2016 Tipperary county hurling team season

October 2021 October 2021 + Tipperary county hurling team 2016 seasonManagerMichael RyanCaptainBrendan MaherAll-Ireland SHCWinnersMunster SHCWinnersNational LeagueQuarter-finalistsTop scorer ChampionshipSéamus Callanan (2-47)Highest SHC attendance 82,016 (v Kilkenny 4 September)Lowest SHC attendance25,531 (v Limerick 19 June)_tipps _tipps15 _tipps _adidasonwhite _yellowline 0000ff 0000ff 0000ff 1054c5 1054c5 The 2016 season was Michael Ryan's first year as manager of the Tipperary senior hurling team. 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 selector 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 In January, Conor Stakelum was also added to the management team as a selector.http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/hurling-news/tipperary-manager-michael-ryan-adds-7173698 Tipperary manager Michael Ryan adds Conor Stakelum to management team 13 January 2016 Irish Mirror 23 May 2016 Denis Leamy was also added to the back-room team in July. http://www.the42.ie/denis-leamy-tipperary-2874363-Jul2016/ Two-time Heineken Cup winner with Munster joins Tipperary backroom team 12 July 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 Brendan Maher was confirmed as captain for 2016 in December 2015 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 Intersport/Elverys continued as sponsors of Tipperary GAA for the second year. The Tipperary jersey for the 2016 season was the same as was used in 2015 and displayed 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 Tipperary chose not to compete in the new Munster Senior Hurling League which began on 3 January and instead choose to arrange challenge games before the start of the National League in February.http://www.hoganstand.com/tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=248650 Tipp regret withdrawal 5 January 2016 Hogan Stand 7 January 2016 Tipperary began their season at the JK Brackens pitch in Templemore on 10 January where they defeated Offaly in a challenge match.http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/tipperary-lament-decision-to-opt-out-of-munster-senior-hurling-league-374435.html Tipperary lament decision to opt out of Munster Senior Hurling League 6 January 2016 Irish Examiner 7 January 2016 Tipperary went on to win their 27th All-Ireland title and first time since 2010, defeating Kilkenny in the final, 2–29 to 2–20. http://tipperary.gaa.ie/tipperary-gaa-scene-championship-year-review/ Championship Year in Review 7 January 2017 Tipperary GAA 10 January 2017 2016 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 NamePositionClubMichael RyanManagerUpperchurch-DrombaneDeclan FanningCoachKillenauleJohn MaddenSelectorLorrha-DorrhaBrian HorganSelectorKnockavilla-Donaskeigh KickhamsConor StakelumSelectorBorris-Ileigh 2016 squad The following players made their competitive senior debut in 2016. Daire Quinn against Dublin on 13 February.http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-hurling-dublin-2599328-Feb2016/ Tipperary hurlers hand debuts to Quinn and McCormack for Dublin clash 12 February 2016 The 42 12 February 2016 Dan McCormack against Dublin on 13 February.http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/daire-quinn-and-dan-mccormack-set-to-debut-for-tipperary-381486.html Daire Quinn and Dan McCormack set to debut for Tipperary 12 February 2016 Irish Examiner 12 February 2016 Dylan Fitzell against Dublin on 13 February. Joe Gallagher against Dublin on 13 February. John Meagher against Dublin on 13 February. Andrew Coffey against Kilkenny 21 February. http://munster.gaa.ie/2016/02/21/allianz-hurling-league-division-1a-kilkenny-v-tipperary-3/ Tipperary 0-18 Kilkenny 2-17 21 February 2016 Munster GAA 10 March 2016 Barry Heffernan against Waterford on 6 March.http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-waterford-callanan-2642968-Mar2016/ Callanan back to lead the Tipperary attack while Waterford draft in Kearney at midfield 4 March 2016 The 42 8 March 2016 Kieran Morris against Cork on 20 March. Willie Ryan against Cork on 20 March. Darragh Mooney against Clare on 3 April. http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-team-clare-national-hurling-league-2693701-Apr2016/ Debut for Tipp goalie and Callanan back as Clare make 3 changes for League quarter final 1 April 2016 The 42 23 February 2017 Steven O'Brien against Clare on 3 April. Séamus Kennedy against Cork on 22 May. Aidan McCormack against Waterford on 10 July. A panel of 26 players for the opening National Hurling League game against Dublin in Semple Stadium on 13 February was announced on 11 February and will be reviewed before each Hurling League game.http://tipperary.gaa.ie/tipperary-will-play-dublin-in-the-allianz-hurling-league-division-1a-on-saturday-february-13th-at-7pm-in-semple-stadium-thurles/ Allianz Hurling League Division 1A – Tipperary v Dublin 12 February 2016 Tipperary GAA 12 February 2016 Ahead of that announcement, the county confirmed on 10 February that "Seamusy Callanan will be out for a further couple of weeks, Conor O’Brien will be out for 3 weeks, Kieran Bergin will also be out for 2 weeks while new panelist Sean Curran has suffered a medial ligament injury which will result in Sean missing the entire League."http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/davy-fitzgerald-laments-loss-of-star-tony-kelly-for-two-months-719939.html Davy Fitzgerald laments loss of star Tony Kelly for two months 10 February 2016 Irish Examiner 12 February 2016 The first panel announced for the Dublin game was as follows, Darren Gleeson, Cathal Barrett, Tomás Hamill, Michael Cahill, Brendan Maher, James Barry, Padraic Maher, Michael Breen, Daire Quinn, Dan McCormack, Patrick Maher, Jason Forde, Noel McGrath, Conor Kenny, John McGrath, Darragh Mooney, Ronan Maher, Willie Ryan, Liam Ryan, John Meagher, Joe Gallagher, Adrian Ryan, Dylan Fitzelle, Sean Ryan, Andrew Coffey, and John O’Dwyer. 1 Goalkeeper Darren Gleeson Portroe 2 Right corner back Cathal Barrett Holycross-Ballycahill 4 Left corner back Joe O'Dwyer Killenaule 5 Right half back Kieran Bergin Killenaule 7 Left half back Pádraic Maher Thurles Sarsfields 9 Midfield Brendan Maher Borris-Ileigh 10 Right half Forward Denis Maher Thurles Sarsfields 11 Centre forward Patrick Maher Lorrha-Dorrha 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 Offaly by 2–17 to 1–15 in a Senior Hurling Challenge game played in Templemore, their first match of the year. Tipperary won the game on a 2–17 to 1-15 scoreline.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/newlook-tipp-offer-grounds-for-hope-34351270.html New-look Tipp offer grounds for hope 11 January 2016 Irish Independent 11 January 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/michael-ryan-starts-tipperary-reign-with-win-375509.html Michael Ryan starts Tipperary reign with win 11 January 2016 Irish Examiner 13 January 2016 On 17 January, Tipperary played a Thurles CBS All Star selection in Drom-Inch to mark 200 years of Thurles CBS.http://tipperary.gaa.ie/thurles-cbs-all-stars-v-tipperary-bicentennial-exhibition-match/ Thurles CBS All Stars v Tipperary – Bicentennial Exhibition Match 12 January 2016 Tipperary GAA 13 January 2016http://tipperary.gaa.ie/westside-column-january-9th-2016/ Westside column – January 9th 2016 9 January 2016 Tipperary GAA 13 January 2016 10 January Tipperary 2–17 – 1–15 Offaly Adrian Ryan 1-2, Conor Kenny 0-5 (1f), Patrick Maher 1-1, Sean Curran 0-4 (2f, 2 65s), Bill Maher, Dan McCormack, Daire Quinn, Jason Forde & Kieran Morris (f) 0-1 each. James Mulrooney 1-7 (0-4f, 0-1 65, 0-1 sl), Paddy Murphy 0-3, Sean Ryan, Shane Kinsella, Colin Egan, Stephen Quirke & James Gorman 0-1 each. Templemore Anthony Stapleton (Laois) Report Darren Gleeson Joe O’Dwyer, Michael Breen, Conor O’Brien Willie Ryan, John Meagher, Pádraic Maher Joe Gallagher, Bill Maher Dan McCormack, Patrick Maher, Sean Curran Liam McGrath, Conor Kenny, Adrian Ryan Dylan Fitzell for Gallagher (30), Jason Forde for Patrick Maher (h.t), Michael Cahill for Breen (h.t.), Daire Quinn for Bill Maher (h.t.), Kieran Morris for McGrath (h.t), Darragh Mooney for Gleeson (h.t.), Liam Ryan for Willie Ryan (40), John O’Dwyer for McCormack (43), Bill Maher for Morris (61). 17 January 14:00 Tipperary 0-14 - 1-7 Thurles CBS Allstars Drom-Inch 24 January 14:00 Tipperary 7–29 – 0–6 Mary Immaculate College John McGrath 1-7 (0-4f), Conor Kenny 2-2, Patrick Maher 2-1, Kieran Morris 1-3, Noel McGrath 1-1, Dylan Fitzell, Liam McGrath & Andrew Coffey 0-3 each, Jason Forde 0-2, Brendan Maher, Michael Breen, Dan McCormack, Daire Quinn 0-1 each. Conor Twomey 0-4 (2f), Eoin Quirke (f) & Alan Flynn 0-1 each. Boherlahan Philip Kelly (Ballinahinch) Report Brian Hogan Joe O’Dwyer, Thomas Hamill, Michael Cahill Daire Quinn, Barry Heffernan, Brendan Maher, Michael Breen, Dylan Fitzell Andrew Coffey, Patrick Maher, Kieran Morris John McGrath, Conor Kenny, Liam McGrath Subs: Conor O’Brien for O’Dwyer, Dan McCormack for L McGrath, Jason Forde for Coffey, Noel McGrath for Kenny (all half-time), Bill Maher B Maher (56) Cathal Barrett for Quinn (56)Subs: 31 January Tipperary 1-31 – 0–17 Laois Dan McCormack (0-1), Kieran Morris (0-2 frees), Conor Kenny (0-1), John O’Dwyer (0-3 frees), Brendan Maher (0-5, 0-4 frees), Daire Quinn (0-1), Dylan Fitzelle (0-3), Andrew Coffey (0-3), Jason Forde (0-3), Liam McGrath (0-6, 0-2 frees), John McGrath (1-3) Dr. Morris Park Thurles Report Darren Gleeson Joe O’Dwyer, Tossie Hamill, Michael Cahill Willie Ryan, Barry Heffernan, Liam Ryan Noel McGrath, Michael Breen Dan McCormack (0-1), Patrick Maher, Sean Ryan Kieran Morris (0-2 frees), Conor Kenny (0-1), John O’Dwyer (0-3 frees) Subs: Darragh Mooney, Cathal Barrett, James Barry, Conor O’Brien, Brendan Maher (0-5, 0-4 frees), Joe Gallagher, Padraic Maher, Daire Quinn (0-1), Dylan Fitzelle (0-3), Andrew Coffey (0-3), Jason Forde (0-3), Sean Curran, Liam McGrath (0-6, 0-2 frees), John McGrath (1-3), Brian Hogan National Hurling League Summary Tipperary started their league campaign on 13 February against Dublin at Semple Stadium.http://tipperary.gaa.ie/tipperary-will-play-dublin-in-the-allianz-hurling-league-division-1a-on-saturday-february-13th-at-7pm-in-semple-stadium-thurles/ Tipperary v Dublin 13 February 2016 13 February 2016 Tipperary GAA 8 March 2016 Tipperary won the game by 14 points in Michael Ryan's first competitive game in charge of the team.http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0213/767780-tipperary-v-dublin/ Tipperary prove too good for below-par Dublin 13 February 2016 RTE Sport 19 February 2016 Jason Forde scored a goal 13th-minute goal, breaking onto loose ball before firing a low strike past the goalkeeper as Tipperary had a 1–09 to 0–03 lead at half-time in freezing conditions, despite registering 10 wides in the first half. The game was shown live on Setanta Sports.http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/michael-ryan-has-tipperary-quickly-up-to-speed-382030.html Michael Ryan has Tipperary quickly up to speed 15 February 2016 Irish Examiner 19 February 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/route-one-to-forde-pays-off-as-tipp-dismantle-dublin-34453206.html Route one to Forde pays off as Tipp dismantle Dublin 15 February 2016 Irish Independent 19 February 2016 Daire Quinn and Dan McCormack made their competitive debuts in the game.http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-dublin-match-report-2603312-Feb2016/ Tipp demolish Dublin in impressive opening league outing 15 February 2016 The 42 19 February 2016 Tipperary played Kilkenny on 21 February at Nowlan Park, in a game which was shown live on TG4.http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0217/768757-tipp/ Ken Hogan: Tipp's early promise bodes well ahead of Kilkenny clash 17 February 2016 RTE Sport 19 February 2016 The starting XV was unchanged from the opening game against Dublin.http://tipperary.gaa.ie/allianz-hurling-league-division-1a-kilkenny-v-tipperary/ Kilkenny v Tipperary 21 February 2016 21 February 2016 Tipperary GAA 8 March 2016 Two late goals from forward Kevin Kelly in the 67th and 72nd minutes handed Kilkenny a five-point victory in the game. Tipperary never trained in the game until three minutes from time when Kelly got his first goal to put Kilkenny into a 1–15 to 0–16 lead.http://www.the42.ie/kevin-kelly-kilkenny-tipperary-2615827-Feb2016/ Two late Kelly goals snatch victory for Kilkenny against Tipperary 21 February 2016 The 42 7 March 