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The Journal
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Journal
14-man Tipperary defeat Kilkenny in dramatic All-Ireland semi-final clash
The 42 Reports from Croke Park Tipperary 4-20 Kilkenny 0-30 TRAILING ON THE scoreboard by a point and then hit by the dismissal of forward Darragh McCarthy, Tipperary's prospects seemed on the slide in today's All-Ireland semi-final. Yet they hung in contention and stunned Kilkenny to advance as substitute Oisin O'Donoghue crashing home a terrific 69th minute goal. That pushed Tipperary ahead and they defended heroically in injury-time, Robert Doyle blocking a John Donnelly shot on the line late on, as they set up a final meeting with Cork on 20 July. More to follow… Kilkenny's Cian Kenny and Conor Stakelum of Tipperary. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO Scorers for Tipperary: Jason Forde 1-5 (0-4f), Darragh McCarthy 1-2 (0-2f), John McGrath 1-2, Jake Morris 0-4, Oisín O'Donoghue 1-0, Eoghan Connolly 0-3, Conor Stakelum 0-3, Noel McGrath 0-1, Sam O'Farrell 0-1. Scorers for Kilkenny: TJ Reid 0-11 (0-8f, 0-1 '65), Martin Keoghan 0-6, Jordan Molloy 0-4, Cian Kenny 0-2, Adrian Mullen 0-2, Eoin Cody 0-2, Billy Ryan 0-2, John Donnelly 0-1. Tipperary 1. Rhys Shelly (Moycarkey-Borris) 4. Michael Breen (Ballina), 6. Ronan Maher (Thurles Sarsfields, captain), 3. Eoghan Connolly (Cashel King Cormacs) 7. Bryan O'Mara (Holycross-Ballycahill), 5. Craig Morgan (Kilruane MacDonaghs), 2. Robert Doyle (Clonoulty-Rossmore), 8. Willie Connors (Kiladangan), 24. Conor Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields) Advertisement 10. Jake Morris (Nenagh Éire Óg), 11. Andrew Ormond (JK Brackens), 12. Sam O'Farrell (Nenagh Éire Óg) 15. Jason Forde (Silvermines), 14. John McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), 13. Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara) Subs 26. Alan Tynan (Roscrea) for Ormond (temp) (29) Ormond for Tynan (31) 21. Noel McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney) for John McGrath (50) 26. Alan Tynan for O'Farrell (53) 25. Darragh Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields) for Connors (57) 22. Oisín O'Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs) for Stakelum (63) 18. Seán Kenneally (Moneygall) for Ormond (70) Kilkenny 1. Eoin Murphy (Glenmore) 2. Mikey Butler (O'Loughlin Gaels), 4. Shane Murphy (Glenmore), 3. Huw Lawlor (O'Loughlin Gaels) 5. Mikey Carey (Young Irelands), 6. Richie Reid ( Shamrocks Ballyhale), 7. Paddy Deegan (O'Loughlin Gaels) 8. Cian Kenny (James Stephens) 9. Jordan Molloy (O'Loughlin Gaels) 11. Adrian Mullan (Shamrocks Ballyhale). 12. Billy Ryan (Graigue Ballycallan), 15. Eoin Cody (Ballyhale Shamrocks) 10. John Donnelly (Thomastown), 14. TJ Reid (Shamrocks Ballyhale), 13. Martin Keoghan (Tullaroan) Subs 18. David Blanchfield (Bennettsbridge) for Shane Murphy (half-time) 23. Stephen Donnelly (Thomastown) for Mullen (66) 20. Killian Doyle (Emeralds) for Kenny (70) Referee: James Owens (Wexford) Written by Fintan O'Toole and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Tipperary manager Liam Cahill has ‘no complaints at all' with red card during epic Croke Park battle with Kilkenny
Tipperary 4-20 Kilkenny 0-30 The contrasting fortunes of two young Tipperary men shaped this dramatic All-Ireland hurling semi-final in Croke Park. Darragh McCarthy and Oisín O'Donoghue, All-Ireland U-20 winners together just last month, have big futures in blue and gold ahead of them but here they felt the both ends of the emotional spectrum as the Premier men made it back to a first All-Ireland final in six years where they will play Cork, a novel first final between them too.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Liam Cahill says red card lit fire under Tipperary as Premier book All-Ireland final showdown with Cork
