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'We're gutted, but we'll be back': Fans in Páirc Uí Chaoimh pay dues to Tipp's All-Ireland win
'We're gutted, but we'll be back': Fans in Páirc Uí Chaoimh pay dues to Tipp's All-Ireland win

Irish Examiner

time4 days ago

  • Sport
  • Irish Examiner

'We're gutted, but we'll be back': Fans in Páirc Uí Chaoimh pay dues to Tipp's All-Ireland win

Anguished groans reverberated across SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh when Tipperary scored a third goal in their All-Ireland hurling final second-half blitz of Cork. Some deflated families left before full time, knowing that Cork's fate was sealed, and opting to beat any waiting traffic. But most stayed on at the Rebels' Fanzone until the damp, bitter end. 'We're gutted,' Sarah Hallissey said after Cork's loss. 'But Tipperary's win was well deserved in the second half.' Cork fans at the Rebels' Fanzone in Páirc Uí Chaoimh erupted in celebration several times in the first half of Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final — only for their cheers to turn to groans as the second half progressed. Picture: Chani Anderson She had driven up from Tralee to the fanzone screening at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh with her husband John Hallissey. 'We don't regret the drive up. But it will be a quiet car on the way home,' the couple admitted. Undeterred by Sunday's loss, little boys colonised the pitch after disappointed supporters streamed off, taking out their hurleys and hitting sliotars, not wasting an opportunity to play on the famous grass. Little Zachary Dowling and Stephen Dowling who said of the Rebels' Fanzone: 'It's great to have something to go to that's family-friendly and not a pub.' Picture: Chani Anderson And little Aoibheann Leogue, who plays camogie with Douglas under-8s, will keep the Cork flags up at home for the Cork women's team next week in their semi-final against Waterford. She has high hopes that Cork will take home that other senior trophy, the O'Duffy Cup. Eleanor Mooney, described by her family as Cork's biggest hurling supporter, said she goes to all the games with her brother and sister-in-law, Donal and Mary O'Callaghan. Nessa Harrigan and Alan McCarthy had high hopes early on in the All-Ireland hurling final. But Alan expressed well-placed caution too: 'It's a close game, it could go either way,' he said. Picture: Chani Anderson 'We thought we'd bring it home this year,' Donal O'Callaghan said. 'But Tipperary were outstanding in the second half. The better team won on the day. "You can't win games only getting two points in the second half. But we'll be back next year — and we'll be back for the team's homecoming in Cork tomorrow with our colours on. Elaine Mooney added: 'Win of lose, we'll always support them.' The game had started with high hopes, and Cork dominated in the first half. 'Up the rebels!' a girl in a red tank top screamed as she skipped into the All-Ireland hurling final screening. 'We'll be back': That was the message from Cork supporters who gathered in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork, despite their disappointment after Cork's loss to Tipperary in the All-Ireland hurling final. Street vendors had set up stalls draped in Cork flags selling red and white merchandise as people in their county colours streamed towards the Rebels' Fanzone at the stadium to watch the big game. The green pitch was turned red with supporters, glued to the game broadcast over a giant screen. Friends shared jackets and plastic ponchos, huddling on them together to stay dry on the wet grass. Alan McCarthy came to the city from Newmarket. 'I didn't get tickets for Croke Park. But I actually think this is better, to have all the Cork supporters in one place,' he said. 'There's a brilliant atmosphere. I'd actually choose here over Croke Park. 'Cork is up four which is a great start. But it's a close game, it could go either way.' Stephen Dowling held little Zachary Dowling in his arms: 'It's his first big game,' Mr Dowling said. They had travelled from Fermoy, enticed by the family-friendly nature of the event. The fans realised during the second half that Tipp were going to get the better of Cork in the All-Ireland hurling final. 'I'm a fair-weather fan. But it's great to have something to go to that's family-friendly and not a pub,' Mr Dowling said. "The whole complex here is great. And we were down in the Marina Market first. So you couldn't do better, certainly not in Tipperary anyway!' Fiona Leahy from Midleton travelled down from Dublin, where she was visiting family, to watch the game in her home county. 'I wasn't able to get a ticket to Croke Park. But the atmosphere here is incredible.' Amy Murphy, Carrigaline, overcome with emotion after Cork's defeat by the Premier County. A football player, Ms Leahy said that she likes the high-energy nature of hurling. 'It's nice to support Ireland's national sport,' she said. Edel Fleming was watching the game with a group of friends. 'The sea of red is always magical to see,' Ms Fleming said. 'It's a close game — it's anyone's game at this point,' she said at half time. Cork supporters at the Rebels' Fanzone in Páirc Uí Chaoimh felt elation at Cork's early lead give way to dejection as Tipperary put in a blistering second-half performance to claim a decisive victory. The sunny start to the match was suddenly, rudely interrupted by a characteristic Irish downpour as fans rushed up steps to the cover of the surrounding stands. Little boys lashed sliotars against walls with their hurleys as they waited in the dry for the downpour to pass. Before the All-Ireland hurling final, young Cork supporters pucked sliotars around — or, in this case, performed some pretty impressive cartwheels — in the Rebels' Fanzone at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Picture: Chani Anderson Expertly fake-tanned limbs, perfectly blow-dried hair, red Cork jerseys, and white shorts were worn by legions of teenage supporters as they huddled from the rain. Others draped large Cork flags over their shoulders. Many others came weather-ready, their translucent ponchos blocking the rain without obscuring proud county colours. Éile O'Connell at the Rebels' Fanzone in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork, to support the Cork hurlers ahead of the All-Ireland hurling final. Picture: Chani Anderson And, when the rain did quickly pass, people poured back down the steps and out onto the pitch. Although all of the free tickets for the 20,000-capacity event were taken, not everyone seemed to have used them, with the place lively and awash in red jerseys but with no need to jostle too aggressively for seats. Disappointed fans at the Rebels' Fan Zone in Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Tipperary defeated Cork. Some children, bored with the game, entertained themselves with handstands, cartwheels, and chase at the side of the pitch. The stadium erupted in screams — and then sighs — when Cork almost scored but hit the post. 'Cork's been unlucky,' a commentator on the big screen said, eliciting a few heartfelt nods of agreement across Pairc Uí Chaoimh.