2016http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0221/769742-kevin-kelly/ Kevin Kelly nets brace to leave Tipperary reeling 21 February 2016 RTE Sport 7 March 2016 Tipperary have only beaten Kilkenny twice now in 11 games now since the 2010 All-Ireland final victory.http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/kevin-kelly-goals-on-the-double-to-destroy-tipperary-hopes-383279.html Kevin Kelly goals on the double to destroy Tipperary hopes 21 February 2016 Irish Examiner 7 March 2016http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/hurling/kilkenny-2-17-tipperary-0-7412229 Kilkenny 2-17 Tipperary 0-18: Kevin Kelly's late brace of goals clinches victory for cats 21 February 2016 Irish Mirror 7 March 2016http://tipperary.gaa.ie/westside-column-february-27th-2016/ Westside column – February 27th 2016 27 February 2016 Tipperary GAA 8 March 2016 Two weeks later on 6 March, Tipperary played Waterford at Semple Stadium, in a game which was shown deferred on TG4. There was three changes to his side Séamus Callanan returning, while Barry Heffernan from Nenagh Éire Óg made his league debut at right half back and Ronan Maher marking his first full start of the campaign at centre back.http://tipperary.gaa.ie/allianz-hurling-league-division-1a-tipperary-v-waterford-2/ Tipperary v Waterford 6 March 2016 6 March 2016 Tipperary GAA 8 March 2016 Seamus Callanan was a late withdrawal from the team with a hamstring strain.http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-waterford-callanan-2642968-Mar2016/ Callanan back to lead the Tipperary attack while Waterford draft in Kearney at midfield 4 March 2016 The 42 7 March 2016 Austin Gleeson scored an injury-time free for Waterford as they won the game by one point, condemning Tipperary to a second late loss in as many games.http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-waterford-live-kilkenny-galway-2644943-Mar2016/ As it happened 7 March 2016 The 42 7 March 2016 Tipperary looked to have snatched a win in the 68th minute when John McGrath scored with a low shot to the far corner of the net, but late frees from Curran and Gleeson sealed a one-point victory for Waterford.http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/austin-gleeson-steps-up-to-seal-the-deal-for-waterford-385965.html Austin Gleeson steps up to seal the deal for Waterford 7 March 2016 Irish Examiner 7 March 2016http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0306/772971-tipperary-v-waterford/ Waterford edge out Tipperary to extend winning sequence 7 March 2016 RTE Sport 7 March 2016http://www.the42.ie/derek-mcgrath-waterford-2-2646072-Mar2016/ 'There's a always a doubt when you're coming to a place you associate with drubbings over the years' 7 March 2016 The 42 7 March 2016http://www.gaa.ie/hurling/news/d1a-gleeson-the-hero-waterford-stun-tipperary/ Gleeson the hero as Waterford stun Tipperary 4 March 2016 GAA.ie 7 March 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/you-dont-expect-frees-in-the-opposing-half-to-go-over-brendan-maher-on-weight-of-sliotars-34521375.html 'You don't expect frees in the opposing half to go over' - Brendan Maher on weight of sliotars 8 March 2016 Irish Independent 10 March 2016 On 13 March, Tipperary traveled to Pearse Stadium in Galway in round 4 of the league. The match was shown live on TG4. There were three changes to the side that lined out the previous week against Waterford, with Kieran Bergin and Adrian Ryan getting their first starts in the 2016 league, with Bergin lining out at centre forward having returned to action as a substitute last week and Ryan starting at right corner forward. The other change saw Niall O’Meara starting at top of the left. http://tipperary.gaa.ie/allianz-hurling-league-division-1a-galway-v-tipperary-2/ Tipperary v Galway 13 March 2016 13 March 2016 Tipperary GAA 15 March 2016http://www.gaa.ie/hurling/news/d1a-galway-and-tipperary-finish-level-after-thriller/ Galway and Tipperary finish level after thriller 13 March 2016 GAA.ie 15 March 2016 Joe Canning scored with a late sideline cut before John O’Dwyer levelled the game for Tipperary with the final puck of the game. The game finished 1–22 to Tipperary and 2–19 to Galway, Tipperary had a 1–10 to 1–09 lead at half-time. http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/tight-match-between-galway-and-the-premier-county-ends-in-a-draw-725023.html Tight match between Galway and the Premier County ends in a draw 13 March 2016 Irish Examiner 15 March 2016 http://www.the42.ie/galway-tipperary-hurling-4-2657771-Mar2016/ Joe Canning scores 1-11 but Bubbles rescues draw as Tipperary and Galway still in relegation battle 13 March 2016 The 42 15 March 2016 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0313/774564-galway-v-tipperary/ Late John O'Dwyer point snatches draw for Tipperary 13 March 2016 RTE Sport 15 March 2016 Relegation worries were still there for Tipperary after this game but a quarter-final was confirmed after beating Cork by 2–27 to 2–15 in the final divisional game on 20 March at Semple Stadium. http://tipperary.gaa.ie/allianz-hurling-league-division-1a-tipperary-v-cork/ Tipperary v Cork 20 March 2016 19 March 2016 Tipperary GAA 22 March 2016 http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=252242 Team news: Tipp ring in the changes 18 March 2016 Hogan Stand2 22 March 2016 http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=252237 Explainer: what are the permutations in the final round of the Allianz HL 18 March 2016 Hogan Stand 22 March 2016 Tipperary had a 13-point superior scoring difference to Galway going into the final day. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/bubbles-saves-the-day-as-tipp-show-steel-34536778.html Bubbles saves the day as Tipp show steel 13 March 2016 Irish Independent 15 March 2016 The match was shown deferred on TG4 and Tipperary had a 0–13 to 0–10 at lead at half-time. http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-cork-division-1a-2670902-Mar2016/ Seamus Callanan returns as Tipperary consign Cork to their fifth straight defeat 19 March 2016 The 42 22 March 2016 http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=252273 Tipp topple Rebels to confirm knockout berth 20 March 2016 Hogan Stand2 22 March 2016 Niall O'Meara scored the game's opening goal with 20 minutes, shooting low to the net with Michael Breen getting the second when he hammered it to the net from the right. Seamus Callanan returned for his first league game of the year when he came on as a half-time substitute, and went on to score two points. The squad will have a training camp at Breaffy House on Easter weekend. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/seamus-callanan-makes-return-as-tipperary-pile-pain-on-cork-388589.html Seamus Callanan makes return as Tipperary pile pain on Cork 19 March 2016 Irish Examiner 22 March 2016 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0320/776162-tipperary-v-cork/ Tipperary see off Cork for quarter-final place 19 March 2016 RTE Sport 22 March 2016 http://www.gaa.ie/hurling/news/d1a-tipperary-condemn-cork-yet-another-defeat/ TIPPERARY 2-27 CORK 2-15 19 March 2016 GAA.ie 22 March 2016 http://www.hoganstand.com/Hurling/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=252413 Ryan sets sights on big prize 21 March 2016 Hogan Stand 22 March 2016 Following the training camp over Easter, six players were cut from the panel, Conor Kenny, Joe O’Dwyer, Kieran Morris, Joe Gallagher, Bill Maher and Sean Ryan.http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-panel-clare-2684196-Mar2016/ 6 players cut from Tipperary senior hurling panel before Clare game 28 March 2016 The 42 29 March 2016 Tipperary went on to play Clare in the Quarter-Final's on Sunday 3 April at 3:45pm in Cusack Park in Ennis. A coin toss saw Clare get the home advantage for this game. http://www.the42.ie/clare-tipperary-hurling-league-2671811-Mar2016/ Clare, Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford and Galway will have home advantage for hurling league clashes 21 March 2016 The 42 22 March 2016 http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=252271 HL Division 1 quarter-final pairings 21 March 2016 Hogan Stand2 22 March 2016 http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=252376 Home comforts for Kilkenny, Dublin, Clare, Wexford and Galway 21 March 2016 Hogan Stand 22 March 2016 http://tipperary.gaa.ie/allianz-hurling-league-division-1-quarter-final-clare-v-tipperary/ Tipperary v Clare 3 April 2016 5 April 2016 Tipperary GAA 5 April 2016 The game was shown live on TG4 and Clare won it on a 2–13 to 0–18 scoreline. http://munster.gaa.ie/2016/04/03/allianz-hurling-league-division-1-quarter-final-clare-v-tipperary/ Clare 2-13 Tipperary 0-18 5 April 2016 Munster GAA 5 April 2016 http://www.the42.ie/clare-tipperary-live-2-2693050-Apr2016/ Clare 2-13 Tipperary 0-18: As it happened 5 April 2016 The 42 5 April 2016 A 67th-minute goal by substitute Aaron Shanagher sealed a Semi-final date with Kilkenny for Clare. Tipperary had a three-point lead in the 62nd minute but found themselves behind five minutes later when Shanagher got his goal. Clare had a half-time lead of 1–7 to 0–8. http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/clare-go-through-as-tipperary-rue-missed-chances-727967.html Clare go through as Tipperary rue missed chances 5 April 2016 Irish Examiner 5 April 2016 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0403/779175-clare-v-tipperary/ Shanagher goal decisive as Clare make last four 5 April 2016 RTE Sport 5 April 2016 http://www.clarechampion.ie/shanaghers-goal-rocks-tipperary/ Clare 2-13 Tipperary 0-18 5 April 2016 Clare Champion 5 April 2016 The defeat to Clare was the seventh time in five years that they lost a game by a point. It was also their second one-point defeat in 2016. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/its-all-very-pointed-for-tipperary-in-close-calls-34602928.html It's all very pointed for Tipperary in close calls 6 April 2016 Irish Independent 6 April 2016 13 February 19:00 Round 1 Tipperary 1–23 – 0–12 Dublin J Forde (1-5), J McGrath (0-7, 5f), C Kenny (0-3), J O’Dwyer (0-3), Padraic Maher (0-2), N McGrath (0-2), D Fitzelle (0-1). D Treacy (0-3f), N McMorrow (0-2), D Plunkett (0-1), E Dillon (0-1), D O’Callaghan (0-1), P Ryan (0-1f), M Schutte (0-1), C Cronin (0-1), D O’Connell (0-1). Semple Stadium 5,105 C Lyons (Cork) Report D Gleeson C Barrett, T Hamill, M Cahill B Maher, J Barry, Pádraic Maher M Breen, D Quinn D McCormack, Patrick Maher, J Forde N McGrath, C Kenny, J McGrath Subs: D Fitzelle for Patrick Maher (47), J Gallagher for Breen (58), J O’Dwyer for McCormack (58), J Meagher for B Maher (66), L Ryan for Quinn (67). 21 February 14:00 Round 2 Tipperary 0–18 – 2–17 Kilkenny J O’Dwyer 0-9 (3f, 2 65s), J McGrath 0-4 (1f), C Kenny 0-2, N McGrath 0-2, M Breen 0-1. TJ Reid 0-10 (6f, 1 65), K Kelly 2-1, J Maher 0-4, P Walsh 01, W Walsh 0-1 Nowlan Park 10,892 C McAllister (Cork) Report D Gleeson C Barrett, T Hamill, M Cahill B Maher, J Barry, Pádraic Maher M Breen, D Quinn D McCormack, Patrick Maher, J O’Dwyer N McGrath, C Kenny, J McGrath Subs: N O’Meara for Kenny (50), R Maher for Quinn (52), J Meagher for Pádraic Maher (68), A Coffey for McCormack (68). 6 March 15:00 Round 3 Tipperary 1–17 – 1–18 Waterford J O’Dwyer 0-11 (9f), J McGrath 1-2, M Breen 0-2, N McGrath, B Maher 0-1 each. P Curran 0-9 (7f), T Devine 1-0, S Bennett 0-3, K Moran, A Gleeson 0-2 (1f) each, M Kearney, J Barron 0-1 each. Semple Stadium 6,540 C Lyons (Cork) Report D Gleeson C Barrett, T Hamill, M Cahill B Heffernan, R Maher, Padraic Maher B Maher, M Breen N McGrath, D McCormack, Patrick Maher J O’Dwyer, L McGrath, J McGrath. Subs: N O’Meara for L McGrath (50), K Bergin for McCormack (58) 13 March 14:00 Round 4 Galway 2–19 – 1–22 Tipperary J Canning 1-11 (8f, 1 sl), N Burke 0-4, J Flynn 0-3, I Tannian 1-0, D Glennon 0-1 J McGrath 0-6 (4f), N O’Meara 1-0, M Breen 0-3, N McGrath 0-3, B Maher 0-2, A Ryan 0-2, J O’Dwyer 0-2, C Barrett 0-1, B Heffernan 0-1, D Quinn 0-1, Padraic Maher 0-1 Pearse Stadium 6,619 James Owens (Wexford) Report D Gleeson C Barrett, T Hamill, M Cahill B Heffernan, R Maher, P Maher M Breen, B Maher N McGrath, K Bergin, D McCormack J McGrath, A Ryan, N O'Meara Subs: C O'Brien for Cahill (24), C Kenny for Bergin (h-t), J O'Dwyer (0-2) for McCormack (h-t), D Quinn (0-1) for Kenny (58). 