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Irish Examiner
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Andrew Ormond finding his feet in the Tipperary senior ranks
Such are the competing narratives in the Tipperary attack, the achievement of Andrew Ormond is finding space to tell and have his story heard, never mind finding space in the company of Cian Galvin and Tadhg de Búrca to torment and thrive. There is Darragh McCarthy's debut summer of red mist and razor accuracy. There is John McGrath's rejuvenated summer of relentless green. There's older brother Noel's summer of record appearances and ageless vision. And we could hardly omit Jake Morris' coming-of-age summer. And so you'd think, from that, that the Tipp forward unit was already busy enough and sufficiently stuffed with championship plotlines and performers. Think again. Andrew Ormond's story, up until 6pm on May 10, was of a decorated underage talent that failed to achieve the senior breakthrough. His story was that of a Tipp minor, a Harty Cup and Croke Cup winner with Our Lady's Templemore, all in 2017, and a Munster and All-Ireland U20 winner in 2019. From 1-2 in the 2019 U20 final victory over Cork and 1-3 in the Munster U20 final defeat to the same opposition a year later, Liam Sheedy saw enough to bring Ormond into the senior panel in 2021. It was, however, four seasons later in February 2024 before his senior competitive debut arrived. His 2024 championship involvement, meanwhile, amounted to 20 minutes at the end of a Limerick lashing and a first start for their already-eliminated final-round clash against Clare. Forgive the chronological nature of the piece thus far but it is necessary to paint the clearest picture possible of his silverware-laden teenage years, his in-the-wilderness early 20s, and his stunning senior announcement of recent weeks. He started Tipp's first two League games of 2025 and didn't start again for another 97 days until the aforementioned May 10. A fortnight earlier he was the first sub introduced against Cork in a game long gone from them. In 31 minutes on the field, the JK Brackens clubman had four possessions. A goal shot saved, a point, a handpass intercepted, and a wide. Nothing spectacular there and yet still enough felt Cahill to promote him for the must-win spin to Ennis. From centre-forward, he had six first-half possessions. Two goals, a secondary assist and defence-opening pass for John McGrath's opening goal, and an assist to Morris for a goal shot that ended as a converted 65. Arguably more important was his contribution in the first 11 minutes to a second half where Tipp, against the elements, managed only three points. Ormond assisted the first, nailed the second himself, and was fouled for the third. Fast forward to the 70th minute and Tipp's lead wobbling at the minimum, Ormond was found drawing another foul, but this time way back in his own half. Ken Hogan was invited onto the Irish Examiner Dalo's hurling show podcast the Monday after to explain the Tipp result and explain the origins of Ormond's out-of-nowhere influence. 'He's highly rated in Tipp. Has all the underage medals. Low to the ground, great centre of gravity. Probably not the greatest finisher, they would say in Tipp. But by God he got his chances on Saturday and buried two goals. That's a huge fillip; you brought in a new guy in Andrew Ormond and you brought in the old guy in John McGrath, and both contributed hugely,' said the former Premier goalkeeper. That 'not-the-greatest-finisher' perception was further punctured a week later against Waterford. The centre-forward's numbers were incredible. Between the 15th and 20th minute, he laid off the final pass for a pair of John McGrath points, clipped his second point, and was fouled for another. Across six minutes early in the second period, he was fouled on three occasions, two of which were converted, and added to his own tally with another white flag. His numbers had Anthony Daly asking Liam Sheedy in the makeshift RTÉ studio, 'where have you been hiding this fella'? Across the two starts and 28 possessions, he registered 2-4 and was directly involved in another 1-10. 'He first came in in 2021, was in around the group, but never really featured. To see where he is now; the Clare match gave him massive confidence,' said Sheedy on a recent edition of the Examiner hurling podcast. Ormond and his underage buddy Jake Morris rotate and drift in and out of the No.11 slot. A double centre-forward if you will, even if at times neither are occupying that slot. Waterford were far too slow to either press up or sit a midfielder deep during their Round 4 defeat in Thurles. If Gavin Lee is retained at centre-back for Galway and is tasked with offering protection to an injury-hit full-back line not overloaded with pace, then a David Burke or a Ronan Glennon or whichever midfielder is not obsessed with pushing forward must be obsessed with limiting the influence of a confidence-high bolter whose hit 2-7 across his three starts this summer. 'We took our learnings from last year, said at the start of the year, this is the year now, there's no better time than the present, we're not looking back, it's all about looking forward now,' Ormond remarked following his man of the match display against the Déise. He was talking about Tipp's 2025 story. He could easily have been talking about his own.
