One week after their Allianz Hurling League meeting, the hurlers of Tipperary and Kilkenny once faced off, this time at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles.
The match was in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation. Former Tipp hurler Quirke died after collapsing during a club game last August, while in action for Clonoulty Rossmore against Kilruane MacDonaghs.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation is aimed at fighting sudden adult death syndrome (SADS), raising awareness and saving lives through heart screening.
There was a bumper crowd at 'The Home of Hurling' on Sunday afternoon for the meeting of the Premier County and the Cats.
Former Republic of Ireland International Niall Quinn and Michael Lowry TD, left, in attendance at the Dillon Quirke Foundation Hurling Challenge match between Tipperary and Kilkenny at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Patrick Maher of Tipperary in action against Evan Shefflin of Kilkenny during the Dillon Quirke Foundation Hurling Challenge match between Tipperary and Kilkenny at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
A general view of Tipperary jerseys before the Dillon Quirke Foundation Hurling Challenge match between Tipperary and Kilkenny at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
A general view of the Dillon Quirke Cup before the Dillon Quirke Foundation Hurling Challenge match between Tipperary and Kilkenny at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Two goals from Gearoid Dunne and a Martin Keoghan green flag helped the visitors into a 3-12 to 0-13 half-time lead, and Dunne completed his hat-trick after the break to help seal the 4-20 to 0-25 win for Derek Lyng's team.
19 February 2023; Kilkenny captain Paddy Mullen is presented with the Dillion Quirke cup by Dan Quirke, father of the late Dillon Quirke, after the Dillon Quirke Foundation Hurling Challenge match between Tipperary and Kilkenny at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Both teams had numerous front-liners on the field, and will have acted as a useful exercise for both sides as they prepare for next week's Allianz League action.
You can learn more about the Dillon Quirke Foundation and donate here.
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