/http://www.thescore.ie/michael-ryan-tipp-ratified-1752954-Oct2014/ 5 December 2014 dead dmy-all Brendan Maher continued as captain for a second year with Pádraic Maher remaining as vice-captain. http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=229811 Maher retains Tipp captaincy as key duo set to miss league 8 January 2015 Hogan Stand 8 January 2015 On 15 March, Intersport/Elverys became the new sponsors of Tipperary GAA, a sponsorship that covers both the hurling and football codes and includes all grades from minor to senior inter-county teams for the next two years. The new look Tipperary jersey for the 2015 season was unveiled displaying the Intersport brand name on the front and their co-sponsor Elvery's name on the back. https://tipperary.gaa.ie/intersportelverys-take-tipperary-sponsorship-unveil-2015-tipperary-gaa-strip/ Intersport/Elverys take over Tipperary sponsorship and unveil 2015 Tipperary GAA strip 15 March 2015 Tipperary GAA 16 March 2015 The new jersey was used for the first time against Kilkenny on 15 March in the National League. On 17 April, it was announced that Noel McGrath would undergo surgery to help treat testicular cancer. He returned to the Tipperary panel in August and came on as a substitute in the All-Ireland Semi-final defeat to Galway. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipperary-hurler-noel-mcgrath-to-undergo-surgery-for-testicular-cancer-this-week-31144515.html Tipperary hurler Noel McGrath to undergo surgery for testicular cancer this week 15 April 2015 Irish Independent 15 April 2015 http://www.the42.ie/noel-mcgrath-tipperary-2-2097454-May2015/ We'll welcome him back with open arms. We can't wait to get Noel back.' 12 May 2015 The 42 19 May 2015 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/noel-mcgrath-to-undergo-cancer-surgery-324262.html Noel McGrath to undergo cancer surgery 16 April 2015 Irish Examiner 19 May 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/noel-mcgrath-i-felt-a-lump-and-hoped-it-was-from-hurling-but-it-was-testicular-cancer-31505376.html Noel McGrath: 'I felt a lump and hoped it was from hurling, but it was testicular cancer' 6 September 2015 Irish Independent 9 September 2015 2015 senior hurling management team http://www.nationalist.ie/sport/clonmelman-paudie-o-neill-new-tipp-senior-hurling-coach-1-4377653 Clonmelman Paudie O'Neill new Tipp senior hurling coach 17 October 2012 Nationalist 1 May 2013 16 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140116102011/http://www.nationalist.ie/sport/clonmelman-paudie-o-neill-new-tipp-senior-hurling-coach-1-4377653 deadhttp://www.thescore.ie/kieran-mcgeeney-tipperary-1170277-Nov2013/ Kieran McGeeney to join Tipperary hurling backroom team 11 November 2013 The Score 14 January 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140115131930/http://www.thescore.ie/kieran-mcgeeney-tipperary-1170277-Nov2013/ 15 January 2014 NamePositionClubEamon O'SheaManagerKilruane McDonaghsMichael RyanAssistant ManagerUpperchurch-DrombanePaudie O’NeillCoachSt Mary'sDeclan FanningSelectorKillenauleKieran McGeeneyBack room teamMullaghbawn 2015 squad The following players made their competitive senior debut in 2015. Joe O'Dwyer against Dublin on 15 February John McGrath against Galway on 22 February John Meagher against Galway on 22 February Bill Maher against Limerick on 21 June The Tipperary squad returned home from a pre-season holiday to Dubai on 5 January. It was confirmed on 7 January that Michael Cahill and James Barry would miss the majority of the National Hurling League. Barry had an operation to cure a hip problem and Cahill will have surgery on a similar problem. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipperary-prepare-for-league-without-cahill-and-barry-30888333.html Tipperary prepare for League without Cahill and Barry 7 January 2015 Irish Independent 8 January 2015 John Meagher, Michael Breen, and Bill Maher have been added to the Tipperary squad from the extended squad in 2014. Five newcomers were also named in the squad: David Butler, Liam Treacy, John McGrath, Sean Maher and Joe O’Dwyer. http://thescore.thejournal.ie/tipperary-hurling-1869471-Jan2015/ 2 key Tipp hurling defenders to miss league but there's 8 new additions to squad 8 January 2015 The Score 8 January 2015 1 Goalkeeper Darren Gleeson Portroe 2 Right Corner Back Cathal Barrett Holycross-Ballycahill 3 Full back Paul Curran Mullinahone 4 Left Corner Back Joe O'Dwyer Killenaule 5 Right half back Kieran Bergin Killenaule 6 Centre back Conor O'Mahony Newport 7 Left half back Pádraic Maher Thurles Sarsfields 8 Midfield Shane McGrath Ballinahinch 9 Midfield Brendan Maher Borris-Ileigh 10 Right half Forward Denis Maher Thurles Sarsfields 11 Centre forward Patrick Maher Lorrha-Dorrha 12 Left half Forward James Woodlock Drom-Inch 13 Right Corner Forward John O'Dwyer Killenaule 14 Full forward Séamus Callanan Drom-Inch 15 Left Corner Forward Jason Forde Silvermines 16 Substitute Darragh Egan Kildangan 17 Substitute Shane Bourke J.K. Bracken's 18 Substitute Michael Cahill Thurles Sarsfields 19 Substitute Paddy Stapleton Borris-Ileigh 20 Substitute James Barry Upperchurch-Drombane 21 Substitute Niall O'Meara Kilruane MacDonagh's 22 Substitute Noel McGrath Loughmore-Castleiney 23 Substitute Ronan Maher Thurles Sarsfields 24 Substitute Conor O'Brien Éire Óg Annacarty 25 Substitute Gearóid Ryan Templederry Kenyons 26 Substitute Thomas Stapleton Templederry Kenyons Challenge Games On 11 January, Tipperary defeated Wexford by 2–15 to 0–16 in a Senior Hurling Challenge game played in Cashel. Wexford led by 0–10 to 1–4 at half time with the aid of the breeze. David Butler got the goal for Tipperary with the goal. Conor Kenny got the second goal as Tipperary won by five points. https://tipperary.gaa.ie/senior-hurling-challenge-tipperary-2-15-wexford-0-16/ Senior Hurling Challenge – Tipperary 2-15 Wexford 0-16 15 January 2015 Tipperary GAA 16 January 2015 On 17 May, Tippeary lost on a 3–18 to 2-22 scoreline in a challenge at Upperchurch-Drombane GAA club, held to mark the opening of new facilities at the ground. http://www.the42.ie/dublin-tipperary-john-mcgrath-2108923-May2015/ 45 scores as Dublin's hurlers claimed a narrow win over Tipperary tonight 18 May 2015 The 42 19 May 2015 11 January 19:30 Tipperary 2–15 – 0–16 Wexford Joe O’Dwyer (0-1), Thomas Stapleton (0-1), Sean Maher (0-1), Conor Kenny (1-2), David Butler (1-2), John O’Dwyer (0-2, 0-1 free), Seamus Callanan (0-4, 0-2 frees), Jason Forde (0-2) Leahy Park Cashel Report Darren Gleeson Joe O’Dwyer, Paul Curran, Michael Breen Shane McGrath, Conor O’Mahony, Gearoid Ryan Thomas Stapleton, James Woodlock Denis Maher, Sean Maher, Conor Kenny David Butler, John O’Dwyer, Niall O’Meara Subs: Seamus Callanan for O’Meara, Micheal Butler for McGrath, Daniel Guinan (for O’Mahony, Jason Forde for John O’Dwyer) 25 January Tipperary 5–20 – 2–18 Kilmallock Darren Gleeson S.Maher, Butler, OBrien R.Maher, C.OMahony, P.Maher Stapleton, Woodlock G.Ryan, Brendan Maher, S.Maher D.Butler, Callanan, Forde 17 May Tipperary 3–18 – 2–22 Dublin J McGrath 2-5 (0-2f), C Kenny 0-5, L McGrath 1-0, S Bourke & B Maher (2f) 0-2 each, C Ryan, S McGrath, P Maher & P Ryan (f) 0-1 each. C Cronin 2-4, P Ryan 0-4 (2 65s, 1f), D Plunkett 0-3, C Dooley, D O'Connell, B Quinn, D Treacy & O O'Rorke 0-2 each, S Lambert 0-1. Upperchurch-Drombane GAA Club C Lyons (Cork) Report D Egan Pádraig Stapleton, J Barry, T Treacy Bill Maher, T Hamill, P Heffernan S McGrath, A Ryan S Bourke, D McCormack, C Ryan L McGrath, C Kenny, J McGrath Subs: T Comerford for Barry (20), K Morris for L McGrath, P Maher for C Ryan, K O'Dwyer for A Ryan, P Ryan for J McGrath (all half-time), Paddy Stapleton for Treacy (45), Brendan Maher for McCormack (56). 2015 Waterford Crystal Cup Summary Séamus Callanan spared Tipperary's blushes with a second-half hat-trick of goals as Tipperary defeated Mary Immaculate College Limerick by 4–16 to 1–16 in the preliminary round of the Waterford Crystal Cup on 9 January. David Butler scored four points from corner forward after recently being added to the panel. Eamon O’Shea handed starts to newcomers Joe O’Dwyer, Stephen Maher, Liam Treacy, Sean Maher and David Butler. http://thescore.thejournal.ie/tipperary-seal-place-waterford-crystal-cup-quarter-finals-1874564-Jan2015/ Callanan hat-trick inspires clinical Tipperary to place in Waterford Crystal Cup quarter-finals 10 January 2015 The Score 13 January 2015 On 18 January, Tipperary travelled to O'Garney Park in Sixmilebridg to take on Clare in the Quarter-finals. In front of a crowd of 1,342, Tipperary lost the game by a point on a 0–15 to 0-16 scoreline. Clare led by 0–8 to 0–7 at half-time. An injury-time point from Colin Ryan was the crucial score to give Clare the victory. http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/clare-edge-win-in-waterford-crystal-cup-658578.html Clare edge win in Waterford Crystal Cup 19 January 2015 Irish Examiner 20 January 2015 Results 9 January 19:30 Preliminary round Tipperary 4–16 – 1–16 Mary I S Callanan 3–7 (0-4f, 0–1 65), D Butler 0–4, S Maher 1–1, Pádraic Maher, K Bergin (f), D Maher & C Kenny 0–1 each. D Reidy 0–10 (8f), N O’Meara 1–1, D O’Donovan & T Gallagher (1 sl), 0–2 each, C Sheahan 0–1. Dr. Morris Park Thurles Nathan Wall (Cork) Report D Egan J O’Dwyer, P Curran, Stephen Maher S McGrath, C O’Mahony, Pádraic Maher K Bergin, G Ryan D Maher, L Treacy, Patrick Maher Sean Maher, S Callanan, D Butler Subs: J Woodlock for Stephen Maher (41), C Kenny for Butler (51), C Ryan for D Maher (63), Butler for Sean Maher (68), D Guinan for Callanan (68). 