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Andrew Ormond ignites Tipperary revival as patience pays off in style
ANDREW Ormond has had to be patient for his Tipperary opportunities. The livewire centre-forward started the first two league games this year but didn't get another start for three months. Advertisement 2 Andrew Ormond of Tipperary knows that patience is key as they hope for a long run in the All-Ireland 2 Andrew Ormond of Tipperary after the Munster GAA Championship clash against Waterford When it came He scored 0-3, assisted 0-2, and was fouled six times by the bamboozled Déise defenders. For More importantly, it secured their progress to the All-Ireland Series. Asked about those landmarks, Ormond replied: 'Look, 2019, I don't know what age I was. That's a long time ago. Advertisement READ MORE ON GAA 'We're just focusing on this year. We took our learnings from last year and said at the start of the year, this is the year now. 'There's no better time than the present. We're not looking back. It's all about looking forward now. 'Every game is going to be a titanic battle from here on in. We had to win today, and I'm fairly sure we're going to have to win the rest of the games we play as well for the summer to be as good as we want it to be. 'The buzz is good. It's a dream to be playing hurling with Tipperary, a dream to be playing in Semple Stadium. Today is a great day, but onwards and upwards.' Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling It was a fantastic week for the whole Ormond family. Andrew's younger brother Jamie scored off the bench as Tipp won the Munster U20 hurling title against Clare on Wednesday. Ormond said: 'We're hurling mad in Templemore. The 20s had a super win the other night. We were delighted for them. Limerick GAA fans troll RTE pundit Donal Og Cusack after win over Cork 'We'll get behind them now for the All-Ireland coming up. Hopefully, the Tipp fans can stay coming to those games and we'll all get things back going the way they should be in Tipperary.' Ormond believes the group has built an impressive understanding, backed up by a powerful bench. Advertisement He added: 'I'm old enough and wise enough to know it mightn't happen like that every day. "I've got lucky the last two games,' 'I've great lads around me. Darragh (McCarthy) popped a few balls to me. Jason (Forde) as well. 'Lads are working so hard. On another day, it could be me popping the ball out, and we'd have other lads getting the scores. Advertisement 'It's a team effort. The subs that came on again, Oisín (O'Donoghue)'s goal, Seánie (Kenneally) getting on the ball, Séamus Kennedy, Noel (McGrath)'s point, we had that impact from the bench again. 'It was a great fillip last week against Clare. Again today, you could hear the Tipperary supporters. They really willed us over the line, and fair dues to everybody who came.'
Irish Independent
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
All the GAA action as it happened – Cavan shock Mayo as Tipperary and Limerick make All-Ireland play-offs
Tipperary are through to the All-Ireland playoffs at least after their first Semple Stadium championship win for six years. Not since their last All-Ireland winning year, when they beat Limerick in their last round robin game, has a home crowd celebrated in Thurles but here they were dominant and energetic as they withstood Waterford's best shots early on and in the third quarter to finish strong to win by 1-30 to 1-21. With 28,758 in attendance, the Tipp crowd, back in huge numbers, were treated to another stellar show from centre-forward Andrew Ormond who burned the Waterford defence with his pace and evasiveness to score three points but also create havoc. With Bryan O'Mara and Michael Breen so strong in defence and Robert Byrne restricting Dessie Hutchinson to a point, Tipp had a platform for their first championship win over Waterford since 2019. Waterford made a great start with Stephen Bennett deceiving Breen to whip in a goal after just 13 seconds and by the fourth minute they were 1-3 to 0-1 ahead, worrying times for Tipp. But they responded well and by the 17th minute Ormond had them level, 1-5 to 0-8. Waterford would lead once more but Tipp took over and were 0-16 to 1-10 ahead at half-time, a lead they stretched to six points by the 45th minute. But then Waterford hit them for six unanswered points, among them two frees which Bennett converted for apparent thrown balls seen by referee Sean Stack. Stack could well have given two penalties to Tipperary, one in the first half when Ian Kenny pulled down Ormond just on the line in the 30th minute. John McGrath tidied up for a point but it could have been more. And Kenny pulled down Darragh McCarthy in the second half for what could have been a penalty and black card with a converted McCarthy free scant reward for the opportunity created. McCarthy was back on the starting team after suspension and nailed 11 frees from 12. And he teed up Oisin O'Donoghue, just on the field in the 68th minute, for a goal that put the result beyond doubt as they re-established a six-point lead. For Waterford the challenge to escape Munster now rests on other results and also their ability to regroup and get a win against Cork in the final round. But for now Tipp, with their campaign complete, can look to a preliminary quarter-final or even a Munster final in three weeks' time.