'As a player, you're not thinking about the crowd or furthering camogie, putting on a show'
'As a player, you're not thinking about the crowd or furthering camogie, putting on a show'

The 42

time06-07-2025

  • Sport
  • The 42

'As a player, you're not thinking about the crowd or furthering camogie, putting on a show'

THERE IS SO much to be positive about in camogie right now. Having Kilkenny and Tipperary facing off in a double-header involving hurling at Croke Park is a tantalising glimpse of an integrated future. Meanwhile, the game is played at an unprecedented pace and physicality that is showcasing the supreme skills of the players at a hitherto unprecedented level. This is attributable to the players' desire to maximise their potential but it would not be possible without elite mentorship and support services. Seeing Brian Dowling prove such a hit is welcome affirmation for the level of coaching available at inter-county level. It was Ann Downey – who else? – who co-opted the former Kilkenny hurler as coach, with succession in mind, having been impressed with what he had done with O'Loughlin Gaels. When he took over the reins in 2020, it was at a time when some big names called time on their stint in black and amber and the likes of current captain, Katie Power was injured. People wrote Stripeywomen off but they revel in making naysayers look stupid by the Nore. Dowling and a brains trust that included incumbent manager and coach, Tommy Shefflin and Pat O'Neill, introduced the likes of Katie Nolan, Mary O'Connell and Aoife Norris, with Aoife Doyle returning after period on the sidelines and Laura Murphy becoming more involved. They won the All-Ireland in that debut campaign, with a surreal final at an almost empty HQ in pandemic times. Two years later, there was more change. Murphy became firmly established along with the likes of the Fitzgerald sisters, Steffi and Tiffanie, and Michaela Kenneally. And the O'Duffy Cup made the trip to the Marble City once more. Dowling is now making waves as a hurling manager, after leading Kildare to the top tier after a stunning victory in the Joe McDonagh Cup. Murphy is a clubmate, who justified the faith placed in her with a series of excellent performances. Her stunning goal in the All-Ireland semi-final against Galway in 2022 will live long in the memory and having waited until she was 25 to become a regular, is now a totemic figure. Seeing Dowling flourish is a source of pride for her as a Gaels, Kilkenny and camogie player. Advertisement Former Kilkenny boss Brian Dowling is making waves with the Kildare hurlers. Bryan Keane / INPHO Bryan Keane / INPHO / INPHO 'It's actually incredible,' says Murphy. 'There was a lot of us up in Croke Park, we went in early to watch Kildare playing and to support Brian. We'd be very, very proud of him and his achievements, as I know he is when we're successful. 'What Brian did for Kilkenny camogie is incredible. He brought us, I think, to a new level, and to have someone of his standards involved with us, it does so much for camogie. And to see him go on then, and to have the success that he's had since, whether it is with St Kieran's (College) or Kildare, it does show you the calibre of person involved in camogie. 'It's the same with Tommy now, who was involved when Brian was there. He'd been involved with Ballyhale senior hurlers when they won All-Irelands. It's incredible to have people of that calibre involved. It can only bring the game forward.' For his part, Dowling told this writer before of his admiration for Murphy; her fastidious approach to preparation, complete dedication and commitment to self-improvement, living the emphasis on team over individual rather than just talking about it, and her complete absence of self-pity as she battled to break into the side. Such traits make her a natural mentor, and as the likes of the Walsh cousins, Miriam and Grace, and Julianne Malone retired this year, the Irish and history teacher at St Colmcille's Community School in Knocklyon, Co Dublin has progressed into a leadership role. The 28-year-old has even taken on freetaking duties, carrying on her form in that department as the Gaels won last year's county intermediate title, According to records maintained by @GaelicStatsman on X, Murphy was in the top ten scorers in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior championship prior to yesterday's quarter-final between Waterford and Clare with 18 points, 13 from placed balls. 