18 January 14:00 Quarterfinal Tipperary 0–15 – 0–16 Clare B Maher 0-7 (5fs), Sean Maher, D Maher 0-2 each, T Stapleton, G Ryan, D Butler, S McGrath all 0-1 each. C O'Connell 0-4 (4fs), Colin Ryan (1f), P Donnellan, D O'Halloran 0-2, C Galvin, B Bugler, Conor Ryan, B Duggan, A Cunningham, P Flanagan all 0-1 each. O'Garney Park, Sixmilebridge J Murphy (Limerick) Report D Egan J O'Dwyer, P Curran, Stephen Maher R Maher, C O'Mahony, C O'Brien T Stapelton, G Ryan D Maher, B Maher, J Woodlock D Butler, Sean Maher, C Kenny Subs: M Butler for O'Dwyer (ht), K Bergin for Ryan (49), P Maher for Butler (49), S McGrath for D Maher (60). 2015 National Hurling League Squad Summary Tipperary started their league campaign on 15 February with an away game against Dublin which was shown live on TG4. Tipperary lost the game by twelve points on a 2–20 to 0-14 scoreline. Tipperary had started with 11 of the side that lost the previous years All-Ireland final to Kilkenny, and were 1–11 to 0-5 down at half time. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/dublin-turn-to-do-the-drubbing-312828.html Dublin turn to do the drubbing 16 February 2015 Irish Examiner 16 February 2015 http://www.the42.ie/hurling-league-live-tracker-dublin-tipperary-galway-clare-1940031-Feb2015/ As It Happened: Dublin v Tipperary, Galway v Clare – Allianz Hurling League match tracker 16 February 2015 The 42 16 February 2015 Speaking after the game Tipperary manager Eamon O’Shea said "It was a bad performance and I have no excuses, none, It concerns me alright. Dublin played some really good hurling and it was the opposite for us. We were reasonably optimistic coming here. We're only hurling one day a week at the moment, but I wouldn't use that as an excuse, We were beaten by a team who wanted to win the ball more than we did, so we're disappointed." http://www.hoganstand.com/hurling/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=231927 O'Shea offers no excuses 16 February 2015 Hogan Stand 16 February 2015 A week later on 22 February, Tipperary beat Galway by four points in 1–18 to 0–20 win at Semple Stadium. http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=232345 Tipp topple Tribe in Thurles 22 February 2015 Hogan Stand 24 February 2015 Tipperary were 10 points ahead with 25 minutes remaining before Galway came back. Speaking after the game to RTÉ Sport, Tipperary manager Eamon O’Shea said "The wind was swirling, and it was raining at times, So, it could have gone either way. We got a cushion after half-time, and it saw us over the line." http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=232355 It could have gone either way 22 February 2015 Hogan Stand 24 February 2015http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/tipperary-deliver-as-front-men-land-the-big-punches-on-galway-314053.html Tipperary deliver as front men land the big punches on Galway 22 February 2015 Irish Examiner 24 February 2015 http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/3/2202151604-div-ia-tipp-off-the-mark-with-win-over-galway-/ TIPPERARY 2-18 GALWAY 0-20 23 February 2015 GAA.ie 24 February 2015 http://munster.gaa.ie/2015/02/22/allianz-hurling-league-division-1a-tipperary-v-galway-2/ TIPPERARY 2-18 GALWAY 0-20 23 February 2015 Munster GAA 24 February 2015 Next up on 8 March was an away game against Clare in Ennis.http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/emphatic-win-for-tipperary-as-clare-sink-665538.html Emphatic win for Tipperary as Clare sink 9 March 2015 Irish Examiner 11 March 2015 The game was shown live on TG4. At half-time, Tipperary were leading by 0–13 to 0-09. http://www.the42.ie/hurling-division-1a-and-1b-live-1979596-Mar2015/ As it happened: Clare v Tipperary, Galway v Kilkenny Allianz Hurling League 9 March 2015 The 42 11 March 2015 http://www.clarechampion.ie/pointless-clare-facing-relegation-play-off/ Tipperary 2-19 Clare 0-20 9 March 2015 Clare Champion 11 March 2015 Tipperary won the game by 2–19 to 0–20 with James Woodlock getting the crucial second goal, shooting into the top corner of the net when he was sent clear by Séamus Callanan. http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2015/0308/685468-clare-v-tipperary/ Tipperary victory leaves Clare in relegation mire 9 March 2015 RTÉ Sport 11 March 2015 http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=233237 Tipp compound Clare's woes 9 March 2015 Hogan Stand 11 March 2015 Tipperary manager Eamon O'Shea was happy that his players' hard work paid off against Clare saying "t was good and I'm delighted for them because they've been working really hard all the time. The league goes up and down, I wouldn't be thinking everything's fine just because you win one or your lose one, I think the nature of the league is that, as you saw with Dublin and Cork yesterday, it will fluctuate. I'm just happy but again I'll say it's early March and the pitches don't run as quick." http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=233259 O'Shea: nothing won in early March 9 March 2015 Hogan Stand 11 March 2015 On 15 March Tipperary defeated Kilkenny by 2–22 to 1–13 to qualify for the quarter-finals of the league with a game to spare. http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2015/0315/687279-seamus-callanan-stars-as-tipperary-beat-kilkenny/ Seamus Callanan stars as Tipperary outgun Kilkenny 15 March 2015 RTÉ Sport 16 March 2015 http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/1/1503151304-d1a-hurling-tipperary-v-kilkenny/ TIPPERARY 2-22 KILKENNY 1-13 15 March 2015 GAA.ie 16 March 2015 Goals in either half from Séamus Callanan and Niall O’Meara made it three wins in a row for Tipperary. http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/hurling-news/tipperary-2-22-kilkenny-1-13-tipp-5340089 Tipperary 2-22 Kilkenny 1-13: Tipp post rare win over the Cats at Semple Stadium 15 March 2015 Irish Mirror 16 March 2015 http://www.the42.ie/kilkenny-tipperary-league-2015-report-1993785-Mar2015/ Kilkenny's top-flight place in danger after Tipp thumping in Semple Stadium 15 March 2015 The 42 16 March 2015 The win was their first victory over Kilkenny since a League win two years previous, and just their second in the last 12 League and championship games against Kilkenny. http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/tipperary-confound-critics-with-convincing-win-against-kilkenny-667650.html Tipperary confound critics with convincing win against Kilkenny 15 March 2015 Irish Examiner 16 March 2015 The last game against Cork took place on 22 March in Páirc Uí Rinn. http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2014/0918/644728-hurling-fixtures-trips-for-tipp-and-kilkenny/ 2015 fixtures: Opening trips for Tipp and Kilkenny 18 September 2014 RTÉ Sport 20 January 2015 Tipperary were losing by twelve points with fifteen minutes remaining, but came back to win by one point for their fourth league win in a row. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/tipperary-refuse-to-surrender-319967.html Tipperary refuse to surrender 23 March 2015 Irish Examiner 23 March 2015 Cork had led by 0–15 to 0–13 at half time. http://munster.gaa.ie/2015/03/22/allianz-hurling-league-division-1a-cork-v-tipperary/ Amazing Tipp comeback shocks Cork 23 March 2015 Munster GAA 23 March 2015 Tipperary manager Eamon O'Shea said that his side could easily have lost and attributed their come-from-behind one-point win to the players' belief and never-say-die attitude. http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2015/0322/688966-eamon-oshea-tipperary-dont-stop-believing/ Eamon O'Shea: Tipperary don't stop believing 23 March 2015 RTÉ Sport 23 March 2015 http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-cork-2006635-Mar2015/ Amazing comeback by Tipperary as they recover from being 12 points down to beat Cork 23 March 2015 The 42 24 March 2015 Tipperary finished as division 1A winners and top seeds and played division 1B's fourth-placed team Offaly, in the quarter-finals on 29 March in Tullamore. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/banners-battle-to-beat-drop-gets-harder-after-cats-win-toss-31089563.html Banner's battle to beat drop gets harder after Cats win toss 23 March 2015 Irish Independent 24 March 2015 http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/hurling-news/allianz-hurling-league-home-venues-5386722 Allianz Hurling League: Home venues for quarter finals and playoffs confirmed 23 March 2015 Irish Mirror 24 March 2015 Tipperary won the game on a 1–16 to 0-13 scoreline to qualify for a semi-final against Waterford on 19 April at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/first-half-onslaught-sees-13-man-tipp-through-to-semi-final-669511.html First half onslaught sees 13-man Tipp through to semi-final 30 March 2015 Irish Examiner 31 March 2015http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=234639 Nowlan Park to host semi-final double header 30 March 2015 Hogan Stand 31 March 2015 Kieran Bergin sustained an ankle ligament damage injury in the game and will miss the remainder of the League, while Seamus Callanan received a straight red card for an off the ball strike two minutes into the second half. http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=234637 Bergin blow for Tipp 30 March 2015 Hogan Stand 31 March 2015 Tipperary had a 1–14 to 0-4 half time lead in the game. http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-offaly-allianz-division-1-quarter-final-2019835-Mar2015/ Callanan stars but will miss league semi-final as 13-man Tipperary hold off Offaly 30 March 2015 The 42 31 March 2015 Cathal Barrett received a second yellow card with six minutes to play with Tipperary finishing the game with thirteen men. http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2015/0329/690626-offaly-tipperary/ Offaly 0-13 Tipperary 1-16 30 March 2015 RTÉ Sport 31 March 2015 http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=234497 HL1: Callanan and Barrett see red but Tipp advance 29 March 2015 Hogan Stand 31 March 2015 Tipperary officials appealed against the red card received by Seamus Callananin was rejected by the GAA's Central Hearings Committee (CHC) on 2 April. The committee also turned down Cathal Barrett's appeal against the first of two yellow cards he was shown. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/seamus-callanan-set-to-miss-semifinal-as-appeal-fails-31113396.html Seamus Callanan set to miss semi-final as appeal fails 2 April 2015 Irish Independent 9 April 2015 On 6 April, the Tipperary panel left for hot weather training in Spain, returning on 11 April. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipp-hit-with-mcgrath-injury-blow-31122640.html Tipp hit with McGrath injury blow 7 April 2015 Irish Independent 9 April 2015 On 16 April, Seamus Callanan's red card decision was rescinded by the CAC clearing him to play in the league semi-final against Waterford. http://www.the42.ie/seamus-callanan-red-card-2053025-Apr2015/ Seamus Callanan cleared to line out for Tipp as red card overturned 17 April 2015 The 42 17 April 2015 The semi-final will be shown live on TG4. https://tipperary.gaa.ie/ahl-division-1-semi-final-tipperary-v-waterford-fixed-nowlan-park/ Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Semifinal Tipperary GAA 17 April 2015 In the semi-final Tipperary lost by one point on a 2–15 to 1-19 scoreline after leading by 2–8 to 0–11 at half-time. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/deise-delight-as-mahony-spree-sinks-tipperary-31155404.html Deise delight as Mahony spree sinks Tipperary 20 April 2015 Irish Independent 28 April 2015http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-waterford-hurling-semi-live-score-updates-2055738-Apr2015/ As it happened: Tipperary v Waterford, Allianz National Hurling League semi-final 20 April 2015 The 42 28 April 2015 Eamon O’Shea felt Tipperary were a bit flat during the game, saying "I thought during the week that we were a little bit off, but you never know for sure until the match comes along, Even when we were ahead I thought we were lacking energy and lacking composure, so I'd say we were a bit flat. Why? I'm not sure, it's very early after a game to be assessing that. Having said that they were beaten by a team that performed well on the day, good energy, good movement and so I'd have no complaints. I thought we might sneak it there with the extra-time because I did think we came back well, but having said that I think we have got something out of the league." http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=235807 O'Shea rues 'flat' performance 20 April 2015 Hogan Stand 28 April 2015 http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=235697 Mahony sends Tipp packing 20 April 2015 Hogan Stand 28 April 2015 https://tipperary.gaa.ie/westside-column-april-25th-2015/ Westside Column 25 April 2015 25 April 2015 Tipperary GAA 28 April 2015 Results 15 February 14:00 Round 1 Tipperary 0–14 – 2–20 Dublin J O'Dwyer 0-6 (1f), S Callanan 0-4 (3fs), J Woodlock, J Forde (f), S McGrath, C O'Brien 0-1 each P Ryan 0-8 (4fs, 1'65'), E Dillon 1-2, L Rushe 1-1, D Sutcliffe, M Schutte 0-2 each, C Cronin, C Crummey, R O'Dwyer, S Durkin, C Boland 0-1 each Parnell Park 5,000 B Kelly (Westmeath) Report D Gleeson Joe O'Dwyer, P Curran, C Barrett K Bergin, C O'Mahony, Padraic Maher S McGrath, J Woodlock Brendan Maher (capt), J Forde, Dennis Maher John O'Dwyer, S Callanan, G Ryan Subs: Ronan Maher for D Maher (h-t), T Stapleton for McGrath (h-t), C Kenny for Ryan (45), C O'Brien for O'Mahony (52) 22 February 14:00 Round 2 Tipperary 2–18 – 0–20 Galway S Callanan 1-3 (0-2fs), J O'Dwyer 1-1, K Bergin, J Forde 0-3 each, J McGrath 0-2, G Ryan, D Gleeson (f), R Maher, B Maher, D Maher, C Kenny 0-1 each. J Flynn 0-4 (3fs, 1 sl), J Cooney, C Mannion 0-3 each, P Brehony J Regan, A Smith (1f) 0-2 each, I Tannian, J Glynn, C Barrett (own point), B Molloy 0-1 each. Semple Stadium 4,176 J McGrath (Westmeath) Report D Gleeson C Barrett, P Curran, C O'Brien Michael Breen, P Maher, Ronan Maher K Bergin, G Ryan Dennis Maher, J Forde, B Maher (capt) John O'Dwyer, S Callanan, John McGrath Subs: J Woodlock for Ryan (ht), C Kenny for D Maher (41), N McGrath for McGrath, J Meagher for Bergin (69). 8 March 14:00 Round 3 Tipperary 2–19 – 0–20 Clare S Callanan 0-7 (5fs), J McGrath 0-5, J O'Dwyer 0-4 (2fs), J Woodlock, N McGrath 1-0 each, M Breen 0-2, J Forde 0-1 Colin Ryan 0-8 (8fs), Conor Ryan 0-5, J Conlon, T Kelly (1f) 0-2 each, S O'Donnell, C McGrath, C Galvin 0-1 each Cusack Park 7,363 B Gavin (Offaly) Report D Gleeson C Barret, C O'Mahony, C O'Brien M Breen, P Maher, R Maher K Bergin, J Woodlock J O'Dwyer, C Kenny, N O'Meara N McGrath, S Callanan, J McGrath Subs: J Forde for Kenny (50), G Ryan for O'Meara (56), S McGrath for N McGrath (61), S Bourke for J McGrath (66), T Stapleton for Woodlock (72). 15 March 14:00 Round 4 Tipperary 2–22 – 1–13 Kilkenny S Callanan 1-7 (3f, 1 '65'), N O'Meara 1-2, J O'Dwyer 0-4, N McGrath 0-3, M Breen 0-2, P Maher, J Forde, S Bourke, J Woodlock 0-1 each. R Hogan 0-10 (6f), J Farrell 1-1, M Kelly, J Power 0-1 each ('65) Semple Stadium 10,421 J McGrath (Westmeath) Report D Gleeson C Barrett, C O'Mahony, P Curran M Breen, P Maher, R Maher K Bergin, J Woodlock J O'Dwyer, B Maher, J Forde N McGrath, S Callanan, N O'Meara Subs: C O'Brien for Curran (30), S McGrath for Forde (51), J McGrath for O'Meara (58), S Bourke for N McGrath (62), D Egan for Gleeson (65). 22 March 14:00 Round 5 Tipperary 2–28 – 4–21 Cork S Callanan 0-10 (5f), N McGrath 0-7 (1f), J Forde 1-4, N O'Meara 0-3, K Bergin 1-0, J O'Dwyer, R Maher, C Kenny, T Stapleton 0-1 each. P Horgan 2-8 (6f), S Harnedy 0-5, C Lehane 1-1, P O'Sullivan 1-0, C Murphy, D Kearney 0-2 each, A Walsh, R O'Shea, A Cadogan 0-1 each Páirc Uí Rinn B Kelly (Westmeath) Report D Egan P Stapleton, C O'Mahony, C O'Brien R Maher, Paudie Maher, K Bergin S McGrath, T Stapleton N McGrath, B Maher, J Forde J O'Dwyer, S Callanan, N O'Meara Subs: Patrick Maher for B Maher (32), M Breen for S McGrath, S Bourke for O'Dwyer (both h-t), J Woodlock for T Stapleton (56), C Kenny for O'Meara (62). 29 March 15:00 Quarter-final Tipperary 1–16 – 0–13 Offaly Callanan 1-6 (4f), K Bergin & B Maher 0-3 each, J Forde, R Maher, N McGrath, N O'Meara 0-1 each S Dooley 0-7 (3f, 1 '65), J Bergin, S Quirke & B Carroll 0-2 each O'Connor Park J Keenan (Wicklow) Report D Egan P Stapleton, C O'Mahony, C Barrett M Breen, Padraic Maher, R Maher J Woodlock, K Bergin J Forde, B Maher, Patrick Maher N McGrath, S Callanan, N O'Meara Subs: S McGrath for K Bergin (inj 43), S Bourke for N O'Meara (54), C Kenny for J Forde (60), S Maher for Patrick Maher (69) 19 April 16:00 Semi-final Tipperary 2-15 - 1-19 Waterford S Callanan 0-8(6fs, 1 65); J O’Dwyer 1-1; P Maher 1-0; N O’Meara 0-2; J Forde, J Woodlock, P Maher, C Kenny 0-1 each. Pauric Mahony 0-13(11fs, 1 65); C Dunford 1-1; M Shanahan 0-3; J Dillon, J Barron 0-1 each Nowlan Park 16,445 Barry Kelly (Westmeath) Report D Gleeson P Stapleton, C O’Mahony, P Curran M Breen, Padraic Maher, R Maher J Woodlock, S McGrath J O’Dwyer, B Maher, J Forde S Callanan, Patrick Maher, N O’Meara J Barry for Stapleton (43), S Bourke for O’Dwyer (45), C Kenny for Forde (53), G Ryan for McGrath (58), J Meagher for Curran (66). 2015 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Tipperary were drawn to take on the winners of the Munster quarter-final between Clare and Limerick in a game which will be held on 21 June at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. http://munster.gaa.ie/2014/10/09/2015-munster-gaa-senior-championship-draws/ 2015 Munster GAA Senior Championship Draws 9 October 2014 Munster GAA 20 January 2015 Limerick beat Clare on a 1–19 to 2-15 scoreline. http://munster.gaa.ie/2015/05/24/munster-senior-hurling-championship-quarter-final-clare-v-limerick/ Limerick 1-19 Clare 2-15 24 May 2015 Munster GAA 18 June 2015 On 30 April the Tipperary senior panel was reduced in size with former captain Paul Curran being cut from the panel. Tom Stapleton, Shane Bourke, David Butler, Micheal Butler, Bill Maher, Sean Maher, Stephen Maher, Joe O’Dwyer and Liam Treacy were also released from the squad.http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/paul-curran-among-those-trimmed-from-tipperary-hurling-squad-1.2193888 Paul Curran among those trimmed from Tipperary hurling squad Irish Times 30 April 2015 30 April 2015http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2015/0430/697767-tipperary-curran/ Paul Curran released from Tipperary squad RTÉ website 30 April 2015 30 April 2015http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=236416 Curran cut from Tipp panel Hogan Stand 30 April 2015 30 April 2015 On 1 May Paul Curran announced his retirement from inter-county hurling. http://www.the42.ie/paul-curran-tipperary-2078833-May2015/ After 15 years as a Tipperary senior hurler, Paul Curran calls it a day 1 May 2015 The 42 1 May 2015 The match against Limerick was played in front of a bumper crowd in excess of 30,000, and was shown live on RTÉ2 on The Sunday Game live with commentary from Ger Canning and Michael Duignan . http://www.the42.ie/weekend-gaa-coverage-2-2169505-Jun2015/ It's a bumper GAA weekend and here's where to catch all the TV and radio coverage 19 June 2015 The 42 19 June 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/munster-council-expecting-bumper-crowd-for-limericktipp-gaelic-grounds-clash-31313797.html Munster Council expecting bumper crowd for Limerick-Tipp Gaelic Grounds clash 19 June 2015 Irish Independent 19 June 2015 Tipperary were hoping to win their first Munster Championship match since the final in 2012. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/oshea-we-can-end-limerick-hoodoo-31313829.html O'Shea: We can end Limerick hoodoo 19 June 2015 Irish Independent 19 June 2015 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/eamon-oshea-no-excuses-as-tipperary-ready-to-break-limerick-hoodoo-337803.html Eamon O'Shea: No excuses as Tipperary ready to break Limerick hoodoo 19 June 2015 Irish Examiner 19 June 2015 http://www.limerickleader.ie/sport/limerick-sport/limerick-and-tipperary-memorable-hurling-clashes-1-6804700 Limerick and Tipperary - memorable hurling clashes 19 June 2015 Limerick Leader 19 June 2015 http://tipperary.gaa.ie/westside-column-june-20th-2015/ Westside column – June 20th 2015 19 June 2015 Tipperary GAA 19 June 2015 The Tipperary team was announced on Friday 19 June with John O’Dwyer starting following a recent injury scare. Eleven of the side that started the 2014 All Ireland Final replay were named in the team. http://www.limerickpost.ie/2015/06/19/gaa-limerick-and-tipperary-names-starting-fifteens/ GAA – Limerick and Tipperary name starting fifteens 19 June 2015 Limerick Post 22 June 2015 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/nicky-english-tipperary-s-need-for-victory-greater-than-limerick-s-1.2256016 Nicky English: Tipperary's need for victory greater than Limerick's 19 June 2015 Irish Times 22 June 2015 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/donal-ogradynbsppossession-name-of-the-game-as-tipperary-outfield-players-rule-the-roost-338497.html Donal O'Grady: Possession name of the game as Tipperary outfield players rule the roost 23 June 2015 Irish Examiner 24 June 2015 Limerick playing with the wind in the first half opened up a three-point lead after nine minutes before Tipperary came into the game to lead by six points at half time on a 2–12 to 0-12 scoreline.http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/1/2106150946-munster-shc-limerick-v-tipperary-report/ Munster Senior Hurling Championship Semifinal: Limerick 1-16 Tipperary 4-23 21 June 2015 GAA.ie 22 June 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150622195757/http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/1/2106150946-munster-shc-limerick-v-tipperary-report/ 22 June 2015 Seamus Callanan scored both of the goals in the first half for Tipperary with two low shots to the net. http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=239538 Munster SHC: Tipp trounce Treaty 19 June 2015 Hogan Stand 22 June 2015 Tipperary failed to score in the first fourteen minutes of the second half as Limerick narrowed to the lead to one point on a 2–12 to 1-14 scoreline, the Limerick goal coming from a penalty by Shane Dowling after Darren Gleeson had made three saves previous to the foul for the penalty. http://www.the42.ie/limerick-tipperary-2-2174069-Jun2015/ Tipperary finally end losing streak against Limerick to reach Munster hurling final 19 June 2015 The 42 22 June 2015 Tipperary came back into the game with Jason Forde getting their first point before they went on to win the final 20 minutes of the game by 2–11 to 0–2. http://www.the42.ie/limerick-v-tipperary-munster-shc-semi-final-liveblog-2173921-Jun2015/ Tipperary v Limerick: as it happened 19 June 2015 The 42 22 June 2015 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/tipperary-tick-all-the-boxes-for-for-glory-road-338306.html Tipperary tick all the boxes for glory road 19 June 2015 Irish Examiner 22 June 2015 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/sylvester-hennessylimerick-couldnt-handle-tipperarys-tackling-intensity-338498.html Sylvester Hennessy: Limerick couldn't handle Tipperary's tackling intensity 23 June 2015 Irish Examiner 24 June 2015 http://tipperary.gaa.ie/westside-column-june-27th-2015/ Westside column – June 27th 2015 25 June 2015 Tipperary GAA 25 June 2015 Jason Forde got the third goal for Tipperary with a low shot to the corner from the left with substitute Michael Breen getting the fourth goal in injury time. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/cyril-farrell-eamon-osheas-men-back-to-their-best-only-cats-could-live-with-that-31319362.html Cyril Farrell: Eamon O'Shea's men back to their best - only Cats could live with that 22 June 2015 Irish Independent 22 June 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/john-mullane-derek-mcgrath-should-bring-tipperary-to-thurles-for-munster-decider-31319398.html John Mullane: Derek McGrath should bring Tipperary to Thurles for Munster decider 22 June 2015 Irish Independent 22 June 2015 The 16-point win was Tipperary's biggest Munster Championship success over Limerick for 53 years. John O'Dwyer was named as the man of the match on the Sunday game by Dónal O'Grady and Brendan Cummins. http://www.the42.ie/sunday-game-man-of-the-match-selections-2174378-Jun2015/ Do you agree with The Sunday Game's man-of-the-match selections? 22 June 2015 The 42 22 June 2015 http://www.the42.ie/brendan-cummins-tipperary-limerick-munster-hurling-2174308-Jun2015/ Brendan Cummins – Tipp's perfection, Kilkenny's home comforts and the luck of the draw 19 June 2015 The 42 22 June 2015 Tipperary manager Eamon O'Shea speaking after the game said "I'm proud of the players, the players are really good and working with these boys is such a joy. It gives me energy and that's why I really want to see them do well. But for me? I'm not in the picture here. The players are the real heroes and I just sit and watch them. They have an awful lot to do yet to get anywhere where they want to be but it's never about the manager, ever." http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipp-boss-preaching-caution-as-his-troops-turn-on-style-31319393.html Tipp boss preaching caution as his troops turn on style 22 June 2015 Irish Independent 22 June 2015 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/tipperary-rout-limerick-to-avenge-defeats-of-last-two-years-1.2257956 Tipperary rout Limerick to avenge defeats of last two years 22 June 2015 Irish Times 22 June 2015 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/players-are-the-real-heroes-for-tipperary-insists-eamon-oshea-338305.html Players are the real heroes for Tipperary, insists Eamon O'Shea 19 June 2015 Irish Examiner 22 June 2015 O'Shea also admitted he was surprised by the 16-point winning margin saying ""It probably was more emphatic than we thought. I thought there was still a lot of hurling left in the game. I thought we held our nerve when they came back at us and showed a lot of resilience. The experience gained over the last couple of years has been really good for us, you know?" http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=239650 O'Shea deflects praise onto players 19 June 2015 Hogan Stand 22 June 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/eamon-osheas-mark-stamped-all-over-fluent-and-flowering-tipp-31322181.html Eamon O'Shea's mark stamped all over fluent and flowering Tipp 24 June 2015 Irish Independent 24 June 2015 Tipperary played Waterford in the Munster Final on 12 July at Semple Stadium. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/semple-gets-green-light-as-waterford-agree-deal-for-thurles-clash-31325715.html Semple gets green light as Waterford agree deal for Thurles clash 23 June 2015 Irish Independent 24 June 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/outfighting-a-slick-waterford-wont-be-easy-31369623.html Outfighting a slick Waterford won't be easy 12 July 2015 Irish Independent 14 July 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/henry-shefflin-this-tipperary-team-need-to-start-closing-out-a-few-big-deals-31368768.html Henry Shefflin: This Tipperary team need to start closing out a few big deals 12 July 2015 Irish Independent 14 July 2015 http://tipperary.gaa.ie/westside-column-july-11th-2015/ Westside Colum 11 July 2015 11 July 2015 Tipperary GAA 14 July 2015 In the final Tipperary won by five points on a 0–21 to 0-16 scoreline. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/experience-key-as-tipperary-find-way-around-waterford-roadblock-342206.html Experience key as Tipperary find way around Waterford roadblock 13 July 2015 Irish Examiner 14 July 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/kilkenny-and-tipperary-dominance-has-prevented-championship-from-catching-fire-31374561.html Kilkenny and Tipperary dominance has prevented Championship from catching fire 14 July 2015 Irish Independent 14 July 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/cyril-farrell-osheas-men-show-gritty-side-to-win-ugly-but-deise-still-alive-31371318.html Cyril Farrell: O'Shea's men show gritty side to win ugly but Deise still alive 14 July 2015 Irish Independent 14 July 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipperary-are-munster-hurling-champions-31370597.html Tipperary are Munster hurling champions 14 July 2015 Irish Independent 14 July 2015 The win was Tipperary's 41st Munster Senior title and first since 2012. http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/hurling-match-reports/tipperary-0-21-waterford-0-16-premier-6053854 Tipperary 0-21 Waterford 0-16: Premier County end the Deise's unbeaten run to claim their 41st Munster hurling title 12 July 2015 Irish Mirror 14 July 2015 http://www.hoganstand.com/hurling/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=240817 Munster SHC final: Tipp turn the screw in second-half 12 July 2015 Hogan Stand 14 July 2015 http://www.the42.ie/eamon-oshea-tipperary-hurling-2214291-Jul2015/ Tipperary's hurlers can finish what they've started by becoming All-Ireland champions 12 July 2015 The 42 14 July 2015 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/eamon-oshea-finally-gets-right-tune-out-of-tipperary-342209.html Eamon O'Shea finally gets right tune out of Tipperary 12 July 2015 Irish Examiner 14 July 2015 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/sylvester-hennessy-superior-work-rate-rewarded-for-impressive-tipperary-342353.html Sylvester Hennessy: Superior work rate rewarded for impressive Tipperary 11 July 2015 Irish Independent 14 July 2015 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/derek-mcgrath-must-now-galvanise-waterford-342351.html DONAL O'GRADY: Derek McGrath must now galvanise Waterford 14 July 2015 Irish Independent 14 July 2015 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/derek-mcgrath-takes-positives-from-waterford-s-defeat-1.2282564 Derek McGrath takes positives from Waterford's defeat 14 July 2015 Irish Times 14 July 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/john-mullane-we-should-follow-lead-of-soccer-after-minutes-silence-in-thurles-was-marred-by-a-few-shouts-31371286.html John Mullane: We should follow lead of soccer after minute's silence in Thurles was marred by a few shouts 14 July 2015 Irish Independent 14 July 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipp-gain-sweet-release-in-victory-cut-from-granite-31371315.html Tipp gain sweet release in victory cut from granite 14 July 2015 Irish Independent 14 July 2015 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/nicky-english-both-tipp-and-waterford-have-plenty-of-room-for-improvement-1.2282579 Nicky English: Both Tipp and Waterford have plenty of room for improvement 14 July 2015 Irish Times 14 July 2015 Tipperary made two changes to the team that defeated Limerick with Michael Breen making his full championship debut at right half-back and the fit again Cathal Barrett taking over from injured Paddy Stapleton at right corner back. Conor O’Brien is replaced by Ronan Maher in the full back line. http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-hurling-team-munster-final-2210521-Jul2015/ 2 changes and full debut in Tipperary team for Munster hurling final 11 July 2015 The 42 14 July 2015 The match was shown live on RTÉ Two as part of The Sunday Game Live with commentary from Marty Morrissey and Michael Duignan. Tipperary got the opening point with a strike from Niall O’Meara with Colin Dunford getting Waterford's first score to make it two points to one after 5 minutes. Tipperary opened up a four-point lead after 12 minutes on a six points to two scoreline and had a 0–10 to 0–9 lead at half time, helped by four Seamus Callanan points. Jason Forde got the opening score of the second half to push Tipperary's lead to two points. Maurice Shanahan got the equalizing score for Waterford in the 43rd minute to make the score 0-11 each. John O'Dwyer got his third point in the 58th minute to open up a three-point lead for Tipperary. Lar Corbett then increased the lead to four with a long range shot. Seamus Callanan scored another point from a 65 to increase the lead back to four after Maurice Shanahan had got one back for Waterford. Two more points from Tipperary increase the lead to five points before both teams traded points to leave the final score 0–21 to Tipperary, 0–16 to Waterford. http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-waterford-mhc-final-liveblog-2212540-Jul2015/ Munster Final: as it happened 12 July 2015 The 42 14 July 2015 http://tipperary.gaa.ie/westside-column-july-18th-2015/ Westside Column 18 July 2015 20 July 2015 Tipperary GAA 21 July 2015 Eamon O'Shea who picked up his first major trophy said "I thought we started well, we tried to keep the ball open. In the second-half I thought we did better, we moved the ball. We got a few breaks at various times and managed to get the points. I don't always feel the silverware is as important as the outside thinks, but it is important. I thought it important we stayed at the game - they're a resilient bunch, they’ve been through a fair bit." "We had nine Munster final debutants, sometimes people think we’ve been going since the year 2000. We had nine people who played their first Munster final there - I think that's good, to have that transition. I thought a five-point win - maybe those who watch the game don't call it a close game, but for me it was as close as it gets. I didn't relax until the last minute of play." http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2015/0712/714343-oshea/ Eamon O'Shea takes delight in 'battling' Tipperary victory 14 July 2015 RTÉ Sport 14 July 2015 "We’ve been through close games and sometimes we’ve come out the wrong side of them, but you have to be careful judging a team who come out the wrong side of a game by a point or two. I was always happy the team would be capable of winning a really tight match, and today was a really tight match." http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/eamon-oshea-content-as-tipperary-patience-rewarded-342204.html Eamon O'Shea content as Tipperary patience rewarded 14 July 2015 Irish Independent 14 July 2015 On The Sunday Game on the night of the match, Tipperary captain Brendan Maher was named as the man of the match by a panel consisting of Donal Óg Cusack and Eddie Brennan. The other nominees were Tipperary's Cathal Barrett and Waterford's Maurice Shanahan. Results 21 June 16:00 Munster Semi-final Tipperary 4–23 – 1–16 Limerick S Callanan 2-5 (0-2fs, 0-1 '65'), J O'Dwyer 0-7 (1 '65'), J Forde 1-3, Patrick Maher 0-3, M Breen 1-0, S McGrath 0-2, N O'Meara, J Woodlock, S Bourke 0-1 each. S Dowling 1-7(0-4fs, 1-0 pen, 0-2 '65s), D Hannon 0-3, G Mulcahy 0-2, D O'Grady, D Breen, G O'Mahony, S O'Brien 0-1 each. Gaelic Grounds 31,488 B Gavin (Offaly) Report Darren Gleeson Paddy Stapleton, James Barry, Conor O'Brien Kieran Bergin, Padraic Maher, Ronan Maher James Woodlock, Shane McGrath Jason Forde, Brendan Maher (capt), Patrick Maher John O'Dwyer, Seamus Callanan, Niall O'Meara Subs: Michael Cahill for Stapleton (35+1), Shane Bourke for O'Meara (60), Bill Maher for McGrath (69), Michael Breen for Callanan (70). 12 July 16:00 Munster Final Tipperary 0–21 – 0–16 Waterford Seamus Callanan 0-6 (0-4f, 0-2 65), John O’Dwyer 0-5 (0-2f), Niall O’Meara 0-3, Jason Forde 0-2, Patrick Maher 0-2, Michael Breen 0-1, Lar Corbett 0-1, Shane Bourke 0-1 Maurice Shanahan 0-8 (0-3f, 0-2 65), Kevin Moran 0-2, Austin Gleeson 0-2, Shane Fives 0-2, Patrick Curran 0-1, Colin Dunford 0-1 Semple Stadium 43,084 James Owens (Wexford) Report Darren Gleeson Cathal Barrett, James Barry, Michael Breen Kieran Bergin, Pádraic Maher, Ronan Maher James Woodlock, Shane McGrath Jason Forde, Brendan Maher, Patrick Maher John O’Dwyer, Séamus Callanan, Niall O’Meara Subs: Lar Corbett for Michael Breen (HT), Shane Bourke for Jason Forde (67), Conor O’Brien for Shane McGrath (70). 2015 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship By winning the Munster championship, Tipperary qualified for the semi-finals of the All-Ireland championship on 16 August at Croke Park. Tipperary found out there opponents in the semi-final on 26 July after Galway defeated Cork in the quarter-final by 2–18 to 0–22 at Semple Stadium in Thurles. http://www.the42.ie/galway-cork-2-2236938-Jul2015/ Powerful Galway performance to defeat Cork and reach All-Ireland semi against Tipp 26 July 2015 The 42 5 August 2015 http://munster.gaa.ie/2015/07/26/all-ireland-senior-hurling-championship-quarter-final-cork-v-galway/ Young guns fire Galway into semi-final 26 July 2015 Munster GAA 5 August 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/mcintyre-whether-its-tipp-or-tribe-cats-will-win-31445605.html McIntyre: Whether it's Tipp or Tribe, Cats will win 12 August 2015 Irish Independent 12 August 2015 It was the second year in a row that Tipperary would meet Galway in the Championship after Tipperary won by 3-25 - 4–13 in 2014 in the first round of the qualifiers. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/martin-breheny-galway-must-reverse-form-after-barren-spell-against-premier-31448107.html Martin Breheny: Galway must reverse form after barren spell against Premier 13 August 2015 Irish Independent 13 August 2015 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/tipperary-will-lose-aerial-battle-says-nicky-english-347667.html Tipperary will lose aerial battle, says Nicky English 12 August 2015 Irish Examiner 12 August 2015 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/galway-out-to-repay-tipperary-for-2014-pain-says-joe-canning-347674.html Galway out to repay Tipperary for 2014 pain, says Joe Canning 12 August 2015 Irish Examiner 12 August 2015 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/kieran-bergin-finally-playing-cards-right-347469.html Kieran Bergin finally playing cards right 11 August 2015 Irish Examiner 12 August 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/collins-has-premier-payback-on-his-mind-31445602.html Collins has Premier 'payback' on his mind 12 August 2015 Irish Independent 12 August 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipp-will-feel-like-they-have-to-win-31445604.html Tipp will feel like they have to win 12 August 2015 Irish Independent 12 August 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/coen-believes-galway-have-learned-from-last-seasons-late-ambush-31441859.html Coen believes Galway have learned from last season's late ambush 11 August 2015 Irish Independent 12 August 2015http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/christy-oconnor-eamon-oshea-determined-to-lead-tipp-to-the-allireland-they-crave-31450877.html Christy O'Connor: Eamon O'Shea determined to lead Tipp to the All-Ireland they crave 14 August 2015 Irish Independent 14 August 2015 Tickets for the match ranged in price from €40 for the stands to €25 for Hill 16. http://tipperary.gaa.ie/all-ireland-senior-hurling-championship-semi-final-tipperary-v-q-final-winner/ All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semifinal – Tipperary v Galway 11 August 2015 Tipperary GAA 12 August 2015 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/eamon-oshea-just-living-in-the-moment-347902.html Eamon O'Shea just living in the moment 13 August 2015 Irish Examiner 13 August 2015 The match was shown live on RTÉ2 and on Sky Sports with commentary from Marty Morrissey and Michael Duignan. Michael Lyster presented from the Croke Park studio with analysts Cyril Farrell, Ger Loughnane, and Liam Sheedy. http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2015/0813/721067-padraic-maher/ Padraig Maher: Comeback against Galway provided boost 14 August 2015 RTÉ Sport 14 August 2015http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/uncertainties-at-the-back-will-concern-galway-most-31454324.html Uncertainties at the back will concern Galway most 16 August 2015 Irish Independent 19 August 2015http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/jamesie-oconnor-tipps-strength-and-better-bench-should-be-enough-to-withstand-galway-onslaught-31454322.html Jamesie O'Connor: Tipp's strength and better bench should be enough to withstand Galway onslaught 16 August 2015 Irish Independent 19 August 2015 http://www.the42.ie/galway-tipperary-all-ireland-hurling-semi-final-3-2272795-Aug2015/ 6 talking points ahead of Galway and Tipperary's All-Ireland hurling semi-final 16 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/the-qualified-decline-of-munster-champions-1.2317367 The qualified decline of Munster champions 16 August 2015 Irish Times 19 August 2015 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/nicky-english-tight-defence-can-lay-the-foundation-for-a-tipperary-win-1.2317283 Nicky English: Tight defence can lay the foundation for a Tipperary win 16 August 2015 Irish Times 19 August 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/match-preview-galway-v-tipperary-31454325.html Match Preview: Galway v Tipperary 16 August 2015 Irish Independent 19 August 2015 http://tipperary.gaa.ie/westside-column-august-15th-2015/ Westside Column 15 August 2015 21 August 2015 Tipperary GAA 21 August 2015 In a game that looked like it was going to end in a draw, Galway substitute Shane Moloney scored with practically the last puck of the game to win it for Galway by a point.http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/3/1608151032-report-galway-v-tipperary/ ALL-IRELAND SHC SEMI-FINAL: GALWAY 0-26 TIPPERARY 3-16 17 August 2015 GAA.ie 19 August 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150820001758/http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/3/1608151032-report-galway-v-tipperary 20 August 2015 The match has been called a classic and the best hurling match of 2015.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/galways-victory-over-tipperary-included-in-list-of-the-top-10-modern-hurling-classics-31456553.html Galway's victory over Tipperary included in list of the top 10 modern hurling classics 17 August 2015 Irish Independent 19 August 2015http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/john-mullane-galways-grit-wins-the-day-for-epic-victory-31455580.html John Mullane: Galway's grit wins the day for epic victory 17 August 2015 Irish Independent 19 August 2015http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/cyril-farrell-galway-need-to-win-this-one-now-it-would-be-their-greatest-ever-31455684.html Cyril Farrell: Galway need to win this one now - it would be their greatest ever 17 August 2015 Irish Independent 19 August 2015http://www.the42.ie/galway-tipperary-john-gardiner-2275515-Aug2015/ John Gardiner: Galway's intensity, Callanan's class and a stunning game of hurling 18 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015http://www.the42.ie/galway-tipperary-hurling-3-2275257-Aug2015/ 5 talking points after Galway savour glory and Tipperary suffer heartbreak 18 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015 http://www.the42.ie/galway-tipperary-twitter-reaction-2275268-Aug2015/ 'If your son is outside get him in to watch a wonderful game' – Huge praise after hurling classic 18 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/nicky-english-galway-displaying-something-not-seen-for-long-time-1.2319046 Nicky English: Galway displaying something not seen for long time 17 August 2015 Irish Times 19 August 2015 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/summer-finally-serves-up-an-epic-to-savour-1.2318932 Summer finally serves up an epic to savour 17 August 2015 Irish Times 19 August 2015 Tipperary made one change to the team that won the Munster Final with Conor O’Brien starting instead of Michael Breen at left-corner back. http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/one-change-to-tipperary-team-for-all-ireland-semi-691106.html One change to Tipperary team for All-Ireland semi 14 August 2015 Irish Examiner 19 August 2015 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2015/0814/721381-tipperary-bring-in-obrien-to-tackle-tribesmen/ Tipperary and Galway name semi-final teams 14 August 2015 RTÉ Sport 19 August 2015 http://www.hoganstand.com/hurling/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=242575 Preview: SHC semi-final - Galway v Tipperary 14 August 2015 Hogan Stand 19 August 2015 Playing into the Hill 16 end, Séamus Callanan scored a goal for Tipperary after 38 seconds when he caught a long ball into the square ahead of Padraig Mannion before turning and firing to the net. http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-galway-goals-2275110-Aug2015/ Seamus Callanan has scored a hat-trick of almost identical goals 16 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015 After nine minutes Cyril Donnellan was brought down as he went in on goal with Darren Gleeson saving Joe Canning's penalty strike to his right. http://www.the42.ie/galway-tipperary-hurling-2-2275091-Aug2015/ Stunning late drama as Galway win All-Ireland semi-final classic against Tipperary 16 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015 Galway had a one-point lead at half time on a 0–13 to 1-9 scoreline with two of their points coming in first half stoppage time. Galway got the opening score in the second half, a sideline cut after two minutes.http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/galway-edge-tipperary-at-the-death-to-reach-all-ireland-final-1.2318817 Galway edge Tipperary at the death to reach All-Ireland final 17 August 2015 Irish Times 19 August 2015 Two minutes later, Séamus Callanan got his second goal when gets up above Padraig Mannion to win the dropping ball and fire low to the left of the goalkeeper to put Tipperary a point in front. The sides were level again after 52 minutes when in the next minute Seamus Callanan got his third goal when he again beat Padraig Mannion on the left before shooting low past the goalkeeper to put Tipperary three points up. http://www.hoganstand.com/Hurling/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=242612 All-Ireland SHC semi-final: Tribe topple Tipp in thriller 17 August 2015 Hogan Stand 19 August 2015 With eight minutes to go Noel McGrath came on for Tipperary, four months after having surgery for testicular cancer.http://www.the42.ie/noel-mcgrath-cancer-2269617-Aug2015/ He's shown us what way to go about life, never mind hurling' – McGrath's return from cancer battle 15 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015http://www.the42.ie/noel-mcgrath-cancer-comeback-galway-2275551-Aug2015/ 'You'll never know inspiration until you're faced with difficult, difficult things' 18 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015 With five minutes to go Tipperary were awarded a penalty when Callanan was cynically pulled down by John Hanbury.http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2015/0816/721603-tipperary-v-galway/ Galway edge out Tipperary in epic semi-final 17 August 2015 RTÉ Sport 19 August 2015http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/steelier-tribe-refuse-to-die-31455576.html Steelier Tribe refuse to die 17 August 2015 Irish Independent 19 August 2015 Callanan took the penalty, shooting it over the bar to put Tipperary a point in front again. The sides were level again before Noel McGrath put Tipperary a point in front in the last minute. In the first minute of stoppage time Jason Flynn leveled the scores before Shane Moloney scored the winning point with fifteen seconds left of the third and last minute of stoppage time. The referee played ten seconds over the three minutes before blowing the whistle for full-time.http://www.the42.ie/galway-tipperary-live-score-2274817-Aug2015/ As it happened 17 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015http://www.the42.ie/oshea-cunningham-on-callanan-2276081-Aug2015/ Galway boss explains their approach to handling 'unmarkable' Seamus Callanan 18 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015 Séamus Callanan who finished with 3-9 was awarded the man of the match by The Sunday Game panel beating Galway's Jason Flynn and Colm Callanan to the award. Des Cahill presented The Sunday Game highlights programme on the night of the match with guests Donal Óg Cusack, Henry Shefflin, and Anthony Daly. http://www.the42.ie/seamus-callanan-man-of-the-match-2275664-Aug2015/ The Sunday Game's man-of-the-match was on the losing side at Croke Park 17 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/heres-the-point-goals-dont-always-win-games-31461924.html Here's the point: goals don't always win games 19 August 2015 Irish Independent 19 August 2015 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/galway-s-graph-rising-as-tipp-fail-to-deliver-on-huge-potential-1.2321037 Galway's graph rising as Tipp fail to deliver on huge potential 19 August 2015 Irish Times 19 August 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/comment-even-seamus-callanans-herculean-effort-cant-stop-galway-in-their-tracks-31454787.html Comment: Even Seamus Callanan's Herculean effort can't stop Galway in their tracks 16 August 2015 Irish Independent 19 August 2015 http://tipperary.gaa.ie/westside-column-august-22nd-2015/ Westside Column 22 August 2015 21 August 2015 Tipperary GAA 21 August 2015 https://www.gaa.ie/hurling/news/flashback-2015-all-ireland-shc-semi-final-galway-v-tipperary/ Flashback: 2015 All Ireland SHC Semifinal - Galway v Tipperary 8 May 2020 GAA.iel 13 May 2020 The match was Eamon O'Shea's last game as Tipperary manager as he had planned to leave the position at the end of the 2015 Championship.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/eamon-oshea-tipperary-will-certainly-get-what-they-deserve-an-all-ireland-31458681.html Eamon O'Shea: Tipperary will certainly get what they deserve - an All Ireland 18 August 2015 Irish Independent 19 August 2015http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipp-pay-tribute-to-outgoing-eamon-osheas-energy-passion-dedication-honesty-and-integrity-31459511.html Tipp pay tribute to outgoing Eamon O'Shea's 'energy, passion, dedication, honesty and integrity' 18 August 2015 Irish Independent 19 August 2015http://www.the42.ie/eamon-oshea-tipperary-7-2279201-Aug2015/ Will standards drop in Tipperary hurling again following Eamon O'Shea's departure? 18 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015 Michael Ryan took over as manager from 2016. The Tipperary County Board thanked O'Shea for his services to the county.http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-statement-eamon-oshea-2278416-Aug2015/ His is the torch they carried; his is the badge they wore with pride' – Tipp's glowing tribute 18 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2015/0818/722019-tipperary-thank-oshea-for-service-to-the-county/ Tipperary thank Eamon O'Shea for his service to county 18 August 2015 RTÉ Sport 19 August 2015http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/eamon-o-shea-there-are-men-in-tipperary-who-can-carry-this-on-1.2318944 Eamon O'Shea: 'There are men in Tipperary who can carry this on' 18 August 2015 Irish Times 19 August 2015http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/hurling-a-better-place-with-eamon-oshea-348831.html Hurling a better place with Eamon O'Shea 18 August 2015 Irish Examiner 19 August 2015http://www.the42.ie/seamus-callanan-tipperary-manager-2277006-Aug2015/ 'He's given so much and he puts an awful lot into it' – Callanan tribute to the departing O'Shea 18 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/pain-lingers-when-you-cant-afford-luxury-of-perspective-31470711.html Pain lingers when you can't afford luxury of perspective 23 August 2015 Irish Independent 27 August 2015 Speaking after the game, O'Shea said "Tipperary is over for me, being involved with Tipperary is over for me, we did what we could, we tried to play the game in a particular way. There are men in Tipperary who can carry this on. I just feel that we gave it everything every time we went out. We tried to win. We didn't always win. We were beaten by a point, beaten by three points. It doesn't look great sometimes but we did our utmost to win these games. I said to the players, the belief I have in them and the belief I have that they can continue and go on and grow better when I'm not there is really strong. Somebody else will go on and do this better than I did. That's all you can do."http://www.the42.ie/eamon-oshea-tipperary-galway-2275549-Aug2015/ Tipp boss Eamon O'Shea got very emotional in his post-match press conference 18 August 2015 The 42 19 August 2015 Speaking in August 2016, Tipperary captain Brendan Maher called the defeat one of the toughest in his career saying "Last year's semi-final defeat was one of the toughest I have had in my career, but then in saying that I remember crying for days after the 2009 All-Ireland, the 2011 defeat, and in 2014, being captain there was a little bit more on the line for myself."http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/weve-been-the-most-criticised-team-in-hurling-brendan-maher-34953521.html 'We've been the most criticised team in hurling' - Brendan Maher 10 August 2016 Irish Independent 10 August 2016 Result 16 August 16:00 All Ireland Semifinal Tipperary 3–16 – 0–26 Galway S Callanan 3-9 (2f, 0-1 pen, 1 '65'), J O'Dwyer 0-2 (1f), J Forde 0-1, B Maher 0-1, Patrick Maher 0-1, C O'Mahony 0-1, N McGrath 0-1 J Canning (0-10, 6 frees, 1 65, 1 sideline); C Mannion, J Flynn (1 free) (0-5 each); David Burke, J Whelan (0-2 each); A Smith, S Moloney (0-1 each). Croke Park 58,495 B Kelly (Westmeath Report Darren Gleeson Cathal Barrett, James Barry, Connor O'Brien Ronan Maher, Pádraic Maher, Kieran Bergin James Woodlock, Shane McGrath Jason Forde, Brendan Maher, Patrick Maher John O’Dwyer, Séamus Callanan, Niall O’Meara Subs: S Bourke for Forde (HT), L Corbett for McGrath (56), N McGrath (0-1) for Bourke (62), C O'Mahony (0-1) for Woodlock (63), M Breen for R Maher (70). Awards The Sunday Game team of the year was picked on 6 September, which was the night of the 2015 All-Ireland Final. Tipperary had two players named in the team for 2015, Cathal Barrett was picked at number four with Seamus Callinan picked at full forward. http://www.the42.ie/sunday-game-team-of-2015-2315443-Sep2015/ The Sunday Game panel have selected their hurling team of the year 6 September 2015 The 42 8 September 2015 On 10 September, Séamus Callanan was named as the Opel GPA/GAA player of the month for August.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/kieran-mcgeeney-has-had-massive-influence-on-me-seamus-callanan-31518470.html Kieran McGeeney has had 'massive' influence on me - Seamus Callanan 11 September 2015 Irish Independent 11 September 2015 In October, Seamus Callanan was named as one of the three nominees for the Hurler of the Year award.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/galway-match-champion-cats-with-12-all-star-nominees-as-reid-hogan-and-callanan-battle-for-top-award-31575661.html Galway match champion Cats with 12 All Star nominees as Reid, Hogan and Callanan battle for top award 2 October 2015 Irish Independent 7 October 2015 The All Star nominees were announced in October with Darren Gleeson, Pádraic Maher, Cathal Barrett, James Barry, Brendan Maher, John O’Dwyer, and Séamus Callanan being nominated for awards.http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2015/1002/731838-kilkenny-and-galway-dominate-all-star-nominees/ Kilkenny and Galway dominate All Star nominees 2 October 2015 RTÉ Sport 7 October 2015 The winners of the hurling awards were announced on 5 November with the awards ceremony being held on 6 November in the National Convention Centre in Dublin.http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/1/0210150716-gaa-gpa-all-stars-2015-hurling-nominations/ GAA, GPA All-Star hurling nominations 2015 2 October 2015 GAA.ie 7 October 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151005023840/http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/1/0210150716-gaa-gpa-all-stars-2015-hurling-nominations/ 5 October 2015 Séamus Callinan picked up Tipperary's only award and his second All Star award, being picked at full-forward.http://www.the42.ie/2015-gaa-allstar-hurling-team-2426062-Nov2015/ 7 from Kilkenny, 4 from Galway: Here's the 2015 Allstar hurling team of the year 5 November 2015 The 42 4 November 2015http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/kilkenny-back-on-top-with-seven-players-in-2015-allstars-selection-34172056.html Kilkenny back on top with seven players in 2015 All-Stars selection 5 November 2015 Irish Independent 4 November 2015 2016 Season In October 2014, it had been confirmed that assistant manager Michael Ryan would succeed Eamon O'Shea as the Tipperary manager after the conclusion of the 2015 season.