Irish Independent
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
All the GAA action as it happened – Cavan shock Mayo as Tipperary ease past Waterford
Tipperary are through to the All-Ireland playoffs at least after their first Semple Stadium championship win for six years. Not since their last All-Ireland winning year, when they beat Limerick in their last round robin game, has a home crowd celebrated in Thurles but here they were dominant and energetic as they withstood Waterford's best shots early on and in the third quarter to finish strong to win by 1-30 to 1-21. With 28,758 in attendance, the Tipp crowd, back in huge numbers, were treated to another stellar show from centre-forward Andrew Ormond who burned the Waterford defence with his pace and evasiveness to score three points but also create havoc. With Bryan O'Mara and Michael Breen so strong in defence and Robert Byrne restricting Dessie Hutchinson to a point, Tipp had a platform for their first championship win over Waterford since 2019. Waterford made a great start with Stephen Bennett deceiving Breen to whip in a goal after just 13 seconds and by the fourth minute they were 1-3 to 0-1 ahead, worrying times for Tipp. But they responded well and by the 17th minute Ormond had them level, 1-5 to 0-8. Waterford would lead once more but Tipp took over and were 0-16 to 1-10 ahead at half-time, a lead they stretched to six points by the 45th minute. But then Waterford hit them for six unanswered points, among them two frees which Bennett converted for apparent thrown balls seen by referee Sean Stack. Stack could well have given two penalties to Tipperary, one in the first half when Ian Kenny pulled down Ormond just on the line in the 30th minute. John McGrath tidied up for a point but it could have been more. And Kenny pulled down Darragh McCarthy in the second half for what could have been a penalty and black card with a converted McCarthy free scant reward for the opportunity created. McCarthy was back on the starting team after suspension and nailed 11 frees from 12. And he teed up Oisin O'Donoghue, just on the field in the 68th minute, for a goal that put the result beyond doubt as they re-established a six-point lead. For Waterford the challenge to escape Munster now rests on other results and also their ability to regroup and get a win against Cork in the final round. But for now Tipp, with their campaign complete, can look to a preliminary quarter-final or even a Munster final in three weeks' time.
The 42
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Tipp hold off All-Ireland champions Clare to ignite their Munster campaign
Clare 2-21 Tipperary 4-18 Stephen Barry reports from Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg CLARE'S ALL-IRELAND TITLE defence is on the rocks after two goals apiece from John McGrath and Andrew Ormond sent Tipperary home with a three-point victory from Ennis. All four goals arrived in the first half, but the Premier's 12-point cushion was wiped out with seven minutes remaining. Led by McGrath, Tipp dug in for four points on the trot in front of a sold-out 20,685 crowd. He pickpocketed the sliotar for the first before winning a tap-over free for Jason Forde. An Eoghan Connolly free and Seán Kenneally rounded out their scoring. Mark Rodgers took his total to 1-13 (13 frees) and Clare had one last goal opening. However, Ryan Taylor's pass to Peter Duggan didn't go to hand, and Jake Morris cleared. For Tipp, it marked a first Munster Championship win in 10 attempts and gives them a route to qualification at home to Waterford. Clare's slim prospects require victory over Limerick and other results to swing their way. Brian Lohan called upon the fit-again Tony Kelly, who finished with 1-1, and Shane O'Donnell returned off the bench. He made three changes in all, including a late call-up for Daithí Lohan in place of centre-back John Conlon. The younger Lohan joined Seán Rynne in making their championship debuts. Free-taker Aidan McCarthy played for his club Inagh-Kilnamona earlier on Saturday, having been omitted. Liam Cahill drafted in goalkeeper Rhys Shelly for his first championship start since the 2023 All-Ireland quarter-final. With Darragh McCarthy suspended, the Tipp boss also revamped his forward line, introducing Conor Stakelum, Ormond, and