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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Una Healy plays ‘brilliant' homecoming gig to thrilled Tipperary fans after ‘proud' All-Ireland win
UNA Healy played an incredible homecoming gig for the Tipperary team after their triumphant All-Ireland win. The former Saturdays star , who is a Advertisement 2 Una Healy played at the Tipperary team's homecoming 2 Una played to 45,000 fans A massive crowd of around 45,000 packed into Semple Stadium in Thurles to salute the winning side on Monday night. The 43-year-old wore a Tipperary jersey and accessorised with a cowboy hat and coloured scarf. The pop star took to the stage at Semple Stadium around 6.30pm to a sea of excited fans. Advertisement READ MORE IN UNA HEALY The mum-of-two performed alongside a full band which added a great atmosphere to the buzzing venue. One punter captured a clip of Una singing Travellin' Soldier by Bruce Robinson. The star sang her heart out as the entire crowd belted out the song word-for-word back to her. A caption over the video wrote: "@unahealy omg you were brilliant live at the homecoming." Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN He said: 'It's absolutely incredible – over 45,000 people here. Una Healy opens up on Saturdays reunion 'This is the stuff dreams are made of. I'm thrilled to see the Liam MacCarthy Cup back in Tipperary.' Aside from Una, supporters were treated to a long list of performers including Tipp's very own comedy duo, Advertisement The funny lads recorded a clip of themselves before heading out onto the stage. UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT Johnny B gushed: "We are about to go on at the Tipperary homecoming and we are ready to rock . "The pride in the premier county is going to carry us through. It is some crowd out there lads." Johnny Smacks jokingly massaged Johnny B's shoulders and motivated him saying: "We will give it our best shot won't we." Advertisement Seskin Lane, Callini Lua and Acquiesce also played at the homecoming. And despite rainy conditions, fans' celebrations have already continued into the week.
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Times
No sympathy for Cork ‘favourites' as Tipp faithful descend on Thurles in their thousands for celebrations
It was a soft evening in Semple Stadium as tens of thousands turned out to welcome the new All-Ireland champions home, but occasional bursts of rain did not discourage supporters. Metaphorically at least, the sun has been blazing down here since about 4.30pm on Sunday, when Cork 's 'favourites' tag for this year's title evaporated like a shower off a hot tarmac road. If the real thing made only a few appearances for the team's return, it was better to accentuate the rainbow with a pot of blue and gold under it. All evening, the town square was like the approach roads to Croke Park the previous afternoon, as street traders did a busy trade selling hats, flags and headbands to supporters. The difference in this case was the absence of anything red on the stalls, except on a few half-and-half scarves on sale to Tipp fans who wanted a permanent reminder of who they'd beaten. There was also the occasional flash of crimson from passing C-registered cars whose owners had driven through the town, out of pride or masochism, before turning left off the square to continue their sad journey south. Never did the nickname of the Cork colours – 'blood and bandages' – seem so apt. READ MORE Singer Una Healy entertains the crowd at Semple Stadium. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho At the Bookworm bookshop on Parnell Street, a sign taunted the bookmakers who made Tipperary outsiders to win on Sunday. 'Stick to the horses Paddy Power! Up Tipp!!!' read one side of the sign. 'Please tell Cork that they are favourites for next year as well!' If the weather was soft, meanwhile, the celebrations had a hard edge. At the crash barriers in front of the stage, Anne Nevin from Killenaule traced the origins of Sunday's victory to the meeting of the same teams in the Munster championship when Tipperary's Darragh McCarthy was sent off early on ('Cork made a meal of it') and his team lost by 15 points. 'Our lads were on a mission Sunday,' she said, her confidence in revenge undimmed even at half-time, apparently. But did she not feel a bit sorry for Cork by the end? 'Not a bit,' she said, a motion confirmed with a head shake by her friend Carmel Brennock from Ballylooby: 'They tormented us that day in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.' Also wearing hearts on sleeves were Tim Curran and Cecil Ryan from Clonoulty Rossmore. Well, strictly speaking, Tim had no sleeves. But he was wearing the lyrics of Slievenamon on the back of his T-shirt, which is the next best thing. Veteran supporters who have celebrated Tipperary All-Irelands since 1971, neither man could remember seeing anything like their opponents' collapse on Sunday. Even so, they too struggled to find any sympathy. With a mischievous smile, Tim even suggested that, thanks to speed cameras, Cork 'may have got more points on the way home last night' than in the second half of the game. Mai Leahy, Ryan Phelan and Chloe Phelan enjoying the homecoming at Semple Stadium. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Among the youngest supporters in the stadium, by contrast, were identical 15-month-old twins Tommy and Albie Norton, who it turned out had been born in Cork – but only from medical necessity, as their parents pointed out. When mother Shauna had her first scan, it suggested she would have only one baby. A second revealed monochorionic twins (sharing a placenta), a development that brings certain risks and meant they would have to be delivered in Cork or Dublin. It's a rare condition, their father Thomas – a fuel merchant from Grangemockler – said. He struggled to recall the exact odds against it, but they were a lot longer than the 6-1 at which he had a €100 bet on Tipperary at half-time on Sunday. 'Seriously?' The Irish Times asked. 'Yes,' he swore. Unable to attend the game because of the babies, he and Shauna watched it in Grangemockler's The Trap pub. So there are witnesses to his fearless wager. No, he didn't expect Cork's second-half collapse: 'But we were in their faces the whole first half and I knew they were feeling it.'