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/eamon-oshea-tipperary-will-certainly-get-what-they-deserve-an-all-ireland-31458681.html Eamon O'Shea: Tipperary will certainly get what they deserve - an All Ireland 18 August 2015 Irish Independent 19 August 2015http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipp-pay-tribute-to-outgoing-eamon-osheas-energy-passion-dedication-honesty-and-integrity-31459511.html Tipp pay tribute to outgoing Eamon O'Shea's 'energy, passion, dedication, honesty and integrity' 18 August 2015 Irish Independent 19 August 2015 In November 2015, it was confirmed that Ryan would be assisted by former Tipperary player's John Madden as a sector and Declan Fanning as a coach in 2016.http://www.the42.ie/william-maher-tipperary-u21-2425109-Nov2015/ Maher returns to management with Tipperary as hurling backrooms finalised 4 November 2015 The 42 4 November 2015http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/michael-ryan-adds-john-madden-to-tipperary-managerial-ticket-703908.html Michael Ryan adds John Madden to Tipperary managerial ticket 4 November 2015 Irish Examiner 4 November 2015 1995 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship winning captain Brian Horgan was added to the backroom team on 20 November.http://www.the42.ie/seamus-kennedy-tipperary-hurling-2456196-Nov2015/ Tipperary footballers lose dual star to senior hurlers and another could follow 20 November 2015 The 42 20 November 2015http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/eamon-o-shea-could-fill-a-role-for-galway-hurlers-1.2437108 Eamon O'Shea could fill a role for Galway hurlers 20 November 2015 Irish Times 20 November 2015 Brendan Maher was confirmed as captain for 2016 in December with Pádraic Maher retaining the role of vice-captain.http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/brendan-maher-to-lead-tipperary-hurlers-again-next-season-370713.html Brendan Maher to lead Tipperary hurlers again next season 10 December 2015 Irish Examinerl 16 December 2015 Retirements On 30 April, Paul Curran announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/paul-curran-among-those-trimmed-from-tipperary-hurling-squad-1.2193888 Paul Curran among those trimmed from Tipperary hurling squad Irish Times 30 April 2015 30 April 2015http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/2015/0430/697767-tipperary-curran/ Paul Curran released from Tipperary squad RTÉ website 30 April 2015 30 April 2015http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=236416 Curran cut from Tipp panel Hogan Stand 30 April 2015 30 April 2015 http://www.the42.ie/paul-curran-tipperary-2078833-May2015/ After 15 years as a Tipperary senior hurler, Paul Curran calls it a day 1 May 2015 The 42 1 May 2015 http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/tributes-for-top-class-paul-curran-after-retirement-decision-675285.html Tributes for 'top class' Paul Curran after retirement decision 1 May 2015 Irish Examiner 2 May 2015http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipperary-s-paul-curran-retires-from-inter-county-hurling-1.2196937 Tipperary's Paul Curran retires from inter-county hurling 1 May 2015 Irish Times 2 May 2015 In May, Curran accepted a position as a member of the backroom team for the 2015 championship. http://www.the42.ie/paul-curran-tipperary-hurling-backroom-team-2110036-May2015/ A recently-retired Tipperary hurler has joined Eamon O'Shea's backroom team 19 May 2015 The 42 19 May 2015 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/oshea-turns-to-curran-to-boost-premier-backroom-team-31233309.html O'Shea turns to Curran to boost Premier backroom team 19 May 2015 Irish Independent 19 May 2015 On 13 November, Conor O'Mahony announced his retirement from inter-county hurling. He made his last appearance in the All Ireland semi-final defeat against Galway.http://www.the42.ie/conor-omahony-tipperary-retirement-2442170-Nov2015/ Long serving Tipperary defender announces retirement from intercounty hurling 13 November 2015 The 42 13 November 2015 In a statement he said "Having had the great honour of playing with Tipperary at all levels over the last 15 years, I have decided to call time on my inter-county hurling career. It was a huge privilege for me to play with Tipperary, I will have great memories from my time as a Tipperary player and particularly of 2010 when we won the All Ireland senior hurling championship."http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipperary-all-ireland-winner-conor-omahony-has-retired-34197065.html Tipperary All Ireland winner Conor O'Mahony has retired 13 November 2015 Irish Independent 13 November 2015 On 14 November, James Woodlock announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/james-woodlock-is-latest-tipperary-hurling-retirement-1.2430648 James Woodlock is latest Tipperary hurling retirement Irish Times 14 November 2015 17 November 2015 Eamon Donoghuehttp://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2015/1114/741910-james-woodlock-calls-time-on-tipp/ James Woodlock calls time on Tipperary hurling RTÉ Sport 14 November 2015 17 November 2015http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/james-woodlock-becomes-the-latest-tipperary-hurler-to-announce-his-retirement-34200985.html James Woodlock becomes the latest Tipperary hurler to announce his retirement 14 November 2015 Irish Independent 18 November 2015http://www.the42.ie/james-woodlock-retirement-tipperary-2448408-Nov2015/ Getting beaten in the All-Ireland final was massive and this year was as bad 14 November 2015 The 42 18 November 2015 In a statement he said "It has been a great honour for me to have been part of Tipperary hurling teams at minor, under 21 and senior level but the time has now come for me to announce my retirement from the inter-county scene, I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Tipperary senior hurling panel and I am very grateful to the managers who gave me the opportunity to play for the county."http://www.the42.ie/james-woodlock-retirement-2445020-Nov2015/ Another long-serving Tipperary hurler has called it a day 14 November 2015 The 42 18 November 2015 On 17 November, Shane McGrath also announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2015/1117/742450-shane-mcgrath/ Shane McGrath ends time with Tipperary 17 November 2015 RTÉ Sport 18 November 2015 In a statement he said "After over 10 years on the Tipperary senior hurling panel, I have decided that now is the right time to announce my retirement from inter-county hurling, It was a great honour and privilege for me to play with Tipperary and I will greatly miss being involved with the special group of people that is the Tipperary senior hurling panel. I have many great memories and made many lifelong friendships over the last decade or so. I want to thank all the players sincerely. While we endured some disappointments, we had so many great times together and we have always been united in our ambition and commitment to bring success to Tipperary."http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipp-exodus-continues-as-shane-mcgrath-latest-to-call-time-on-premier-career-34207621.html Tipp exodus continues as Shane McGrath latest to call time on Premier career 17 November 2015 Irish Independent 18 November 2015http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/shane-mcgrath-announces-tipperary-retirement-706058.html Shane McGrath announces Tipperary retirement 17 November 2015 Irish Examiner 18 November 2015 On 18 November 2015, Lar Corbett announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/lar-corbett-becomes-the-fourth-high-profile-tipperary-hurler-to-announce-retirement-34213724.html Lar Corbett becomes the fourth high profile Tipperary hurler to announce retirement 18 November 2015 Irish Independent 18 November 2015 In a statement he said "Over the past 15 years I have enjoyed many great times playing senior hurling with Tipperary but I've decided that now is the time to announce my retirement. It was a huge honour for me to play with Tipperary and I have many great memories and friendships from my time on the panel."http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2015/1118/743536-lar-corbett/ Lar Corbett announces retirement from Tipperary 18 November 2015 RTÉ Sport 18 November 2015http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/lar-corbett-announces-retirement-from-inter-county-hurling-706312.html Lar Corbett announces retirement from inter-county hurling 18 November 2015 Irish Examiner 18 November 2015http://www.the42.ie/lar-corbett-retirement-tipperary-2452624-Nov2015/ Lar Corbett becomes the fourth Tipperary player to retire in a week 18 November 2015 The 42 18 November 2015 References External links Tipperary GAA Archives 2015 Tipperary GAA at Hogan Stand Tipperary Player Profiles for 2015 Tipperary Category:Tipperary county hurling team seasons