'There's a group of us around the same age, and we were lucky enough there was an older generation of players, the likes of Collete Dormer, Grace Walsh and Denise Gaule involved when we came in. 'That's how teams work. And that's just the evolution of it, where those girls move on, and people have to step up then. And I suppose that kind of happened gradually over the last number of years, and those leadership roles were there to be filled. There's a good core group of players now that were maybe fringe players a couple years ago, and that now stepped up to take on those leadership roles within the team. 'I would have been taking the frees at club level. We were lucky enough, we won the intermediate county final, so having a long run like that, hitting a good few of them, you'd be confident. And then when Aoife (Prendergast) was injured during the year, I was hitting him then for Kilkenny. 'But, again, look, it's hard to get into that role… when the likes of Denise Gaule and Anne Dalton were there, that was their job. And then Aoife filled Denise Gaule's boots but just when Aoife got injured, I started hitting a few.' Murphy was a part of the annual Hurling For Cancer match last year, a charity event organised by horse racing legends, Jim Bolger and Davy Russell, which has raised more than a €1.6m for cancer research and takes place this year on August 18 at Netwatch Dr Cullen Park. Sharing the pitch with hurling luminaries like TJ Reid, Tommy Walsh, Patrick Horgan, Tom Morrissey, Peter Duggan and Con O'Callaghan to name just a few, and being surrounded by legendary figures such as Brian Cody, Jimmy Barry Murphy, Cyril Farrell and Liam Griffin, as well as personalities from other sports such as Bernard Dunne, Willie Mullins, Sonia O'Sullivan, Rachael Blackmore and Shane Long was a wonderful experience, and all while raising huge money for a fantastic cause. 'It was brilliant. It's just such a nice thing to be a part of. It's a lovely occasion, and even meeting the rest of the people involved, the hurling players, but even people from different sports. It was great to be there and then to help raise money and awareness for the cause, it was great.' Murphy in action against Tipp last summer. James Lawlor / INPHO James Lawlor / INPHO / INPHO The vibe will be very different at Croke Park today. Kilkenny lost to Waterford in the first round of the group phase and also fell to Galway, but exacted revenge over a Dublin side that beat them at this quarter-final stage of the championship 12 months ago to cement their progression to the knockout stages. And it is border opposition lying in wait for the 2.30pm throw-in [live on RTÉ2]. With the hurling semi-final also on the programme, it has heightened the sense of anticipation. 'There's a real rivalry there with Tipp given they're our neighbours. When Limerick were beaten in the hurling, the possibility arose that it was going to be Kilkenny-Tipp in the semi-final. I think the last time they met was in the 2019 All-Ireland final. 'And it's brilliant for camogie that it's a double header with the same two teams. Hopefully there'll be a great crowd and people will come in for it and support the two camogie teams as well. 'As a player, you're not thinking about the crowd or about furthering camogie, putting on a show or anything like that. The whole year, your job on the day is trying to focus on getting over the line. You do need to separate those two things. 'But all of the work that goes into trying to promote the game, it's great to see something like this come together. And that the supporters will get to see the camogie and the hurling, not have to miss out on one. That's great for the families and for young girls especially.'