Noel McGrath. There were echoes of Tipp's last Munster Championship victory right from the start. They scored five goals that day in Ennis. This time around, they netted four in the first half. It could've been six. Advertisement The first arrived in the sixth minute from a Ronan Maher interception on David McInerney. Morris, Ormond, and Alan Tynan were all involved to feed John McGrath for the finish. Noel McGrath picked out his younger brother for another goal chance, but John fired over from close range. Cathal Malone registered Clare's first score from play in the 11th minute, but Tipp went straight downfield for their second goal. Forde won possession and squared for Ormond to bounce home. That made it 2-2 to 0-3. Ormond handed off the next goal chance to Morris, but Eibhear Quilligan got down low to save. In the 17th minute, Robert Doyle's ball in behind was hoovered up by John McGrath, who jinked left to make sure of the finish. Six minutes later, McInerney lost possession and Noel McGrath poked the sliotar forward for Morris. He was again denied by Quilligan but Ormond snatched the rebound to finish off. Two Forde frees made it 4-6 to 0-6. Clare's comeback attempt began with a 1-2 streak. David Reidy struck the side-netting with their first shot on goal. Moments later, he fed Rodgers to finish off the second opportunity. Tipp responded well with three points in a row for a 4-9 to 1-9 half-time cushion. Tipp's trouble was their tally of four yellow cards in the first half. Their fouling continued as Rodgers converted three frees to start the second half. John McGrath broke that streak but the Clare crowd were in full voice when O'Donnell appeared off the bench between Peter Duggan and Rynne points. The Hurler of the Year soon caught a puck-out for another Rodgers free. Kelly was standing up to the mark too. He lost his hurley but brilliantly flicked the sliotar up with his boot to tee up Rynne's third point. In their next attack, Kelly read the breaking ball to race through and draw a penalty from Michael Breen. The Ballyea man stepped up to dispatch the sliotar to the top corner. They finally levelled with in the 63rd minute after two more Rodgers frees. They just couldn't maintain that momentum. Scorers for Clare: Mark Rodgers 1-13 (13f), Tony Kelly 1-1 (1-0 pen, 0-1f), Seán Rynne 0-3, Ryan Taylor 0-2, Cathal Malone 0-1, Peter Duggan 0-1. Scorers for Tipperary: John McGrath 2-3, Jason Forde 0-8 (6f, 1 65), Andrew Ormond 2-1, Eoghan Connolly 0-3 (2f), Jake Morris 0-2, Seán Kenneally 0-1. Clare 1. Eibhear Quilligan (Feakle) 4. Conor Leen (Corofin), 2. Adam Hogan (Feakle), 3. Darragh Lohan (Wolfe Tones na Sionna) 17. Daithí Lohan (Wolfe Tones no Sionna), 7. David McInerney (Tulla), 5. Cian Galvin (Clarecastle) 9. Cathal Malone (Sixmilebridge), 13. Ryan Taylor (Clooney-Quin) 10. Tony Kelly (Ballyea, captain), 15. David Reidy (Éire Óg Ennis), 14. Peter Duggan (Clooney-Quin) 8. Seán Rynne (Inagh-Kilnamona), 11. Mark Rodgers (Scariff), 12. Shane Meehan (Banner) Subs: 19. Rory Hayes (Wolfe Tones na Sionna) for Leen (20), 25. Shane O'Donnell (Éire Óg Ennis) for Meehan (45), 22. David Fitzgerald (Inagh-Kilnamona) for Rynne (58), 24. Ian Galvin (Clonlara) for Reidy (62), 6. John Conlon (Clonlara) for Daithí Lohan (68). Tipperary 1. Rhys Shelly (Moycarkey-Borris) 4. Michael Breen (Ballina), 7. Bryan O'Mara (Holycross-Ballycahill), 3. Eoghan Connolly (Cashel King Cormacs) 6. Ronan Maher (Thurles Sarsfields, captain), 9. Craig Morgan (Kilruane MacDonaghs), 2. Robert Doyle (Clonoulty-Rossmore) 8. Alan Tynan (Roscrea), 5. Sam O'Farrell (Nenagh Éire Óg) 10. Conor Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields), 11. Andrew Ormond (JK Brackens), 12. Noel McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney) 13. Jake Morris (Nenagh Éire Óg), 14. John McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), 15. Jason Forde (Silvermines) Subs: 23. Oisín O'Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs) for C Stakelum (47), 20. Séamus Kennedy (St Mary's) for Maher (55-58, temp), 18. Willie Connors (Kiladangan) for N McGrath (58), 20. Kennedy for O'Farrell (62), 25. Darragh Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields) for Tynan (62), 19. Seán Kenneally (Moneygall) for Forde (66). Referee: James Owens (Wexford).
