Evan Comerford is back in action following ban

Premier goalkeeper Evan Comerford is back in the blue and gold following a lengthy ban for his red card in a club game last season.

The Kilsheelan Kilcash clubman was involved in an altercation with referee Paddy Russell over a disputed free – following which he was given a straight red card.

Comerford missed the season, with Ciaran Kenrick taking over the shot-stopping duties – however, Comerford featured between the sticks in Tipp’s challenge game against Limerick last weekend.

Liam Kearns’ side were also stuck with a number of injuries last year – and the manager says he hopes Tipp will get the breaks this year…