Kilkenny-Tipp double-header at Croke Park 'brilliant for camogie'
Kilkenny-Tipp double-header at Croke Park 'brilliant for camogie'

RTÉ News​

time06-07-2025

  • Sport
  • RTÉ News​

Kilkenny-Tipp double-header at Croke Park 'brilliant for camogie'

There is so much to be positive about in camogie right now. Having Kilkenny and Tipperary facing off in a double-header involving hurling at Croke Park is a tantalising glimpse of an integrated future. Meanwhile, the game is played at an unprecedented pace and physicality that is showcasing the supreme skills of the players at a hitherto unprecedented level. This is attributable to the players' desire to maximise their potential but it would not be possible without elite mentorship and support services. Seeing Brian Dowling prove such a hit is welcome affirmation for the level of coaching available at inter-county level. It was Ann Downey – who else? – who co-opted the former Kilkenny hurler as coach, with succession in mind, having been impressed with what he had done with O'Loughlin Gaels. When he took over the reins in 2020, it was at a time when some big names called time on their stint in black and amber and the likes of current captain, Katie Power was injured. People wrote Stripeywomen off but they revel in making naysayers look stupid by the Nore. Dowling and a brains trust that included incumbent manager and coach, Tommy Shefflin and Pat O'Neill, introduced the likes of Katie Nolan, Mary O'Connell and Aoife Norris, with Aoife Doyle returning after period on the sidelines and Laura Murphy becoming more involved. They won the All-Ireland in that debut campaign, with a surreal final at an almost empty HQ in pandemic times. Two years later, there was more change. Murphy became firmly established along with the likes of the Fitzgerald sisters, Steffi and Tiffanie, and Michaela Kenneally. And the O'Duffy Cup made the trip to the Marble City once more. Dowling is now making waves as a hurling manager, after leading Kildare to the top tier after a stunning victory in the Joe McDonogh Cup. Murphy is a clubmate, who justified the faith placed in her with a series of excellent performances. Her stunning goal in the All-Ireland semi-final against Galway in 2022 will live long in the memory and having waited until she was 25 to become a regular, is now a totemic figure. Seeing Dowling flourish is a source of pride for her as a Gaels, Kilkenny and camogie player. "It's actually incredible," says Murphy. "There was a lot of us up in Croke Park, we went in early to watch Kildare playing and to support Brian. We'd be very, very proud of him and his achievements, as I know he is when we're successful. "What Brian did for Kilkenny camogie is incredible. He brought us, I think, to a new level, and to have someone of his standards involved with us, it does so much for camogie. And to see him go on then, and to have the success that he's had since, whether it is with St Kieran's (College) or Kildare, it does show you the calibre of person involved in camogie. "It's the same with Tommy now, who was involved when Brian was there. He'd been involved with Ballyhale senior hurlers when they won All-Irelands. It's incredible to have people of that calibre involved. It can only bring the game forward." For his part, Dowling told this writer before of his admiration for Murphy; her fastidious approach to preparation, complete dedication and commitment to self-improvement, living the emphasis on team over individual rather than just talking about it, and her complete absence of self-pity as she battled to break into the side. Such traits make her a natural mentor, and as the likes of the Walsh cousins, Miriam and Grace, and Julianne Malone retired this year, the Irish and history teacher at St Colmcille's Community School in Knocklyon, Co Dublin has progressed into a leadership role. The 28-year-old has even taken on free-taking duties, carrying on her form in that department as the Gaels won last year's county intermediate title, According to records maintained by @GaelicStatsman on X, Murphy was in the top