20 March 14:00 Round 5 Tipperary 2–27 – 2–15 Cork J O'Dwyer 0-10 (9fs), M Breen 1-4, J McGrath 0-5, N O'Meara 1-1, N McGrath, S Callanan, D McCormack 0-2 each, B Maher 0-1 P Horgan 1-8 (0-6fs), P O'Sullivan 1-0, C Lehane 0-3, P Haughney, B Lawton, B Cooper, L O'Farrell 0-1 each. Semple Stadium 7,251 P O'Dwyer (Carlow) Report D Gleeson C Barrett, J Barry, C O'Brien B Heffernan, R Maher, P Maher B Maher, M Breen J O'Dwyer, N O'Meara, N McGrath K Morris, J McGrath, A Ryan Subs: D McCormack for Ryan (h.t.), S Callanan for Morris (h-t), W Ryan for Heffernan (52), A Coffey for N McGrath (59), T Hamill for Barry (66). 3 April 15:45 Quarter-Final Tipperary 0–18 – 2–13 Clare J McGrath 0-6, J O'Dwyer 0-3 (3f), S Callanan (2f), M Breen, P Maher 0-2 each, J Forde, R Maher, N McGrath 0-1 each. J Conlon 1-1, A Shanagher 1-0, B Duggan (2f), D Honan 0-3 each, C Galvin, C McGrath, C O'Connell (2f) 0-2 each. Cusack Park 9,028 D Kirwan (Cork) Report D Mooney C Barrett, J Barry, C O'Brien B Heffernan, R Maher, P Maher B Maher, M Breen N McGrath, D McCormack, N O'Meara J O'Dwyer, S Callanan, J McGrath Subs: K Bergin for O'Meara (ht), J Forde for Callanan (51), T Hamill for O'Brien (58), G Ryan for McCormack (66), S O'Brien for O'Dwyer (71) 2016 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Munster Quarter-final Tipperary were drawn to take on Cork on 22 May at Semple Stadium in the Munster Quarter-final.http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-hurling-leaders-2772779-May2016/ 8 players that Tipperary need to become the county's new hurling leaders 20 May 2016 The 42 20 May 2016 The winners of the game would play Limerick in the Munster Semi-final on 19 June. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/revealed-the-provincial-draws-for-the-2016-allireland-hurling-and-football-championships-31612524.html Revealed: The provincial draws for the 2016 All-Ireland hurling and football championships 15 October 2015 Irish Independent 16 October 2015 http://www.the42.ie/2016-hurling-championship-draw-2391522-Oct2015/ Kilkenny to begin 2016 championship campaign against Wexford or Dublin 15 October 2015 The 42 16 October 2015 http://www.the42.ie/gaa-all-ireland-championship-draws-2016-live-2391413-Oct2015/ The 2016 All Ireland Football and Hurling draws: as it happened 15 October 2015 The 42 16 October 2015 https://tipperary.gaa.ie/munster-shc-quarter-final-tipperary-v-cork/ Tipperary v Cork 22 May 2016 20 May 2016 Tipperary GAA 20 May 2016https://tipperary.gaa.ie/westside-column-may-21st-2016/ Westside Column 21 May 2016 21 May 2016 Tipperary GAA 24 May 2016http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0519/789570-ryan-cork-jersey-brings-out-the-best-in-tipp/ Michael Ryan: Cork jersey brings out the best in Tipperary 19 May 2016 RTE Sport 20 May 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/columnists/pm-osullivan/the-ciotog-side-tipperary-need-elbow-grease-as-much-as-polish-against-cork-400637.html The Ciotóg Side: Tipperary need elbow grease as much as polish against Cork 19 May 2016 Irish Examiner 20 May 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/brendan-maher-well-keep-playing-the-tipperary-way-34725034.html Brendan Maher: 'We'll keep playing the Tipperary way' 19 May 2016 Irish Independent 20 May 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/brendan-mahertipperary-believe-in-simplistic-hurling-400149.html Brendan Maher: Tipperary believe in simplistic hurling 19 May 2016 Irish Examiner 20 May 2016 The match was shown live on RTÉ One as part of the Sunday Game live, presented by Michael Lyster with analysis by Ger Loughnane and Henry Shefflin. Commentary on the game was provided by Ger Canning alongside Michael Duignan.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/henry-shefflin-leadership-deficit-must-be-addressed-if-tipperary-are-to-get-over-the-line-34734218.html Henry Shefflin: Leadership deficit must be addressed if Tipperary are to get over the line 21 May 2016 The Independent 23 May 2016 Four players were picked to make their Championship debuts in the game, Séamus Kennedy at half-back, Sean Curran, Dan McCormack, and John McGrath.http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-cork-team-news-munster-senior-hurling-championship-2781248-May2016/ Tipperary hand out 4 championship debuts in Munster quarter-final 22 May 2016 The 42 23 May 2016 In very rainy conditions, Tipperary had a nine-point lead at half-time and went on to win the game by nine points, they also went 17 minutes without scoring in the second half. Hawk-Eye was used for the first time at Semple Stadium, and judged three efforts wide during the game. Watched by a 29,114 crowd, Tipperary had too much for a disappointing Cork at a rain-drenched Semple Stadium. Tipperary playing against Cork's sweeper William Egan choose to split balls to the sidelines for their full-forward to chase with Cork short of support in the forwards.https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/tipperary-outclass-malfunctioning-cork-at-semple-stadium-736545.html Tipperary outclass malfunctioning Cork at Semple Stadium 22 May 2016 Irish Examiner 23 May 2016http://www.the42.ie/tommy-dunne-hurling-analysis-the42-2783841-May2016/ Analysis: How Cork were the architects of their own downfall against Tipperary 24 May 2016 The 42 24 May 2016 http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-cork-match-report-2783268-May2016/ Tipp steamroll dismal Cork without getting out of second gear 22 May 2016 The 42 23 May 2016http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0522/790170-cork-v-tipp/ Tipp overcome toothless Cork challenge 22 May 2016 RTE Sport 23 May 2016 Pádraic Maher was named by RTE as the man of the match.http://munster.gaa.ie/2016/05/22/munster-senior-hurling-championship-quarter-final-tipperary-v-cork-2/ Tipperary 0-22 Cork 0-13 22 May 2016 Munster GAA 23 May 2016http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-cork-live-score-updates-2782961-May2016/ Tipperary 0-22 Cork 0-13: as it happened 22 May 2016 The 42 23 May 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipp-reign-supreme-to-leave-rebels-reeling-34737326.html Tipp reign supreme to leave Rebels reeling 22 May 2016 The Independent 23 May 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/john-mullane-corks-misfiring-stars-needed-a-sharp-dose-of-canon-obrien-reality-34737354.html John Mullane: Cork's misfiring stars needed a sharp dose of Canon O'Brien reality 22 May 2016 The Independent 23 May 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/cyril-farrell-experience-the-difference-for-pliable-premier-34815625.html Cyril Farrell: Experience the difference for pliable Premier 20 June 2016 Irish Independent 22 June 2016 22 May 16:00 Munster Quarter-Final Tipperary 0–22 – 0–13 Cork S Callanan 0-8 (4f), J O'Dwyer 0-7 (2f, 1'65'), N McGrath 0-2, Padraic Maher, B Maher, J McGrath, J Forde, K Bergin 0-1 each. P Horgan 0-4 (4f), A Cadogan 0-3, C Lehane 0-2 (1f), B Lawton, C Murphy, S Harnedy, L O'Farrell 0-1 each. Semple Stadium 29,114 B Kelly (Westmeath) Report Gleeson C Barrett, J Barry, M Cahill S Kennedy, R Maher, Padraic Maher B Maher, M Breen S Curran, D McCormack, N McGrath J O'Dwyer, S Callanan, J McGrath Subs: J Forde for N McGrath (52), Patrick Maher for Curran (55), N O'Meara for O'Dwyer (64), K Bergin for Breen (64). Munster Semi-final Tipperary went on to play Limerick in the Munster Semi-final on 19 June at Semple Stadium.https://tipperary.gaa.ie/munster-senior-hurling-championship-semi-final-limerick-v-tipperary/ Tipperary v Limerick 19 June 2016 15 June 2016 Tipperary GAA 15 June 2016 The counties had met 67 times in the championship, 65 in Munster, once in the All-Ireland semi-final in 2009 and once in the All-Ireland qualifiers in 2004, with Tipperary having 34 wins, Limerick 23 wins and 10 draws. The winners would play Waterford in the Munster final on 10 July. It was the fifth year in a row that Tipperary and Limerick would play each other in the Munster hurling championship.http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0616/796056-mulcahy/ Tomás Mulcahy: Tipperary can up it a notch to down Limerick 16 June 2016 RTE Sport 17 June 2016 Tipperary made one change to the starting team with Patrick Maher returning in place of Seán Curran.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/bonner-returns-for-tipp-as-treaty-name-four-debutants-34812017.html 'Bonner' returns for Tipp as Treaty name four debutants 18 June 2016 Irish Independent 21 June 2016 The match was shown live on RTÉ One as part of the Sunday Game live, presented by Michael Lyster with analysis by Ger Loughnane and Henry Shefflin. Commentary on the game was provided by Ger Canning alongside Dónal O'Grady. In rainy and wet conditions, Tipperary had a three-point lead at half-time (3-5 to 0–11) and went on to win the game by two points. John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer was shown a straight red card in the fourteenth minute for striking the hurl at Richie English. By that time Tipperary had already scored two goals, both coming from Michael Breen, the first after he followed up on his initial run and pass, striking the ball low one handed to the net, the second when he reacted quickly flicking the ball into the net after he followed up on a shot which was saved from Séamus Callanan by the goalkeeper. The third goal for Tipperary came when Séamus Callanan hit the ball low to the left of the net after a hand-pass from Noel McGrath on the left.http://munster.gaa.ie/2016/06/19/munster-senior-hurling-championship-semi-final-limerick-v-tipperary-2/ Tipperary 3-12 Limerick 1-16 20 June 2016 Munster GAA 21 June 2016 Tom Morrissey got a late goal for Limerick when he smashed the ball past Darren Gleeson to bring the gap down to two points at the end.http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0619/796709-14-man-tipperary-battle-into-munster-decider/ 14-man Tipperary battle into Munster decider 20 June 2016 RTE Sport 21 June 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/narrow-margin-conceals-poverty-of-limericks-display-405805.html Narrow margin conceals poverty of Limerick's display 19 June 2016 Irish Examiner 21 June 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/michael-ryan-hails-tipperarys-mature-response-to-adversity-405806.html Michael Ryan hails Tipperary's 'mature' response to adversity 20 June 2016 Irish Examiner 21 June 2016http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-limerick-senior-2833329-Jun2016/ 14-man Tipperary too strong for Limerick and advance to Munster final 20 June 2016 The 42 21 June 2016http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/we-ll-plan-without-bubbles-at-least-we-ll-be-back-to-15-1.2692121 'We'll plan without Bubbles, at least we'll be back to 15' 20 June 2016 Irish Times 21 June 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipp-pass-the-limerick-test-with-honours-34815608.html Tipp pass the Limerick test with honours 21 June 2016 Irish Independent 21 June 2016 Cathal Barrett was announced as the man-of-the-match on the Sunday Game that evening, the other nominees were Noel McGrath and Limerick forward Cian Lynch.http://www.the42.ie/cathal-barrett-tipperary-munster-hurling-2834350-Jun2016/ Do you agree with The Sunday Game's Munster hurling man-of-the-match selection? 20 June 2016 The 42 21 June 2016http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/209610/Disappointing-Limerick-crash-out-of-Munster.html Disappointing Limerick crash out of Munster SHC to 14-man Tipperary 19 June 2016 Limerick Leader 21 June 2016http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0619/796726-maher-hails-tipps-ability-to-stick-to-the-script/ Brendan Maher hails Tipp's ability to stick to the script 19 June 2016 RTE Sport 21 June 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/other-teams-will-give-bubbles-extra-attention-now-kelly-34818772.html Other teams will give Bubbles 'extra attention now' - Kelly 21 June 2016 Irish Independent 21 June 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/michael-verney-tipp-display-newfound-mettle-to-flourish-against-the-odds-but-dise-await-34815623.html Michael Verney: Tipp display new-found mettle to flourish against the odds but Déise await 20 June 2016 Irish Independent 21 June 2016 19 June 16:00 Munster Semi-Final Tipperary 3-12 - 1-16 Limerick S Callanan 1-6 (3fs, 2 '65), N McGrath 0-3, M Breen 2-1, J McGrath 0-1, P Maher 0-1. S Dowling 0-9 (8fs), T Morrissey 1-0, D Hannon 0-2, B Nash, J Ryan, G Hegarty, C Lynch and J Fitzgibbon 0-1 each Semple Stadium 25,531 James McGrath (Westmeath) Report D Gleeson C Barrett, J Barry, M Cahill S Kennedy, R Maher, Pádraic Maher B Maher (c), M Breen N McGrath, Patrick Maher, D McCormack J O’Dwyer, S Callanan, J McGrath Subs: N O’Meara for D McCormack (60), D Maher for R Maher (inj 64), J Forde for Patrick Maher (69), K Bergin for B Maher, D Quinn for M Breen (both 70+1) Sent off: J. O’Dwyer (straight, 14). Munster Final Tipperary went on to play Waterford in the Munster Final on 10 July at the Gaelic Grounds. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/i-trust-the-lads-to-have-a-few-pints-waterford-hurling-manager-mcgrath-34860289.html I trust the lads to have a few pints - Waterford hurling manager McGrath 6 July 2016 Irish Independent 6 July 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/defeat-would-be-big-setback-for-tipperary-insists-former-captain-kelly-34860290.html Defeat would be 'big setback' for Tipperary, insists former captain Kelly 6 July 2016 Irish Independent 6 July 2016 Tipperary went into the match without the suspended John O'Dwyer who received a one match ban for his sending off in the Limerick match. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/colm-bonnar-loss-of-john-odwyer-a-serious-blow-to-tipperary-408747.html Colm Bonnar: Loss of John O'Dwyer a serious blow to Tipperary 6 July 2016 Irish Examiner 6 July 2016 This was the 11th Munster final meeting between the counties with Tipperary leading 8–2. The winners would qualify for the All-Ireland semi-final on 14 August, while the losers meet a qualifier winner in the All-Ireland quarter-final on 24 July. https://tipperary.gaa.ie/munster-senior-hurling-final-waterford-v-tipperary/ Tipperary v Waterford 10 July 2016 8 July 2016 Tipperary GAA 8 July 2016 Tipperary named their team on Friday 8 July, the only change being Niall O'Meara joining the full-forward line in place of John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer. http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/tipperary-and-waterford-name-their-teams-for-munster-final-743916.html Tipperary and Waterford name their teams for Munster final 11 July 2016 Irish Examiner 11 July 2016 The match was shown live on RTÉ One as part of the Sunday Game live, presented by Michael Lyster with analysis by Ger Loughnane and Henry Shefflin. Commentary on the game was provided by Ger Canning alongside Michael Duignan. On a wet and windy day in Limerick, Tipperary retained their Munster title beating Waterford by 5–19 to 0–13, which was a second 21-point Munster final winning margin over Waterford in the space of five years. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/john-mcgrath-the-executioner-as-tipperary-bombard-dismal-waterford-409614.html John McGrath the executioner as Tipperary bombard dismal Waterford 11 July 2016 Irish Examiner 11 July 2016 Tipperary had a 1–7 to 0–8 lead at half time, the opening goal coming from John McGrath in the 9th minute after a mistake by Waterford goalkeeper Stephen O’Keeffe who miss-controlled with McGrath firing into the net. Tipperary hit three goals in the space of eight second half minutes with McGrath getting his second goal in the 41st minute when he kicked to the net after a high ball into the full forward line. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipp-torrents-wash-deise-hopes-away-34872402.html Tipp torrents wash Deise hopes away 11 July 2016 Irish Independent 11 July 2016 Michael Breen got the third three minutes later with a low strike to the right of the goalkeeper after a pass from John McGrath. http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-waterford-munster-final-2-2871041-Jul2016/ Tipperary 5-19 Waterford 0-13 As it Happened 11 July 2016 The 42 11 July 2016 The fourth came from a penalty after Seamus Callanan was fouled by Barry Coughlan. http://hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=257889 Munster SHC final: proud Premier wallop Waterford 11 July 2016 Hogan Stand 11 July 2016 McGrath fired to the right of the goalkeeper who managed to get his hurley to the ball but only diverted into the top corner of the net. http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-waterford-munster-2-2871686-Jul2016/ Five star! Tipperary's goals see them storm to Munster title with 21-point win over Waterford 11 July 2016 The 42 11 July 2016 The fifth goal was scored by Seamus Callanan with another low shot to the right of the goalkeeper. Aidan McCormack came on as a substitute in the 66th minute to make his championship debut. http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/gaelic-grounds-massacre-tipperary-ease-to-21-point-win-1.2717319 Gaelic Grounds massacre - Tipperary ease to 21 point win 11 July 2016 Irish Times 11 July 2016 http://munster.gaa.ie/2016/07/10/munster-senior-hurling-final/ Tipperary 5-19 Waterford 0-13 11 July 2016 Munster GAA 11 July 2016 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0710/801492-tipperary-v-waterford/ Tipperary add to Munster haul after crushing Déise 11 July 2016 RTE Sport 11 July 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/john-mullane-it-upsets-me-people-will-revel-in-this-defeat-because-of-waterfords-system-34872401.html John Mullane: It upsets me people will revel in this defeat because of Waterford's system 11 July 2016 Irish Independent 11 July 2016 John McGrath who scored 3-2 was named as the man of the match by Sunday Game pundits Eddie Brennan and Cyril Farrell, Seamus Callanan and Cathal Barrett were also nominated. http://www.the42.ie/john-mcgrath-tipperary-munster-final-2872832-Jul2016/ Do you agree with The Sunday Game's Munster hurling final man-of-the-match selection? 11 July 2016 The 42 11 July 2016 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0710/801505-mcgrath-reaction/ Brother Noel hails Tipp's hat-trick hero John McGrath 11 July 2016 RTE Sport 11 July 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/cyril-farrell-it-was-just-like-watching-cats-in-their-pomp-34872404.html Cyril Farrell: It was just like watching Cats in their pomp 11 July 2016 Irish Independent 11 July 2016 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/columnists/anthony-daly/the-tipperary-beast-ravages-you-like-a-demented-brute-409620.html The Tipperary beast ravages you like a demented brute 11 July 2016 Irish Examiner 11 July 2016 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/tipperary-tick-another-box-as-sweeper-gets-brushed-aside-409623.html Tipperary tick another box as sweeper gets brushed aside 11 July 2016 Irish Examiner 11 July 2016 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/michael-ryan-vows-tipperary-will-not-be-complacent-in-semi-final-409625.html Michael Ryan vows Tipperary will not be complacent in semi-final 11 July 2016 Irish Examiner 11 July 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/im-just-questioning-ourselves-in-terms-of-did-we-overtrain-mcgrath-points-finger-at-preparation-following-munster-final-defeat-34872403.html 'I'm just questioning ourselves in terms of did we over-train?' - McGrath points finger at preparation following Munster final defeat 11 July 2016 Irish Independent 11 July 2016 http://www.gaa.ie/news/how-tipperary-smashed-the-sweeper/ How Tipperary smashed the sweeper 12 July 2016 GAA.ie 12 July 2016 http://www.the42.ie/tommy-dunne-hurling-analysis-tipperary-waterford-2872465-Jul2016/ Analysis: Waterford systems failure, John McGrath magic and Tipp's unsung heroes 12 July 2016 The 42 12 July 2016 10 July 16:00 Munster Final Tipperary 5-19 - 0-13 Waterford S. Callanan (1-11, 8 frees, 1 65); J. McGrath (3-2, 1-0 pen); M. Breen (1-1); Pádraic Maher, N. McGrath, Patrick Maher, J. Forde, A. McCormack (0-1 each) Pauric Mahony (0-6, 4 frees); P. Curran (0-5, 3 frees); A. Gleeson (0-2, sidelines) Gaelic Grounds 26,508 Brian Gavin (Offaly) Report D. Gleeson C. Barrett, J. Barry, M. Cahill S. Kennedy, R. Maher, Pádraic Maher B. Maher (c), M. Breen D. McCormack, Patrick Maher, N. McGrath J. McGrath, S. Callanan, N. O’Meara. Subs:J. Forde for N. O’Meara (51), S. Curran for D. McCormack (56), K. Bergin for B. Maher (61), A. McCormack for N. McGrath (66), D. Maher for R. Maher (67). 2016 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2016 All Ireland Semi-final By winning the Munster championship, Tipperary qualified for the semi-finals of the All-Ireland championship on 14 August at Croke Park. Tipperary found out there opponents in the semi-final on 24 July after Galway defeated Clare in the quarter-final by 2–17 to 0–17 at Semple Stadium in Thurles.http://munster.gaa.ie/2016/07/24/all-ireland-senior-hurling-championship-quarter-final-clare-v-galway-2/ Galway 2-17 Clare 0-17 24 July 2016 Munster GAA 8 August 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/weve-fixed-issues-that-cost-us-against-galway-last-year-insists-premier-boss-ryan-34949956.html We've fixed issues that cost us against Galway last year, insists Premier boss Ryan 9 August 2016 Irish Independent 9 August 2016 This was the third year in a row that Tipperary would meet Galway in the Championship.http://tipperary.gaa.ie/13434-2/ Tipperary v Galway 14 August 2016 8 August 2016 Tipperay GAA 8 August 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipp-seeking-to-solve-mystery-of-fiveweek-semifinal-wait-34956275.html Tipp seeking to solve mystery of five-week semi-final wait 11 August 2016 Irish Independent 11 August 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/paul-curran-gives-the-lowdown-on-tipperarys-seven-defensive-stalwarts-415769.html Paul Curran gives the lowdown on Tipperary's seven defensive stalwarts 14 August 2016 Irish Examiner 16 August 2016 Tickets for the match ranged in price from €40 for the stands to €25 for Hill 16. The match was shown live on RTÉ2 with commentary on the game provided by Ger Canning alongside Michael Duignan. The game was also shown live on Sky Sports. Michael Lyster presented from the Croke Park studio with analysts Cyril Farrell, Henry Shefflin, and Liam Sheedy. Tipperary were 1/2 favourites to reach the final.http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/no-baggage-as-noel-mcgrath-looks-forward-to-big-clash-415507.html No baggage as Noel McGrath looks forward to big clash 12 August 2016 Irish Examiner 12 August 2016 The Tipperary team announced on 12 August showed no changes from the Munster Final with John O’Dwyer named on the bench after returning from suspension.http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/john-bubbles-odwyer-left-out-of-tipperary-team-to-face-galway-749550.html John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer left out of Tipperary team to face Galway 12 August 2016 Irish Examiner 16 August 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/bubbles-held-on-the-leash-by-tipperary-34962011.html 'Bubbles' held on the leash by Tipperary 12 August 2016 Irish Independent 16 August 2016 Tipperary won the game by a point on a 2–19 to 2-18 scoreline to qualify for the final on 4 September against Kilkenny.http://munster.gaa.ie/2016/08/14/all-ireland-senior-hurling-championship-semi-final-tipperary-v-galway-2/ Tipperary 2-19 Galway 2-18 14 August 2016 Munster GAA 16 August 2016http://www.the42.ie/tommy-dunne-hurling-kilkenny-waterford-tipperary-galway-2928786-Aug2016/ Tipp's goal threat, the Bonner Maher effect and THAT Eoin Murphy catch 15 August 2016 The 42 17 August 2016 http://www.the42.ie/michael-breen-galway-2928857-Aug2016/ 'He's a much happier man today' - no hat-trick for Callanan but victory is all that matters 14 August 2016 The 42 15 August 2016http://www.the42.ie/galway-tipperary-talking-points-2927942-Aug2016/ 5 talking points as Tipp set-up mouthwatering final and Galway suffer again 14 August 2016 The 42 15 August 2016 Galway opened the scoring in the game with a point from Joe Canning and then Conor Cooney scored a goal beating Darren Gleeson from the 21-yard line with a low shot after nine minutes to put Galway into a 1–3 to 0–4 lead. Noel McGrath crashed a shot off the bar in the 10th minute for Tipperary who were playing into the hill 16 end in the first half. Galway had a 1–10 to 0-11 point lead at half time. Galway lost Joe Canning through injury at half-time while defender Adrian Tuohy was also withdrawn due to injury.http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0814/809150-galway-v-tipperary/ Tipp edge Galway to set up Kilkenny showdown 14 August 2016 RTE Sport 16 August 2016 In the 43rd minute Conor Cooney got a second goal for Galway when he cut in from the left and hit a low shot to the corner of the net after he had intercepted a Brendan Maher hand-pass, this