Westmeath to test Tipp

Tipperary’s Senior hurlers return to action this weekend in the first round of the All Ireland qualifiers.

Westmeath provide the opposition in Semple Stadium on Saturday evening.

While many expect a comfortable Tipperary win former manager Eamon O’Shea says the lengthy gap since the Premiers last outing will pose a challenge.

Throw-in is at 5 o’clock on Saturday at Semple and Tipp FM will have full live coverage in association with Mulcahy Car Sales Ardcroney, Nenagh and Spar Express, Maxol Filling Stat