ten scorers in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior championship prior to yesterday's quarter-final between Waterford and Clare with 18 points, 13 from placed balls. "There's a group of us around the same age, and we were lucky enough there was an older generation of players, the likes of Collete Dormer, Grace Walsh and Denise Gaule involved when we came in. "That's how teams work. And that's just the evolution of it, where those girls move on, and people have to step up then. And I suppose that kind of happened gradually over the last number of years, and those leadership roles were there to be filled. There's a good core group of players now that were maybe fringe players a couple years ago, and that now stepped up to take on those leadership roles within the team. "I would have been taking the frees at club level. We were lucky enough, we won the intermediate county final, so having a long run like that, hitting a good few of them, you'd be confident. And then when Aoife (Prendergast) was injured during the year, I was hitting him then for Kilkenny. "But, again, look, it's hard to get into that role… when the likes of Denise Gaule and Anne Dalton were there, that was their job. And then Aoife filled Denise Gaule's boots but just when Aoife got injured, I started hitting a few." Murphy was a part of the annual Hurling For Cancer match last year, a charity event organised by horse racing legends, Jim Bolger and Davy Russell, which has raised more than a €1.6m for cancer research and takes place this year on August 18 at Netwatch Dr Cullen Park. 'It's brilliant for camogie that it's a double header with the same two teams' Sharing the pitch with hurling luminaries like TJ Reid, Tommy Walsh, Patrick Horgan, Tom Morrissey, Peter Duggan and Con O'Callaghan to name just a few, and being surrounded by legendary figures such as Brian Cody, Jimmy Barry Murphy, Cyril Farrell and Liam Griffin, as well as personalities from other sports such as Bernard Dunne, Willie Mullins, Sonia O'Sullivan, Rachael Blackmore and Shane Long was a wonderful experience, and all while raising huge money for a fantastic cause. "It was brilliant. It's just such a nice thing to be a part of. It's a lovely occasion, and even meeting the rest of the people involved, the hurling players, but even people from different sports. It was great to be there and then to help raise money and awareness for the cause, it was great." The vibe will be very different at Croke Park today. Kilkenny lost to Waterford in the first round of the group phase and also fell to Galway, but exacted revenge over a Dublin side that beat them at this quarter-final stage of the championship 12 months ago to cement their progression to the knockout stages. And it is border opposition lying in wait for the 2.30pm throw-in (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player). With the hurling semi-final also on the programme, it has heightened the sense of anticipation. "There's a real rivalry there with Tipp given they're our neighbours. When Limerick were beaten in the hurling, the possibility arose that it was going to be Kilkenny-Tipp in the semi-final. I think the last time they met was in the 2019 All-Ireland final. "And it's brilliant for camogie that it's a double header with the same two teams. Hopefully there'll be a great crowd and people will come in for it and support the two camogie teams as well. "As a player, you're not thinking about the crowd or about furthering camogie, putting on a show or anything like that. The whole year, your job on the day is trying to focus on getting over the line. You do need to separate those two things. "But all of the work that goes into trying to promote the game, it's great to see something like this come together. And that the supporters will get to see the camogie and the hurling, not have to miss out on one. That's great for the families and for young girls especially." Watch the All-Ireland Camogie Championship quarter-final, Tipperary v Kilkenny, on Sunday from 1.15pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.