put Galway into a three-point lead.http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-galway-senior-2927719-Aug2016/ Tipperary hit key goals to claim win over Galway in All-Ireland semi-final thriller 14 August 2016 The 42 16 August 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/tipperary-battle-into-all-ireland-final-after-outstanding-contest-with-galway-749702.html Tipperary battle into All-Ireland final after outstanding contest with Galway 14 August 2016 Irish Examiner 16 August 2016 John O'Dwyer was introduced a minute later for Tipperary replacing Niall O’Meara. Tipperary trailed by 2–15 to 0–19 with ten minutes to go. O'Dwyer scored a goal in the 62nd minute when he cut in from the right and finished from a very tight angle to far corner of the net, hitting the ball off the ground first past the goalkeeper after a pass from John McGrath.http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=259494 All-Ireland SHC: Tipp through to decider 14 August 2016 Hogan Stand 16 August 2016 Tipperary got a second goal two minutes later when Seamus Callanan hand-passed from the left to John McGrath who collided first with the goalkeeper before firing to the net to put Tipperary into a three-point lead. Galway reduced the lead to one point but Tipperary held on to reach the final.http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-galway-live-blog-2927439-Aug2016/ Tipperary v Galway: as it happened 14 August 2016 The 42 16 August 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/tipperarys-finishing-kick-finally-breaks-galways-resolve-415877.html Tipperary's finishing kick finally breaks Galway's resolve 16 August 2016 Irish Examiner 16 August 2016 David Burke of Galway was named as the man of the match by Sunday Game panellists Ger Loughnane and Tomas Mulcahy, beating James Barry and Padraic Maher who were also nominated.http://www.the42.ie/david-burke-galway-2928350-Aug2016/ Do you agree with The Sunday Game hurling man-of-the match award? 14 August 2016 The 42 15 August 2016 Tipperary were the first Munster champions since their own 2011 team to win an All-Ireland semi-final.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/we-have-struggled-to-win-these-type-of-games-tipperary-boss-michael-ryan-34964376.html We have struggled to win these types of games - Tipperary boss Michael Ryan 14 August 2016 Irish Independent 16 August 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/michael-ryan-now-plots-for-date-with-masters-of-intensity-415889.html Michael Ryan now plots for date with 'masters of intensity' 16 August 2016 Irish Examiner 16 August 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/its-time-tables-were-turned-on-cats-maher-34968537.html It's time tables were turned on Cats - Maher 16 August 2016 Irish Independent 16 August 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/padraic-maher-we-never-feared-kilkenny-416091.html Pádraic Maher: We never feared Kilkenny 16 August 2016 Irish Examiner 16 August 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/john-mullane-intensity-must-go-up-a-few-levels-or-ryans-troops-will-face-another-final-mauling-34965113.html John Mullane: Intensity must go up a few levels or Ryan's troops will face another final mauling 15 August 2016 Irish Independent 17 August 2016 Nicky English writing in the Irish Times thought that Tipperary this year are mentally stronger and physically more powerful.http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/nicky-english-tipperary-relieved-to-have-overcome-huge-hurdle-1.2756268 Nicky English: Tipperary relieved to have overcome huge hurdle 15 August 2016 Irish Times 17 August 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/premier-men-will-need-to-find-more-to-end-cats-jinx-34965105.html Premier men will need to find more to end Cats' jinx 15 August 2016 Irish Independent 17 August 2016 14 August 15:30 All Ireland Semi-Final Tipperary 2-19 - 2-18 Galway Seamus Callanan 0-9 (0-8f, 0-1 ’65), John McGrath 1-1, John O’Dwyer 1-0, Noel McGrath, Michael Breen 0-3 each, Ronan Maher, Padraic Maher, Brendan Maher 0-1 each. Conor Cooney 1-6 (0-4f), Joe Canning 0-5 (0-3f, 0-1 ’65), Joseph Cooney 1-1, Conor Whelan, Jason Flynn 0-2 each, Shane Maloney, David Burke 0-1 each. Croke Park 54,227 B Kelly (Westmeath) Report D. Gleeson C. Barrett, J. Barry, M. Cahill S. Kennedy, R. Maher, Pádraic Maher B. Maher (c), M. Breen D. McCormack, Patrick Maher, N. McGrath J. McGrath, S. Callanan, N. O’Meara. Subs:J O'Dwyer for O'Meara (45), J Forde for N McGrath (57), S Curran for Breen (68), T Hamill for Kennedy (71). 2016 All Ireland Final Build-up Tipperary went on to play Kilkenny in the 2016 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final after Kilkenny defeated Waterford by 2–19 to 2–17 in a replay on 13 August at Semple Stadium.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/thurles-thriller-leaves-waterford-wondering-what-might-have-been-34963261.html Thurles thriller leaves Waterford wondering what might have been 13 August 2016 Irish Independent 17 August 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/five-key-clashes-that-will-decide-all-ireland-hurling-final-35014867.html Five key clashes that will decide All Ireland hurling final 2 September 2016 Irish Independent 2 September 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/15-reasons-why-fans-should-make-this-final-a-sellout-419005.html 15 reasons why fans should make this final a sellout 2 September 2016 Irish Examiner 2 September 2016http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/john-allen-another-classic-on-the-cards-as-great-rivals-clash-1.2775961 John Allen: Another classic on the cards as great rivals clash 1 September 2016 Irish Times 2 September 2016http://www.sundayworld.com/sport/tipperary-forwards-work-rate-key-to-all-ireland-glory Tipperary forwards' work rate key to All-Ireland glory 7 September 2016 Sunday World 7 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160922234027/http://www.sundayworld.com/sport/tipperary-forwards-work-rate-key-to-all-ireland-glory 22 September 2016 dead Tickets for the match ranged in price from €40 for the terrace to €70 for stands and the match was a sell-out. The match was shown live on RTÉ2 with commentary on the game provided by Ger Canning alongside Michael Duignan. The game was also shown live on Sky Sports, presented by Rachel Wyse and Brian Carney. Michael Lyster presented from the Croke Park studio with analysts Ger Loughnane, Henry Shefflin, and Liam Sheedy. This was the seventh time in eight years that the counties had played each other in the championship, with Kilkenny winning 5 times. Kilkenny go into the final having won 36 All Ireland titles, 11 titles in the last 15 years (2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015), with Tipperary on 26 titles, 2 titles over the same period (2001 and 2010). http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipperary-have-the-power-to-face-up-to-brian-cody-s-men-1.2777703 Tipperary have the power to face up to Brian Cody's men 4 September 2016 Irish Times 6 September 2016 The teams had previously played each other 26 times in the championship, the first time being in 1887, with Kilkenny winning 12 times and Tipperary winning on 13 occasions with one draw in 2014. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/tipperary-and-kilkennys-great-rivalry-a-century-in-the-making-419254.html Tipperary and Kilkenny's great rivalry a century in the making 4 September 2016 Irish Examiner 6 September 2016 http://www.skysports.com/gaa/pundits/news/30543/10566117/niall-quinn-explains-family-ties-to-all-ireland-champions-tipperary Niall Quinn explains family ties to All-Ireland champions Tipperary 6 September 2016 Sky Sports 6 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/john-mullane-kilkenny-are-on-the-brink-here-are-the-5-things-tipp-must-do-to-bring-them-down-35017699.html John Mullane: Kilkenny are on the brink - Here are the 5 things Tipp must do to bring them down 3 September 2016 Irish Independent 7 September 2016 Since the 2010 All-Ireland Final, Kilkenny had 10 wins and a draw in 13 league and championship games against Tipperary.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/i-would-never-think-we-have-an-indian-sign-over-tipp-cody-35005681.html I would never think we have an Indian sign over Tipp - Cody 30 August 2016 Irish Independent 30 August 2016http://tipperary.gaa.ie/ireland-senior-hurling-championship-final-kilkenny-v-tipperary-2/ 2016 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final – Kilkenny v Tipperary 1 September 2016 Tipperary GAA 1 September 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/colm-keys-the-92-cats-who-have-helped-brian-cody-become-the-greatest-hurling-manager-ever-35009166.html Colm Keys: The 92 Cats who have helped Brian Cody become the greatest hurling manager ever 1 September 2016 Irish Independent 1 September 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/ryan-hopes-to-avoid-joining-codys-list-of-vanquished-foes-35012403.html Ryan hopes to avoid joining Cody's list of vanquished foes 1 September 2016 Irish Independent 1 September 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/its-time-we-were-talking-about-games-weve-won-35014869.html 'It's time we were talking about games we've won' 2 September 2016 Irish Independent 2 September 2016 An open night for Tipperary hurling supporters was held at Dr Morris Park in Thurles on 16 August.http://www.hoganstand.com/Tipperary/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=259602 Tipp open night tomorrow 15 August 2016 Hogan Stand 16 August 2016 The Tipperary Association Dublin hosted the traditional Post Match Banquet for the Tipperary teams, continuing a tradition lasting over 50 years, where Tipperary teams appearing in All-Ireland finals are hosted by the Tipperary Association Dublin. The Banquet was held in the Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Dublin. Michael Ryan made one change to the team for the final with John O’Dwyer coming in at top of the right instead of Niall O Meara with John McGrath moving to top of the left. There were five All-Ireland Final debutants in Tipperary's starting line-up.http://www.nationalist.ie/news/home/214904/bubbles-to-start-as-tipperary-make-one-change-for-final.html 'Bubbles' to start as Tipperary make one change for final 3 September 2016 The Nationalist 6 September 2016 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0902/813843-cats-name/ Cats hand out surprise debut as Bubbles returns for Tipp 3 September 2016 RTE Sport 6 September 2016 Grainne Seoige and Des Cahill presented Up for the Match on 3 September on RTÉ One. Match Summary Tipperary won the game on a 2–29 to 2-20 scoreline to claim their 27th All-Ireland title.http://liveblog.irishtimes.com/debdef71c6/LIVE-All-Ireland-final%3A-Kilkenny-v-Tipperary/ All-Ireland final: Kilkenny v Tipperary Live 3 September 2016 Irish Times 6 September 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/michael-ryans-stamp-delivers-title-for-tipperary-tigers-419390.html Michael Ryan's stamp delivers title for Tipperary tigers 5 September 2016 Irish Examiner 6 September 2016http://www.skysports.com/gaa/hurling/news/30543/10565080/tipperary-defeat-kilkenny-to-claim-all-ireland-title Tipperary defeat Kilkenny to claim All-Ireland title 5 September 2016 Sky Sports 6 September 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/five-major-talking-points-from-tipperarys-sensational-allireland-final-triumph-over-kilkenny-35020680.html Five major talking points from Tipperary's sensational All-Ireland final triumph over Kilkenny 5 September 2016 Irish Independent 6 September 2016http://munster.gaa.ie/2016/09/04/all-ireland-senior-hurling-championship-final-5/ Tipperary 2-29 Kilkenny 2-20 5 September 2016 Munster GAA 6 September 2016 http://www.the42.ie/tommy-dunne-all-ireland-final-analysis-tipperary-kilkenny-2964584-Sep2016/ Analysis: How Tipperary finally overcame Kilkenny to claim All-Ireland senior hurling glory 5 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 On a warm dry day with no wind Seamus Callanan opened the scoring after two minutes with a point from out on the left which he hit over his left shoulder. Kevin Kelly equalized for Kilkenny in the fifth minute before TJ Reid scored from a free to put Kilkenny into a one-point lead. http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0904/814073-live-build-up-all-ireland-shc-final/ As it happened: Tipperary claim Liam MacCarthy