Some of the clubs expected to challenge Thurles Sarsfields for the County Senior Hurling title feature in today’s raft of Round 3 Dan Breen games.
There’s a double header in Templemore this evening, with the first game throwing in at 5.
Mullinahone meet Nenagh Eire Og in that one, in Group one. Nenagh are already guaranteed qualification ahead of that game, and Mullinahone are set to finish bottom.
Then at 6:30, Toomevara meet Killenaule in Group 2 – a group where all 4 teams could still qualify.
Nenagh is the venue for Kiladangan versus Borrisoleigh in Group 4, which throws in at 5.
While, the other Group 4 game between Portroe and Loughmore Castleiney gets going in Dolla at 6.30, with the mid Tipp club hot favourites to come out on top.
Tipp FM Analyst, and former Tipp senior hurling manager Ken Hogan, says he expects people to come out in their droves this weekend, following last weekend’s under 21 success.
SEAMUS O RIAIN
There are 3 games down for decision in the Seamus O Riain Cup today.
First up in the early throw in, Templederry meet Newport. Throw in in Nenagh for that one is at 1pm.
Then at 3pm in Toomevara, Clonakenny take on Silvermines.
While, at 6:30 this evening, Moycarkey play Holycross Ballycahill in The Ragg. Whoever wins that tie is straight through to a semi final.
INTERMEDIATE
There’s just one game in the County Intermediate hurling championship this evening.
Golden Kilfeackle go up against Kilsheelan Kilcash in Ned Hall Park at 4pm.
Former Tipp hurling development coach Seamus Gleeson says it’ll be a tight game…
WEST TIPPERARY
Then in the West of the county, Sean Tracey Park in Tipperary town is the venue for both the Minor A and Minor B hurling championship finals this afternoon.
First up, in the B decider, Knockavilla Donaskeigh take on Rockwell Rosegreen at 1:30.
Then, at 3pm, Cappawhite Gaels play Cashel King Cormacs in the Minor A final.
