Sharlene Mawdsley beams as boyfriend lines out in Tipp win
Tipperary took on Kilkenny in the second All Ireland Senior Hurling semi-finals on Sunday at Croke Park, with the game going down to the final whistle.
14-man Tipperary were victorious on an initial tally of 4-21 to 0-30, however the GAA have since confirmed the final point given to Tipperary was actually wide. Sharlene Mawdsley paid her first visit to Croke Park over the weekend but has promised it won't be her last as she supported boyfriend Michael Breen and the Tipperary GAA team. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile
Amongst attendees was Olympian Sharlene Mawdsley who was beaming alongside county hurler Michael following the win.
The runner and hurler confirmed their relationship online in May when Sharlene was on cheerleader duties when Tipperary hosted Waterford at Semple Stadium.
Sharing a photo of herself alongside the corner-back, Sharlene wrote: 'Tippin' on,' with Michael cheekily sharing the post to his Instagram Story joking that 'this fan was following me around all day.'
On Sunday, Sharlene paid a visit to Croke Park for the first time as she cheered on her boyfriend and home county as they secured their place in the All Ireland Senior hurling final in two weeks time.
It will be a Munster v Munster All Ireland as Cork booked their place in the final on Saturday following a huge win against Dublin.
Michael shared a sweet snap alongside Sharlene to Instagram, writing: 'First time in Croker is it,' with many taking to the comments obsessed with the cute couple. On Sunday, Sharlene paid a visit to Croke Park for the first time as she cheered on her boyfriend and home county as they secured their place in the All Ireland Senior hurling final in two weeks time. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile
'& not my last,' Sharlene teased, likely looking forward to two weeks time.
The snap was shared by the Croke Park social team, who said: 'A first time visit to Croke Park for Sharlene Mawdlsey! We hope to see you again in two weeks!'
Social media users took to the comments expressing their delight at seeing Sharlene, who recently lost her father, smiling.
One wrote: 'Delighted to see them both looking so happy, great to see Sharlene supporting her county and her boyfriend. Some amazing talent in Tipperary.'
Another added: 'Two of the nicest young people you will come across, always signs autographs and take selfies, both are beautiful people and great ambassadors for Ireland, the GAA and Tipperary.'
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