glory 5 September 2016 RTE Sport 6 September 2016 After ten minutes, Séamus Kennedy scored his first ever championship point to make it four points all, after fifteen minutes it was six all. John O’Dwyer scored a point after twenty five minutes to level the scores at nine all. The half-time score was Tipperary 0-14 Kilkenny 0–12 with every single Tipperary forward scoring from play. The sides were level 10 times in the first half.http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/tipperary-crowned-ireland-champions-after-8766942 Tipperary crowned All Ireland Champions after super nine point victory over Kilkenny 5 September 2016 Irish Mirror 6 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-football/majestic-tipperary-are-all-ireland-champions-after-victory-over-kilkenny-in-croke-park-35020342.html Majestic Tipperary are All Ireland champions after victory over Kilkenny in Croke Park 6 September 2016 Irish Independent 6 September 2016 Seamus Callinan had five points in the first half and scored the first point of the second half from a free to open the lead to three points. After forty-one minutes, Kevin Kelly scored a goal for Kilkenny when he scoped and flicked the ball into the empty net in front of the hill 16 end. http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0904/814136-10-minutes-that-mattered/ 10 minutes that mattered, from a final to remember 6 September 2016 RTE Sport 6 September 2016 Seamus Callinan got the next score from a free to put one point between them. Jason Forde who had come on as a substitute a minute earlier for Michael Breen scored a point to level the game in the forty fifth minute. http://www.hoganstand.com/Hurling/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=260420 SHC Final: Super Tipp claim 27th title 6 September 2016 Hogan Stand 6 September 2016 Two minutes later John O’Dwyer picked up the ball and got past Paul Murphy before cutting in from the left and hitting a low shot from distance that flew into the back of the net to put Tipperary into a four-point lead. http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/all-ireland-final-tipping-point-reached-as-kilkenny-succumb-1.2779483 All-Ireland final: Tipping point reached as Kilkenny succumb 6 September 2016 Irish Times 6 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/colm-keys-10-small-battles-that-tilted-the-croker-war-in-tipps-direction-35024610.html Colm Keys: 10 small battles that tilted the Croker war in Tipp's direction 5 September 2016 Irish Independent 6 September 2016 Pauric Maher scored a point from out on the left touchline under the Cusack Stand in the fifty-first minute to increase the lead to five. http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-kilkenny-talking-points-3-2963994-Sep2016/ 5 talking points as breathtaking Tipperary take down Cody's empire 4 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 Tipperary were six ahead in the fifty-sixth minute after another Seamus Callinan point. http://www.nationalist.ie/news/home/214942/magnificent-tipperary-dethrone-kilkenny-to-win-all-ireland-final-in-superb-style.html Magnificent Tipperary dethrone Kilkenny to win All-Ireland final in superb style 5 September 2016 Nationalist 6 September 2016 With ten minutes left John McGrath scored a second goal for Tipperary when he cut in from the right and hit a high shot to the left after a pass from Noel McGrath, this put Tipperary nine points clear. Two minutes later Richie Hogan scored with a ground shot to the net to reduce the lead to six. Tipperary then scored a further four points to go into stoppage time with a nine-point lead which they held to the end to claim the title.http://www.the42.ie/kilkenny-tipperary-live-3-2963653-Sep2016/ As it happened: 2016 All Ireland Final 4 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 http://www.the42.ie/kilkenny-tipperary-all-ireland-hurling-final-2964224-Sep2016/ John Gardiner: Relentless Tipp left Kilkenny searching for answers they simply didn't have 4 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0904/814173-ronan-maher-tipperary/ Tipperary star Ronan Maher received medical treatment after final 4 September 2016 RTE Sport 6 September 2016 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/no-looking-back-in-amber-for-tipperary-after-six-years-of-hurt-1.2779460 No looking back in amber for Tipperary after six years of hurt 4 September 2016 Irish Times 6 September 2016 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/all-ireland-shc-final-tipperary-player-ratings-1.2779335 All-Ireland SHC final: Tipperary player ratings 5 September 2016 Irish Times 6 September 2016 http://www.nationalist.ie/news/sport/215100/brilliant-hurlers-become-true-warriors-on-a-magical-day-of-redemption-for-tipperary.html Brilliant hurlers become true warriors on a magical day of redemption for Tipperary 7 September 2016 Nationalist 8 September 2016 Tipperary captain Brendan Maher accepted the Liam MacCarthy Cup from GAA president Aogán Ó Fearghail in the Hogan Stand. Maher admitted afterwards that he forgot to thank manager Michael Ryan and his management team in his acceptance speech. http://www.the42.ie/brendan-maher-michael-ryan-speech-2964591-Sep2016/ Tipp skipper Brendan Maher left one important man out of his All-Ireland acceptance speech 4 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 http://www.hoganstand.com/Hurling/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=260480 Maher forgot to thank manager in acceptance speech 6 September 2016 Hogan Stand 6 September 2016 The Tipperary team then did a victory lap around Croke Park with the trophy.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipp-captain-brendan-maher-made-an-embarrassing-omission-in-his-allireland-speech-35022054.html Tipp captain Brendan Maher made an embarrassing omission in his All-Ireland speech 5 September 2016 Irish Independent 6 September 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/brendan-maher-fluffs-lines-but-joins-greats-in-stapletons-419379.html Brendan Maher fluffs lines but joins greats in Stapleton's 5 September 2016 Irish Examiner 6 September 2016http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0904/814179-tipperary_brendan-maher/ Elated Brendan Maher forgot to say thanks to manager Michael Ryan 5 September 2016 RTE Sport 6 September 2016 http://www.nationalist.ie/news/home/214945/let-s-celebrate-tipperary-we-are-the-champions.html Let's celebrate Tipperary - we are the champions! 5 September 2016 Nationalist 6 September 2016 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/columnists/kieran-shannon/its-back-to-the-future-when-tipperary-are-using-the-word-family-again-419563.html KIERAN SHANNON: It's back to the future when Tipperary are using the word 'family' again 6 September 2016 Irish Examiner 6 September 2016 http://www.joe.ie/sport/watch-tipp-panel-with-a-spine-tingling-cover-of-an-irish-classic-straight-after-their-all-ireland-win/559269 Tipperary Celebrations in dressing room 7 September 2016 Joe.ie 7 September 2016 http://www.dailyedge.ie/tipperary-team-galtee-mountain-boy-2968660-Sep2016/ The Tipp team celebrated their All Ireland win with a bit of trad in the dressing room 7 September 2016 The 42 8 September 2016 http://www.nationalist.ie/news/sport/215094/tipp-warriors-rule-hurling-world-after-seismic-power-shift.html Tipp warriors rule hurling world after seismic power shift 7 September 2016 Nationalist 8 September 2016 4 September 15:30 All Ireland Final Tipperary 2-29 - 2-20 Kilkenny Seamus Callanan 0-13 (3f, ’65), John O’Dwyer 1-5 (1 sl, 1f), John McGrath 1-3, Patrick Maher 0-2, Jason Forde 0-2, Padraic Maher 0-1, Séamus Kennedy 0-1, Dan McCormack 0-1, Noel McGrath 0-1 TJ Reid 0-11 (10f, 1’65), Kevin Kelly 1-2, Richie Hogan 1-1, Padraig Walsh 0-2, Eoin Larkin 0-2, Cillian Buckley 0-1, Walter Walsh 0-1 Croke Park 82,016 Brian Gavin (Offaly) Report D. Gleeson C. Barrett, J. Barry, M. Cahill S. Kennedy, R. Maher, Pádraic Maher B. Maher (c), M. Breen D. McCormack, Patrick Maher, N. McGrath J O’Dwyer, S. Callanan, J. McGrath Subs:Jason Forde for M Breen (45), Aidan McCormack for Dan McCormack (62), Donagh Maher for Michael Cahill (65), Kieran Bergin for Noel McGrath (70), Tomás Hamill for Séamus Kennedy (73) _borderonblack _blackstripes _borderonblack FFC125 FFC125 FFC125 FFFFFF FFC125 Kilkenny _goldshoulders _goldhorizontal _goldshoulders 0000ff 0000ff 0000ff FFFFFF 0000ff Tipperary KILKENNY:1 Eoin Murphy 2 Paul Murphy 3 Joey Holden 4 Shane Prendergast (captain) 5 Pádraig Walsh 6 Kieran Joyce 7 Cillian Buckley 8 T. J. Reid 9 Conor Fogarty 10 Walter Walsh 11 Richie Hogan 12 Eoin Larkin 13 Kevin Kelly 14 Colin Fennelly 15 Liam Blanchfield Substitutes:18 Rob Lennon for K. Joyce (60 mins)21 Lester Ryan for E. Larkin (60 mins)Manager: Brian CodyTIPPERARY:1 Darren Gleeson 2 Cathal Barrett 3 James Barry 4 Michael Cahill 5 Séamus Kennedy 6 Ronan Maher 7 Pádraic Maher 8 Brendan Maher (captain) 9 Michael Breen 10 Dan McCormack 11 Patrick Maher 12 Noel McGrath 13 John O'Dwyer 14 Séamus Callinan 15 John McGrath Substitutes:19 Jason Forde for M. Breen (45 mins)25 Niall O'Meara for D. McCormack (62 mins)22 Donagh Maher for M. Cahill (65 mins)17 Kieran Bergin for N. McGrath (70 mins)20 Thomas Hamill for S. Kennedy (72 mins)Manager: Michael Ryan Man of the Match: Séamus Callanan Linesmen: Barry Kelly (Westmeath) Colm Lyons (Cork) Sideline Official John Keane (Galway) Umpires Michael Gavin David Gavin William Flynn PJ Lawlor Reaction Tipperary manager Michel Ryan speaking after the match said it was a fantastic day for Tipperary hurling, with Kilkenny manager Brian Cody saying that the better team won on the day. http://www.the42.ie/michael-ryan-reaction-2964024-Sep2016/ Tipp win 'might have awoken sleeping giants' says Ryan 4 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 http://www.the42.ie/michael-ryan-tipperary-3-2964133-Sep2016/ 'He remains a great friend to our group' - Ryan tribute to ex Tipp manager O'Shea 4 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/michael-ryan-keeping-tipperarys-great-expectations-in-check-419551.html Michael Ryan keeping Tipperary's great expectations in check 5 September 2016 Irish Examiner 6 September 2016http://www.hoganstand.com/Hurling/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=260424 Ryan lauds Callanan's 'savage contribution' 6 September 2016 Hogan Stand 6 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/michael-ryan-vows-to-manage-victory-a-lot-better-than-we-have-in-the-past-35024617.html Michael Ryan vows to manage victory 'a lot better than we have in the past' 5 September 2016 Irish Independent 6 September 2016 http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-michael-ryan-2966702-Sep2016/ Hope for all in hurling, Tipperary's need to manage victory and no epitaphs for Kilkenny 6 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 http://www.the42.ie/brian-cody-reaction-3-2964066-Sep2016/ 'They didn't blink' - no excuses from Brian Cody as three-in-a-row bid ends 4 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/no-complaints-no-excuses-no-if-onlys-from-brian-cody-419380.html No complaints, no excuses, no 'if onlys' from Brian Cody 4 September 2016 Irish Examiner 6 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/classy-brian-cody-proves-he-is-as-gracious-in-defeat-as-in-victory-with-humble-postmatch-interview-35020452.html Classy Brian Cody proves he is as gracious in defeat as in victory with humble post-match interview 4 September 2016 Irish Independent 6 September 2016 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/nicky-english-tipp-beat-kilkenny-by-playing-like-kilkenny-1.2779322 Nicky English: Tipp beat Kilkenny by playing like Kilkenny 5 September 2016 Irish Times 6 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/john-mullane-final-masterclass-from-tipperary-rids-them-of-codys-kilkenny-monster-35021692.html John Mullane: Final masterclass from Tipperary rids them of Cody's Kilkenny monster 5 September 2016 Irish Independent 6 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/cyril-farrell-future-bright-for-premier-but-expect-cats-to-bite-back-35021055.html Cyril Farrell: Future bright for Premier but expect Cats to bite back 5 September 2016 Irish Independent 6 September 2016 Highlights of the final were shown on The Sunday Game programme which aired at 9:30pm that night on RTÉ Two and was presented by Des Cahill with match analysis from Brendan Cummins, Eddie Brennan, and Cyril Farrell. On the man of the match award shortlist were John O'Dwyer, Ronan Maher, and Seamus Callanan, with Seamus Callanan winning the award which was presented by GAA president Aogán Ó Fearghail at the post match Tipperary function at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Dublin. Tipperary manager Michael Ryan and captain Brendan Maher were interviewed by Michael Lyster before Michael Ryan opened the envelope that contained the man of the match winning players name. