Allianz GAA NHL Tipperary 1-14 Kilkenny 0-13

Tipperary defeated Kilkenny in an entertaining Allianz NHL played at the third time of asking in Semple Stadium before an attendance of over 20,000. The game was evenly contested throughout but the pivotal moments came before the interval when a Kilkenny goal chance from Aidan Fogarty was blocked by Brendan Cummins and a Tipperary goal chance was dispatched to the net by Eoin Kelly. It gave Tipperary a 1-6 to 0-6 interval lead and they stayed ahead to the finish. Kilkenny’s backs were most impressive throughout especially the half line of Tommy Walsh, Jackie Tyrrell and J.J. Delaney. Indeed both Tommy and Jackie managed to put a point each on the score sheet whilst also attending to their defensive duties. Kilkenny’s novel pairing of John Tennyson, who struck three points from play, and P.J. Delaney shaded the midfield battle. However the Kilkenny forwards struggled to make an impact and a number of the eleven wides they hit were scorable. The loss of Michael Rice and Richie Hogan to injury in the second half made Kilkenny’s task all the harder. One bright note in attack was the display of John Mulhall who registered three good points from play.

Team and Scorers P.J.Ryan , Canice Hickey , Brian Hogan, John Dalton, Tommy Walsh 0-1, Jackie  Tyrrell 0-1, J.J.Delaney,  John Tennyson 0-3 P.J.Delaney John Mulhall 0-3, Michael Rice 0-1, Willie O’Dwyer, Richie Hogan 0-3 frees, Eoin Larkin 0-1, Aidan Fogarty.

Subs . Michael Grace for Michael Rice, Paddy Hogan for Richie Hogan   

 
Supporters take to the Town Terrace to soak up the Warm Sunshine

No Snow on 3rd visit to Thurles as Kilkenny take the Field for the Second Half

The National Flag blows strongly towards the Kilinan end as Setanta TV wrap
up over the Final score in the Allianz NHL tie on the first Sunday in March

Carrying on the Old Traditions One of the many musicians  busking in Thurles on Sunday. Part of the Sunday Game at Inter County matches for generations  the current players follow in the footsteps of Pecker Dunne and friends. .