LIAM CAHILL says Darragh McCarthy's red fired Tipperary up as they marched back to the All-Ireland final. Advertisement 2 Tipperary manager Liam Cahill hailed his side after a classic triumph over Kilkenny 2 Darragh McCarthy of Tipperary was sent off in the clash - but the Premier still held firm to seal a final spot against Cork Tipperary went down to 14 men when McCarthy was shown a second yellow card for wrapping stopper Eoin Murphy across the knuckles with his hurl with 12 minutes left. But Oisín O'Donoghue's wonderstrike at the death fired Tipp back to the showpiece for the first time since 2019 - and Cahill hailed his warriors for clawing the Cats at Croker. He said: 'It was a bit of a blow at the time but look, I think it really ignited the rest of the players on the field. 'Look, it's misfortune, the second yellow. By the rule book it's there, as a second yellow. We had no complaints with it at all. Advertisement READ MORE ON GAA 'Just disappointed for Darragh, he commits to everything. I suppose just before that we probably had really discussed getting Oisín in at that time. 'Lo and behold, Darragh was coming off alright but we can't get Oisín in to replace him. Again, the impact of our bench coming in had a big bearing on today's game. 'I really thought they gave us huge energy. Tynan in particular was superb when he came on. Obviously, Oisín and Noel as usual, giving us that calming influence. Just happy, as I said, that the job is done now. 'We try and turn the page as quick as we can and look forward to two weeks' time.' Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling Cahill's tenure as Tipp boss was under huge fire when they failed to win a game in the Munster SHC last year. But his pleas for patience have paid off, and he hailed his players for taking them back to the biggest day of all against all the odds as McCarthy, John McGrath and Jason Forde fired first half goals against the Cats. RTE viewers loved Noel McGrath's post-match interview from accidental F-bomb to hilarious gag He said: 'It's been difficult to navigate over the last two years from my perspective, I won't deny that. A huge change was required, it's starting to come through now. 'As I said, it's all down to the players. And to be fair, the alignment with our county board off the field as well. Advertisement 'These fellas set really high standards for themselves to be fair and they committed to that. We have a really tight group. 'I know every manager says that when they sit in front of you guys after a win. It takes a lot of work to create that because if you haven't everybody on the same wavelength, days like today just don't happen. 'I mean not just players, I mean the backroom team we have, the people that support them. We're a unit that keeps things really tight and we have one another's back. 'That's what really makes it proud for me is that when you can create something like that and the tests come like they came today outside there at Croke Park. Advertisement "The players usually find the answers. Just thrilled as I said to be in the final. 'The game was exciting, it was probably a very much mistake-ridden game as well which probably led to a lot of the excitement with the number of mistakes that were in it. "We have a lot to do to make sure that we're in a position to go forward and try and take on Cork in two weeks' time.'
The 42
3 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
14-man Tipperary defeat Kilkenny in dramatic All-Ireland semi-final clash
Tipperary 4-21 Kilkenny 0-30 TRAILING ON THE scoreboard by a point and then hit by the dismissal of forward Darragh McCarthy, Tipperary's prospects seemed on the slide in today's All-Ireland semi-final. Yet they hung in contention and stunned Kilkenny to advance as substitute Oisin O'Donoghue crashing home a terrific 69th minute goal. That pushed Tipperary ahead and they defended heroically in injury-time, Robert Doyle blocking a John Donnelly shot on the line late on, as they set up a final meeting with Cork on 20 July. More to follow… Kilkenny's Cian Kenny and Conor Stakelum of Tipperary. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO Scorers for Tipperary: Jason Forde 1-5 (0-4f), Darragh McCarthy 1-2 (0-2f), John McGrath 1-2, Jake Morris 0-4, Oisín O'Donoghue 1-0, Eoghan Connolly 0-3, Conor Stakelum 0-3, Noel McGrath 0-1, Sam O'Farrell 0-1. Scorers for Kilkenny: TJ Reid 0-11 (0-8f, 0-1 '65), Martin Keoghan 0-6, Jordan Molloy 0-4, Cian Kenny 0-2, Adrian Mullen 0-2, Eoin Cody 0-2, Billy Ryan 0-2, John Donnelly 0-1. Advertisement Tipperary 1. Rhys Shelly (Moycarkey-Borris) 4. Michael Breen (Ballina), 6. Ronan Maher (Thurles Sarsfields, captain), 3. Eoghan Connolly (Cashel King Cormacs) 7. Bryan O'Mara (Holycross-Ballycahill), 5. Craig Morgan (Kilruane MacDonaghs), 2. Robert Doyle (Clonoulty-Rossmore), 8. Willie Connors (Kiladangan), 24. Conor Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields) 10. Jake Morris (Nenagh Éire Óg), 11. Andrew Ormond (JK Brackens), 12. Sam O'Farrell (Nenagh Éire Óg) 15. Jason Forde (Silvermines), 14. John McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), 13. Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara) Subs 26. Alan Tynan (Roscrea) for Ormond (temp) (29) Ormond for Tynan (31) 21. Noel McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney) for John McGrath (50) 26. Alan Tynan for O'Farrell (53) 25. Darragh Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields) for Connors (57) 22. Oisín O'Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs) for Stakelum (63) 18. Seán Kenneally (Moneygall) for Ormond (70) Kilkenny 1. Eoin Murphy (Glenmore) 2. Mikey Butler (O'Loughlin Gaels), 4. Shane Murphy (Glenmore), 3. Huw Lawlor (O'Loughlin Gaels) 5. Mikey Carey (Young Irelands), 6. Richie Reid ( Shamrocks Ballyhale), 7. Paddy Deegan (O'Loughlin Gaels) 8. Cian Kenny (James Stephens) 9. Jordan Molloy (O'Loughlin Gaels) 11. Adrian Mullan (Shamrocks Ballyhale). 12. Billy Ryan (Graigue Ballycallan), 15. Eoin Cody (Ballyhale Shamrocks) 10. John Donnelly (Thomastown), 14. TJ Reid (Shamrocks Ballyhale), 13. Martin Keoghan (Tullaroan) Subs 18. David Blanchfield (Bennettsbridge) for Shane Murphy (half-time) 23. Stephen Donnelly (Thomastown) for Mullen (66) 20. Killian Doyle (Emeralds) for Kenny (70) Referee: James Owens (Wexford)
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Oisin O'Donoghue the hero as Tipperary overcome Kilkenny in classic to book first All-Ireland final since 2019
THE SCRIPT rang out at Croker after Tipperary tore it up against Kilkenny - and hurling's greatest rivalry delivered another all-time classic. Oisín O'Donoghue made his SHC debut this summer - but his dream 69th-minute goal fired him into the hall of fame as Advertisement 2 Tipperary edged Kilkenny in a classic clash despite being down to 14 men 2 Oisin O'Donoghue of Tipperary celebrates scoring his side's 4th in the memorable clash at GAA HQ Extra-time loomed large when Martin Keoghan levelled it for the fifth time in the second half and Tipp ace Darragh McCarthy looked on from the stands in floods of tears. The Toomevara man was convinced he had cost his team after picking up a harsh second yellow for rattling Eoin Murphy's knuckles in the 58th minute. The result looked ominous when Cian Kenny's point gave But Tipp never gave in as Forde scored 0-3 on the trot before O'Donoghue landed the killer blow in style. Advertisement READ MORE ON gaa Stalwart Noel McGrath, 34, thought he turned the screw but after some confusion, the score was not given. Somehow his team Stopper Rhys Shelly cleared his lines twice before John Donnelly's 74th-minute bullet was stopped on the line by Robert Doyle. And the Premier silenced their doubters as first half goals from John McGrath, Darragh McCarthy and Jason Forde set them on their way. Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling Liam Cahill's men will play Cork in an All-Ireland SHC final for the first time ever on July 20, and Kilkenny's wait for glory will stretch to 11 years. It remains to be seen if TJ Reid will ever grace the hallowed Croke Park turf in black and amber again. 'Lots of fight' - RTE GAA pundits react to Sean O'Shea's 'very interesting' interview after Kerry dethrone Armagh He turns 38 in November, but still starred and led the charge for his team with 0-11. They have won six Leinster titles in a row and reached seven All-Ireland semis on the bounce, but they will wait for their first Liam MacCarthy since 2015. Advertisement This loss will raise more serious questions on Noreside, but this was Tipp's day - and how quickly things can change. Boss Cahill faced the same heat when they failed to win a game in the 2024 Munster SHC - and now the ultimate prize is 70 minutes away. Forde's relentless work-rate in their firing line was crucial and he scored 1-5. Conor Stakelum lorded the middle and struck 0-3, while Eoghan Connolly won his battle with Adrian Mullen and outscored him by a point while he