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/columnists/john-fogarty/tipperary-must-avoid-old-habits-419546.html JOHN FOGARTY: Tipperary must avoid old habits 6 September 2016 Irish Examiner 6 September 2016 http://www.the42.ie/seamus-callanan-man-of-the-match-2-2964243-Sep2016/ Seamus Callanan named All-Ireland final man of the match - and who'd argue? 5 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-kilkenny-hurling-2963895-Sep2016/ Stunning Tipperary display clinches All-Ireland and ends Kilkenny three-in-a-row dream 4 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 http://www.the42.ie/seamus-callanan-tipperary-8-2964188-Sep2016/ How Seamus Callanan delivered on his potential to become Tipperary's main man 4 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/watch-tipperary-hurling-team-singsong-8769715 Watch Tipperary hurling team have singsong in Dublin pub following All-Ireland win 5 September 2016 Irish Mirror 6 September 2016 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0906/814593-tipp-talk/ Can Tipp right the wrongs that happened after 2010 and go on to dominate? 6 September 2016 RTE Sport 6 September 2016 http://www.nationalist.ie/news/sport/215260/happy-tipperary-fans-still-had-energy-to-clap-and-cheer-long-into-the-night.html Happy Tipperary fans still had energy to clap and cheer long into the night 8 September 2016 Nationalist 8 September 2016 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/john-allen-big-question-is-if-tipp-can-show-true-dominance-1.2784609 John Allen: Big question is if Tipp can show true dominance 7 September 2016 Irish Times 8 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/eamonn-sweeney-tipperary-are-as-aesthetically-pleasing-as-any-hurling-team-i-can-recall-35038953.html Eamonn Sweeney: Tipperary are as aesthetically pleasing as any hurling team I can recall 11 September 2016 Irish Independent 12 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/dermot-crowe-taste-of-big-time-should-only-whet-tipps-appetite-for-further-stunning-success-35038928.html Dermot Crowe: Taste of big time should only whet Tipp's appetite for further stunning success 11 September 2016 Irish Independent 12 September 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/jamesie-oconnor-john-mcgraths-extra-bit-of-class-makes-all-the-difference-for-premier-35038930.html Jamesie O'Connor: John McGrath's extra bit of class makes all the difference for Premier 11 September 2016 Irish Independent 12 September 2016 http://www.the42.ie/5-hurling-questions-2974618-Sep2016/ A week on from Tipperary's triumph, 5 questions after the 2016 hurling season 10 September 2016 The 42 13 September 2016 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/columnists/pm-osullivan/pm-o39sullivan-tipps-day-and-tipps-year-as-plan-comes-together-420118.html PM O'SULLIVAN: Tipp's day and Tipp's year as plan comes together 9 September 2016 Irish Examiner 13 September 2016http://tipperary.gaa.ie/westside-column-september-10th-2016/ Westside Column 10 September 2016 10 September 2016 Tipperary GAA 13 September 2016 John O’Dwyer spoke to RTÉ Sport directly after the match couldn't contain himself when he cursed live on air. http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tv-view-exuberant-o-dwyer-tries-to-light-up-switchboard-1.2779441 TV View: Exuberant O'Dwyer tries to light up switchboard 5 September 2016 Irish Times 6 September 2016 http://www.the42.ie/bubbles-tipperary-rte-interview-all-ireland-champions-2963989-Sep2016/ Bubbles O'Dwyer declares Tipp 'champions of f**king Ireland' live on RTÉ 4 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 The next day O'Dwyer apologised for the slip of the tongue. http://www.sportsjoe.ie/gaa/bubbles-odwyer-issues-apology-dropping-f-bomb-rte/94176 Bubbles issues apology 4 September 2016 Sportsjoe 6 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/it-was-a-slip-of-the-tongue-john-bubbles-odwyer-apologies-for-live-television-fword-35023102.html 'It was a slip of the tongue': John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer apologies for live television F-word 4 September 2016 Irish Independent 6 September 2016 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/john-bubbles-odwyer-reveals-he-received-abusive-letters-419544.html John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer reveals he received abusive letters 5 September 2016 Irish Examiner 6 September 2016 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0904/814129-odwyer/ John O'Dwyer happy to prove Tipperary doubters wrong 4 September 2016 RTE Sport 6 September 2016 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/player-focus-how-bubbles-burst-kilkenny-s-dream-1.2779450 Player focus: How Bubbles burst Kilkenny's dream 5 September 2016 Irish Times 6 September 2016 Cathal Barrett was very satisfied with the win and thinks the team proved the doubters wrong. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/cathal-barrett-all-ireland-victory-is-so-satisfying-419553.html Cathal Barrett: All-Ireland victory is so satisfying 4 September 2016 Irish Examiner 6 September 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/allstar-barrett-raring-to-go-again-as-premier-eye-more-glory-35237372.html All-Star Barrett raring to go again as Premier eye more glory 23 November 2016 Irish Independent 23 November 2016 Darren Gleeson was thankful for getting to play in the final and getting another winners medal. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/bosss-faith-inspired-tipperary-keeper-darren-gleeson-419558.html Boss's faith inspired Tipperary keeper Darren Gleeson 4 September 2016 Irish Examiner 6 September 2016 Pádraic Maher was happy to get his hands on another medal and first since 2010. http://www.hoganstand.com/Hurling/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=260558 Maher - "great feeling now" 6 September 2016 Hogan Stand 6 September 2016 "I know it is easy to say now because we won but to be honest with you for the few of us who have been there so long, to be beaten in another All-Ireland final, no matter who beat us, it would have been some sucker punch. That’s why it is such a big relief to get over the line." http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipperary-players-know-it-would-have-been-a-long-road-back-1.2780498 Tipperary players know it would have been a long road back 6 September 2016 Irish Times 6 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/paudie-maher-there-was-a-burden-on-us-after-2010-we-felt-that-pressure-35024620.html Paudie Maher: There was a burden on us after 2010 - we felt that pressure 5 September 2016 Irish Independent 6 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/beating-cancer-to-win-the-allireland-the-stuff-of-dreams-for-noel-mcgrath-35024762.html Beating cancer to win the All-Ireland the 'stuff of dreams' for Noel McGrath 5 September 2016 Irish Independent 6 September 2016 http://www.the42.ie/seamus-kennedy-tipperary-2967171-Sep2016/ From Munster football breakthrough to All-Ireland senior hurling champion 7 September 2016 The 42 7 September 2016 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/no-let-up-in-memorable-year-for-tipperarys-seamus-kennedy-419961.html No let-up in memorable year for Tipperary's Seamus Kennedy 7 September 2016 Irish Examiner 8 September 2016 http://www.the42.ie/james-barry-seamus-callanan-2969096-Sep2016/ 'Unmarkable' Tipp star Callanan can finally land Hurler of the Year crown 7 September 2016 The 42 8 September 2016 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/we-played-on-our-own-terms-says-tipperarys-james-barry-419733.html We played on our own terms, says Tipperary's James Barry 7 September 2016 Irish Examiner 7 September 2016 Homecoming The Tipperary team made the traditional visit to Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin on 5 September before returning home by bus where the homecoming event was held at Semple Stadium in Thurles.http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-our-ladys-crumlin-2965332-Sep2016/ Tipperary's All-Ireland winners visited Crumlin Children's Hospital today with Liam MacCarthy 5 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-win-2016-all-ireland-best-photos-2964069-Sep2016/ 14 great photos of the Tipperary All-Ireland party that's just getting started 5 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 http://www.nationalist.ie/news/home/214976/huge-crowd-expected-for-tipperary-teams-homecoming.html Huge crowd expected for Tipperary teams' homecoming 5 September 2016 Nationalist 6 September 2016http://www.nationalist.ie/news/sport/215262/heroes-given-a-rapturous-welcome-home-to-the-sporting-capital-of-ireland.html Heroes given a rapturous welcome home to the sporting capital of Ireland 8 September 2016 Nationalist 8 September 2016 A stage was set up on the dome side of the stadium with the gates of the stadium opened at 4.00 pm. The Tipperary senior back-room team and players were introduced to a crowd of over 20,000 at 8.00 pm, preceded by the minor squad, who helped the county to their first minor-senior double since 1949. Michael Ryan and Brendan Maher then addressed the crowd.http://www.nationalist.ie/news/sport/215262/heroes-given-a-rapturous-welcome-home-to-the-sporting-capital-of-ireland.html Heroes given a rapturous welcome home to the sporting capital of Ireland 8 September 2016 Nationalist 8 September 2016 The Tipperary players and fans also sang the traditional Tipperary song "Slievenamon" together. http://www.joe.ie/sport/pic-an-unholy-amount-of-tipp-fans-have-come-out-to-see-liam-mccarthy-at-semple-stadium/559124 Tipperary Homecoming 5 September 2016 Joe.ie 6 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipp-whip-adoring-fans-into-frenzy-with-talk-of-17-35024760.html Tipp whip adoring fans into frenzy with talk of '17 5 September 2016 Irish Independent 6 September 2016 The team then departed as per tradition for the captain's home town, this time being Brendan Maher's home village of Borrisoleigh. The team celebrated on 10 September in Upperchurch, the home club of Michael Ryan and James Barry. 16-T-LIAM number plates were issued for sale to celebrate the win. Tipp FM provided live radio coverage of the homecoming. http://tipperary.gaa.ie/16-t-liam-number-plates-sale/ 16-T-LIAM Number Plates For Sale 9 September 2016 Tipperary GAA 13 September 2016 http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/massive-turnout-for-tipperary-hurling-champs-homecoming-1.2780637 Massive turnout for Tipperary hurling champs' homecoming 5 September 2016 Irish Times 6 September 2016https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0905/814415-tipperary/ Tipperary fans throng Thurles for homecoming 5 September 2016 RTE Sport 6 September 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/hurling/michael-ryan-keeping-tipperarys-great-expectations-in-check-419551.html Michael Ryan keeping Tipperary's great expectations in check 6 September 2016 Irish Examiner 6 September 2016http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/thousands-pour-streets-tipperary-welcome-8775465 Thousands pour into the streets of Tipperary to welcome All Ireland champions home 5 September 2016 Irish Mirror 6 September 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipperary-hero-john-bubbles-odwyer-slates-trolls-who-sent-letters-to-him-and-his-family-35022383.html Tipperary hero John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer slates trolls who sent letters to him and his family 5 September 2016 Irish Independent 6 September 2016 http://www.dailyedge.ie/tipperary-5-2966049-Sep2016/ Look at the scenes in Thurles tonight as the Tipp hurling team arrived home 6 September 2016 The 42 6 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/off-the-ball/tipp-victory-embellishes-codys-unrivalled-legacy-35028255.html Tipp victory embellishes Cody's unrivalled legacy 7 September 2016 Irish Independent 7 September 2016 http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/john-bubbles-odwyer-goes-wild-as-tipp-fans-and-players-perform-amazing-viking-thunder-clap-35029355.html