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Tipperary All-Ireland homecoming: Oasis tribute entertains as fans await hurling heroes
Oasis tribute band Acquiesce are now on the main stage in Semple Stadium for the big homecoming, and the crowds are getting soaked with rain. Typical Irish weather – the umbrellas are out but the rain can't dampen this party. Next up is Thurles singer songwriter Una Healy of The Saturdays fame, but the line up may be changed due to weather and other factors. It's understood that the main speeches, from Tipperary captain Ronan Maher and manager Liam Cahill, currently scheduled at 8.01pm and 8.15pm respectively, may be later than advertised, and go ahead instead at around 8.30pm. Excitement was building in Semple Stadium throughout the day for the homecoming of Tipperary's triumphant senior hurling team which put Cork to the sword in Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling Final. The estimate is that around 30,000 fans from across the Premier County are flooding into the FBD Semple Stadium, with around 15,000 already on the pitch before the main stage at 6.30pm. Queues formed at the front gates from 4pm with Tipperary band Seskin Lane coming on stage to perform first. Seskin Lane bass guitarist and band member Shelly Martin is the granddaughter of Paddy Kenny, who won four hurling All Ireland finals with Tipperary. Paddy lived in Thurles, in Croke Street. Fans and families are around the main stage at present, listening to Tipperary trad band Cailíní Nua. The atmosphere is electric and the craic is ninety. Sport at its finest. We want to see your matchday and homecoming photos! Send them to us using the form below.
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Pop superstar Una Healy set to sing at Tipperary's All-Ireland homecoming
Pop superstar Una Healy is set to perform at today's Tipperary homecoming following the team's All-Ireland final win over Cork. Tipp came back from six-points down at half-time to beat their rivals by 15 in an astonishing second-half display that saw the Premier county win their first All-Ireland since 2019. The Liam MacCarthy Cup will be brought back to Thurles by the team on Monday and a huge party is expected at Semple Stadium as Tipp fans celebrate their massive win. There will be plenty of entertainment for fans this evening, with Healy herself set to appear on stage at 6.30pm to serenade the thousands in attendance. Una Healy celebrates All-Ireland win. (Image: Una Healy Instagram) Born in Thurles, Healy - a former member of pop group The Saturdays - is a massive Tipperary supporter and while she couldn't make it to Croke Park on Sunday, she roared on the men in blue and gold from the pub with her friends. Taking to social media this afternoon, Healy revealed that she will be on stage this evening and will perform for the thousands of fans that are expected to flock to Semple Stadium. Gates at Semple Stadium open at 4.30pm today, with entertainment set to kick-off at 4.40pm. The Tipp team and management will arrive this evening and are due to be on stage at 7.30pm.
Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Line-up for All-Ireland champs Tipperary hurlers' homecoming gig revealed
The 2 Johnnies, Una Healy, Cailin Lua and more are set to perform at Thurles' Semple Stadium this afternoon for Tipperary hurling champions' homecoming, following their win against Cork at the All-Ireland final yesterday. The celebrations are set to kick off at around 4:30 pm, while the team bus is scheduled to arrive with the Liam MacCarthy cup around 7 pm. Tipperary County Board PRO Jonathan Cullen said on RTÉ's Morning Ireland: 'We'll have live entertainment from 4.30pm like the 2 Johnnies, Una Healy and seeing as Pat (Shortt) is going to be there, he might pop up onto the stage as well, you never know.' He also said that the players were in Thurles this morning, and that 'some of them are up already, and the enthusiasm about them getting back to Thurles and meeting the supporters is unbelievable.' Tipperary became the 29th All-Ireland hurling champions yesterday after beating Cork 3-27 to 1-18 in Croke Park.
