Ryan confident of team’s focus

He also thinks the panel won't allow themselves to be distracted by the 'sideshows' surrounding the Connacht side's victory over Tipp in last year's All-Ireland semi-final.

It's likely that most of the team selected to go into battle against The Tribesmen in this weekend's last four clash will have featured in the defeat against Galway twelve months ago.

Ryan believes it would be foolish to dwell on the most recent championship encounter between the counties.

Throw in at Croke Park on Sunday is at 3.30….Tipp FM will have full live coverage in association with Mulcahy Car Sales, Ardcroney, Nenagh.

 

Ahead of that, the Tipperary minors will take to the pitch in the curtain raiser…Liam Cahill's charges will face Galway in the All Ireland Minor Hurling Semi Final…Throw in is at 1.30 and Tipp FM's coverage will be in association with Jamie Lawlor crash repairs, Ard Gaoithe business park, Clonmel.