Bragging rights firmly with Premier supporters

TIPP TOP PERFORMANCE: Guitarist and staunch Tipperary supporter, John Joseph O'Donovan (right with guitar), who joined his Cork cousins, brothers, Tom and Aidan Leddy, during the 'Marty Party' at the Fitzgerald Hurley factory in Araglin prior to last Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final. (Pic: John Ahern)

Quietly confident Tipperary supporters were in full cry last Sunday evening following their team’s runaway success in this year’s eagerly anticipated All-Ireland hurling final. 

No where was victory celebrated more enthusiastically that the border region of Araglin.

Not content to play their bridesmaid role, the Premier County turned in a devastating second half display that left Cork reeling and their fans stunned. For the Rebels it wasn’t supposed to end like this, however, sport, like life, can be cruel and the wait for Liam MacCarthy’s return to Lee-side, now extends to over 2 decades.

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