Tipperary came up short in their effort to topple Munster Minor hurling champions Limerick last evening.
The first round encounter at the Gaelic Grounds finished Limerick 3-17 Tipperary 2-11 – a 9 point win for the Shannonsiders.
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With ten of the side that lined out in last years All Ireland semi-final, Limerick were 12 points to 6 up at half time with Tipp managing just a single point from play.
Andrew Ryan and Paul Coffey contributed 1-2 apiece to Tipp's tally while Shane Hennessy put over 5 points with 2 from Tommy Nolan.
Limerick will now meet Cork in the semi-final while Tipp face a semi-final play off against Clare or Kerry.