John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer goes wild as Tipp fans and players perform amazing 'Viking Thunder Clap' 7 September 2016 Irish Independent 7 September 2016 http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/tipperarys-2010-starlets-become-men-now-for-the-journey-420379.html Tipperary's 2010 starlets become men, now for the journey 10 September 2016 Irish Examiner 13 September 2016 Awards Sunday Game Team of the Year The Sunday Game team of the year was picked on 4 September, which was the night of the final. The panel consisting of Brendan Cummins, Henry Shefflin, Michael Duignan, Ger Loughnane, Liam Sheedy, Eddie Brennan and Cyril Farrell selected Tipperary's Séamus Callanan as the Sunday game player of the year. Other players nominated were Padraic Maher and John McGrath of Tipperary. http://www.the42.ie/sunday-game-team-of-the-year-2-2964248-Sep2016/ The Sunday Game experts have named their 2016 Hurling Team of the Year 4 September 2016 The 42 8 September 2016 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/0904/814170-team-of-the-year/ Tipperary dominate The Sunday Game team of 2016 4 September 2016 RTE Sport 8 September 2016https://www.balls.ie/gaa/sunday-game-hurling-team-of-the-year-2016/345197 The Sunday Game team of 2016 4 September 2016 Balls.ie 8 September 2016 Cathal Barrett, James Barry, Ronan Maher, Padraic Maher, Patrick Maher, Seamus Callanan, and John McGrath were all named on the team of the year by the panel. GAA GPA All Stars Awards The nominations for the GAA GPA All Stars Awards were announced on 7 October with Tipperary receiving 15 nominations, with all 15 starters from the All-Ireland victory over Kilkenny being nominated. http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/revealed-tipperary-set-for-record-all-star-haul-with-premier-county-leading-the-way-in-nominations-35111178.html Revealed: Tipperary set for record All Star haul with Premier County leading the way in nominations 7 October 2016 Irish Independent 7 October 2016 http://www.the42.ie/tipperary-all-star-hurling-3012580-Oct2016/ Champions Tipperary out in front with 15 nominees for the 2016 GAA-GPA All-Star hurling awards 7 October 2016 The 42 7 October 2016 Seamus Callanan and Pádraic Maher were also nominated for All Stars Hurler of the Year alongside Waterford's Austin Gleeson. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/all-15-of-tipperarys-all-ireland-winning-side-nominated-for-all-stars-424614.html All 15 of Tipperary's All-Ireland-winning side nominated for All-Stars 7 October 2016 Irish Examiner 7 October 2016 http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/tipperary-poised-record-haul-hurling-8992451 Tipperary poised for record haul as hurling All-Star nominations are revealed 7 October 2016 Irish Mirror 7 October 2016 The All Star team and hurler of the year awards were announced live at a banquet in Dublin's Convention centre on 4 November. http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipperary-s-dominance-reflected-in-all-stars-hurling-nominations-1.2819839 Tipperary's dominance reflected in All Stars hurling nominations 7 October 2016 Irish Times 7 October 2016 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/1006/821975-hurling-all-star-team-2016-nominations/ Maher, Callanan and Gleeson up for hurling award 7 October 2016 RTE Sport 7 October 2016 Tipperary had seven players named on the All Star hurling team, Cathal Barrett, James Barry, Ronan Maher, Padraic Maher, Patrick Maher, Seamus Callanan, and John McGrath.http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/1104/829219-tipp-dominate/ Triumphant Tipp boast seven players in All Stars team 4 November 2016 RTE Sport 7 November 2016http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/live-updates-gaa-football-hurling-9198600 Recap as GAA football and hurling GAA-GPA All-Star football teams announced at the Convention Centre in Dublin 4 November 2016 Irish Mirror 7 November 2016 It was a first All-Star award for Cathal Barrett, James Barry, Ronan Maher and John McGrath and the seven awards equaled their all-time annual best. Seamus Callanan and Pádraic Maher missed out on the player of the year award to Austin Gleeson with Tipperary manager Michael Ryan announcing the winner.http://www.the42.ie/austin-gleeson-lee-keegan-3064226-Nov2016/ Lee Keegan and Austin Gleeson take home GAA/GPA Footballer and Hurler of the Year awards 4 November 2016 The 42 7 November 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/austin-gleesonshurler-of-the-yeardouble-a-huge-honour-429171.html Austin Gleeson's Hurler of The Year double a 'huge honour' 4 November 2016 Irish Examiner 7 November 2016 The All Star team was chosen by a panel of journalists whereas the individual awards were voted on by inter-county players under the supervision of the Gaelic Players Association.http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/austin-gleeson-completes-double-while-lee-keegan-springs-a-surprise-1.2855308 Austin Gleeson completes double while Lee Keegan springs a surprise 4 November 2016 Irish Times 7 November 2016 http://www.the42.ie/all-star-hurling-awards-2-3062791-Nov2016/ 7 from Tipperary and 4 from Kilkenny - the 2016 All-Star hurling team 4 November 2016 The 42 7 November 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/both-allireland-winners-snubbed-in-player-of-the-year-awards-35189910.html Both All-Ireland winners snubbed in Player of the Year awards 4 November 2016 Irish Independent 7 November 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/hurler-of-the-year-snub-an-insult-to-tipperary-35189915.html Hurler of the Year snub an insult to Tipperary 4 November 2016 Irish Independent 7 November 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/revealed-no-place-for-tipperary-captain-but-allireland-champions-still-lead-the-way-in-2016-all-star-selection-35189237.html Revealed: No place for Tipperary captain but All-Ireland champions still lead the way in 2016 All Star selection 4 November 2016 Irish Independent 7 November 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/columnists/anthony-daly/i-remember-being-revved-up-in-our-austin-montego-ready-for-gaa-all-stars-revelry-429222.html ANTHONY DALY: I remember being revved up in our Austin Montego, ready for GAA All-Stars revelr 5 November 2016 Irish Examiner 7 November 2016 RTE Sports Awards In December Séamus Callanan was nominated for the 2016 RTÉ Sports Person of the Year award.http://www.the42.ie/rte-sports-person-of-the-year-awards-3118202-Dec2016/ The nominees for the RTÉ Sports Person of the Year award have been revealed 3 December 2016 The 42 9 December 2016https://www.rte.ie/sport/other-sport/2016/1203/836281-nominees-for-the-rte-sportsperson-award-revealed/ Nominees for the RTÉ Sportsperson award revealed 3 December 2016 The 42 9 December 2016 https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/1212/838270-seamus-callanan/ Callanan determined to build on Tipp success 12 December 2015 RTE Sport 14 December 2016 The Tipperary team were nominated for the RTÉ Sports Team of the Year Award and Michael Ryan was also nominated for the RTÉ Sports Manager of the Year Award.http://www.the42.ie/rte-sports-team-of-the-year-2-3133344-Dec2016/ 12 nominees in contention for the 2016 RTÉ Sports Team of the Year award 11 December 2015 The 42 9 December 2016 http://www.rte.ie/sport/other-sport/2016/1202/836026-choose-a-sports-person-of-the-year/ RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year 2016 13 December 2015 RTE Sport 14 December 2016 Munster GAA Awards On 10 December Michael Ryan was presented with the Munster GAA Manager of the Year award. John McGrath won the Senior Hurler of the Year award.http://tipperary.gaa.ie/tipperary-win-3-munster-gaa-awards-2016/ Tipperary win 3 Munster GAA Awards for 2016 9 December 2016 Tipperary GAA 9 December 2016 2017 season On 28 November 2016, Pádraic Maher was named as the new captain of the Tipperary Senior hurling team.http://www.the42.ie/padraic-maher-tipperary-2-3106008-Nov2016/ From one Maher to another - Tipperary announce new senior hurling captain 28 November 2016 The 42 29 November 2016http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/switching-skippers-will-freshen-up-tipp-insists-maher-35252586.html Switching skippers will 'freshen up' Tipp, insists Maher 29 November 2016 Irish Independent 29 November 2016 Retirements On 25 October 2016, Conor O'Brien announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/conor-obrien-steps-away-from-inter-county-hurling-760987.html Conor O'Brien steps away from inter-county hurling 25 October 2016 Irish Examiner 26 October 2016 O'Brien said that it had been a great privilege and honour to represent Tipperary at senior level and enjoyed his time on the team.http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/1025/826812-c/ Conor O'Brien hangs up hurl for Tipperary 25 October 2016 RTE Sport 26 October 2016http://www.the42.ie/conor-obrien-tipperary-3045701-Oct2016/ All-Ireland winning Tipperary defender O'Brien announces his inter-county retirement 27 October 2016 The 42 26 October 2016 On 22 November 2016, Paddy Stapleton announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/paddy-stapleton-announces-tipperary-retirement-765309.html Paddy Stapleton announces Tipperary retirement 23 November 2016 Irish Examiner 23 November 2016 Stapleton started out in the team in 2006 when Babs Keating first picked him in the panel. He thanked his family and colleagues for their support during his career.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/tipperary-star-paddy-stapleton-has-announced-his-retirement-from-intercounty-hurling-35236348.html Tipperary star Paddy Stapleton has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling 23 November 2016 Irish Independent 23 November 2016http://www.the42.ie/paddy-stapleton-tipperary-3095724-Nov2016/ Two-time Tipperary All-Ireland senior hurling medalist Stapleton has retired 23 November 2016 The 42 23 November 2016http://tipperary.gaa.ie/paddy-stapleton-retirement-announcement/ Paddy Stapleton Retirement Announcement 23 November 2016 Tipperary GAA 23 November 2016 On 23 November 2016, Gearóid Ryan announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.http://tipperary.gaa.ie/gearoid-ryan-retires-inter-county-hurling/ Gearoid Ryan retires from Inter-County Hurling 24 November 2016 Tipperary GAA 24 November 2016 https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2016/1123/833962-gearoid-ryan/ Gearoid Ryan latest Tipperary retirement 24 November 2016 RTE Sport 24 November 2016 Persistent injuries, including a double hip-surgery in 2013, had hampered his fitness.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/injuryplagued-tipperary-star-gearoid-ryan-announces-his-retirement-from-intercounty-hurling-35240120.html Injury-plagued Tipperary star Gearoid Ryan announces his retirement from inter-county hurling 24 November 2016 Irish Independent 24 November 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/injuries-force-tipperary-all-ireland-winner-to-retire-765530.html Injuries force Tipperary All-Ireland winner to retire 24 November 2016 Irish Examiner 24 November 2016http://www.the42.ie/gearoid-ryan-retirement-tipperary-3098636-Nov2016/ Tipperary lose another double All-Ireland winner to retirement 24 November 2016 The 42 24 November 2016 Ryan had found it hard to get into the team in the past few seasons and thanked his family for their support during his career.http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/injuryplagued-tipperary-star-gearoid-ryan-announces-his-retirement-from-intercounty-hurling-35240120.html Injury-plagued Tipperary star Gearoid Ryan announces his retirement from inter-county hurling 24 November 2016 Irish Independent 24 November 2016http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/injuries-force-tipperary-all-ireland-winner-to-retire-765530.html Injuries force Tipperary All-Ireland winner to retire 24 November 2016 Irish Examiner 24 November 2016http://www.the42.ie/gearoid-ryan-retirement-tipperary-3098636-Nov2016/ Tipperary lose another double All-Ireland winner to retirement 24 November 2016 The 42 24 November 2016 See also 2016 Tipperary county football team season References 30em External links Tipperary GAA Archives 2016 Tipperary GAA at Hogan Stand Tipperary Player Profiles for 2016 Highlights of the 2016 All-Ireland Final Tipperary Category:Tipperary county hurling team seasons