‘We didn't turn up' admits Hehir as she reveals Clare out to ‘rectify' camogie league final loss in All-Ireland quarter
‘We didn't turn up' admits Hehir as she reveals Clare out to ‘rectify' camogie league final loss in All-Ireland quarter

The Irish Sun

time05-07-2025

  • Sport
  • The Irish Sun

‘We didn't turn up' admits Hehir as she reveals Clare out to ‘rectify' camogie league final loss in All-Ireland quarter

CLARE HEHIR rejects the notion that the Banner's ­perceived lack of experience at Croke Park is a stumbling block. Clare face Championship quarter-final this afternoon. Advertisement Most of the Déise side are used to the big stage, having made it all the way to the O'Duffy Cup decider in 2023. But ahead of today's televised clash, Banner full-back Hehir insists her crew have also enjoyed memorable moments at Sinéad O'Keeffe, Niamh Mulqueen, Caoimhe Cahill, Jennifer Daly, Ellen Casey, Cliodhna Queally and Grace Carmody were involved when the juniors won the All-Ireland just two years ago. Last December, Truagh Clonlara were the first Clare team to reach an All-Ireland senior club final. And while Galway's Sarsfields were too strong, it was an invaluable experience for Áine O'Loughlin, Róisín Begley and Michelle Powell ahead of today's outing. Advertisement Read More on Camogie Hehir's memories are from further back — 13 years ago. The Inagh-Kilnamona defender revealed: 'Myself and Andrea O'Keefe would have played in a Féile final there when we were 14. 'We played De La Salle of Waterford. So it's funny to be meeting them again.' Waterford forward Beth Carton and goalkeeper Brianna O'Regan lined out that day and will take the field again this afternoon. Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling Clare's last quarter-final appearance was a 2021 trip to And Hehir warned that her team-mates must not let the occasion — they are playing in front of the cameras in the curtain-raiser to a sold-out All-Ireland SHC semi-final at Croker — get to them. Palestine GAA players watch camogie match on laptop She said: 'It's not like no one has ever touched the grass there before and that's a help. 'It's just about not letting the occasion get to you, as much as you do want to enjoy it as well, because not everyone gets to play there.' Advertisement Having been relegated from Division 1A of the Very League last season — when Hehir was absent after taking a year out to go travelling — Clare showed signs of improvement, reaching this year's Division 1B final, which they lost to Antrim. Hehir believes that making the All-Ireland last six is another signal that things are getting better for the Banner. She said: 'The league was good, a lot of girls got a lot of game time. 'Two championship wins was great. You saw a lot of girls stepping up to the plate who would be leaders on the team this year. There was a lot of learnings from the league final. There would have been a lot of us who wouldn't make finals too often with Clare camogie. Advertisement 'And maybe that occasion might have got to us or we didn't turn up on the day. 'So that's something we want to rectify and we want to put in a good performance.' With Waterford standing in the way of a last-four berth, Hehir, 27, says the Clare squad will be giving it their best shot. She added: 'We definitely won't be sitting back and admiring them. Advertisement 'Their improvement over the last few years is something we would obviously have liked to have done ourselves. 'And I suppose that this could be the day to start that.' 1 Saoirse McCarthy of Cork is tackled by Clare Hehir of Clare during the Munster Senior Camogie Championship semi-final match Credit: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Tipperary's Mairead Eviston relishing big occasion on Sunday against Kilkenny
Tipperary's Mairead Eviston relishing big occasion on Sunday against Kilkenny

RTÉ News​

time01-07-2025

  • Sport
  • RTÉ News​

Tipperary's Mairead Eviston relishing big occasion on Sunday against Kilkenny

Tipperary's Mairead Eviston is hoping the county can rise to the occasion of Sunday's Camogie All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final with Kilkenny, in what will be on the biggest stage the Premier County have performed on in some years. Croke Park will host the last eight encounter as part of a double-header with the men's game between the same counties, meaning there will be a sizeable audience for both games. Eviston said fans of both counties are in for a treat. She told RTÉ Sport: "It's incredible. When you're growing up, everyone sees your county camogie players or your county hurlers playing in Croke Park and that's where you want to be. "To get the opportunity to play there on Sunday in quarter-final, but especially when it's a double-header with Tipp and Kilkenny playing after, it's a special day. "There's a real good buzz around Tipperary with it as well, so there's good enjoyment leading up this week. I know there's going to be high energy. Hopefully it will be a fantastic day in Dublin." Tipp finished second place in Group 1 of the O'Duffy Cup, with a heavy defeat to Cork signalling they still must improve significantly to be champions comes the end of the year. Eviston believes there is enough talent for the Premier women to reach a semi-final and possibly go further. "We're really lucky to have great leaders on the team. Karen Kennedy, our captain, playing at midfield, she really sets the tone, and Grace O'Brien is after stepping up into our free-taking role this year. I think she's nearly taken her performance to a whole new level with that as well. They will really set the mark for the rest of the team. "Any time you play Kilkenny, it's going to be a mega challenge. They always bring a ferocious energy and right from the start we're going to have to go at them and be ruthless. "It looks like we will have very competitive quarter-finals and it's a good thing for a camogie having that. "You've got Galway and Cork sitting in the grass waiting for whoever comes out. We've had a few disappointing years, but we're ready to right our wrongs this year now and go hell for leather for this quarter-final." That loss to the Rebel County is still on the minds of the players, knowing they must go up some levels. She feels it could inspire them to victory this weekend. "There's definitely more in the tank," Eviston stated. "We're building as we go. "We played Cork in the first round and they gave us a little bit of a learning that day. But look, we've bounced back. We're building our performances every game since. "We'll take it one game at a time. We haven't got to an All-Ireland final in a few years. And we've fallen short in All-Ireland semis, marginally. So there's a hunger there, there's a hurt. "And I think if we bring that, it'll come into our energy. It'll come into our aggression levels. And I think if we focus on that area, we will be able to hurl strong all over the field. "This is going to be a 60-minute battle. Kilkenny, you're never going to get anything easy. So that's kind of the attitude we're going in with, that we're going to fight." Watch the All-Ireland Camogie Championship quarter-finals with RTÉ Sport. Waterford v Clare on Saturday from 2.15pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player and Tipperary v Kilkenny on Sunday from 1.15pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player

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