was at it. Advertisement Tipp were clever with the ball, and their running game shone through as they ensured Cats full-back Huw Lawlor did not lord the skies as he usually does. Mossy Keoghan struck 0-6 from play, and Jordan Molloy fired 0-4 from midfield but Kilkenny never got a sniff at goal until the frantic finale. And they could give no more after firing 0-30 in an epic that went to the wire. Tipp's inside line of McGrath, McCarthy and Forde fired first half goals to storm four ahead at the break and all of their 3-11 haul came from play. Advertisement But it took them a while to find their groove, and McGrath's 8th minute strike was their first score of the game when Jake Morris' effort was blocked and the Loughmore-Castleiney man lashed home from the loose ball. But the Cats took charge and fired 0-5 on the bounce from here to go 0-8 to 1-0 ahead. Paddy Deegan was keeping Jake Morris quiet, and Kilkenny's zonal defensive shape worked until it didn't. Ronan Maher had a bruising battle with TJ Reid but Kilkenny's stalwart was still their go-man and fired 0-7 in the first 35 alone. Advertisement The Cats went about their business simply, as they pinged diagonal balls across Croker as Reid, Mossy Keoghan, Jordan Molloy and Billy Ryan all pointed into Hill 16. Ryan's score was a trademark Cats move when Lawlor lorded above two Tipp attackers to fetch a long ball before the Graigue-Ballycallan man finished it off. The goals arrived with the rain. Conor Stakelum, Connors and Morris kept Tipp alive before they blew the match wide open with 2-2 in the space of five minutes. Bryan O'Mara's ball caused havoc in the Cats defence as Lawlor, Shane Murphy and Eoin Murphy could do nothing about McCarthy's goal. Advertisement Morris' shot was deflected over by Cats stopper Murphy before John McGrath's point put Tipp ahead. Then came Forde's goal, as Mikey Butler slipped and could only look on in horror. McCarthy brilliantly read Forde's run with a perfect hand-pass and the Silvermines man deftly flicked it over Murphy's head to the net. It was sublime, and was vital to their four-point half-time cushion as Reid pointed four times for the Cats and Stakelum, Connolly, Morris and McGrath did the same into the Davin end. Advertisement CLASSIC CLASH Tipp's wide started to let them down badly in a sluggish second half as McCarthy, Connolly, McGrath, and Andrew Ormond all missed before the game set fire in between the rain. Billy Ryan was lucky to go unpublished when he clattered Stakelum and temperatures rose before Adrian Mullen, Cian Kenny and Reid squared the game at 3-14 to 0-23. Connolly and Mullen were flashed yellows for grappling and Forde scored the free after Paddy Deegan was booked for clattering McCarthy. Then, McCarthy was harshly sent off - and as he walked off with his head in his hands, Tipp's chances looked slim. Advertisement But those who remained rose for the cause, buoyed by Alan Tynan, Noel McGrath and O'Donoghue's legs off the bench. Shelly pulled down Kenny's shot before it could go over the bar before Forde's triple gave Tipp genuine belief - before all their dreams came true. Carey failed to clear Tynan's ball and Stakelum did enough to flick it out to Morris. It broke into O'Donoghue's path - and he bustled past Butler and David Blanchfield to rifle into the top corner from just inside the 20-metre line. Advertisement The Premier held firm, the Cats ran out of lives and another barren All-Ireland summer passes by on the banks of the Nore. Tipp are back - and not even Cahill can deny it now. KILKENNY 0-30 TIPPERARY 4-20 KILKENNY: E Murphy; M Butler, H Lawlor, S Murphy; M Carey, R Reid, P Deegan; C Kenny 0-2, J Molloy 0-4; A Mullen 0-2, J Donnelly 0-1, B Ryan 0-2; M Keoghan 0-6, TJ Reid 0-11, 8f, 1 65, E Cody 0-2. Subs: D Blanchfield for Murphy HT, S Donnelly for Mullen 66, K Doyle for Kenny 70 TIPPERARY: R Shelly; R Doyle, E Connolly 0-3, M Breen; C Morgan, R Maher, B O'Mara; W Connors, C Stakelum 0-3; J Morris 0-4, A Ormond, S O'Farrell 0-1; D McCarthy 1-2, 2f, J McGrath 1-2, J Forde 1-5, 4f. Advertisement Subs: A Tynan for Ormond 30mins (blood); N McGrath for J McGrath 50mins, A Tynan for O'Farrell 53, D Stakelum for Connors 57, O O'Donoghue 1-0 for C Stakelum 63, S Kenneally for Ormond 71 REFEREE: J Owens (Wexford)
